Page | 1 Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts..…[1] 2. Qualifications Pack……….……...[2] 3. Glossary of Key Terms …………[3] 4. OS Units……………………..…….…..[5] 5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS…[14] 6. Assessment Criteria……………..[16] Qualifications Pack – Watershed Consultant SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management OCCUPATION: Watershed Management REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q6603 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/NIL A Watershed Consultant is responsible for project design, fund mobilization, providing programmatic and management support to the project implementation agency (PIA). Brief Job Description: A Watershed Consultant is responsible for project design, fund mobilization, providing programmatic and management support to the PIA. S/he also conducts the evaluation for mid-course corrections as well as final evaluation at the end of the project period. Personal Attributes: A Watershed Consultant must possess good analytical skills, practical orientation skills, strong communication and facilitation skills. S/he must have the ability to synthesize and contextualize the socio-political and institutional relationships within and beyond the project. OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding Agriculture Skill Council of India, 6th Floor, Building No. 10, GNG Tower, Sector 44, Gurgaon Haryana-122002 T: 0124-4814659 E mail: [email protected]Introduction QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY
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Contents
1. Introduction and Contacts..…[1]
2. Qualifications Pack……….……...[2]
3. Glossary of Key Terms …………[3]
4. OS Units……………………..…….…..[5]
5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS…[14]
6. Assessment Criteria……………..[16]
Qualifications Pack – Watershed Consultant
ces Helpdesk Attendant SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED
SUB-SECTOR: Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management
OCCUPATION: Watershed Management
REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q6603
ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/NIL
A Watershed Consultant is responsible for project design, fund mobilization,
providing programmatic and management support to the project
implementation agency (PIA).
Brief Job Description: A Watershed Consultant is responsible for project design,
fund mobilization, providing programmatic and management support to the
PIA. S/he also conducts the evaluation for mid-course corrections as well as final
evaluation at the end of the project period.
Personal Attributes: A Watershed Consultant must possess good analytical
skills, practical orientation skills, strong communication and facilitation skills.
S/he must have the ability to synthesize and contextualize the socio-political
and institutional relationships within and beyond the project.
OS describe what
individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function
OS are
performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding
QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY
Qualifications Pack For Watershed Consultant
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Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q6603
Job Role Watershed Consultant
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 21/01/16
Sub-sector Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management
Last reviewed on 30/11/18
Occupation Watershed Management Next review date 30/11/21
NSQC clearance date N/A
Job Role Watershed Consultant
Role Description A Watershed Consultant is responsible for the design of project components and strategies, fund mobilization, programmatic and management guidance and evaluation.
NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications
8 Post Graduate in the discipline related to Natural Resource Management, especially in Rural Development/ Sociology/ Social Work/ Agriculture/ Agriculture Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Agri-Business Management, preferably Not applicable
Training (Suggested but not mandatory)
1. Natural resource management issues and processes 2. Participatory watershed management approaches 3. Technology, monitoring and evaluation of watersheds
Minimum Job Entry Age 35 years
Experience 15 years’ experience in watershed development projects
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Compulsory 1. AGR/N6608: Design project and provide support in funding 2. AGR/N6609: Provide programmatic and knowledge management support
Optional:
N.A.
Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units
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Keywords/Terms Description
Watershed Watershed is an area where a river catches its water is called its catchment or watershed. It can be visualized as a landscape shaped in the form of a basin or bowl.
Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar businesses and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components.
Occupation
Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry.
Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through analysis and form the basis of OS.
Job Role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization.
OS
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
Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task.
NOS NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Qualifications Pack Code
Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications pack.
Qualifications Pack Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualifications Pack is assigned a unique qualification pack code.
Unit Code Unit Code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard , which is denoted by an ‘N’
Unit Title Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.
Description 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.
Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organizational Context
Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical Knowledge
Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities.
Core Skills or Generic Skills
Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working in today's 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.
Overview This OS unit is about scope mapping, consultations, designing of the project components and procuring funds for the watershed project.
