Contents · 2020-01-29 · 1. AGR/N7901 Conduct research on the commodity market 2. AGR/N7902...

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…[31]

6. Assessment Criteria……………..[33]

What are Occupational

Standards(OS)? 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

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Introduction

Qualifications Pack – Agri Research Analyst

SECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SERVICES

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QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED

SUB-SECTOR: Agriculture Industries

OCCUPATION: Commodity Management

REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q7901

ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/1324

An Agri Research Analyst is responsible for tracking agri commodities market to

analyse the supply, demand and price patterns of agri commodities.

Brief Job Description: An Agri Research Analyst is responsible for tracking the

agri commodities market for updates regarding the supply and demand trends

and patterns. The analyst is also responsible for analyzing the price patterns and

assists in developing price forecast models.

Personal Attributes: An Agri Research Analyst must have good analytical and

problem solving skills along with good numerical abilities. The individual must

possess good organization and reporting skills. The individual must have good

communication and reading and writing skills.

Qualifications Pack For Agri Research Analyst

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Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q7901

Job Role Agri Research Analyst

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 29/04/16

Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17

Occupation Commodity Management

Next review date 10/07/22

NSQC clearance on 22/08/2019


Role Description

An Agri Research Analyst is responsible for tracking the agri commodities market for updates regarding the supply and demand trends and patterns. The analyst is also responsible for analyzing the price patterns and assists in developing price forecast models.

NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications

7 Graduate, preferably in Agriculture/Economics/Finance Not applicable

Training (Suggested but not mandatory)

1. Data collection strategies

2. Demand and supply analysis techniques

3. Reporting formats

4. MS Excel

Minimum Job Entry Age 25 years

Experience Minimum 3 years’ experience as a market analyst/ research assistant

Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Compulsory NOS: 1. AGR/N7901 Conduct research on the commodity market

2. AGR/N7902 Monitor factors affecting commodity supply

and demand

3. AGR/N7903 Generate analysis reports and communicate

the findings

4. AGR/N7904 Complete documentation and record keeping

related to commodity management

5. AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the

workplace

6. AGR/N9912 Collaborate with team members and work

effectively

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

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Keywords /Terms Description

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.

Knowledgeand 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.

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Keywords /Terms Description

GAP Good Agricultural Practices

NOS National Occupational Standard

NSQF National Skill Qualification Framework

OS Occupational Standard

PC Performance Criteria

QP Qualification Pack

SSC Sector Skill Council

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Conduct research on the commodity market

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Overview

This OS unit is about conducting research from available sources to ascertain the impact of various factors that affect supply and demand of commodities.

National Occupational

Standard

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Unit Code AGR/N7901

Unit Title (Task)


Description This OS unit is about conducting research from available sources to ascertain the impact of various factors that affect supply and demand of commodities

Scope

This unit/task covers the following:

Collect data from government reports and national publications

Liaise with industry players and commodity manufacturers/traders

Conduct crop studies and analyse crop reports

Conduct global market analysis

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria

Collect data from government reports and national publications

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC1. gather information from government studies on agricultural commodity

markets PC2. ensure accuracy and quality of the data collected PC3. validate the data with experts and substantiate the data collected PC4. collate the data collected in an organized manner

Liaise with industry players and commodity manufacturers/traders

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC5. conduct field visits to agri commodity manufacturing/processing units and agri

produce growers PC6. coordinate with industry players to understand the market trends in terms of

supply and demand PC7. compare the information collected from other sources and ensure uniformity PC8. identify any distinct differences between data collected from different sources

and ensure minimization of errors

Conduct crop studies and analyse crop reports

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC9. collect data on crop related aspects including crop consumption, crop

acreage, crop cycle and carry over of stocks, Indian monsson, impact of deficit/over rainfall on crop yields

PC10. analyse crop reports to understand the expected demand, imports and exports status

