QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

Contents
1. Introduction and Contacts...P1
2. Qualifications Pack......P2
3. OS Units....P3

What are
Occupational
Standards(OS)?
OS describe what
individuals need
to do, know and
understand in
order to carry out
a particular job
role or function

4. Glossary of Key Terms..........P31

5. Nomenclature for QP & OS..P33

Introduction
Qualifications Pack- Assembly Operator PMD and X-Ray
SECTOR: ELECTRONICS

OS are
performance
standards that
individuals must
achieve when
carrying out
functions in the
workplace,
together with
specifications of
the underpinning
knowledge and
understanding
Contact Us:
ESSCI, New Delhi
Electronics Sector Skills
Council of India
422, Okhla Industrial
Estate, Phase-III,
New Delhi-110020
E-mail:
info@essc-india.org

SUB-SECTOR: Medical Electronics

OCCUPATION: Medical Device Manufacturing
REFERENCE ID: ELE/Q7801
ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/8283.90
Assembly Operator PMD and X-Ray: The Assembly Operator assembles all
parts and modules of a patient monitoring device (PMD) or X-Ray machine to
complete the product.
Brief Job Description: The individual at work fits together different
electronics and electro-mechanical parts and modules and connects them to
manufacture the PMD or X-Ray machine as per product design.
Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: attention to
details, hand-eye coordination, safety and hazards orientation, willingness to
wear protective gears on eyes and ears and the stamina for long hours of
work.

Qualifications Pack For Assembly Operator PMD and X-Ray

Job Details

Qualifications Pack Code

ELE/Q7801

Job Role

Assembly Operator PMD and X-Ray

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Sector
Electronics
Sub-sector
Medical Electronics
Occupation

Manufacturing

Job Role
Role Description
NVEQF/NVQF level
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Maximum Educational Qualifications
Training
Experience

Applicable National Occupational

Standards (NOS)

Version number

1.0

Drafted on
Last reviewed on

08/02/14
24/03/14

Next review date

24/03/15

Assembly Operator PMD and X-Ray

Assembling electronics and electro-mechanical parts and
modules of patient monitoring devices (PMD) and X-Ray
machine to complete the product
4
ITI
Diploma
Not Applicable
Not applicable
Compulsory:
1. ELE/N7801 Perform kitting of parts and modules
2. ELE/N7802 Install brass inserts into the plastic mould
3. ELE/N7803 Perform baking process and conformal coating
4. ELE/N7804 Assemble High Voltage Tank
5. ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
6. ELE/N9910 Maintain safe and secure work environment
Optional:
Not applicable

Performance Criteria

As described in the relevant OS units

ELE/N7801
Perform kitting of parts and modules
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Overview
This unit is about fixing and connecting different electronics and electro-mechanical parts and
modules to complete the patient monitoring device (PMD) or X-Ray machine.

ELE/N7801

National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope

Perform kitting of parts and modules

ELE /N7801
Perform kitting of parts and modules
This OS unit is about indenting for different electronics and electro-mechanical parts
and modules for assembling the product
This unit/task covers the following:

Understand work requirements

Indent for and arrange parts and modules as per bill-of-material
Store and bin the received material at work station
Achieve productivity and quality standards

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Understanding work
requirements

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. understand the product and model for which the days work is assigned
PC2. understand the daily targets on number of assemblies to complete
PC3. assess the requirements of different electronics and electro-mechanical parts
to meet the given targets
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC4. indent for different kinds of electrical and electronic modules, plastic parts,
rubber parts, filaments, aluminium tanks, X-ray tubes and accessories such as
connectors, wires, cables, glue and soldering paste
PC5. indent for different kinds of Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWA), front and rear
panel assembly, moulding and brass inserts as per the Patient Monitoring
Device (PMD) design and specifications
PC6. document the number of components and modules received from the stores
or supervisor
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC7. segregate the received material into electrical, electronic and mechanical
parts
PC8. unpack the materials received from stores or supervisor
PC9. follow standard operating procedure (SOP) for handling electronic
components and modules, e.g., follow ESD precautions for handling PWAs
PC10. put received material in respective bins and keep them at pre-assigned
locations of work station as per the SOP
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC11. identify missing parts or shortages so that workflow is not disrupted
PC12. complete 100% binning before assembly as per bill-of-material
PC13. ensure to indent quantity of component for achieving daily target of
assemblies

