QP/NOS
NOS
NOS, or National Occupational Standard, specifies the quality standard required by a distinct task that is being carried out in doing a job. For example, one of the NOSs for the Acid Cleaner (Metalware) job role is wash metal product with acid. NOSs define the quality and standard of performance, knowledge and understanding while carrying out a specific activity in the workplace. NOSs are the silent features that establish the quality requirements of a job role.
QP
QP, or Qualification Pack, is a set of NOSs that are associated to a specific job role. Every job role in different industry sectors has distinct QP aligned to it. For all the job roles under the different crafts that falls under HCSSC, there are specified QPs aligned to them.
Curriculum
HCSSC has developed curriculums for the different job roles under various crafts listed for training purposes. The curriculums are designed keeping in mind the various elements of the skill development process pertaining to training – the QPs respective to the job roles, the prerequisites to trainings, the training module, the key learning outcomes, etc.
Carpets
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Assistant Designer & Shade Writer (Carpets) | HCS/Q5205 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | CAD Designer for Carpets | HCS/Q5202 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Carpet Quality Checker | HCS/Q5601 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Carpet Weaver | HCS/Q5701 | 4 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Clipper and Embosser (Carpets) | HCS/Q5404 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 6 | Color Quality Incharge/Shade Supervisor (Carpets) | HCS/Q5203 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 7 | Dyer (Rangsaaz) (Carpets) | HCS/Q5101 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 8 | Finisher-Carpets | HCS/Q5407 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 9 | Latexing Man (Carpets) | HCS/Q5402 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 10 | Loom Supervisor -Knotted Carpet | HCS/Q5410 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 11 | Namda Craft Artisan | HCS/Q5206 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 12 | Tufted Weaving Assistant Supervisor (Carpets) | HCS/Q5411 | 2 | 4.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 13 | Tufting Gun Operator (Carpets) | HCS/Q5409 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 14 | Washer (Carpets) | HCS/Q5301 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Ceramics
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Ceramics Preparation Artisan | HCS/Q0801 | 3 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Material Preparation Worker (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0702 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Lab assistant – Ceramics | HCS/Q1002 | 3 | 3.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Modeller – Ceramics | HCS/Q0201 | 3 | 3.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Sketching and painting artisan – Ceramics | HCS/Q0802 | 3 | 3.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 6 | Floor Supervisor – Ceramics | HCS/Q0101 | 3 | 4 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 7 | Quality Check Technician – Ceramics | HCS/Q1001 | 3 | 4 | III | Download | Download | Download |
Fashion Jewellery
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Stringing/Beading Artisan – Fashion Jewellery | HCS/Q1101 | 3 | 2 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Bangle Maker | HCS/Q2204 | 1 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Product Maker – Fashion Jewellery | HCS/Q1102 | 3 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Quality Checker – Fashion Jewellery | HCS/Q1201 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Glassware
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Abrasion & Grinding Machine Operator | HCS/Q2304 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Decorative Glass Cutter (Glassware) | HCS/Q2501 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Decorative Painter – Glassware | HCS/Q2502 | 3 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Glass Blowing Operator (Glassware) | HCS/Q2205 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Silver Coating- Junior Technician (Glassware) | HCS/Q2401 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Hand Crafted Textiles
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Banks |
| 1 | Applique Artisan | HCS/Q7303 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Block Print Supervisor | HCS/Q7202 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Hand Block Printing Artisan | HCS/Q7201 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Kota Doria Artisan | HCS/Q5703 | 1 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Leheriya Printing Artisan | HCS/Q9202 | 1 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 6 | Traditional Hand Embroiderer | HCS/Q7301 | 4 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 7 | Traditional Hand Embroiderer- Supervisor | HCS/Q7302 | 2 | 5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Jute