PC11. identify substitute crops in the market and analyse trends/patterns of use

Conduct global market analysis

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC12. conduct global market studies to identify other countries where similar crops

are being produced PC13. monitor the growing conditions in these locations to estimate pricing

strategies in these areas PC14. monitor the import/export parity (price comparision) of various agri-

commodities

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A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. procedures followed in the organization for data collection KA2. guidelines for liasing with industry players KA3. types of government reports available for analysis in the organization KA4. code of business conduct KA5. job responsibilities/duties

B. Technical Knowledge

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. basic principles of conducting research and collating information KB2. Crop grown in different seasons, growth stages, Indian monsoon, impact of

deficit/over rainfall on crops KB3. agricultural supply chain and its components KB4. how to collect data from government reports KB5. major private data sources ( e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Cogencis etc.) available KB6. how to identify trends and patterns from large data KB7. information to be obtained from the industry players KB8. crop growth patterns

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated SA2. document information to be communicated to the team and/or

management

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read and interpret the process required to collect data and conduct research

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. effectively communicate with team members SA5. attentively listen and comprehend the information given by the speaker SA6. communicate clearly on the issues being faced

B. Professional Skills Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. handle issues as per the authority matrix defined by the organization

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and prioritize work SB3. plan to utilise time effectively

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. understand customer requirements and their priority and respond as per

their needs

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. discuss the possible solutions for problem solving

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Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. apply domain information about processes and technical knowledge about

tools for research and analysis

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB8. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems

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Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 29/04/16

Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Industries Last reviewed on 12/07/17



AGR/N7902

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Monitor factors affecting commodity supply and demand

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Overview

This OS unit is about the monitoring of factors that affect the supply and demand of the agricultural commodities.


Standard

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Unit Code AGR/N7902

Unit Title (Task)


Description This OS unit is about the monitoring factors that affect the supply and demand of the agricultural commodities.

Scope


Monitor the production reports from various sources

Monitor factors such as weather, acreage, crop diseases and technology

Monitor factors such as consumption patterns, substitutes and other trends

Analyse and forecast commodity prices



Monitor the production reports from various sources

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to PC1. collect production related data from producers and other market participants PC2. identify trends and patterns seen in the supply and demand of the commodity PC3. monitor these trends and identify deviations

Monitor factors such as weather, acreage, crop diseases and technology

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC4. coordinate with experts to understand the impact of factors such as weather,

acreage, crop diseases and technology on production PC5. monitor changes in these factors and how it affects the supply and demand of

the commodity PC6. generate reports based on the conducted studies

Monitor factors such as consumption patterns, substitutes and other trends

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC7. conduct market studies to understand the consumption pattern of the

commodities PC8. identify substitute commodities and how they affect the supply and demand PC9. study impact of import-export policies on price fluctuations PC10. analyse these factors and generate reports based on the analysis

Analyse and forecast commodity prices

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC11. recognize, follow and analyse price trends in the market PC12. research historical data to analyse past price history and volume traded PC13. assess price implications of factors such as:

seasonal use patterns

seasonal supply patterns

prices of substitute goods

prices of complimentary goods

market structure


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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. procedures followed in the organization for monitoring of production reports

obtained from producers KA2. guidelines for monitoring factors that affect supply and demand of

commodities KA3. code of business conduct KA4. job responsibilities/duties


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to scan the reports from the producers to obtain relevant data KB2. different types of reports available KB3. different factors that affect supply and demand of commodities KB4. different analytical tools for analyzing the factors

Skills (S)


Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated SA2. document information to be communicated to the team

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read and interpret the process required for monitoring factors that affect

supply and demand





Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and prioritize the work SB3. plan to utilise time effectively

Customer Centricity


their needs

Problem Solving


Analytical Thinking


supply and demand principles

Critical Thinking

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AGR/N7903

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Generate analysis reports and communicate the findings

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Overview

This OS unit deals with generating reports based on the analysis and communicating the findings to clients and other internal stakeholders.


