NCVET Code

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CONTACT DETAILS OF SUBMITTING BODY

Name and address of submitting body:

Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Head

Office, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and
Petrochemicals, Govt. of India, T.V.K Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission

Name: Prof. (Dr.) Shishir Sinha,

Position in the organisation: Director General

Address if different from above: Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering

and Technology (CIPET), Head Office, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India, T.V.K Industrial
Estate, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.

Tel number(s): +91-44-22253040, +91-44-22254780

E-mail address: cipethovtc@cipet.gov.in & cipethovtc@gmail.com

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File

1. Qualification Document - Machine Operator - Injection Moulding
2. Curriculum/ Syllabus
3. Training delivery Plan
4. Criteria for Assessment of Trainees
5. Occupational Map
6. Composition of core committee for QP Development order, DCPC, MoCF, GOI
7. Presentation of 2nd core group committee meeting along with Minutes of meeting
approved by members
8. Assessment Process flow
9. Documents supporting need of the Qualification:
a. Report of the Coordination Committee address the issue related with Human
Resources/ Skilled manpower requirement of Industry- Department of
Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt.
Of India
b. A Report on Human Resource and Skill requirement for the Chemicals and
Pharmaceutical sector (2022) by NSDC.
c. Brief report of Chemicals and petrochemicals Industry in India, April 2015,
Corporate Catalyst India Pvt Ltd, Page 4
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d. Report on Indian Plastics Industry 2013-17, edition 2, Nov 2014, PlastIndia

Foundation.
e. Indian Plastics Industry – Vision 2012, Leverage Plastic, A report by CRISIL
f. Potential of Downstream Plastics Industry in North India, 26 June 2012,
Knowledge and Strategy paper by Tata Strategic management Group & FICCI
g. Potential of plastics industry in Northern India with special focus on
Plasticulture and Food Processing- 2014. A report on Plastic Industry by Tata
Strategic management Group & FICCI.
h. Plastic Industry in India a BPF Overview for PlastIndia International Exhibition
2012, New Delhi
i. Porters Five force Analysis of the Plastics Industry by Santanu Mandal,
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol 1, Issue 7, November
2011, ISSN 2231 5780
j. Industry Engagement certificate in preparation of learning outcomes and Job
Role Identification in Petrochemicals sector

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SUMMARY

Qualification Title and Machine Operator - Injection Moulding (CPC/Q

0204)
Code:

The Academic Cell – HO, Central Institute of

Body/bodies which will
award the qualification: Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology
(CIPET), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals,
Govt. of India, Head Office, Guindy, Chennai.

The Academic Cell – HO, Central Institute of

Body which will accredit
providers to offer the Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology
qualification: (CIPET), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals,
Govt. of India, Head Office, Guindy, Chennai.

The assessment is being carried out at individual

Body/bodies which will be
responsible for Centre level. Training Assessment Wing is created
assessment: in Head Office (HO) of Central Institute of
Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology
(CIPET), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals,
Govt. of India, Guindy, Chennai is responsible for
overall assessment.

Injection Moulding Occupation in Plastics product

Occupation(s) to which
the qualification gives manufacturing process.
access:
Proposed level of the Level 4
qualification in the NSQF:
Anticipated volume of 960 Notional hours
training/learning required
to complete the
qualification:
Minimum qualification – Preferably 10th Standard /
Entry requirements /
recommendations: ITI in relevant trade (or) Machine Operator
Assistant– Injection Moulding with 1 year of
relevant exp, Minimum age - 18 years completed.

Progression from the The Machine Operator-Injection Moulding (Level 4)

qualification: has a clear pathway to Injection Moulding highly
skilled Operator (Level 5) or Supervisor / Shift In-
charge.

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Planned arrangements for RPL arrangements are being developed and will be
RPL: informed in due course of time.
It will be carried out in next phase as comparability
International
comparability where is being verified.
known:
3 years after approval of the Qualification
Date of planned review of
the qualification.
Formal structure of the qualification:
Mandatory/ Estimated Level
Title of NOS/unit or other component Optional size
(include any identification code used) (learning
hours)

CPC/N 0214: Understand basic

concepts, job requirements & basics M 169 4
knowhow related to process.

CPC/N 0221: Perform the Injection

moulding related operations, monitor
M 402 4
process parameters and troubleshoot
the process/product if any.

CPC/N 0222: To conduct quality check

and inspection of the Finished
M 26 4
products with reference to approved
product

CPC/N0411: Maintain basic Healthy &

M 174 4
safety practices at Workplace,5S .

