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IoT – Network Specialist
Model Curriculum
IoT – Network Specialist
SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION:
REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:
IT-ITeS FUTURE SKILLS INTERNET OF THINGS SSC/Q8208, V1.0 7
IoT – Network Specialist
Complying to the National occupation standards of
Job Role / Qualification Pack: ‘IoT – Network Specialist’ QP No. ‘SSC/Q8208 NSQF
Level 7’
March 11th 2019
March 11th 2020
IoT – Network Specialist
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Curriculum 01
2. Trainer Prerequisites 08
3. Assessment Criteria 09
IoT – Network Specialist 1
IoT – Network Specialist
CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS
This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “IoT – Network Specialist”, in the “IT- ITeS” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner
Program Name IoT – Network Specialist
Qualification Pack Name and Reference ID.
SSC/Q8208, V1.0
Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 11/03/2019
Pre-requisites to Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Statistics /
Mathematics / Computer Science
Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
• Explain the nature of work across the IT-ITeS sector, the various
sub sectors and their evolution.
• Elaborate the various occupations under the Future Skills sub sector and the impact of these on organizations and businesses.
• Discuss the evolution of IoT and evaluate the possible impact of IoT on businesses and society
• List common security and privacy risks that affect IoT solutions and methods that mitigate them
• Assess characteristics specific to IoT networks and evaluate key IoT network concepts
• Analyze network design methodologies and considerations
• Evaluate the characteristics of connectivity protocols for both device-device and device-cloud communications
• Assess the methods and processes used to maintain IoT networks
• Create various types of technical documents
• Identify methods to develop knowledge, skills and competence
• Develop strong relationships at the workplace through effective communication and conflict management.
• Communicate persuasively by using evidences to support arguments
• Manage and communicate with stakeholders
IoT – Network Specialist 2
This course encompasses 8 out of 8 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “IoT – Network
Specialist” Qualification Pack issued by “IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council”.
Sr. No.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
1 IT-ITeS/BPM Industry – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Explain the relevance of the
IT-ITeS sector
• State the various sub-
sectors in the IT-ITeS
sector
• Detail the nature of work
performed across the sub-
sectors
• List organizations in the
sector
• Discuss the evolution of the
sub sectors and the way
forward
• Explain the disruptions
happening across the IT-
ITeS sector
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
2 Future Skills – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Discuss the general
overview of the Future
Skills sub-sector
• Describe the profile of the
Future Skills sub-sector
• Explain the various
occupations under this sub-
sector
• List key trends across the
occupations in this sub-
sector
• List various roles in the
Future Skills sub-sector
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
3 Internet of Things - An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Corresponding NOS Code
• Define the term "Internet of
Things"
• Discuss the evolution of IoT
and the trends that have led
to it
• Evaluate the possible
impact of IoT on
businesses and society
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
IoT – Network Specialist 3
Bridge Module • Analyze existing IoT use
cases and applications
across industries
• List prospective IoT use
cases and applications
within your area of
expertise
4 IoT Security and Privacy Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• List common security and
privacy risks that affect IoT
solutions
• Analyze instances of
security risks to real-world
IoT use cases
• List technologies and
methods that mitigate
security risks to IoT
solutions
• List privacy standards and
regulations that mitigate
security risks to IoT
solutions
• List social and privacy
impacts caused by
proliferation of IoT solutions
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
5 Fundamentals of IoT Networks Theory Duration (hh:mm) 13:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 17:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Analyze the differences
between IoT-specific and
existing network
architectures
• Assess the characteristics
specific to IoT networks
such as the presence of
large numbers of terminals
and the need for low-
latency communications
• Evaluate key IoT network
concepts such as
gateways, Service-oriented
Architecture,
interoperability, M2M and
network scalability
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
6 IoT Network Design Theory Duration (hh:mm) 25:00
• Evaluate the components
and the connections that
form an IoT network
infrastructure
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
IoT – Network Specialist 4
Practical Duration (hh:mm) 50:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8227
• Assess the characteristics
of various deployment
models, network topologies,
and connection types
• Analyze network standards
and their characteristics,
including their impact on
human health and the
environment
• Evaluate the characteristics
of wired/wireless
connectivity protocols for
device-device or device-
gateway communications
(this may include protocols
such as NFC, NB-IoT,
Bluetooth/BLE, ZigBee,
Mesh and Lora)
• Evaluate the characteristics
of connectivity protocols for
device-cloud
communications (this may
include protocols such as
5G, Wi-Fi, GSM, GPRS and
Satellite)
• Evaluate the various
connectivity protocols and
assess fit for the needs of
IoT solutions
• Implement fallback
mechanisms in case of
network outages
• Design network dashboards
to monitor IoT networks
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
