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NCVET Code

2022/ES/SCGJ/05148

CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BODY SUBMITTING THE QUALIFICATION FILE

Name and address of submitting body:

Skill Council for Green Jobs,
CIBP Building, Malcha Marg,
Chankyapuri, New Delhi - 110021

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission

Name: Dr. Praveen Saxena

Position in the organisation: Chief Executive Officer
Address if different from above: (Same as above)
Tel number(s): 9871119101
E-mail address: psaxena@sscgj.in

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualification File

1. Model Curriculum
2. Occupation Map

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SUMMARY

1 Qualification Title: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur

2 Qualification Code, if any: - SGJ/Q0901
3 NCO code and occupation: - NCO-2015/2431.0501

Market Research Associate-

Business Development

4 Nature and purpose of the Nature: Skill Certification on enterprise

qualification (Please specify whether development for Solar PV Power Plant
qualification is short term or long
term): Purpose of the qualification:

The course aims to provide sound

knowledge and skills to successfully create
and run a solar enterprise.

5 Body/bodies which will award the Skill Council for Green Jobs
qualification:

3 Body which will accredit providers to Skill Council for Green Jobs
offer courses leading to the
qualification:

7 Whether accreditation/affiliation Yes

norms are already in place or not, if
applicable (if yes, attach a copy)

8 Occupation(s) to which the Business Development

qualification gives access:

9 Job description of the occupation: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur is an

individual who ventures into Solar market to
lead an enterprise. He/She has the
understanding of solar business models,
market, technical knowledge of rooftop
solar PV plants, along with components
procurement and financing. Solar
Photovoltaic Entrepreneur can prepare the
feasibility study report and perform basic
energy generation forecasting using
simulation software and is also responsible
for the managing the complete Solar PV
project lifecycle.
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10 Licensing requirements: NA

11 Statutory and Regulatory requirement -

of the relevant sector (documentary
evidence to be provided):
12 Level of the qualification in the NSQF: Level 5

13 Anticipated volume of 120 Hours with Entrepreneurship+200

training/learning required to complete hours of 1 elective + 200 hours Mandatory
the qualification: OJT

14 Indicative list of training tools required Licensed solar PV simulation software,

to deliver this qualification:
Financial Model, Solar PV system BOQ
sample, multimeter, clamp meter, Case
Study Solar Radiation resource assessment
tools, Manufacturer’s list of Major
components, Practical Site visit, 1 KW Solar
PV power system Accessories, 1HP Solar
water pump, Access of online bidding tools,
Health and Safety kit

15 Entry requirements and/or Class 12th with 3 years of relevant

recommendations and minimum age: experience in solar sector
OR 10th plus ITI or Diploma in relevant
trade, with 2 years of relevant experience
in solar sector
OR
Or Previous NSQF level attained: Level 4
with solar installation or related job role
with at least one year of relevant work
experience in solar sector
OR

Graduate (BA/B.Sc/B Com/BBA) with one

year of relevant work experience in solar
sector

OR BE/BTech/Post Graduate in relevant

discipline

20 years

16 Progression from the qualification: Vertical Progression: Solar PV

Manufacturing Entrepreneur (Level 6)
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Horizontal Progression: Solar PV Off-Grid

Entrepreneur (Level 5)

17 Arrangements for the Recognition of SCGJ recognizes that there may be

Prior learning (RPL): candidates who have prior learning
experience in the Solar Energy Sector and
are desirous of being certified.

•Propose to carry out RPL for candidates

working in Solar organizations.
•Identify the candidates through training
need analysis of the industry
•Develop the RPL Training Delivery Plan
and bridge course for bridging the skill gap
•Training and certification of the candidates

18 International comparability where ISCO-08/2431

known (research evidence to be
provided):

19 Date of planned review of the 26th January 2025

qualification:

20 Formal structure of the qualification

Mandatory/Optional components

Estimated
Title of component and
Mandatory size
identification code/NOSs/Learning Level
/Optional (learning
outcomes
hours)
(i) Bridge module: : Introduction to Solar
Mandatory 08
PV sector in India
(ii) Mandatory 80 5
SGJ/N0111: Entrepreneurship Skills

(iii) SGJ/N106: Maintain Health & Safety at Mandatory 32 4

project site
Mandatory
Elective 1: Rooftop
to select one
(iv) SGJ/N0108: Market Research and elective 48 5
cost estimation of rooftop solar project
(v) SGJ/N0109: Site Feasibility Study 48 5
(Rooftop Solar)

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(vi) SGJ/N0148: Installation of Solar PV 24 5

rooftop plant
(vii) SGJ/N0148: Operation and 24 5
maintenance of Solar PV Rooftop plant
(viii) SGJ/N0110: Manage Solar PV Project 56 5
lifecycle