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Jute Yarn Hank Dyer | HCS/Q7401 | 2 | 2.5 | I | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Jute Handloom Weaver | HCS/Q7402 | 2 | 3 | I | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Jute Products Stitching Operator | HCS/Q7403 | 4 | 3 | I | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Jute Screen Printer | HCS/Q7404 | 2 | 3 | I | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Jute Products Artisan | HCS/Q7405 | 3 | 3.5 | I | Download | Download | Download |
Metalware
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Banks |
| 1 | Acid Cleaner (Metalware) | HCS/Q3001 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Casting Operator – Metalware | HCS/Q2801 | 4 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Cutting and Threading Operator (Metalware) | HCS/Q2911 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Embossing Artisan (Metalware) | HCS/Q2901 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Etching Artisan – Metalware | HCS/Q2909 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 6 | Inlay Artisan – Metalware | HCS/Q2903 | 4 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 7 | Metal Craft Artisan (including Engraving and Stamping as elective) | HCS/Q2802 | 4 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 8 | Painter – Metal Handicrafts | HCS/Q3101 | 3 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 9 | Planishing Artisan (Metalware) | HCS/Q2912 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 10 | Polisher (Metalware) | HCS/Q3002 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 11 | Usta Craft Artisan | HCS/Q2913 | 1 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Natural Fibre
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Coir Fibre Artisan | HCS/Q8101 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Moonjh Craft Maker | HCS/Q9004 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Willow Craft Artisan | HCS/Q9005 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Natural Fibre Product Maker | HCS/Q4405 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Papier-Mâché
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Craft Specialist- Paper Mache | HCS/Q4501 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Fitter and Rubbing Operator (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4404 | 3 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Lacquerer (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4505 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Paint Line Operator (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4507 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Paper Mache Art Designer | HCS/Q4506 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 6 | Paper Mache Art Promoter (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4601 | 2 | 4.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 7 | Papier Mache Products Artisan | HCS/Q4401 | 4 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 8 | Sakhta Saaz (Paper Pulp) | HCS/Q4508 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Stonecraft
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Carving Artisan – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1502 | 4 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Design Marker – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1501 | 3 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Inlay Artisan – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1504 | 4 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Quality checker – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1601 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Stone Preparation Artisan | HCS/Q1401 | 3 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download | Download |
Toy
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Traditional Soft Toy Artisan | HCS/Q7308 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Glass Toy Maker | HCS/Q2206 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Leather Toy Maker | HCS/Q0804 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Ceramics and Terracotta Toy Maker | HCS/Q0402 | 3 | 4 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Puppet Maker | HCS/Q9001 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download | Download |
| 6 | Wooden Toy Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q6703 | 2 | 4 | III | Download | Download | Download |
Woodware
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi | Question Paper |
| 1 | Assistant Wood Craft (Engraving/ Carving/ Etching Assistant) | HCS/Q7001 | 4 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 2 | Finisher (Woodware) | HCS/Q7101 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 3 | Lacquerer (Woodware) | HCS/Q7102 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 4 | Seasoning and Chemical Treatment Assistant (Woodware) | HCS/Q6801 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 5 | Assembly Machine Operator (Woodware) | HCS/Q6902 | 2 | 3 | III | Download | Download | Download |
| 6 | Designer (Woodware Products) | HCS/Q6601 | 2 | 3 | lll | Download | Download | Download |
Handicrafts (Woodware)
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Designer (Woodware Products) | HCS/Q6601 | 5 | Download |
| 2 | Seasoning and Chemical Treatment Assistant | HCS/Q6801 | 3 | Download |
| 3 | Lacquerer | HCS/Q7102 | 4 | Download |
| 4 | Finisher | HCS/Q7101 | 4 | Download |
| 5 | Engraving/ Carving/ Etching Assistant | HCS_Q7001 | 3 | Download |
| 6 | Assembly Machine Operator | HCS/Q6902 | 4 | Download |
Hand Crafted Textiles
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jute Handloom Weaver | HCS/Q7402 | 4 | Download |