7 IoT Network Design Considerations Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 30:00 Corresponding
NOS Code SSC/N8228
• Analyze key network design
considerations such as
network coverage, capacity,
reliability, availability, power
consumption and scalability
• Evaluate various network
security measures,
including those that
implement physical security
• Demonstrate how to
manage device connectivity
and deploy networks
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
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8 IoT Network Maintenance Theory Duration (hh:mm) 25:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 50:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8229
• Demonstrate the uses and
functionalities of a network
management dashboard
• Demonstrate the
functionalities of command
line tools such as ipconfig,
ping, nslookup, Nmap, iperf
and netstat
• Analyze network usage
patterns and monitor
network bandwidth
consumption
• Analyze sources of network
interference
• Collect network statistics
and monitor network system
logs
• Perform configuration,
maintenance and
troubleshooting of IoT
networks
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
9 Technical Documentation Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8238
• Comprehend the
significance of technical
documentation
• Assess the needs of the
audience for which
documentation is to be
created
• List the principles of
technical writing
• Identify methods that
ensure documentation is
clear and concise
• Demonstrate how to create
various types of technical
documents such as online
configuration manuals, user
helps, solution information,
installation guides, etc.
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
10 Develop Knowledge, Skills and Competence Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00
• Recognize the importance
of self-development
• Identify knowledge and
skills required for the job
• Identify avenues for self-
development
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for online research in the
lab
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Practical Duration (hh:mm) 19:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N9005
• Create plans for self-
development
11 Build and Maintain Relationships at the Workplace Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding
NOS Code SSC/N9006
• Recognize the importance
of open and effective
communication
• Apply different approaches
for conflict management
• Apply different approaches
to boost recognition and
motivation
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision to write emails and send
in the lab
• Lab with provision for internet,
email, word processor and
presentation software
• Chart paper, markers, picture
magazines and old newspapers
12 Persuasive Communication
Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding
NOS Code SSC/N9010
• Discuss the principles of
persuasive communication,
credibility and trust
• Discuss the differences
between persuasion and
manipulation
• Enhance visual and verbal
communication to be more
persuasive
• Demonstrate how to use
evidences to support
arguments
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision to write emails and send
in the lab
• Lab with provision for internet,
email, word processor and
presentation software
• Chart paper, markers, picture
magazines and old newspapers
13 Stakeholder Management Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding
NOS Code SSC/N9012
• Identify the needs and
perspectives of the
stakeholder(s)
• Employ active listening
behaviors
• Manage the expectations of
the stakeholder(s)
• Evaluate the fundamentals of
negotiations such as
negotiating positions,
BATNA and integrative and
distributive negotiations
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision to write emails and send
in the lab
• Lab with provision for internet,
email, word processor and
presentation software
Chart paper, markers, picture magazines and old newspapers
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• Identify causes of conflict
and methods to resolve
conflict
• Build rapport with the
stakeholder(s)
Total Duration:
Theory Duration
138:00 Practical Duration
236:00
Unique Equipment Required
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for presentations
• Chart paper, markers, picture magazines and old newspapers
• Lab equipped with the following: -
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps Dedicated)
• Provision for internet, email, word processor and presentation
software
• Chart paper and sketch pens
Popular Software Tools
(At least one of the tools listed across each of the six tool categories is
required)
Wired/wireless connectivity protocols for device-device or device-
gateway communications: NFC, NB-IoT, Bluetooth/BLE, ZigBee,
Mesh and Lora
Wired/wireless connectivity protocols for device-cloud
communications: 5G, Wi-Fi, GSM, GPRS and Satellite
Routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and IP services (QoS,
NAT etc.) and L2/L3 VPNs
Networks Programming: C/C++, Python, Perl, Ruby
Network monitoring software: Nagios, Sniffer Investigator
IoT Platforms: Watson IoT, GE Predix, PTC Thingworx, AWS IoT,
Azure IoT, Eclipse IoT, DeviceHub, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Grand Total Course Duration: 374 Hours, 0 Minutes
(This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by SSC: IT- ITeS Sector Skills Council NASSCOM)
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Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “IoT – Network Specialist” mapped to Qualification Pack: “SSC/Q8208, V1.0”
Sr. No. Area Details
1 Description To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum detailed above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack SSC/Q8208, V1.0
2 Personal Attributes
This job may require the individual to work independently and take decisions for his/her own area of work. The individual should have a high level of analytical thinking ability, passion for IoT technologies, and attention for detail, should be ethical, compliance and result oriented, should also be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills, along with willingness to undertake desk-based job with long working hours.
