Sarkari Yojana
Modular Employable Skills
About Modular Employable Skills
To meet demand for particular skills, the Department of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Government of Himachal Pradesh brought in a scheme in which Government and Industry joined hands in a PPP model to promote a skills development programme called the Skill Development Initiative. Modular Employable Skills Training was introduced under this Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS). The aim is to make the Indian workforce more employable through vocational training. The objective of the scheme are:-
1. Giving vocational training to school leavers, existing workers, ITI graduates, etc. so they become more employable, making the best use of infrastructure available in Govt., private institutions and the Industry. People’s existing skills can also be tested and certified under the scheme. 1. Building national capacity for developing competency standards, course curricula, learning material and assessment standards.
Key Features of the Scheme are:-
1. Short term courses driven by demand and based on Modular Employable Skills (MES), finalised in consultation with Industry. MES is the minimum set of skills enough for gainful employment. 1. Training is facilitated and promoted by the Central government, while the actual training is done by industry, the private sector and State Governments. 1. Existing infrastructure is used to the full so that training stays cost effective. 1. A flexible delivery mechanism (part time, weekends, full time, onsite/ offsite) suits the needs of different target groups. 1. Programmes at different levels (Foundation level as well as skill upgradation) cater to the demands of different target groups. 1. Existing, retired or guest faculty can be engaged. 1. Persons who have completed 5th standard can also take courses. 1. Skills picked up informally can be tested & certified. 1. Independent assessing bodies with no role in delivering training test the trainees’ skills, so that testing remains impartial. 1. At its core, the scheme offers certification with national and international recognition.
Note: Modular Employable Skills Training under the Skill Development initiative scheme (SDIS) is offered at various ITIs / VTPs across Eighteen sectors, namely:
1. Automotive Repair, 1. Banking and Accounting, 1. Beauty Culture & Hair Dressing, 1. Electrical, 1. Electronics, 1. Garment making, 1. Plastic processing, 1. Fashion design, 1. Information and Communication Technology, 1. Fabrications, 1. Printing, 1. Production and Manufacturing, 1. Refrigeration and Air conditioning, 1. Toy making, 1. Paint, 1. Construction, 1. Wood work and 1. Industrial Electrical.
As of date, the number of Vocational Training Providers stands at 77.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Modular Employable Skills, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
School leavers, existing workers and ITI graduates who…
School leavers, existing workers and ITI graduates who want vocational training to become more employable can apply.
Applicants must be ready to go through skill…
Applicants must be ready to go through skill assessment, training, or certification under the scheme.
Each course has its own eligibility norms, set…
Each course has its own eligibility norms, set by the training institution or industry concerned, which the applicant has to satisfy.
Benefits Provided
Modular Employable Skills provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Improved employability:
Vocational training across many sectors under the MES scheme helps people become more employable in the job market.
Flexible training:
Because MES training is modular, it can be completed in parts, letting each person learn at their own pace.
Certification:
Skills acquired are certified under MES, and the certificate is recognized by industry, which makes finding jobs easier.
Skill development:
Training covers a range of skills, including soft skills, technical skills, and practical skills, aiding a person's overall development.
Cost-effective:
Delivering training in modules brings down its cost, making MES an economical route to vocational training.
Encourages entrepreneurship:
Training across many sectors also helps people start businesses of their own, so MES promotes entrepreneurship. Note: On the whole, the MES scheme has proved useful in giving people vocational training and raising their employability, which matters for the growth of the Indian economy. MES would benefit different target groups like :
Workers wanting certification of skills acquired informally, workers…
Workers wanting certification of skills acquired informally, workers and ITI graduates wanting skill upgradation, early school drop-outs and the unemployed, and former child labour and their families.
At its heart, the scheme offers certification recognized…
At its heart, the scheme offers certification recognized nationally and internationally. Those who succeed are given certificates issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
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1. Identity proof: any ID card issued by the government, for example Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving license, Passport, etc. Educational certificates: copies of certificates such as class 10 or 12 mark sheets and diploma or degree certificates, according to the eligibility criteria of the chosen course. Age proof: your date of birth shown on a birth certificate, class 10 mark sheet, or any other document. Passport-sized photographs: the applicant's recent photographs in passport size. Residential proof: a ration card, electricity bill, water bill, etc. or any document showing your address. Caste certificate: where applicable, issued by the competent authority. Income certificate: where applicable, issued by the competent authority
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Modular Employable Skills through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the official website of The Department…
Go to the official website of The Department of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Locate the scheme details, such as eligibility criteria,…
Locate the scheme details, such as eligibility criteria, the courses on offer and how to apply, and read through all the information about the scheme.
Eligible and interested applicants can download the application…
Eligible and interested applicants can download the application form from the website whenever the department opens the scheme.
Complete the application form, attach the required documents…
Complete the application form, attach the required documents (for example educational certificates, identity proof, etc.), and hand it in at the closest ITI (Industrial Training Institute) or VTP (Vocational Training Provider) center.
Your application and documents are checked by the…
Your application and documents are checked by the ITI or VTP center, which enrolls you in the MES scheme if everything is in order.
Once enrolled, you are trained in the course…
Once enrolled, you are trained in the course you picked, and on completing it successfully you receive a certificate recognized by industry.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.