Standard

AGR/N7903

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Unit Code AGR/N7903

Unit Title (Task)


Description This OS unit deals with generating reports based on the analysis and communicating the findings to clients and other internal stakeholders

Scope


Generate reports

Share reports with the stakeholders



Generate reports To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC1. handle the different tools or software available for generation of reports PC2. ensure zero error in the data used for generation of reports PC3. ensure quality and reliability of the reports PC4. develop the reports in the available formats PC5. validate the findings with industry experts

Share reports with stakeholders

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC6. ensure that the reports are shared with the clients/internal stakeholders PC7. provide support, if required, in answering/ clarifying queries and concerns

related to the findings in the report



The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. guidelines followed in the organization for report generation and

presentation KA2. procedures followed for transfer of the findings to the client/stakeholders KA3. code of business conduct KA4. job responsibilities/duties


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to use the different tools for report generation KB2. how to present the findings in the report KB3. methods to share the findings with the stakeholders

Skills (S)


Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated SA2. document the information to be communicated to the team

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Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read and interpret the process required for generating reports and

communicating findings





Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and prioritize the work SB3. plan to utilise time effectively

Customer Centricity


their needs

Problem Solving


Analytical Thinking


tools for research and analysis

Critical Thinking


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Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management

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Overview

This OS unit is about documenting and maintaining records of the various procedures used in commodity management, the various data collection sources used and reports generated.


Standard

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Unit Code AGR/N7904

Unit Title (Task)


Description This OS unit is about documenting and maintaining records of the various procedures used in commodity management, the various data collection sources used and reports generated

Scope


Document and maintain records of detailed steps and procedures

Document and maintain records of the trends and patterns

Document and maintain records of tools used for data collection and reports generated



Document and maintain records of detailed steps and procedures

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC1. document and maintain record of details of the steps and procedures used in

analysis

PC2. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the

methods of analysis

PC3. document and maintain record of management strategies followed

Document and maintain records of the trends and patterns

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC4. document and maintain record of details of the trends , patterns, other

findings post analysis

PC5. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the factors

that impact commodity management

Document and maintain records of tools used for data collection and reports generated

To be competent, the user/individual must be able to: PC6. document and maintain record of details of the software and other

instruments used for analysis, if any

PC7. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the reports

generated

PC8. document and maintain record details of the sources of primary & secondary

data collection


A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. procedures followed in the organisation for documentation and record

keeping KA2. code of business conduct KA3. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures

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its processes)


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. details to be recorded on market trends and patterns KB2. documentation system followed in the organization on impact analysis KB3. methods to record and maintain records on observations (if any) related to KB4. how to enter details in the ERP system followed by the organisation

Skills (S)


Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. note the information communicated SA2. document the information to be communicated to the team

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read and interpret the process required




The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. handle issues in case the manager is not available (as per the authority matrix

defined by the organization)

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received SB3. plan to utilise time effectively

Customer Centricity


their needs

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. discuss the possible solutions with the manager for problem solving

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. apply domain information processes and technical knowledge about research

and analysis

Critical Thinking


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Adhere to health and safety guidelines of the workplace

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Overview This OS unit is about adhering to workplace hygiene and safety practices and rendering appropriate emergency procedures as and when required.


Standard

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Unit Code AGR/N9911

Unit Title

(Task) Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace

Description This OS unit is about adhering to workplace hygiene and safety practices and

rendering appropriate emergency procedures as and when required

Scope This unit /task covers the following:

Adhere to personal hygiene practices and ensure cleanliness around

workplace

Adhere to safety guidelines and render appropriate emergency procedures


Element Performance Criteria \ Skill Set

Adhere to personal

hygiene practices and

ensure cleanliness

around workplace

To be competent, the user / individual on the job must be able to:

PC1. comply with organization’s health and hygiene policies and procedures

PC2. adhere to garbage and trash disposal guidelines

PC3. identify and report poor organizational practices with respect to hygiene and

cleanliness

PC4. ensure personal hygiene as well as grooming and adhere to the dress code of

the organization

PC5. ensure cleanliness of respective workstation at beginning and end of day

PC6. inform reporting manager on personal health issues related to injuries and

infectious diseases

PC7. share knowledge of health and hygiene related guidelines with team members

Adhere to safety

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PC8. check various areas of the workplace and report leakages, water logging, pests,

fire, etc.