AGR/N6608
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Design project and provide support in funding
Unit Code AGR/N6608
Unit Title (Task)
Design project and provide support in funding
Description This OS unit is about scope mapping, consultations and designing of the project components and procuring funds for the watershed project
Scope
This unit/task covers the following:
Design the objectives, components and strategies of the watershed project
Support PIA in mobilizing the funds for the project
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Design the objectives, components and strategies of the watershed project
To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. undertake the scope mapping of the operational area of the PIA from
watershed point of view PC2. identify long term objectives, strengths and weaknesses of the PIA PC3. conduct visits and discussions in the selected villages to understand
development needs and opportunities of the community and the geography PC4. cull out the specific objectives, components and strategies for the watershed
management project in consultation with PIA and possible funding agency
Support PIA in mobilizing the funds for the project
To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC5. identify the possible funding agencies for watershed project based on
thematic, geography and PIA statute PC6. organize meetings/ visits to explore the partnership between funding agency
and PIA PC7. help PIA in preparing the concept note for onward submission to funding
partner PC8. liaison with the various funding agencies on behalf of PIA
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization procedures, practices related to handling of watershed
management projects KA2. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures
B. Technical Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. socio-technical concepts and practices in participatory and integrated
watershed management KB2. planning and facilitation tools and techniques
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Writing Skills
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Design project and provide support in funding
Generic Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. write the report on the processes followed, tools applied and results achieved SA2. contextualize and write the advisory report based on different data sets SA3. write information and action documents for internal use in PIA
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. read and interpret the field reports and data compiled by the PIA and other
agencies SA5. read and understand the communication from the financing agency SA6. read about the best practices in watershed across the socio-economic and
climatic regions and sub-regions
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA7. effectively motivate the management team towards assigned tasks SA8. attentively listen and comprehend the information given by the speaker SA9. ask questions to the team members and community members SA10. narrate the best practices and experiences with teams and the community
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. synthesize socio-economic situation of the community in the context of local
climatic variability and possible opportunities and strategies for watershed development
SB2. synthesize the corporate and social goals of the possible financing agencies to match with community needs and organizational approaches
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. organize the communication of the PIA with the possible financing agency
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. develop rapport and concern with the PIA and the officials of financing
agency
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. identify undercurrents and conflicting views that may arise between PIA and
financing agency and be prepared to resolve them
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. undertake contextual, situational and institutional analysis of the community,
PIA and financing agency
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. use reasoning skills and intuition to detect any potential problems which
could arise during consultations
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Design project and provide support in funding
NOS Version Control
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NOS Code AGR/N6608
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 21/01/16
Industry Sub-sector Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management
Last reviewed on 30/11/18
Occupation Watershed Management
Next review date 30/11/21
AGR/N6609 Provide programmatic and knowledge management support
Overview This OS unit is about leading and monitoring implementation process of the watershed interventions by planning and allocating resources and time.
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Unit Code AGR/N6609
Unit Title (Task)
Provide programmatic and knowledge management support
Description This OS unit is about leading and monitoring implementation process of the watershed interventions by planning and allocating resources and time.
Scope
This unit/task covers the following:
Provide management support to PIA during the implementation phase
Evaluate the output, outcomes and impact - mid-term and end term
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Provide management support to PIA during the implementation phase
To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC1. undertake periodic progress reviews of the watershed projects handled by
PIA PC2. establish and facilitate the consultative processes among the PIA, community
and funding agency to review the programmatic policies and strategies PC3. evolve better policies and strategies over a period based on best practices
and processes PC4. guide and support PIA and watershed manager in institutional and managerial
issues arising during the project execution
Evaluate the outputs, outcomes and impact - midterm and end term
To be competent, the individual must be able to: PC5. define the monitoring and evaluation indicators based on watershed
objectives and expected outcomes PC6. organize and lead mid-term and end-term evaluation of watershed PC7. cull out learning and strategies for future from the evaluations PC8. prepare strategic action plan and steer it throughout the PIA operations as
well as policy advocacy to the funding agency and government
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization procedures of evaluation and monitoring of watershed KA2. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures KA3. organization advocacy methods
B. Technical Knowledge
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. participatory concurrent and process monitoring tools in practice KB2. research methodologies for the evaluation of the watershed
Skills (S)
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Generic Skills The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. write the monitoring and evaluation reports SA2. write success stories and policy briefs
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read the records maintained in the watershed and periodical reports
submitted to the funding agency SA4. read the process and evaluation reports on successful institutions SA5. read and interpret policies and guidelines of government and financing
agencies
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA6. effectively communicate with the community institutions, PIA teams,
financing and government agencies SA7. attentively listen and comprehend the information and different points of
view SA8. ask effective and productive questions to team members, community
members and different agencies
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. understand institutional dynamics within and beyond the watershed project
and PIA so as to suggest the innovative but practical perspective to the project processes and interventions from time to time
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and facilitate workshops and meetings for sharing experiences and
perspectives across the stakeholders of the project SB3. organize teams for conducting the surveys and facilitations for the evaluation
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. maintain the community and the natural resources as focus of the inputs and
steer the stakeholders to options for better outcomes
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. identify possible areas of conflicts across stakeholders and help in creating an
environment of trust and action
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. analyze the socio-political situations in the watershed from time to time and
guide the project team for better processes and interventions SB7. analyze the institutional dynamics between watershed committee, PIA and
funding agency so as to create a good work environment
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Critical Thinking
SB8. use reasoning skills and intuition to detect any potential problems which could arise during consultations
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NOS Version Control
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NOS Code AGR/N6609
Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0
Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 21/01/16
Industry Sub-sector Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management
Last reviewed on 30/11/18
Occupation Watershed Management Next review date 30/11/21
N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)
OS number (2 numbers)
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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:
Sub-sector
Range of Occupation
numbers
Agriculture Crop Production 01 – 40
Dairying 41 – 42
Poultry 43 – 44
Animal Husbandry 45 – 48
Fisheries 49 – 51
Agriculture Allied Activities 52 – 60
Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy
Management
61 - 70
Agriculture Industries 71 – 90
Generic Occupations 96 - 99
Sequence Description Example
Three letters Industry name AGR
Slash / /
Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N
Next two numbers Occupation code 01
Next two numbers OS number 01
Note:
The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and
future occupations in a segment
Occupation numbers from 91 – 95 have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any
emerging segment in future
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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES Job Role Watershed Consultant Qualification Pack AGR/Q6603
Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India
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. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack
Marks Allocation
Assessable outcomes Assessment criteria for outcomes Total
