NCVET Code

NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE 2021/EHW/DGT/04314

Approved in 9th NCVET meeting, date: 24th June, 2021

CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BODY SUBMITTING THE QUALIFICATION FILE

Directorate General of Training (DGT)

Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,
1st and 2nd Floor, CIRTES Building
Next to Pusa ITI, Pusa Campus
New Delhi – 110012.

Name and address of submitting body:

Directorate General of Training (DGT)

Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,
1st and 2nd Floor, CIRTES Building
Next to Pusa ITI, Pusa Campus
New Delhi – 110012.

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission

Name: Mrs. Sandhya Salwan

Position in the organisation: Deputy Director General

Address if different from above:

Tel number(s): 011-25802140

E-mail address: sandhya.salwan@nic.in

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File

1. Competency-based curriculum with following details:

Model Curriculum to be added which will include the following:

a. Indicative list of tools/equipment to conduct the training: Enclosed with curriculum
b. Trainers qualification: Indicated in the curriculum
c. Lesson Plan: All DGT curricula are designed indicating specific practical to be
carried out during training along with details of trade theory. Based on this the
concerned instructor prepares the Lesson Plan and demonstration plan with
support of IMPs developed by NIMI,DGT.
d. Distribution of training duration into theory/practical/OJT component: Indicated in
the curriculum.

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 SUMMARY
1 Qualification Title
2 Qualification Code, if any
3 NCO code and occupation
4 Nature and purpose of the
qualification (Please specify
whether qualification is short
term or long term)
5 Body/bodies which will award
the qualification
6 Body which will accredit
providers to offer courses
leading to the qualification
7 Whether
accreditation/affiliation norms
are already in place or not, if
applicable (if yes, attach a
copy)
8 Occupation(s) to which the
qualification gives access
9 Job description of the
occupation
10 Licensing requirements
11 Statutory and Regulatory
requirement of the relevant
sector (documentary evidence
to be provided)
12 Level of the qualification in the
NSQF
‘OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
PSA OXYGEN PLANT’
DGT/8017
2149.0100: Engineers and Related
Technologists, other Architects,
Prepare skilled Technician to undertake the job
roles of Operation and maintenance of PSA
Oxygen Plant and will enable the trainee to
operate, maintain and troubleshoot PSA Oxygen
Plant in industrial/ hospital premises.
It is a short term qualification.
Directorate General of Training (DGT).
Directorate General of Training (DGT) accredits
the Training providers (ITIs/
NSTIs/MSTIs/BTCs/BTPs / Industries /
Establishments).
Yes.
The accreditation/ affiliation norms and any
amendments made from time to time are
available on DGT web portal.
PSA Plant Operator cum Technician
The individualis responsible to operate, maintain
and troubleshootPSA Oxygen Plant
machineries,equipment and check the
concentration of Oxygen from Oxygen gas
analyzer in factories/ hospital premises and the
technician generally starts & shuts down PSA
Oxygen Plant by SOP/ instructional manuals and
refills medical grade Oxygen in cylinders from
Manifold station.
NOT REQUIRED
NOT APPLICABLE
Level 4
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13 Anticipated volume of Notional

Sl.
training/learning required to Course Element Training
No.
complete the qualification Hours
1 Professional Skill
48
(Trade Practical)
2 Professional Knowledge
32
(Trade Theory)
3 Onsite training 100*
Total 180

*For ITI Pass outs with 2 months

experience: 80 Hrs. (Onsite training
is exempted)

14 Indicative list of training tools As per Annexure-I of curriculum.

required to deliver this
qualification
15 Entry requirements and/or NTC (ITI)/ NAC Passed in Fitter/Welder/
recommendations and MMTM/RAC / Electrician /Instrument Mechanic,
AOCP/MMCP/ IMCP trade.
minimum age
Minimum age 18yearsas on first day of
academic session.
16 Progression from the An Individual can proceed for:
qualification (Please show
Professional and academic Professional Academic
progression)
 Oxygen plant  ATS
Operatorcum  CITS
technician.  Diploma
 Senior Technician
 Supervisor
 Plant Manager
 Entrepreneur in the
related field.

17 Arrangements for the NA

Recognition of Prior learning
(RPL)

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18 International comparability -
where known (research
evidence to be provided)

19 Date of planned review of the June 2024

qualification.