| 2 | Jute Products Stitching Operator | HCS/Q7403 | 3 | Download |
| 3 | Jute Screen Printer | HCS/Q7404 | 4 | Download |
| 4 | Jute Product Maker | HCS/Q7405 | 4 | Download |
| 5 | Jute Yarn Hank Dyer | HCS/Q7401 | 4 | Download |
| 6 | Applique Artisan | HCS/Q7303 | 4 | Download |
| 7 | Block Print Supervisor | HCS/Q7202 | 5 | Download |
| 8 | Hand Block Printer | HCS/Q7201 | 4 | Download |
| 9 | Master Hand Embroiderer | HCS/Q7302 | 5 | Download |
| 10 | Traditional Hand Embroiderer | HCS/Q7301 | 4 | Download |
Handicrafts (Stonecraft)
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Turner Stonecraft | HCS/Q1404 | 4 | Download |
2 | Stone Grinder (Grinding machine operator) | HCS/Q1403 | 3 | Download |
| 3 | Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) | HCS/Q1402 | 3 | Download |
| 4 | Quality checker – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1601 | 4 | Download |
| 5 | Inlay Artisan – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1504 | 4 | Download |
| 6 | Drill Machine Operator – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1503 | 4 | Download |
| 7 | Design Marker – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1501 | 5 | Download |
| 8 | Chiseler – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1401 | 3 | Download |
| 9 | Carving Artisan (Stonecraft) | HCS/Q1502 | 4 | Download |
Handicrafts (Ceramics)
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casting Operator – Ceramics | HCS/Q0601 | 4 | Download |
| 2 | Sketching and Painting Artisan (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0802 | 4 | Download |
| 3 | Quality Check Technician (Ceramics) | HCS/Q1001 | 4 | Download |
| 4 | Moulder (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0401 | 3 | Download |
| 5 | Modeller (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0201 | 4 | Download |
| 6 | Mixing operator (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0301 | 4 | Download |
| 7 | Lab assistant (Ceramics) | HCS/Q1002 | 4 | Download |
| 8 | Jigger operator (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0501 | 3 | Download |
| 9 | Glazing operator (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0803 | 3 | Download |
| 10 | Floor Supervisor (Ceramics) | HCS/Q1101 | 5 | Download |
| 11 | Engobing Operator (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0701 | 3 | Download |
| 12 | Colour Mixing Operator (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0801 | 4 | Download |
| 13 | Furnace Operator | HCS/Q2101 | 4 | Download |
| 14 | Material Preparation Worker | HCS/Q0702 | 3 | Download |
| 15 | Ceramics and Teracotta Toy Maker | HCS/Q0402 | 4 | Download |
Paper mache
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Paper Mache Art Promoter | HCS/Q4601 | 6 | Download |
2 | Sakhta Saaz (Wood) | HCS/Q4401 | 4 | Download |
| 3 | Sakhta Saaz (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4401 | 4 | Download |
| 4 | Sakhta Saaz (Kharadi) | HCS/Q4508 | 4 | Download |
| 5 | Fitter & Rubbing Operator | HCS/Q4404 | 4 | Download |
| 6 | Paper Mache Art Designer | HCS/Q4506 | 4 | Download |
| 7 | Lacquerer | HCS/Q4505 | 4 | Download |
| 8 | Paper Mache Craft Specialist | HCS/Q4501 | 4 | Download |
Carpet
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Carpet Weaver – Tufted | HCS/Q5702 | 3 | Download |
2 | Carpet Weaver – Knotted | HCS/Q5701 | 4 | Download |
| 3 | Carpet Final Inspector (Carpets) | HCS/Q5601 | 5 | Download |
| 4 | Handloom Weaver (Carpets) | HCS/Q5412 | 3 | Download |
| 5 | Tufted Weaving Supervisor | HCS/Q5411 | 4 | Download |
| 6 | Loom Supervisor – Knotted Carpet | HCS/Q5410 | 5 | Download |
| 7 | Tufting Gun Master | HCS/Q5409 | 4 | Download |
| 8 | Quality Supervisor | HCS/Q5501 | 5 | Download |
| 9 | Finisher (Carpets) | HCS/Q5407 | 4 | Download |
| 10 | Clipper and Embosser (Carpets) | HCS/Q5404 | 4 | Download |
| 11 | Latexing Man | HCS/Q5402 | 3 | Download |
| 12 | Shade Writer | HCS/Q5205 | 4 | Download |
| 13 | Color Quality Incharge/ Shade Supervisor | HCS/Q5203 | 4 | Download |
| 14 | Washer (Carpets) | HCS/Q5301 | 3 | Download |
| 15 | Designer & Sketcher | HCS/Q5205 | 4 | Download |
| 16 | Dyer (Rangsaaz) | HCS/Q5101 | 4 | Download |
| 17 | Namda Craft Maker | HCS/Q5206 | 4 | Download |
| CAD Designer for Carpets | HCS/Q5202 | 4 | Download |
Glassware
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decorative Painter — Glassware | HCS/Q2502 | 4 | Download |
| 2 | Decorative Cutter — Glassware | HCS/Q2501 | 4 | Download |
| 3 | Silver Coating Technician (Glassware) | HCS/Q2401 | 4 | Download |
| 4 | Abrasion Machine Operator (Glassware) | HCS/Q2304 | 4 | Download |
| 5 | Glass Blowing Operator | HCS/Q2206 | 4 | Download |
Metalware
| S.No. | Qualification Pack Name | QP ID. | NSQF Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etching Artisan – Metalware | HCS/Q2909 | 4 | Download |
| 2 | Stamping Operator (Metal Handicrafts) | HCS/Q2802 | 4 | Download |
| 3 | Polisher (Metalware) | HCS/Q3002 | 4 | Download |
| 4 | Painter (Metal Handicrafts) | HCS/Q3101 | 4 | Download |
| 5 | Inlay Artisan (Metalware) | HCS/Q2903 | 4 | Download |
| 6 | Engraving Artisan (Metal Handicrafts) | HCS/Q2902 | 4 | Download |
| 7 | Embossing Artisan (Metalware) | HCS/Q2901 | 4 | Download |
| 8 | Casting Operator (Metal Handicrafts) | HCS/Q2801 | 4 | Download |
| 9 | Acid Cleaner (Metalware) | HCS/Q3001 | 4 | Download |