PC9. ensure prevention of accidents and damages at the workplace

PC10. attend fire drills and other safety related workshops organized at the

workplace

PC11. use safety materials or equipments as applicable to the workplace

PC12. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including

communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation

PC13. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements

PC14. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications

and workplace requirements

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PC15. administer first aid as and when required

PC16. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace

procedures


A. Organizational

Context

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. general duties under the relevant health and safety legislation

KA2. health and safety guidelines as laid down by the organization

KA3. emergency evacuation and first aid procedures defined by the organization

KA4. different types of breaches in health, safety and security and how and when to

report these

B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. importance of good housekeeping in the workplace

KB2. safe disposal methods for waste

KB3. methods for minimizing environmental damage during work

KB4. personal hygiene and fitness requirements

KB5. evacuation procedures for workers and visitors

KB6. how to summon medical assistance and the emergency services, where

necessary

KB7. how to use the health, safety and accident reporting procedures and the

importance of these

KB8. government agencies in the areas of safety, health and security and their

norms and services

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner

SA2. write descriptions and details about incidents in reports

Reading Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read equipment manuals and process documents to understand safety

related guidelines

SA4. read internal information documents sent by internal teams


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. effectively communicate with co-workers

SA6. comprehend information shared by experts and senior management

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B. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. identify need of first aid and render it accordingly

Plan and Organize

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and organize work to meet health and safety requirements

Customer Centricity

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. manage relationships with co-workers and managers may be stressed,

frustrated, confused or angry

Problem Solving

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. apply problem solving techniques in different situations

Analytical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. assess situations and identify appropriate control measures

Critical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis

SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems

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Collaborate with team members and work effectively

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Overview This OS unit is about collaborating with team members and working effectively within teams.


Standard

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Unit Code AGR/N9912

Unit Title

(Task) Collaborate with team members and work effectively

Description This OS unit is about collaborating with team members and working effectively within

teams.

Scope This unit /task covers the following:

Carry out interactions with reporting manager

Ensure teamwork and coordination with colleagues


Element Performance Criteria \ Skill Set

Carry out interactions

with reporting

manager


PC1. receive instructions from reporting manager on the work to be carried out

PC2. communicate work done/activities performed to the reporting manager as

required

PC3. elicit feedback on work done

PC4. rectify actions/procedures based on feedback given

PC5. escalate any issues and concerns to the reporting manager

PC6. participate in discussions with reporting manager when required

Ensure teamwork and

coordination with

colleagues


PC7. ensure clear and concise communication with the team and colleagues

PC8. plan work and tasks with team members on a regular basis

PC9. share knowledge of processes, techniques with the team

PC10. treat team members with respect and dignity

PC11. demonstrate responsible and disciplined behaviour

PC12. adhere to the timeliness of work commitments made to fellow colleagues

PC13. inform colleagues in advance if unable to carry out work commitments, citing

reasons for the same

PC14. address work related issues among the team

PC15. participate in team interaction sessions/activities as and when required

PC16. adhere to organization’s policies and procedures for working with colleagues

PC17. discuss/report any concerns to senior management


A. Organizational Context

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. guidelines laid down by the organization for working in teams KA2. legislations, standards, policies and procedures applicable to workplace

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KA3. code of conduct to be followed when working in teams KA4. roles and responsibilities as defined by the organization KA5. authority matrix and the right person to be approached in case of any concerns KA6. delivery standards as defined by the organization