Indenting for parts

and modules

Storing and binning

received material at
work station

Achieving
productivity and
quality standards

ELE/N7801

Perform kitting of parts and modules

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. companys policies on: incentives; quality, safety and delivery standards, and
personnel management
KA2. importance of the individuals role in the workflow
KA3. reporting structure
KA4. companys line of business and product portfolio

B. Technical
Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KB1. different electrical, electronic and mechanical parts required for assembling
KB2. basic electrical and electronics involved in the product
KB3. functions of electrical, electronic and mechanical parts and modules
KB4. types of connectors and work stations
KB5. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions
KB6. quality standards to be followed

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills

Reading and writing skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA1. to read bill-of-material, job sheet and product diagram
SA2. to read different component requirement for different product models
SA3. to identify slots for different component in the product conveyor
SA4. to read assembling procedures for different models
SA5. to indent for necessary materials for product assembly
SA6. to document the number of components and modules received from the stores
or supervisor in Device History Record (DHR) as per product specific SOP
Communication skills
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
SA7. listen to supervisor for taking specific work related instructions and product
wise monthly production targets
SA8. communicate with co-assembly operators for improving workflow
SA9. share technical and non-technical information with seniors and colleagues for
benchmarking best assembling practices
Teamwork and multitasking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA10. to share work load as required
SA11. to achieve the assembling targets with the help of co-workers

B. Professional Skills

Component related skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB1. different types of PWAs, plastic parts, rubber parts, filaments, metal or plastic
moulds or chassis, electronic components, displays, brass inserts and
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Perform kitting of parts and modules

accessories such as connectors, wires, cables behave in different temperatures
Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB2. when to seek supervisors advice during assembling of medical devices, e.g.,
some component is not available in the store
Problem solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB3. to solve work related problems, e.g., non-working soldering station

ELE/N7801

Perform kitting of parts and modules

NOS Version Control

NOS Code

ELE/N7801

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Industry Sub-sector

Medical Electronics

Version number

1.0

Drafted on

08/02/14

Last reviewed on

24/03/14

Next review date

24/03/15

ELE/N7802
Install brass inserts into the plastic mould
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Overview
This unit is about installing the brass inserts into the plastic mould by either using Hot Pressin or ultrasonic machine.

ELE/N7802

National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope

Install brass inserts into the plastic mould

ELE /N7802
Install brass inserts into the plastic mould
This OS unit is about installing the brass inserts into the plastic mould by using either
Hot Press-in or ultrasonic machine
This unit/task covers the following:
Prepare brass inserts
Install brass inserts into plastic mould using Hot Press-in machine
Install brass inserts into plastic mould using Ultrasonic machine
Achieve productivity and quality standards

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Preparing brass
inserts

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. Clean brass inserts thoroughly with electronic grade Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
PC2. dry the cleaned brass inserts at room temperature for 24 hours
PC3. ensure that proper documentation is done by noting down time and date of
washing brass inserts
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC4. ensure that outline, shape and size of the brass inserts matched with that of
holes in the plastic mould
PC5. put the plastic mould on to the steel framed locating fixture and load it on the
Hot Press-in machine
PC6. ensure that steel framed locating fixture with plastic mould is placed under
the Hot Press-in machine after aligning the holes with brass inserts
PC7. put the weight plate at the designated place of Hot Press-in machine as per
the product specifications given in the SOP
PC8. switch on Hot Press-in machine and adjust the temperature setting as per
product specifications given in the SOP to generate required heat
PC9. rotate the handle of Hot Press-in machine and apply pressure as per the work
instructions given in the SOP
PC10. install the brass inserts into the mould without breaking it
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC11. ensure that outline, shape and size of the brass inserts matched with that of
holes in the plastic mould
PC12. put the plastic mould on to the steel framed locating fixture and load it on the
Ultrasonic machine
PC13. ensure that steel-framed locating fixture with plastic mould is placed under
the Ultrasonic machine after aligning the holes with brass inserts
PC14. wear the ear mask before operating the machine for protection from loud
vibrations
PC15. switch on Ultrasonic machine and adjust the pressure of compressed air
setting as per product specifications given in the SOP
PC16. operate the machine by pushing side buttons with two hands simultaneously
for specified time
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Installing brass
inserts into plastic
mould using Hot
Press-in machine

