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 |
| 1 | Assistant Designer & Shade Writer (Carpets) | HCS/Q5205 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 2 | CAD Designer for Carpets | HCS/Q5202 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 3 | Carpet Quality Checker | HCS/Q5601 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 4 | Carpet Weaver | HCS/Q5701 | 3 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 5 | Clipper and Embosser (Carpets) | HCS/Q5404 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 6 | Color Quality Incharge/Shade Supervisor (Carpets) | HCS/Q5203 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 7 | Dyer (Rangsaaz) (Carpets) | HCS/Q5101 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 8 | Finisher (Carpets) | HCS/Q5407 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 9 | Latexing Man (Carpets) | HCS/Q5402 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 10 | Loom Supervisor -Knotted Carpet | HCS/Q5410 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 11 | Namda Craft Maker | HCS/Q5206 | 1 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 12 | Tufted Weaving Assistant Supervisor (Carpets) | HCS/Q5411 | 2 | 4.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 13 | Tufting Gun Operator (Carpets) | HCS/Q5409 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 14 | Washer (Carpets) | HCS/Q5301 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
Ceramics
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Assistant Ceramics and Terracotta Toy Maker | HCS/Q0403 | 1 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 2 | Ceramics and Terracotta Toy Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q0402 | 2 | 4 | III | Download | Download |
| 3 | Ceramics Preparation Artisan | HCS/Q0801 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 4 | Modeller (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0201 | 2 | 3.5 | III | Download | Download |
Glassware
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Abrasion & Grinding Machine Operator | HCS/Q2304 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 2 | Assistant Glass Toy Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q2207 | 1 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 3 | Decorative Glass Cutter (Glassware) | HCS/Q2501 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 4 | Decorative Painter – Glassware | HCS/Q2502 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 5 | Glass Blowing Operator (Glassware) | HCS/Q2205 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 6 | Glass Toy Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q2206 | 1 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 7 | Silver Coating- Junior Technician (Glassware) | HCS/Q2401 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
Hand Crafted Textiles
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Applique Artisan | HCS/Q7303 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 2 | Block Print Supervisor | HCS/Q7202 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 3 | Hand Block Printer | HCS/Q7201 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 4 | Jute Products Artisan | HCS/Q7405 | 2 | 3.5 | I | Download | Download |
| 5 | Jute Products Stitching Operator | HCS/Q7403 | 3 | 3 | I | Download | Download |
| 6 | Traditional Hand Embroiderer | HCS/Q7301 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 7 | Traditional Hand Embroiderer- Supervisor | HCS/Q7302 | 2 | 5 | II | Download | Download |
| 8 | Traditional Soft Toy Maker-Artisan | HCS/Q7308 | 1 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
Handicrafts (Ceramics)
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Floor Supervisor (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0101 | 2 | 4 | III | Download | Download |
| 2 | Lab Assistant (Ceramics) | HCS/Q1002 | 2 | 3.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 3 | Material Preparation Worker (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0702 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 4 | Quality Check Technician (Ceramics) | HCS/Q1001 | 2 | 3.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 5 | Sketching and painting artisan (Ceramics) | HCS/Q0802 | 2 | 3.5 | III | Download | Download |
Handicrafts (Products)
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Agarbatti Maker | HCS/Q7901 | 4 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 2 | Assistant Leather Toy Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q0806 | 1 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 3 | Coir Fibre Artisan | HCS/Q8101 | 1 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 4 | Handcrafted Candle Maker | HCS/Q9201 | 1 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 5 | Kolhapuri Chappal Maker | HCS/Q9002 | 1 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 6 | Leaf Utility Products Artisan | HCS/Q6603 | 1 | 2 | II | Download | Download |
| 7 | Merchandiser | HCS/Q9801 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 8 | Moonjh Craft Maker | HCS/Q9004 | 1 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 9 | Natural Fibre Maker | HCS/Q4405 | 1 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 10 | Puppet Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q9001 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 11 | Traditional Painting Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q0805 | 1 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 12 | Upcycling Scraps and E-waste Artisan | HCS/Q9003 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 13 | Willow Craft Artisan | HCS/Q9005 | 1 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
Handicrafts (Stonecraft)
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Carving Artisan (Stonecraft) | HCS/Q1502 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 2 | Design Marker – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1501 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 3 | Inlay Artisan – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1504 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 4 | Quality checker – Stonecraft | HCS/Q1601 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 5 | Stone Preparation Artisan | HCS/Q1401 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
Handicrafts (Woodware)
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Assembly Machine Operator (Woodware) | HCS/Q6902 | 2 | 3 | III | Download | Download |
| 2 | Assistant Wooden Toy Maker | HCS/Q6704 | 1 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 3 | Designer (Woodware Products) | HCS/Q6601 | 2 | 3 | III | Download | Download |
| 4 | Engraving/ Carving/ Etching Assistant (Wooden Handicrafts) | HCS/Q7001 | 3 | 3 | III | Download | Download |
| 5 | Finisher (Woodware) | HCS/Q7101 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 6 | Lacquerer (Woodware) | HCS/Q7102 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 7 | Seasoning and Chemical Treatment Assistant (Woodware) | HCS/Q6801 | 2 | 2.5 | III | Download | Download |
| 8 | Wooden Toy Maker – Artisan | HCS/Q6703 | 2 | 4 | III | Download | Download |
Metalware
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Acid Cleaner (Metalware) | HCS/Q3001 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 2 | Casting Operator (Metal Handicrafts) | HCS/Q2801 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 3 | Cutting and Threading Operator (Metalware) | HCS/Q2911 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 4 | Embossing Artisan (Metalware) | HCS/Q2901 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 5 | Engraving and Stamping Artisan | HCS/Q2802 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 6 | Etching Artisan – Metalware | HCS/Q2909 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 7 | Inlay Artisan (Metalware) | HCS/Q2903 | 3 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 8 | Painter (Metal Handicrafts) | HCS/Q3101 | 2 | 3.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 9 | Planishing Artisan (Metalware) | HCS/Q2912 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 10 | Polisher (Metalware) | HCS/Q3002 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
Paper Mache
| Sl.No. | Qualification Name | Qualification Code | Version | NSQF Level | CCN Category | English | Hindi |
| 1 | Craft Specialist- Paper Mache | HCS/Q4501 | 2 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 2 | Fitter and Rubbing Operator (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4404 | 3 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 3 | Lacquerer (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4505 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 4 | Paint Line Operator (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4507 | 2 | 2.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 5 | Paper Mache Art Designer | HCS/Q4506 | 2 | 3 | II | Download | Download |
| 6 | Paper Mache Art Promoter (Paper Mache) | HCS/Q4601 | 2 | 4.5 | II | Download | Download |
| 7 | Paper Mache Products Artisan | HCS/Q4401 | 3 | 4 | II | Download | Download |
| 8 | Sakhta Saaz (Paper Pulp) | HCS/Q4508 | 2 | 2.5 | II | 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 |