CPC/N 0223: Entrepreneurship in

M 95 4
Injection Moulding

CPC/N0219: Basics of MS OFFICE /

M 94 4
OFFICE Opensourse suite

TOTAL 960

Please attach any document giving further detail about the structure of the
qualification – eg a Curriculum or Qualification Pack.
Give details of the document here:

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SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT
Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment:
A Separate department/ body -Training Assessment Wing of Central Institute of
Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India, Head Office, Guindy,
Chennai.

Will the assessment body be responsible for RPL assessment?

RPL arrangements are being developed and will be informed in due course of time.

Give details of how RPL assessment for the qualification will be carried out and
quality assured.

Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements which

have been put in place to ensure that assessment is always valid, consistent
and fair and show that these are in line with the requirements of the NSQF:
With uniformity and setting of learning outcomes for different Jobs Roles the
assessment of candidates will be at learning outcome level. Assessment criterion
has been defined for each learning outcome and it includes both theoretical and
practical skills on which the candidate will be assessed. The question suite which will
be used to check the skills of the trainee would include

 Theoretical test suite – Will include multiple choice questions, audio-video

question etc. which will test the trainee on his knowledge of the subject
 Practical Knowledge suite – Practical knowledge can be tested through
Assessor driven evaluation/test, Situational Judgment Tests etc to test
practical core competence. A mix of these would be able to evaluate the
trainee on his practical knowledge of the Qualification Document.
Assessment strategy:

 Assessment criteria for Qualification Document have been developed. Each

Learning Outcome have separate marks for Theory and Practical Skills.
 The Training Assessment Wing will have assessors who will not be
associated with training activities and will be provided training on the said
work. Thus it will ensure that the assessment carried out is fair and consistent.
 Set of question bank developed to assess the theoretical and practical
knowledge. To ensure the quality, each trainees get the unique set of
question
 Student has to score minimum marks separately for theoretical and practical
skill and overall percentage should also be 50% for theory and 70% for
practical.
 Empanelment of subject matter expert as assessor to assess trainee
specifically on practical skills
 Assessments are preferably conducted by written examination papers in
English/ regional languages according to the requirement.
 It has been ensure that TP/trainer should not be present during assessment.

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ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Complete a grid for each grouping of NOS, assessment unit or other

component as listed in the entry on the structure of the qualification on page
1.
Title of NOS/Unit/Component: Machine Operator Injection Moulding

Assessable outcome Assessment criteria for

the outcome

LO Assessable outcome Description Theor Practic Total

y al

1. AO1. To interact with the operator in order to

4 2 6
CPC/N0214 understand the production schedule
Understand
basic AO2. To help in planning the day’s
concept, job production activities based on the operator’s 4 2 6
requirement instructions
s and basics AO3. To ensure availability of consumables
knowhow and plastics materials for production in
related to 4 2 6
sufficient quantity as per production
the process plan/supervisor instructions.

AO4. Clearly understanding the does and

don’ts of the manufacturing process as
3 1 4
defined in SOPs/ Work Instructions or defined
by supervisors.

AO5. Check availability of the personal

protective equipments (PPE) like Gloves, 3 1 4
Goggles etc.

AO6.Understand the molding procedure and

process to be adopted for completing the
3 1 4
work order from the supervisor by referring
the Work Instruction document/ SOP manual.

AO7. Ensure that the required material is

procured from the store before starting the 2.5 1 3.5
process

AO8. Understand the Mould required for

executing the required operation and ensure 2.5 1 3.5
that the same is available for operation.

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AO9. Collect the mould from tool room If
2.5 1 3.5
mould is not available.

AO10. Install and bolt the mould in place

2.5 1 3.5
and slide the safety door shut.

AO11. Add the raw material in the machine

2.5 1 3.5
using material loader or by manual feeding.

AO12. Ensure moulds are clean if not clean

2.5 1 3.5
with soft cotton cloth.