Installing brass
inserts into plastic
mould using
Ultrasonic machine

ELE/N7802

Install brass inserts into the plastic mould

PC17. insert the brass inserts into the mould without breaking it

Achieving
productivity and
quality standards

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC18. achieve the daily target of number of moulds with brass inserts
PC19. ensure quality as per standard to avoid rework

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. companys policies on: incentives; quality, safety and delivery standards, and
personnel management
KA2. importance of the individuals role in the workflow
KA3. reporting structure
KA4. companys line of business and product portfolio

B. Technical
Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KB1. in which product and model ultrasonic method is to be used for installing the
brass insert into the mould
KB2. safe handling of plastic moulds and brass inserts
KB3. quality standards to be followed

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills

Reading and writing skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA1. to read job sheet
SA2. to read assembling procedures for different models
SA3. to document the activities performed in Device History Record (DHR)
Communication skills
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
SA4. listen to supervisor for taking specific work related instructions and product
wise monthly production targets
SA5. communicate with co-assembly operators for improving workflow
SA6. share technical and non-technical information with seniors and colleagues for
benchmarking best assembling practices
Teamwork and multitasking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA7. to share work load as required
SA8. to achieve the assembling targets with the help of co-workers

B. Professional Skills

Material related skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB1. different types of plastic moulds and brass inserts behave at different
temperatures and pressures

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ELE/N7802

Install brass inserts into the plastic mould

Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB2. when to seek supervisors advice during installing brass inserts, e.g., shape of
the brass inserts do not match with the holes of plastic mould
Problem solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB3. to resolve work related problems like temperature setting knob is not
working in Hot press-in machine
Using tools and machines
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB4. to use Hot press-in machine
SB5. to use Ultrasonic machine
Critical thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB6. to spot process disruptions and delays
SB7. to report on any concerns to superiors without delay

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ELE/N7802

Install brass inserts into the plastic mould

NOS Version Control

NOS Code

ELE/N7802

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Industry Sub-sector

Medical Electronics

Version number

1.0

Drafted on

08/02/14

Last reviewed on

24/03/14

Next review date

24/03/15

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ELE/ N7803
Perform baking process and conformal coating
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Overview
This unit is about putting the Printed Wire Assembly (PWA) through baking process for drying
up moisture and later doing the conformal coating to prevent from moisture and rusting.

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ELE/ N7803

National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description

Scope

Perform baking process and conformal coating

ELE /N7803
Perform baking process and conformal coating
This unit is about putting the Printed Wire Assembly (PWA) through baking process
for drying up its moisture and later doing the conformal coating on it to prevent it
from moisture and rusting
This unit/task covers the following:
Prepare Printed Wire Assembly and perform baking process
Apply conformal coating on Printed Wire Assembly
Achieve productivity and quality standards

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Preparing Printed
Wire Assembly and
perform baking
process

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. switch on the baking machine and set it at 600 temperature.
PC2. mask the conductive connections of Printed Wire Assembly with masking
tape
PC3. place the Printed Wire Assembly into the baking machine once 600
temperature of baking machine is achieved
PC4. set the time to one hour
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC5. take out the Printed Wire Assembly from the baking machine and place it at
pre-designated area to cool off
PC6. ensure that when temperature of Printed Wire Assembly comes down to
room temperature, it is taken to conformal coating machine
PC7. ensure that Printed Wire Assembly is placed in the conformal coating
machine as specified in the SOP
PC8. ensure the conformal coating spray containing modified acrylic resin is done
uniformly on Printed Wire Assembly as per model specifications mentioned in
the SOP
PC9. cool off Printed Wire Assembly under high power exhaust fans for 15 minutes
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC10. achieve the daily target of number of Printed Wire Assemblies prepared for
production
PC11. meet the quality standard to avoid rework

Applying conformal
coating on Printed
Wire Assembly

Achieving
productivity and
quality standards

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. companys policies on: incentives; quality, safety and delivery standards, and
personnel management
KA2. importance of the individuals role in the workflow
KA3. reporting structure
KA4. companys line of business and product portfolio

