International Skill Standards for the Vocational Education and Training Ecosystem in India.

1. Swiss Coope ration Partners
TRAINING TECHNICIANS TO SWISS LEVELS OF SKILLS
SKILLSONICS INTRODUCTION
 SkillSonics India Private Limited has been incorporated in 2011 to continue the Swiss Vocational
Education and Training Initiative, India (SVETI-India) on sustainable basis
 SkillSonics has signed exclusive partnerships with Swiss organizations – Swissmem (Swiss Mechanical
and Electrical Manufacturing Industries) and SFIVET (Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education
and Training). The curricular content and pedagogical methods are provided within the framework of
these exclusive cooperation agreements
 SkillSonics is currently working with multinationals like ABB, ACC, Bobst, EFD Induction, GMM
Pfaudler, Rieter – to name some. In some cases, SkillSonics has been chartered to build companyspecific content adding to that from Swiss partners
 SkillSonics work has been appreciated by Directorate of Employment & Training at Centre and State
levels. It has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) obtaining equity and debt
funding
 SkillSonics wants to empower 1 million Indian technicians to reach international skill levels with Swiss
diploma/certificates – by the year 2022.
 1000+ trainees across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat have been trained. Over 100 ITI teachers,
company instructors and examiners have so far been trained and certified
CUSTOMER VALUE PROPOSITION
 Companies see this as a strategic initiative to develop a pipeline of highly skilled technicians that
perform at required quality levels
 Structured training programs across multiple dimensions of technical knowledge, work skills, key
processes and company specific topics are provided for rounded skills
 Entry level (apprentices or company trainees) programs over few years – combined with judicious
short term courses for existing technicians improve the skills level of the entire organization in a
predictable manner
 Existing employees’ knowledge, skills and productivity can be enhanced by short, in-factory courses
(5-120 days); followed by skills gap analyses
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2. COURSES AT ENTRY LEVEL
 Some of the courses on offer are –
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Multi-Skill Courses – 2 or 3 years (after CTS or Secondary)
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Multi-skill Production Technician (Electrical)
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Multi-skill Production Technician (Mechanical)
Multi-skill Maintenance Technician (Cement): being introduced soon
Functional Courses for advanced skills in one function – 1 year (after CTS)
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Production Technician (Electrical)
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Production Technician (Welding & Fabrication)
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Production Technician (Machining): being introduced soon
 Various delivery models of in-factory apprenticeship, traineeship and Institute-based models are
available. All courses are dual-track and include rigorous assessments. In most cases, trainees
learn theory from certified teachers (15% of time) and practices through assignments (50% of
time) – being available for productive assignments as well. They take examinations for National
(NCVT), Sector Skill Council and Swissmem Certificates. Multiple certifications ensure national
and international recognition.
COURSES FOR EXISTING EMPLOYEES
Representative
Basic Training
Advanced Training
Mechanical
Measurements, Technical Drawing,
Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Alignment, Bearing fitment, Coupling,
Gear Box & Vibration basics, Bolt, Slings,
Diesel Engines & Transmission.
Alignment, Cement plant Equipment
Levelling, Alignment, Advance Drawing, Bearing
fitment and maintenance (Limits, fits and tolerances,
jigs and fixtures),
Open Gear and Gear box, Vibration, Dynamic
balancing, ND Test
Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Pumps, compressors and
Blowers, Maintenance Planning
Electrical
Electricity Primer, Lighting systems,
Motors & Starters, Electrical Safety
LT/HT Switchgear & Protection,
Distribution Transformers
Power Transmission & Distribution,
Electrical Instruments
LT Motors, starters and trouble shooting
LT switch gears and Thermography
HT Switch Gear, Air conditioners, P & V Systems
Power generation transmission and Distribution
Electrostatic precipitator and CPP
Instrumentation
Introduction to Instrumentation, Relay
logic & Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS)
Basics of Sensors & Transducers, DC & AC
drives, Weighing Systems.
Fiber Optic systems, Process control, UPS, DC drive,
Variable frequency drives,
Sensors and Transducers, Analysers, Calibration,
Transmitters
Work skills training
Expert Course on maintenance management
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