20 Formal structure of the qualification

Mandatory components

Estimated size (learning

Title of component and identification hours)
Level
code/NOSs/ Learning Outcomes
Skills Knowledge

TRADE SPECIFIC

(i) Demonstrate the fundamentals of 9 6 4

generating Oxygen gas from atmospheric
air following all prescribed safety norms.
(ii) Identify different blocks/ components from 15 10 4
the generic layout of the PSA Oxygen
generation plant and demonstrate the
working principle.

(iii) Identify, troubleshoot, replace and test the 9 6 4

components of the PSA Oxygen
generation plant.

(iv) Plan and execute routine maintenance, 15 10 4

maintain the log book for the operation of
the plant and record the operational /
maintenance data.
(v) Onsite Training 100

Total 180

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SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT

21 Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment:

Controller of Examinations, DGT

22 How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out?
Not Applicable
23 Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements
which have been put in place to ensure that assessment is always
valid, reliable and fair and show that these are in line with the
requirements of the NSQF.

(1) Assessment process:

The assessment for the qualification is carried out by conducting formative
assessments, and end of the course examinations (Summative). The formative
assessments in respect of each Learning Outcome for practical and related theory
are conducted by the concerned instructors for evaluating the knowledge and skill
acquired by trainees and the behavioural transformation of the trainees. The
formative assessment is primarily carried out by collecting evidences of
competence gained by the trainees by evaluating them at work based on
assessment criteria, asking questions and initiating formative discussions to
assess understanding and by evaluating records and reports. Summative
assessment is carried out on Theory (50 marks) and Practical (120 marks).
The marking pattern and distribution of marks for the qualification are as under: -

Marking Pattern
Sl.No. Subject for the Trade Test Maximum marks for each
subject
a) Trade Practical 120
b) Trade Theory 50
c) Formative Assessment 30
TOTAL 200

(2) Minimum pass marks:

The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is 60%
& for all other subjects is33%. There will be no Grace marks.

Testing and certifications for the course:

Controller of examinations, DGT carries out the assessment following the norms
and guidelines issued by the Directorate from time to time.

Overall assessment strategy:

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Assessment of the qualification evaluates trainees to show that they can integrate
knowledge, skills and values for carrying out relevant tasks as per the defined
learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The trainees may choose the
preferred language for assessment. The underlying principle of assessment is
fairness and transparency. While assessing the trainee, assessor is directed to
assess as per the defined assessment criteria against the learning outcomes. The
evidence of the competence acquired by the trainees can be obtained by
conducting theory and practical examinations, observing the trainees at work,
asking questions and initiating discussions to assess, understand and evaluate
records and reports. The ultimate objective of the assessment is to assess the
candidates as per the defined assessment criteria for the learning outcomes.

Specific Arrangements for assessment:

• Assessment is outcome-based.
• There are formative and summative assessments in Theory and Practical.
• Assessment is carried out in theory, Practical.
• While Theory and Practical are used for assessing Trade-related jobs.
• In addition to demonstration of theory and practical knowledge, trainees
get a chance to present total personality.

Quality assurance activities:

Question papers are set by external paper setters/ software generated.
Evaluation of Theory Examinations is done by third-party agency.
Practical is examined by External Examiner.

24. Assessment evidences

Title of Component:Formative Assessment Breakup

Means of assessment
Assessment will be evidence based comprising the following for each Learning Outcome:
Serial Terminal Competency Maximum
No. Weightage
(%)

1 Safety consciousness 15
2 Workplace hygiene 5
3 Attendance/ Punctuality 10
4 Ability to follow Manuals/ Written instructions 5
5 Application of Knowledge 10

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6 Skills to handle tools / equipment/ Instruments/ Devices 10

7 Economical use of materials 5
8 Working Strategy 10
9 Quality in workmanship/ Performance 15
10 VIVA 15
Total Maximum Weightage (%) 100

MARKS ALLOCATION
LEARNINGOUTCOMES ASSESSMENTCRITERIA
Practical Theory Total Formative

1. Demonstrate the Prepare graphic 8 3 11 6

fundamentals of representation for the
generating Oxygen process of oxygen
gas from generation.
atmospheric air Maintain of all safety 8 3 11
following all measures in cryogenic and
prescribed safety high pressure working place.
norms. Use of protective clothing in 6 3 9
handling cryogenic liquid.
Identify the alarm systems 8 3 11
and use of firefighting
devices.
Prepare general layout 10 4 14 8
2. Identify different design of PSA oxygen plant.
blocks/ components
from the generic Identify the mechanical and 10 4 14
layout of the PSA electrical components of the
Oxygen generation plant.
plant and
demonstrate the Identify the sensors and its 10 4 14
working principle. working principle used in PSA
oxygen plant.