Elective 2: Pumping Mandatory

to select one
(ix) SGJ/N0143: Market Research and elective 40 5
cost estimation of solar PV water pump
business
(x) SGJ/N1206: Site Feasibility Study of 40 5
solar PV water pump
(xi) SGJ/N0405: Installation of Solar PV 40 5
water pump
(xii) SGJ/N0405: Operation and 40 5
maintenance of Solar PV water pump
(xiii) SGJ/N0404: Solar PV water pump 40 5
Project lifecycle

Elective 3: Ground mounted- Civil Mandatory

to select one
(xiv) SGJ/N0125: Site Feasibility Study for elective 72 5
Ground Mount Solar power plant
(xv) SGJ/N0301: Interpret and prepare 56 5
Civil foundation, layout, mounting
structure and allied civil work in ground
mount solar plant
(xvi) SGJ/N0403: Manage Ground mounted 72 5
solar Civil Construction work
Elective 4: Ground mounted- Mandatory
Electrical to select one
(xvii) SGJ/N1207:Electrical Feasibility Study elective 72 5
for Ground Mount Solar power plant
(xviii SGJ/N0402: Interpret drawings of DC 56 5
) and AC side of electrical component of
ground mount solar power plant
(xix) SGJ/N0401: Manage Electrical 72 5
installation in Ground mount solar plant
120 Hours with
Total Entrepreneurship+200
hours of 1 elective + 200
hours Mandatory OJT
 Candidate may select maximum two Electives
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SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT

21 Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment:

Skill Council for Green Jobs through its affiliated and accredited Assessment
Agency

22 How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out?
The RPL assessment will be carried out through pre-assessment, identifying
the skills gaps, provide bridge training to cover the competency gap, where
required, and then conduct final assessment of the candidates.

Final assessment will be carried out by affiliated Assessment Agency of

SCGJ, as per RPL Policy and Guidelines

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 System Overview:

 Batches assigned to the assessment agencies for conducting

the assessment on SDSM/SIP or email
 Assessment agencies send the assessment confirmation to
VTP/TC looping SSC
 Assessment agency deploys the ToA certified Assessor for
executing the assessment
 SSC monitors the assessment process & records
 If the batch size is more than 30, then there should be 2
Assessors.

2. Testing Environment: Assessor must:

 Confirm that the centre is available at the same address as

mentioned on SDMS or SIP
 Check the duration of the training.
 Check the Assessment Start and End time to be as 10 a.m. and
5 p.m.

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 Check that the allotted time to the candidates to complete

Theory & Practical Assessment is correct.
 Check the mode of assessment—Online (TAB/Computer) or
Offline (OMR/PP).
 Confirm the number of TABs on the ground are correct to
execute the Assessment smoothly.
 Check the availability of the Lab Equipment for the particular
Job Role.

3. Assessment Quality Assurance levels / Framework:

 Question papers created by the Subject Matter Experts (SME)

 Question papers created by the SME should be verified by the other
subject Matter Experts along with the approval required from SSC
 Questions are mapped with NOS and PC
 Question papers are prepared considering that level 1 to 3 is for the
unskilled & semi-skilled individuals, and level 4 and above are for the
skilled, supervisor & higher management
 Assessor must be ToA certified
 Assessment agency must follow the assessment guidelines to
conduct the assessment

4. Types of evidence or evidence-gathering protocol:

 Time-stamped & geotagged reporting of the assessor from
assessment location
 Centre photographs with signboards and scheme specific branding
 Biometric or manual attendance sheet (stamped by TP) of the
trainees during the training period
 Time-stamped & geotagged assessment (Theory + Viva + Practical)
photographs & videos

5. Method of verification or validation:

 Surprise visit to the assessment location
 Random audit of the batch
 Random audit of any candidate

6. Method for assessment documentation, archiving, and access

 Hard copies of the documents are stored
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 Soft copies of the documents & photographs of the assessment are

uploaded / accessed from Cloud Storage and are stored in the Hard
Drives

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24. Assessment evidences

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur
Qualification v 1.0

Guidelines for Assessment

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the
Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks
proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of
marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of
questions created by the SSC.
3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable,
on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS.
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory
part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per
assessment criteria below).
5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill
practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this
criterion.
6. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70%
of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment.
7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on
the Qualification Pack.