B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. types of information to be communicated to/exchanged with colleagues KB2. team problem solving techniques KB3. effective modes of communication within teams KB4. importance of effective communication and relationship building KB5. how to interact with seniors effectively KB6. best practices on working effectively with colleagues

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. report problems to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner

SA2. communicate effectively with teams in writing

Reading Skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. read internal information documents sent by internal teams

SA4. read important guidelines, instructions, rules and regulations


The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA5. effectively communicate with co-workers

SA6. comprehend information shared by experts and senior management

B. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. identify suitable courses of action to be taken on a day to day basis

Plan and Organize

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and organize work to meet targets and deadlines

Customer Centricity

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. manage relationships with co-workers and senior management

Problem Solving

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. apply problem solving techniques in different situations

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Analytical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB5. assess situations and identify appropriate control measures

Critical Thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis

SB7. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems

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Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack

[ABC]/ Q 0101

Occupational Standard An example of NOS with ‘N’

[ABC] / N 0101

Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)

QP number (2 numbers)

9 characters

N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)

OS number (2 numbers)

9 characters

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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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Compulsory NOS Total Marks: 600

Marks Allocation

Assessable outcomes Assessment criteria for outcomes Total

Marks Out Of Theory Skills

Practical

1. AGR/N7901 Conduct research on the commodity market

PC1. gather information from government studies on agricultural commodity markets

100 7 2 5

PC2. ensure accuracy and quality of the data collected

7 2 5

PC3. validate the data with experts and substantiate the data collected

7 2 5

PC4. collate the data collected in an organized manner

7 2 5

PC5. conduct field visits to agri commodity manufacturing/processing units and agri produce growers

7 2 5

PC6. coordinate with industry players to understand the market trends in terms of supply and demand

7 2 5

PC7. compare the information collected from other sources and ensure uniformity

7 3 4

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES


Qualification Pack AGR/Q7901

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. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, as well as the selected elective NOS/set of NOS. OR 3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, as well as the selected optional 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 evaulations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 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


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PC8. identify any distinct differences between data collected from different sources and ensure minimization of errors

7 2 5

PC9. collect data on crop related aspects including crop consumption, crop acreage, crop cycle and carry over of stocks, Indian monsson, impact of deficit/over rainfall on crop yields

7 2 5

PC10. analyse crop reports to understand the expected demand, imports and exports status

7 2 5

PC11. identify substitute crops in the market and analyse trends/patterns of use 7 2 5

PC12. conduct global market studies to identify other countries where similar crops are being produced

8 2 6

PC13. monitor the growing conditions in these locations to estimate pricing strategies in these areas

7 2 5

PC14. monitor the import/export parity (price comparision) of various agri- commodities

8 3 5

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2. AGR/N7902 Monitor factors affecting commodity supply and demand

PC1. collect production related data from producers and other market participants

100 7 3 4

PC2. identify trends and patterns seen in the supply and demand of the commodity

8 2 6

PC3. monitor these trends and identify deviations

7 3 4

PC4. coordinate with experts to understand the impact of factors like weather, acreage, crop diseases and technology on production

8 2 6

PC5. monitor changes in these factors and how it affects the supply and demand of the commodity

8 2 6

PC6. generate reports based on the conducted studies

7 3 4

PC7. conduct market studies to understand the consumption pattern of the commodities

7 3 4

PC8. identify substitute commodities and how they affect the supply and demand

8 2 6

PC9. study impact of import-export policies on price fluctuations

8 2 6

PC10. analyse these factors and generate reports based on the analysis

8 2 6


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PC11. recognize, follow and analyse price trends in the market

8 2 6

PC12. research historical data to analyse past price history and volume traded

8 2 6

PC13. assess price implications of factors such as:

8 2 6

seasonal use patterns

seasonal supply patterns

prices of substitute goods

prices of complimentary goods

market structure

100 30 70

3. AGR/N7903 Generate analysis reports and communicate the findings

PC1. handle the different tools or software available for generation of reports

100 14 4 10

PC2. ensure zero error in the data used for generation of reports

14 4 10

PC3. ensure quality and reliability of the reports

14 4 10

PC4. develop the reports in the available formats

14 5 9

PC5. validate the findings with industry experts

15 4 11

PC6. ensure that the reports are shared with the clients/internal stakeholders

15 4 11

PC7. provide support, if required on the findings in the report

14 5 9

100 30 70

4. AGR/N7904 Complete documentation and record keeping related to commodity management

PC1. document and maintain record of details of the steps and procedures used in analysis

100 12 4 8

PC2. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the methods of analysis

13 3 10

PC3. document and maintain record of management strategies followed

12 4 8

PC4. document and maintain record of details of the trends , patterns, other findings post analysis

13 3 10

PC5. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the factors that impact commodity management

13 4 9

PC6. document and maintain record of details of the software and other instruments used for analysis, if any

13 4 9

PC7. document and maintain record on observations (if any) related to the

12 4 8


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reports generated

PC8. document and maintain record details of the sources of primary & secondary data collection

12 4 8

100 30 70

5. AGR/N9911 Adhere to health and safety guidelines at the workplace

PC1. comply with organization’s health and hygiene policies and procedures

100 6 2 4

PC2. adhere to garbage and trash disposal guidelines

6 1 5

PC3. identify and report poor organizational practices with respect to hygiene and cleanliness

7 2 5

PC4. ensure personal hygiene as well as grooming and adhere to the dress code of the organization

6 2 4

PC5. ensure cleanliness of respective workstation at beginning and end of day

6 2 4

PC6. inform reporting manager on personal health issues related to injuries and infectious diseases

7 2 5

PC7. share knowledge of health and hygiene related guidelines with team members

6 2 4

PC8. check various areas of the workplace and report leakages, water logging, pests, fire, etc.

6 2 4

PC9. ensure prevention of accidents and damages at the workplace

6 2 4

PC10. attend fire drills and other safety related workshops organized at the workplace

6 1 5

PC11. use safety materials or equipments as applicable to the workplace

6 2 4

PC12. follow procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions for emergency evacuation

7 2 5

PC13. follow emergency procedures to company standard / workplace requirements

6 2 4

PC14. use emergency equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements

7 2 5

PC15. administer first aid as and when required

6 2 4

PC16. report details of first aid administered in accordance with workplace procedures

6 2 4

100 30 70

6.AGR/N9912: PC1. receive instructions from reporting 100 6 2 4


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manager on the work to be carried

out

PC2. communicate work done/activities

performed to the reporting manager

as required 6 2 4

PC3. elicit feedback on work done 6 2 4

PC4. rectify actions/procedures based on

feedback given 6 2 4

PC5. escalate any issues and concerns to

the reporting manager 6 2 4

PC6. participate in discussions with

reporting manager when required 5 1 4

PC7. ensure clear and concise

communication with the team and

colleagues 6 2 4

PC8. plan work and tasks with team

members on a regular basis 6 2 4

PC9. share knowledge of processes,

techniques with the team 6 2 4

PC10. treat team members with respect

and dignity 6 1 5

PC11. demonstrate responsible and

disciplined behaviour 6 1 5

PC12. adhere to the timeliness of work

commitments made to fellow

colleagues 5 2 3

PC13. inform colleagues in advance if

unable to carry out work

commitments, citing reasons for the

same

6 2 4

PC14. address work related issues among

the team 6 2 4

PC15. participate in team interaction

sessions/activities as and when

required 6 1 5


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PC16. adhere to organization’s policies and

procedures for working with

colleagues 6 2 4

PC17. discuss/report any concerns to senior

management 6 2 4

100 30 70

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