List and do the functional 8 3 11 8

3. Identify, checks of the plant before
troubleshoot, replace starting.
and test the
Switch ON and OFF the plant 6 3 9
components of the
PSA Oxygen and monitor the process of
generation plant. generation of oxygen.
Identify any pipe leakages 8 3 11
and do the pipe fitting.
Identify the faulty 8 3 11
components and

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troubleshooting and replace

it as per Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM)
manuals/Instructions.
4. Plan and execute Record the daily routine 8 4 12 8
routine maintenance, functional checks before the
maintain the log start of the plant.
book for the Record the purity of oxygen 12 6 18
operation of the generated using oxygen
plant and record the analyser as perOEM
operational / Standards/Safe Operation
maintenance data. Procedure(SOP )Manual.
Maintain the safe storage 10 4 14
procedure of cryogenic liquid
and high pressure gas.
Total 120 50 170 30

Pass/Fail
The minimum pass percentage is 60% marks for formative assessment.

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LEARNING OUTCOME WITH ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate the
fundamentals of generating
Oxygen gas from atmospheric
air following all prescribed
safety norms.
2. Identify different blocks/
components from the generic
layout of the PSA Oxygen
generation plant and
demonstrate the working
principle.
3. Identify, troubleshoot,
replace and test the
components of the PSA Oxygen
generation plant.
4. Plan and execute routine
maintenance, maintain the log
book for the operation of the
plant and record the
operational / maintenance
data.
ASSESSMENTCRITERIA
Prepare graphic representation for the process of oxygen
generation.
Maintain of all safety measures in cryogenic and high pressure
working place.
Use of protective clothing in handling cryogenic liquid.
Identify the alarm systems and use of firefighting devices.
Prepare general layout design of PSA oxygen plant.
Identify the mechanical and electrical components of the plant.
Identify the sensors and its working principle used in PSA oxygen
plant.
List and do the functional checks of the plant before starting.
Switch ON and OFF the plant and monitor the process of
generation of oxygen.
Identify any pipe leakages and do the pipe fitting.
Identify the faulty components and troubleshooting and replace it
as per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
manuals/Instructions.
Record the daily routine functional checks before the start of the
plant.
Record the purity of oxygen generated using oxygen analyser as
per OEM Standards/Safe Operation Procedure(SOP )Manual.
Maintain the safe storage procedure of cryogenic liquid and high
pressure gas.
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SECTION 2
25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL

OPTION A

Title/Name of qualification/component: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PSA OXYGEN PLANT Level: 4

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relate to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
Process Work in familiar, predictable, routine, The above tasks performed by the learner, 4
situation of clear choice. demands work in familiar, predictable, routine,
situation of clear choice. For
 Demonstrate the fundamentals of example‘Demonstrate the fundamentals of
generating Oxygen gas from atmospheric generating Oxygen gas from atmospheric air'.
air. And ‘Construct the generic layout of the PSA
Oxygen generation plant, identify the different
 Construct the generic layout of the PSA components and demonstrate the basic principle
Oxygen generation plant, identify the of operations'.
different components and demonstrate the
basic principle of operations. In all these learning outcomes the learner
requires predictable, routine work.

Hence NSQF Level 4 justified for this descriptor.

Professional Knowledge of facts in the field of work or The learner is expected to possess the 4
knowledge study knowledge about field of studyof PSA Oxygen
 Properties of air, water and oxygen. Plant. For examples ‘Air separation methods:
Volumetric composition of air. cryogenic and non-cryogen, adsorption methods
Knowledge of Principles and general advantages and disadvantages’ and

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Title/Name of qualification/component: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PSA OXYGEN PLANT Level: 4

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relate to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
concepts in the field of work or study ‘Components of PSA plant: compressors, drier,
 Air separation methods: cryogenic and filters, oxygen generators adsorption material,
non-cryogen, adsorption methods booster compressor, oxygen analyser, safety
advantages and disadvantages. valves and PLC systems etc’.
Knowledge of processes in the field of
work or study Hence NSQF Level is 4 for this descriptor.
 Components of PSA plant: compressors,
drier, filters, oxygen generators adsorption
material, booster compressor, oxygen
analyser, safety valves and PLC systems
etc.