3 Minimum Educational Qualifications
Graduate in any discipline preferably Science/Computer Science/Electronics and Engineering /Information Technology
4a Domain Certification
Certified for Job Role: “IoT Network Specialist” mapped to QP: “SSC/Q8208, V1.0”. Minimum accepted score is 80%
4b Platform Certification
Recommended that the trainer is certified for the Job role “Trainer” mapped to the Qualification Pack “MEP/Q2601”. Minimum accepted score is 80% aggregate
5 Experience 5+ years of work experience/internship in Network Specialist or related roles
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Criteria For Assessment Of Trainees
Job Role IoT – Network Specialist
Qualification Pack SSC/Q8208, V1.0
Sector Skill Council IT-ITeS
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, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option 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 evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion.
6. To pass a QP, a trainee should score an average of 70% across generic NOS’ and a minimum of 70% for each technical NOS
7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.
IoT – Network Specialist 10
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
1. SSC/N8227
Design network
architecture for
end-to-end IoT
solutions
PC1. evaluate
requirements of the IoT
network
100
10 3 7
PC2. identify the devices
and systems to be
connected by the IoT
network
10 3 7
PC3. identify appropriate
technology, devices, and
deployment model to best
meet the overall needs of
the IoT network
10 3 7
PC4. design
wireless/wired network
nodes while taking into
consideration the varieties
of IoT Clients, Edge
devices, Cloud
Service/IoT Broker, and
other networking devices
10 3 7
PC5. apply appropriate
wired/wireless
connectivity protocols for
device-cloud
communications (this
many include protocols
such as 5G, Wi-Fi, GSM,
GPRS and Satellite)
10 3 7
PC6. evaluate impacts of
IoT network on the
environment and on
human health
15 5 10
PC7. build interoperable
networks where end-to-
end communication is
possible across diverse
components
5 1.5 3.5
PC8. ensure network
supports bulk
configuration
functionalities across
5 1.5 3.5
IoT – Network Specialist 11
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
multiple solution
components
PC9. design fallback
mechanisms in case of
network disruptions and
outages
10 3 7
PC10. address network
redundancy
considerations
5 1.5 3.5
PC11. evaluate regulatory
aspects of building
network such as
permitted frequency
bands
5 1.5 3.5
PC12. design and
develop networking
dashboards used for
network monitoring
5 1.5 3.5
Total 100 30 70
2. SSC/N8228
Design network
architecture
considering
capacity,
reliability and
security
requirements
PC1. ensure network is
built in line with coverage
requirements
100
10 3 7
PC2. ensure network is
built in line with capacity
requirements
10 3 7
PC3. ensure high
availability of network
10 3 7
PC4. ensure scalability of
the network to
accommodate additional
devices
10 3 7
PC5. ensure network
compatibility where low-
powered devices are in
use
5 1.5 3.5
PC6. evaluate power
consumption patterns
while building network
10 3 7
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
PC7. ensure that network
offers reliable connectivity
10 3 7
PC8. ensure physical
security of the network
5 1.5 3.5
PC9. protect the network
from unauthorized access
or malicious intent
5 1.5 3.5
PC10. ensure only
authorized devices should
be able to connect to the
network
10 3 7
PC11. manage the
provisioning and
connectivity of devices
5 1.5 3.5
PC12. plan physical
placement of network
components
5 1.5 3.5
PC13. apply policies on
appropriate network
devices to enable
communications
5 1.5 3.5
Total 100 30 70
3. SSC/N8229
Maintain,
manage,
monitor and
troubleshoot IoT
network
PC1. perform on-site
surveys and tests on the
IoT network
100
10 3 7
PC2. detect sources of
network interference
10 3 7
PC3. eliminate the impact
of network interference
10 3 7
PC4. identify areas of
dense users
10 3 7
PC5. continuously
monitor bandwidth
consumption of the IoT
network
5 1.5 3.5
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
PC6. identify applications
which consume high
bandwidth
5 1.5 3.5
PC7. identify methods to
minimize bandwidth
consumption
5 1.5 3.5
PC8. collect network
usage and traffic statistics
5 1.5 3.5