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B. Technical
Knowledge

Perform baking process and conformal coating

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. different types of PWAs and their functionalities
KB2. baking requirement of different PWAs
KB3. proper use of conformal coating spray to get the uniform coating
KB4. different models assembled in the plant and their requirements of PWA
KB5. handling of PWAs
KB6. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions
KB7. quality standards to be followed

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills

Reading and writing skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA1. to read job sheet
SA2. to read the customer-specific requirement
SA3. to read baking and conformal coating process for different PWAs
SA4. to document the information in Device History Record (DHR) as per SOP
Communication skills
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
SA5. listen to supervisor for taking specific work related instructions and product
wise monthly production targets
SA6. communicate with co-assembly operators for improving workflow
SA7. share technical and non-technical information with seniors and colleagues for
benchmarking best assembling practices
Teamwork and multitasking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA8. to share work load as required
SA9. to achieve the assembling targets with the help of co-workers

B. Professional Skills

Equipment operating skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB1. baking and conformal coating machine work
Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB2. when to seek supervisors advice during baking process and conformal
coating, e.g., not able to do the uniform coating on PWA
Problem solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB3. to resolve work related problems like baking machine is not heating up to the
set temperature level
Using tools and machines
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB4. to use baking machine
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Perform baking process and conformal coating

SB5. to use conformal coating machine
SB6. to prevent any accidents while handling these machines
Critical thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB7. to spot process disruptions and delays
SB8. to report on any concerns to superiors without delay

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ELE/N7803

Perform baking process and conformal coating

NOS Version Control

NOS Code

ELE/N7803

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Industry Sub-sector

Medical Electronics

Version number

1.0

Drafted on

08/02/14

Last reviewed on

24/03/14

Next review date

24/03/15

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ELE/N7804

Assemble High Voltage Tank

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Overview
This unit is about fixing the parts and modules in the aluminium tank and connecting them to
complete the High Voltage Tank assembly for X-Ray machines.

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ELE/N7804

National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope

Assemble High Voltage Tank

ELE /N7804
Perform High Voltage Tank Assembly
This unit is about placing the modules into the aluminium tank and connecting them
to form the High Voltage Tank for X-Ray machines
This unit/task covers the following:

Prepare plastic and rubber parts

Assemble modules
Place high voltage tank in vacuum oven
Fix the PCB on high voltage tank
Achieve productivity and quality standards

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Preparing plastic and

rubber parts

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. wash plastic and rubber parts under the running water with soap for
removing dusts from them
PC2. place them at designated place after washing for drying at room temperature
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC3. fix voltage multiplier, filaments, X-ray tube, plastic parts and circuit board into
the aluminium tank to make high voltage tank as per product design
PC4. connect these components as per the circuit diagram with the help of cables
and soldering
PC5. send the high voltage tank to functional tester for electrical connectivity and
leak testing
PC6. receive the high voltage tank back from functional tester once it clears
electrical connectivity and leak test
PC7. close the high voltage tank after functional test and take it to vacuum oven
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC8. open the vacuum oven, place the high voltage tank inside for removing
moisture from it and put funnel on it
PC9. close the door, set the vacuum oven parameters such as vacuum gauge,
temperature, oil temperature as per SOP
PC10. switch on the vacuum oven
PC11. note reading of set parameters of vacuum oven and document it every four
hours
PC12. Switch off the vacuum oven after 52 hours, open it and bring out high voltage
tank
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC13. Place and fix the PCB in the high voltage tank
PC14. conduct cable harnessing assay by connecting them with cables
PC15. send the high voltage tank to functional tester for lead chamber testing

Assembling
components

Placing high voltage

tank in vacuum oven

Fixing PCB on high

voltage tank

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Achieving
productivity and
quality standards

Assemble High Voltage Tank

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC16. achieve the daily target of number of high voltage tank assemblies
PC17. meet the quality standard to avoid rework

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. companys policies on: incentives; quality, safety and delivery standards, and
personnel management
KA2. importance of the individuals role in the workflow
KA3. reporting structure
KA4. companys line of business and product portfolio