 Working principle of PSA plant.

Professional  Identify, select and troubleshoot, replace The learning outcome for example ‘Identify, 4
skill and test the components with the select and troubleshoot, replace and test the
operational aspects. components with the operational aspects’
requires a range of practical skills to accomplish
tasks in a routine and repetitive environment.

Hence NSQF Level is 4 for this descriptor.

Core skill Communication written and oral, with The learner will need to communicate with team 4
minimum required clarity supervisor to understand the job and explain

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Title/Name of qualification/component: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PSA OXYGEN PLANT Level: 4

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relate to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
 Interpret & use formal and technical ones work which requires competence in oral
communication. language, with required clarity.
Basic Arithmetic and algebraic principles
 Explain science in the field of study The learner will also need to havebasic
including simple machine. understandingof social political and natural
Understanding of social/political environment, Comply environment regulation
 Explain personnel finance, and housekeeping’
entrepreneurship and manage/organize
related task in day to day work for Hence NSQF Level is 4 for this descriptor
personal & societal growth.

Responsibility Responsibility for own work and learning The role of Operation and maintenance of 4
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plant
technicianis able to take responsibility of own
 Plan and execute routine maintenance, work and learning. For example‘Plan and
maintain the log book for the operation of execute routine maintenance, maintain the log
the plant and record the data. book for the operation of the plant and record the
data’ reveals the same.

Hence NSQF Level is 4 for this descriptor.

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SECTION 3
EVIDENCE OF NEED

26 What evidence is there that the qualification is needed? What is the

estimated uptake of this qualification and what is the basis of this
estimate?

In case of other Awarding Bodies (Institutes

Basis under Central Ministries and states
departments)
Need of the Capital Goods & ManufacturingSectorhas a significant
qualification presence of organized as well as unorganized skilled
manpower requirement. This sector is poised to grow
exponentially in the years to come and is highly labour
intensive and there are many emerging trends in this
sector.
Hence the qualification has been designed keeping in
view to cater to the ever-increasing demand of skilled
manpower in consultation with stakeholders.
Industry The job role defined for the qualification is as per the
Relevance National Classificationof Occupations 2015 which is
developed by Employment Directorate under the
ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with
different industry partners and as per ILO guidelines.
Moreover, the training is imparted in
ITIs/NSTIs/MSTIs/IToTs etc. where such requirement is
available. This justifies the qualification is very much
relevant for industry.
Usage of the The Proposed qualification will create skilled Technician
qualification for various establishments in Capital Goods &
ManufacturingSectors.
Estimated uptake 10000.

27 Recommendation from the concerned Line Ministry of the

Government/Regulatory Body. To be supported by documentary
evidences.

The qualification is designed as a Short Term training program for skilling of

10th& NTC/ NAC pass out candidates of different trades in relevant sector which
are already approved by NSQC and DGT (Regulatory Body) under Ministry of
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India.

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28 What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does (do)
not duplicate already existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF?
Give justification for presenting a duplicate qualification
The qualification is originally designed and approved by DGT for the Short term
Training program. No such duplicate qualification of same duration and
competencies exists.

29 What arrangements are in place to monitor and review the

qualification(s)? What data will be used and at what point will the
qualification(s) be revised or updated? Specify the review process
here
 The research wing of CSTARI & DGTreviews and updates the
qualification, in consultation with industries and other stakeholders, on a
regular basis by conducting trade committee meetings.
 DGT will keep on doing continuous comparative study in the trade by
referring to relevant upcoming qualifications in the National Qualifications
Register (NQR) and relevant sectors.

SECTION 4
EVIDENCE OF PROGRESSION

30 What steps have been taken in the design of this or other qualifications to
ensure that there is a clear path to other qualifications in this sector?
Show the career map here to reflect the clear progression

On completion of the training the trainee will have an opportunity to move in

vertical/horizontal pathways to promote to higher designations. The learner can further
undergo other specialised courses to excel in the relevant field.

PSA Oxygen
Plant operator Senior Supervisor Plant Manager
/ Technician Technician

Entrepreneur

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