PC9. monitor system logs
of the IoT network
10 3 7
PC10. diagnose and
resolve network
configuration and
connectivity issues
10 3 7
PC11. identify network
blind spots
10 3 7
PC12. perform detailed
troubleshooting and
analysis of IoT networks
and endpoints
10 3 7
Total 100 30 70
4. SSC/N8238
Create technical
documents and
manuals
PC1.identify the purpose
and the scope of the
activity for which technical
documentation is to be
produced
100
20 6 14
PC2.obtain information for
the technical document
from relevant sources and
stakeholders 15 4.5 10.5
PC3.draft technical
document ensuring that
content is concise,
complete and easy to
consume 15 4.5 10.5
PC4.review technical
document content with 10 3 7
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
relevant stakeholders and
document owners
PC5.ensure that technical
document is formatted
and designed as per
specifications 10 3 7
PC6.transfer technical
document to relevant
stakeholders for sign-off
and publishing 10 3 7
PC7.continuously review
and update technical
document 20 6 14
Total 100 30 70
5. SSC/N9005
Develop your
knowledge,
skills and
competence
PC1. obtain advice and
guidance from
appropriate people to
develop your knowledge,
skills and competence
100
10 0 10
PC2. identify accurately
the knowledge and skills
you need for your job role
10 0 10
PC3. identify accurately
your current level of
knowledge, skills and
competence and any
learning and development
needs
20 10 10
PC4. agree with
appropriate people a plan
of learning and
development activities to
address your learning
needs
10 0 10
PC5. undertake learning
and development
activities in line with your
plan
20 10 10
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
PC6. apply your new
knowledge and skills in
the workplace, under
supervision
10 0 10
PC7. obtain feedback
from appropriate people
on your knowledge and
skills and how effectively
you apply them
10 0 10
PC8. review your
knowledge, skills and
competence regularly and
take appropriate action
10 0 10
Total 100 20 80
6. SSC/N9006
Build and
maintain
relationships at
the workplace
PC1. build rapport with
appropriate people at the
workplace
100
1 0.3 0.7
PC2. develop new
professional relationships
1 0.3 0.7
PC3. build alliances to
establish mutually
beneficial working
arrangements
1 0.3 0.7
PC4. foster an
environment where others
feel respected
5 1.5 3.5
PC5. identify and engage
a diverse range of
influential contacts
5 1.5 3.5
PC6. obtain guidance
from appropriate people,
where necessary
1 0.3 0.7
PC7. attentively listen to
ideas and give
constructive feedback
10 3 7
PC8. promptly resolve
conflicts between team
members
5 1.5 3.5
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
PC9. work with
colleagues to deliver
shared goals
1 0.3 0.7
PC10. recognize the
contributions made by
your colleagues
5 1.5 3.5
Total 100 30 70
7. SSC/N9010
Convince others
to take
appropriate
action in
different
situations
PC1. gather needs of
concerned people
100
10 0 10
PC2. adapt arguments to
consider diverse needs
15 0 15
PC3. use small wins as
milestones to gain
support for ideas
25 10 15
PC4. persuade with the
help of concrete
examples or evidences
25 10 15
PC5. take defined steps
to reach a consensus on
the course of action
25 10 15
Total 100 30 70
8. SSC/N9012
Manage and
collaborate with
stakeholders for
project success
PC1. identify the larger
business and
organizational context
behind the requirements
of the stakeholder
10 3 7
PC2. manage fluctuating
stakeholder priorities and
expectations
5 1.5 3.5
PC3. consult stakeholders
early in critical
organization-wide
decisions
10 3 7
PC4. use formal
communication methods
to collaborate with
stakeholders (such as
5 1.5 3.5
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 800 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
meetings, conference
calls, emails etc.)
PC5. keep stakeholders
updated on changes in
project requirements
10 3 7
PC6. define the frequency
of communication with all
the stakeholders
10 3 7
PC7. use suitable tools to
represent numbers and
pictures to present details
10 3 7
PC8. respond to requests
in a timely and accurate
manner
10 3 7
PC9. take feedbacks from
stakeholders regularly
5 1.5 3.5
PC10. continuously
improve work
deliverables/service
based on stakeholder
feedback
15 5 10
PC11. plan deliverables
based on stakeholder
needs
10 3 7
Total 100 30 70