B. Technical
Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KB1. basic electric and electronics involved in the high voltage tank assembly
KB2. different components used in the high voltage tank
KB3. different types of PCBs and their functions
KB4. functions of electrical, electronic and mechanical parts and modules
KB5. requirement of different PCBs for different types of high voltage tank
assembly
KB6. different models assembled in the plant and their requirement
KB7. handling specific PCBs and modules
KB8. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions
KB9. quality standards to be followed

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills

Reading and writing skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA1. to read job sheet and product diagram
SA2. to read the component requirement and identification of slots for high voltage
tank assembly
SA3. to read assembling procedures for high voltage tank
SA4. to document the information in Device History Record (DHR) as per SOP
Communication skills
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
SA5. listen to supervisor for taking specific work related instructions and product
wise monthly production targets
SA6. communicate with co-assembly operators for improving workflow
SA7. share technical and non-technical information with seniors and colleagues for
benchmarking best assembling practices
Teamwork and multitasking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA8. to share work load as required
SA9. to achieve the assembling targets with the help of co-workers

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B. Professional Skills

Assemble High Voltage Tank

Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB1. when to seek supervisors advice during assembling of high voltage tank, e.g.,
some component is not available in the store
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB2. to solve work related problems like non-working soldering station
Using tools and machines
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. how to use soldering station, screw drivers, cutter, nose pliers and crimping
tools
SB4. different types of PCBs, plastic parts, rubber parts, filaments, electronic
components, and accessories like connectors, wires, cables
Critical thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB5. to spot process disruptions and delays
SB6. to report on any concerns to superiors without delay

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Assemble High Voltage Tank

NOS Version Control

NOS Code
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Industry Sub-sector
Medical Electronics

ELE/N7804
Version number

1.0

Drafted on
Last reviewed on

08/02/14
24/03/14

Next review date

24/03/15

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ELE/N9909
Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
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Overview
This unit is about the individuals level of communication with colleagues and other
departments within the organisation. It determines the ability to work as a team member to
achieve the required deliverables on schedule.

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ELE/N9909

National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope

Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers

ELE/N9909
Coordinate with colleagues
This OS unit is about communicating with colleagues and seniors in order to achieve
smooth work flow
This unit/ task covers the following:

Interact with supervisor or superior

Coordinate with colleagues

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Interacting with
supervisor

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1.
understand and assess work requirements
PC2.
understand the targets and incentives
PC3.
understand new operating procedures and constraints
PC4.
report problems in the field
PC5.
resolve personnel issues
PC6.
receive feedback on work standards and customer satisfaction
PC7.
communicate any potential hazards at a particular location
PC8.
meet given targets
PC9.
deliver work of expected quality despite constraints
PC10. receive positive feedback on behaviour and attitude shown during
interaction

Coordinating with
colleagues

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC11. interact with colleagues from different functions and understand the nature
of their work
PC12. receive spares from tool room or stores; deposit faulty modules and tools to
stores
PC13. pass on customer complaints to colleagues in a respective geographical area
PC14. assist colleagues with resolving field problems
PC15. resolve conflicts and achieve smooth workflow
PC16. follow the company policy during cross functional interaction

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1.
companys policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2.
importance of the individuals role in the workflow
KA3.
reporting structure

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B. Technical
Knowledge

Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1.
how to communicate effectively
KB2.
how to build team coordination

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
B. Professional Skills

Teamwork and multitasking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA1. to deliver product to next work process on time
Decision making
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB1.
how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process
SB2. when to report to supervisor and when to deal with a colleague depending on
the type of concern
Reflective thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. how to improve work process
Critical thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB4. how to spot process disruptions and delays

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Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers

NOS Version Control

NOS Code
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Industry Sub-sector
IT Hardware

ELE/N9909
Version number

1.0

Drafted on
Last reviewed on

08/02/14
24/03/14

Next review date

24/03/15

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ELE/N9910
Maintain safe and secure work environment
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Overview
This unit is about the individuals effort to maintain a safe, healthy and secure working
environment.

