Assam HS Skill Subject Power flashcards

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NSQF

National Skills Qualifications Framework: a 10-level ladder linking education and skill certification, so a vocational qualification signals a defined competency level to employers and institutions.

Qualification Pack (QP)

The SSC-approved document defining a job role: its NOS, performance criteria, and assessment norms. It is the reference standard for the vocational curriculum and exam.

National Occupational Standard (NOS)

A single unit of competency inside a QP describing one work function, its performance criteria, knowledge, and skills. Mandatory NOS must all be passed for certification.

Performance Criteria

Observable, measurable statements within an NOS that say what a competent worker actually does. Assessment checks each criterion, not general impressions of ability.

Sector Skill Council (SSC)

Industry-led body for a sector that drafts QPs and NOS and approves assessment agencies. Its standards feed the vocational syllabus used in Assam schools.

Credit framework for vocational subjects

Vocational subjects carry academic credits like general subjects, so marks and credits both appear on the Class IX–XII result. Credits reflect notional learning hours.

Formative vs summative assessment

Formative assessment is continuous classroom and lab feedback during learning; summative is the end-of-course theory and practical exam. NSQF vocational subjects use both.

Portfolio assessment

A compiled evidence file of job cards, checklists, photos, and supervisor signatures showing each NOS was performed. It is examined alongside the practical test.

Employability skills module

Common NOS covering communication, teamwork, self-management, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and green practices. It is assessed in every trade, not just service sectors.

Job card

A record of one practical task: what was done, tools used, time taken, and supervisor sign-off. Job cards are the primary evidence for practical NOS.

Internal and external examiner

Vocational practicals are marked jointly by the school's internal instructor and an external examiner appointed by the board, reducing bias and standardising judgement.

Viva voce in practical exam

An oral questioning round where the examiner probes the candidate's understanding of the trade, tools, safety, and the submitted project file.

PPE compliance

Use of prescribed personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and footwear. In workshop trades it is a graded safety requirement, not optional comfort.

Green skills NOS

Competencies for reducing waste, saving energy and water, and handling materials responsibly at work. It appears as a common mandatory unit in most QPs.

Entrepreneurship NOS

Unit covering identifying opportunities, costing, pricing, and basic business planning. It supports self-employment outcomes from vocational training.

On-the-job training (OJT)

Supervised workplace or simulated-workshop experience where learners perform real tasks. OJT hours and logbook entries count toward NOS evidence.

Recognition of Prior Learning

A route allowing experienced workers to be assessed against a QP without full retraining, based on demonstrated skills and evidence rather than course attendance.

Assessment agency

An SSC-approved body that conducts competency assessment and issues certificates. It is separate from the school that delivers the training.

Competent vs not yet competent

NSQF assessment gives a binary judgement per NOS based on evidence. A candidate must be competent in all mandatory NOS to receive the full qualification.

Trade theory paper

The written component of a vocational subject covering tools, materials, processes, safety, and trade terminology. It supports, but does not replace, practical evidence.

Workshop safety induction

A mandatory briefing on hazards, emergency exits, first aid, and machine guarding before any practical work. Attendance is recorded and often graded.

Tool and equipment maintenance

Cleaning, inspecting, and storing tools after use, plus reporting faults. It is a standard NOS element because equipment condition affects safety and quality.

Quality control in trade work

Checking output against given specifications or tolerances using measuring instruments, and reworking defects. It is assessed as part of the practical task.

Project work in vocational subjects

A term project producing a product or service, documented in a file with plan, process, and outcome. It carries internal marks in Classes XI–XII.

Digital literacy NOS

Basic competence in using computers, the internet, email, and common software safely and ethically, including protecting personal data at work.

Communication at workplace

Giving and receiving instructions, reporting problems, and interacting respectfully with colleagues and customers, including in the local language.

Self-management NOS

Planning own work, punctuality, managing time and stress, and taking responsibility for completing assigned tasks to the required standard.

Apprenticeship linkage

Vocational learners may progress to apprenticeships under the Apprentices Act, combining paid workplace training with further technical instruction.

Vertical mobility

The NSQF principle that a Level 3 or 4 vocational certificate can be bridged to higher vocational or general education, not treated as a dead end.

Sector-specific trade subject

The main vocational paper for a chosen trade, e.g. agriculture, IT, retail, or beauty. Its syllabus follows the QP for that job role.

Internal assessment marks

Marks awarded by the school for continuous practical work, portfolio, and project. They are moderated by the board to keep standards comparable.

First aid and emergency response

Basic skills in assessing an injured person, calling help, and giving preliminary care. It is a common mandatory unit in workshop-based QPs.