Outcome Please refer to the QP-NOS for the Assessment outcome

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SECTION 2
25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL
OPTION A
Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur
NSQF Key requirements of the job role
Domain
Process
The individual is expected to identify the
potential market and the client needs/
requirements to propose the right kind of
technically and economically feasible On Grid
rooftop Solar solution. He/she then selects the
right product from the suppliers and sells them
to the customer and ensures its installation
and maintenance.
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Level: 5
How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
descriptors Level
The Job holder is expected to exhibit well 5
developed skills with a clear choice of procedures
in familiar context such as assessing the market
potential through primary and secondary
research, identifying customer requirements for
energy which can be met with rooftop solar,
preparing relevant solutions to meet customer
requirements, ensuring business by preparing
cost benefit analysis for various solutions,
identifying manufacturers for procuring the
identified solutions and procure the same,
ensuring proper installation of rooftop solar
systems overseeing the checking of all
components, ensuring interconnection of various
components as per design, providing post sales
and installation support and taking measures for
maintaining the solar PV business. Thus,
considering the scope of work the job holder can
be placed at Level 5.
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Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur
NSQF Key requirements of the job role
Domain
Professional The individual is expected to exhibit the
knowledge knowledge of basics of solar rooftop systems,
including costing, typical specifications,
functioning, operating principle, requirements,
handling procedures and warranties, different
marketing methods, and government policies
and subsidies for rooftop solar solutions
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Level: 5
How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
descriptors Level
Since the individual’s work is not limited to
working in familiar, routine & predictable
environment but rather encompasses jobs that
requires working in non-routine and fairly
unpredictable environment such as assessing
market potential for setting up business,
preparing relevant solutions and selling to the
customer, ensuring the proper installation and
commissioning of solutions, etc., s/he can’t be
placed in Level 4.
And as the individual doesn’t require to exhibit
wide range of specialized developed skill and
working around non-standard practices, the roles
does not qualify as a level 6 role.
The Job holder is expected to exhibit 5
knowledge of facts such as typical
specifications, functioning, cost, etc. of grid
interactive solar rooftop solutions, knowledge
of principles such as for marketing and sales
of solar rooftop , finance principles for
maintaining business operations, etc.
knowledge of processes like demonstration
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Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur Level: 5

NSQF Key requirements of the job role How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
process for various solar rooftop systems
installation and maintenance, along with general
concepts in the field of solar such as basics
of solar technology and power generation and
general concepts in the field of entrepreneurship
such as time management, leadership,
communication, etc. S/he should possess the
ability to speak, read and write in the local
vernacular language and English which is
always preferred.

Thus considering the professional knowledge,

s/he can be placed at level 5

The Job holder is expected to possess

professional knowledge more than just factual
knowledge about solar PV components but also
knowledge of principles like marketing principles,
financial principles, etc. processes such as
demonstration procedures, installation and
maintenance procedures and general concepts
such as time management, financial modelling
and entrepreneurship as a whole. Therefore s/he
can’t be placed at Level 4

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Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur Level: 5

NSQF Key requirements of the job role How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level

And since the job holder doesn’t require to

exhibit factual & theoretical knowledge in broad
contexts within solar such as evolving
technological trends, the various socio-economic
factors and their impact on solar etc. but
knowledge specific to solar on grid solutions, the
role can’t be placed at level 6

Professional The Job holder is expected to possess a range of 5

The individual is expected to plan & organize
skill practical and cognitive skills required to
the schedule for all meetings and discussions
accomplish tasks and solve problems by selecting
to be undertaken by self or by the team.
and applying basic methods and tools. For
Further s/he must be able to take decisions on
example, the individual has to assess the market
a regular basis, manage relationship with
and identify potential customers, plan to organise
customers and apply domain knowledge to
customer meetings for demonstrations and sales,
perform tasks related to solar rooftop
identify client’s requirement and prepare cost
solutions. S/he is also expected to critically
effective and relevant solutions, prepare cost
evaluate information obtained from customers
benefit analysis to convince client and ensure
and teams to create relevant solutions for
sales and oversee the installation of systems and
customers.
provide post installation support. The job holder
also has to ensure preparation of effective
business plan for maintaining and sustaining the

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Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur Level: 5

NSQF Key requirements of the job role How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
business. Thus, considering the professional
skills the job holder can be placed at Level 5.

Since the Job holder is expected to exhibit

cognitive skills along with practical skills required
to accomplish the tasks and solve problems by
identifying customer needs and preparing
solutions, identifying market trends, etc. s/he can’t
be placed at Level 4.

And as the job holder is not expected to possess

practical and cognitive skills required to generate
solutions for specific problems related to solar as
a whole, but rather expected to generate solutions
specific to the solar rooftop, s/he can’t be placed
at level 6

Core skill The Job holder is expected to be possess the 5

desired analytical and mathematical skills for
The individual is expected to exhibit fluent
preparing the business plan, preparing cost
business communications skills, networking
benefit analysis for solar rooftop solution, etc.
skills & capable of handling and using
have understanding of social /political
customer data in the prescribed way.
environment like local cultures so as to
communicate effectively with customers,

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Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur Level: 5

NSQF Key requirements of the job role How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
understand their daily requirements of energy,
interact effectively with helpers, skill of collecting
and organizing information like analysing local
market trends, understanding requirements of the
local demographics to prepare solutions, etc. and
communication skill for so as to interact effectively
with customers, ensure sales and pass on
instruction to helpers.