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National Occupational Standard

Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope

Maintain safe and secure work environment

ELE/N9910
Maintain safe and secure working environment
This OS unit is about following adequate safety procedures to make work environment
safe
This unit/ task covers the following:
Follow standard safety procedures while handling an equipment
Participate in companys safety drills and workshops

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element

Performance Criteria

Following safety
measures

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1.
comply with safety procedures followed in the company
PC2.
take adequate safety measures while handling hazardous materials or tools
PC3.
follow Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) measures for electronic components
PC4.
escalate matters about hazardous materials or things found in the premises
PC5.
use safety materials such as gloves, goggles, masks, etc.
PC6.
take adequate safety measures while on work to prevent accidents
PC7.
ensure zero accidents in work
PC8.
avoid damage of components due to negligence in ESD procedures
PC9.
ensure no loss for company due to safety negligence
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC10.
participate in regular safety drills for being prepared in the event of a fire or
natural calamity
PC11.
help others during the drill or calamity
PC12.
administer basic first aid
PC13.
participate in company organised games and fitness sessions such as yoga,
etc.
PC14.
maintain good posture for working so that long term health problems do not
arise

Participating in drills
and workshops

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1.
companys policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2.
company occupational safety and health policy followed
KA3.
company emergency evacuation procedure
KA4.
companys medical policy

B. Technical
Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KB1.
how to maintain the work area safe and secure
KB2.
how to handle hazardous material
KB3.
how to operate hazardous tools and equipment
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KB4.

emergency procedures to be followed such as fire accidents, etc.

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Professional Skills

Handling safety equipment

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB1. the purpose of using safety materials such as gloves, etc.
SB2. how to use safety equipment such as fire extinguisher during fire accidents

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code

ELE/N9910

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Industry Sub-sector

IT Hardware

Version number

1.0

Drafted on

08/02/14

Last reviewed on

24/03/14

Next review date

24/03/15

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Keywords /Terms

Definitions

Sector

Sub-sector
Occupation
Function

Sub-function
Job role
Occupational Standards
(OS)

Performance Criteria
National Occupational
Standards (OS)
Qualifications Pack (QP)

Unit Code
Unit Title
Description

Scope

Knowledge and
Understanding
Organisational Context

Technical Knowledge

Description
Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar
business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the
economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the
characteristics and interests of its components.
Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of
functions in an industry.
Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the
sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a
person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional
analysis and form the basis of OS.
Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the
objectives of the function.
Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
employment opportunity in an organisation.
OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve
when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the
knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard
consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian
and global contexts.
Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of
performance required when carrying out a task.
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
context.
QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and
other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique
qualifications pack code.
Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is
denoted by an N
Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
should be able to do.
Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be
helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the
appropriate OS they are looking for.
Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an
individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have
a critical impact on quality of performance required.
Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the
technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge
that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured
and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge
managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish 31
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Skills

Acronyms

Keywords /Terms

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Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning
and working in todays world. These skills are typically needed in any
work environment in todays world. These skills are typically needed in
any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include
communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
Description

ESD

Electrostatic Discharge

IPA

Isopropyl alcohol

NOS

National Occupational Standard(s)

NVQF

National Vocational Qualifications Framework

NSQF

National Qualifications Framework

NVEQF

National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework

PMD

Patient Monitoring Device

PWA

Printed Wiring Assembly

QP

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Annexure
Nomenclature for QP and NOS
Qualifications Pack
9 characters

[ABC]/ Q 0101

[Insert 3 letter codes for SSC]

QP number (2 numbers)

Q denoting Qualifications Pack

Occupation (2 numbers)

Occupational Standard

An example of NOS with N

9 characters

[ABC] /N0101

[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]

OS number (2numbers)

N denoting National Occupational Standard

Occupation (2 numbers)

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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

Range of Occupation
numbers

Sub-sector
Passive Components

01 - 10

Semiconductors

11 - 20

PCB Manufacturing

21 - 30

Consumer Electronics

31 - 40

IT Hardware

41 - 50

PCB Assembly

51 - 55

Solar Electronics

56 - 60

Strategic Electronics

61 - 65

Automotive Electronics

66 - 70

Industrial Electronics

71 - 75

Medical Electronics

76 - 80

Communication Electronics

81 - 85

PCB Design

86 - 90

LED

91 - 95

Sequence

Description

Example

Three letters
Slash

Industry name
/

ELE
/

Next letter

Whether QP or NOS

Next two numbers

Occupation code

01

Next two numbers

OS number

01

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