Thus, considering the core skills, s/he can be

placed at Level 5.

The Job holder is expected to exhibit core skills

more than language to communicate with
required clarity, basic algebraic and arithmetic
skill and basic understanding of socio- political
environment. For example, s/he is supposed to
organize and collect information regarding the
local energy usage practices through discussions,
etc., have desired mathematical skill to create
efficient business plans, etc.

And since the job holder requires only some skill

of collecting and organizing information but

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Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur
NSQF Key requirements of the job role
Domain
Responsibility
The individual is primarily responsible for
ensuring the development of on grid solar
rooftop projects along with thorough
monitoring of the plant performance and
ensuring proper maintenance of plant
equipment to ensure optimum service delivery
for all consumers.
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Level: 5
How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
descriptors Level
doesn’t need to be reasonably good and only the
desired mathematical skill restricted to the solar
rooftop solutions business, s/he can’t be placed
at Level 6.
Solar rooftop entrepreneur is responsible for his/ 5
her own work as s/he has to ensure development
of on grid solar rooftop business through
identification of suitable opportunities, updating
self with industry trends and skills for ensuring
provision of good service to all consumers while
maintaining business viability, and to an extent
influence subordinate's works and learning as
s/he is responsible for passing knowledge and
skills to his/ her team of technicians and helpers.
Considering the responsibilities, the individual
can be placed at level 5.
Since the Job holder responsibility is not limited
till his/her own work & learning but also
encompasses some responsibilities for others
learnings as s/he is expected to ensure
knowledge transfer to team members s/he can’t
be placed at 4.
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Title/Name of qualification/component: Solar Photovoltaic Entrepreneur Level: 5

NSQF Key requirements of the job role How the job role relates to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
As the number of people reporting to him/her may
be less and the individual may not have large
teams working across multiple functions, s/he
can’t be placed at level 6.

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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?

Basis In case of other Awarding Bodies (Institutes

under Central Ministries and states departments)

Need of the During extensive industry interactions carried out

qualification while creating occupational maps and prioritization
of job roles for Qualification development, the
mentioned qualification was indicated as a key
requirement by the industry. In addition, the Skill Gap
Report for the sector has indicated that a significant
proportion of the workforce is already involved in this
work function and new entrepreneurs are
continuously required to meet the energy demand of
all consumer categories located across the countries
and create a level playing field in the evolving
market. The study also indicates that this domain will
be in great demand, due to focus of Government of
India to support the sector through conducive
policies.

Evidence of the qualification is supported by

validations with representation from across sub
sectors

Industry There are immense entrepreneurial aspirations

Relevance across the youth in the country particularly who are
more concerned about addressing the climate and
energy challenges. These young minds need
opportunities to take an entrepreneurial journey and
want training and guidance to take the less walked
road of entrepreneurship and be part of a massive
multi-billion-dollar solar industry.

Tackling climate change and minimizing carbon

emissions while ensuring economic development is
not an easy task as it involves a lot effort across the
market segment. A lot of start-ups have been formed
based on this very need for a solution. Hence, the

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career opportunities are vast and as an upcoming

market it could truly be an ideal job for many.
Usage of the A large number of persons are employed primarily
qualification employed at various rooftop projects. RPL may also
be conducted at these sites.

Estimated During industry interactions, significant new

uptake business opportunities for solar rooftop
entrepreneurs was estimated in line with the targets
made by the Government till 2022 along with 2030,
as also articulated in India’s climate change pledges.
At least 15000 new entrepreneurs in solar rooftop
space would be needed annually to facilitate in
accelerating the deployment of solar rooftop projects
across all consumer categories in the country.

27 Recommendation from the concerned Line Ministry of the

Government/Regulatory Body. To be supported by documentary
evidences.
Request for recommendation sent to Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy and they concurred in the meeting

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

SCGJ has explored the growth trajectory within each occupation after
studying organisational charts of various industry players across small,
medium and large-scale organizations. Various lateral career
opportunities for the concerned qualification have also been explored.
With this it was ensured that there is a clear role in terms of performance
criteria, academic qualification, experience and skill requirement from
lower NSQF Level to higher levels in the hierarchy. Please refer to
attached career path/Occupational map which clearly defines the career
path in the concerned sector.

National Qualifications Register was searched to assess if there was any

similar qualification and no overlap was found with the existing
qualifications.

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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

In the Qualification Pack, review date is scheduled for after 3 years in

consultation with Subject Matter Experts. The monitoring of evaluation of
assessments and Employer feedback will be sought post-placement, for
review of the effectiveness of the Qualification.

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

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