AO13. Ensure cleaning of the other

auxiliaries tools, (if any) before the initiation of 2.5 1 3.5
the moulding and trimming process

AO14. Ensure cleaning of the area

around the apparatus for any oil, grease,
2.5 1 3.5
combustible substances etc. so as to prevent
any accident

AO15. Ensure availability of the coolant and

working of valves to circulate the coolant to 2.5 1 3.5
cool and solidify plastic

AO16. Understand the raw material like

plastics granules, fillers, bonding additives 1.5 2 3.5
etc. required for executing the activity

AO17. Refer the queries to supervisor if they

1.5 2 3.5
cannot be resolved by the operator

AO18. Confirm self - understanding to the

supervisor once the query is resolved so that
1.5 2 3.5
all doubts & queries can be resolved before
the actual process execution

Sub total 48 24 72

2. AO1. Check for operation of molding

CPC/N0221 apparatus like hopper, heaters etc. as per the 10 10 20
Perform the checklist provided
Injection
molding AO2. Fix the desired Mould to the
related injection moulding machine in order to
10 10 20
operations, achieve the desired operation as per the
monitor Work Instructions/ SOPs

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process AO3. Make modifications in the process
parameters parameters ( by selecting the right program
and from the machine control system) if required 10 15 25
troubleshoo and ensure alignment with the prescribed
t the standards
process/pro
duct if any AO4. Perform preheating of plastic
5 15 20
granules ( In case of Engineering plastics)

AO5. Ensure that the plastic granules are

mixed with additives (if any) before being fed 5 15 20
into the hopper

AO6. Conduct a test process and produce

10 10 20
a sample output as per the required

AO7. Ensure that the dimensions of the

output product are measured as per the
15 16 31
process given in the Work Instructions/ SOP
under guidance of operator.

AO8.In case the test product matches the

dimensions and quality of the final output, 10 10 20
start the production process

AO9.Feed the required operation code in the

apparatus for heaters to melt the plastic 15 20 35
granules at the predefined temperature

AO10. Enter moulding temperature, volume

of plastic and weight settings in the machine 15 20 35
as per data sheet

AO11. Enter machine and process

parameters such as moulding pressure and 15 10 25
time as per the data sheet

AO12. Add master batch and regrind raw

material as per standard composition and 10 20 30
mix it well

AO13. Check-list procedure to ensure quality

8 14 22
of final product
AO11. Enter machine and process
parameters such as moulding pressure and 8 14 22
time as per the data sheet
Sub total 146 199 345

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3. AO1. Compare texture, colour, surface
CPC/N0222 properties, hardness and strength etc. with 4 8 12
Conduct the given approved product.
quality
checks and AO2. Rectify minor defects like dimension
inspection variation, thickness variation etc. by control 3 8 11
of the process parameters etc and informing
finished operator.
products AO3. Provide first and last output from each
with batch to the lab for quality check on its 3 8 11
reference to composition, properties etc.
the
approved AO4. Obtain clearance for the entire batch
3 8 11
product. from the lab and submit the operator.

AO5.Establish linkage between rejection of

output and the pertinent causes for the same
3 8 11
(process/ material etc.); Recommend the
means for rejection control.

AO6.Rectify minor defects like dimension

variation, thickness variation etc. by control 3 8 11
process parameters etc.

AO7.Escalate all issues related to change in

surface properties, Tensile strength etc. so
3 8 11
that the manufacturing equipment can be
reset to achieve the specified output.

AO8.Provide first and last output from each

batch to the lab for quality check on its 2 5 7
composition, properties etc.

AO9. Obtain clearance for the entire batch

2 4 6
from the lab

Sub total 26 65 91

4. AO1. Wear protective clothing/equipment for

0.5 2 2.5
CPC/N0411 specific tasks and work conditions
Maintain
basic health AO2. Carry out safe working practices while
and safety dealing with hazards to ensure the safety of 0.5 2 2.5
practices at self and others.
the AO3. Apply good housekeeping practices at 0.5 2 2.5

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workplace, all times
5S
AO4. Use the various appropriate fire
extinguishers on different types of fires 0.5 2 2.5
correctly

AO5. Demonstrate rescue techniques applied

during fire hazard, demonstrate good
housekeeping in order to prevent fire 0.5 2 2.5
hazards, demonstrate the correct use of a fire
extinguisher.

AO6. Identify activities which can cause

potential injury through sharp objects, burns,
fall, electricity, gas leakages, radiation,
poisonous fumes, chemicals, loud noise, and
Identify areas in the plant which are
0.5 2 2.5
potentially hazardous/unhygienic in nature.
Conduct regular checks with support of the
maintenance team on machine health to
identify potential hazards due to wear and
tear of machine.

AO7. Inform the concerned authorities on the

potential risks identified in the processes,
workplace area/ layout, materials used etc,
Inform the concerned authorities about 0.5 2 2.5
machine breakdowns, damages which can
potentially harm man/ machine during
operations.

AO8. Create awareness amongst other by

0.5 2 2.5
sharing information on the identified risks.

AO9. Follow the sorting process and check

that the tools, fixtures & jigs that are lying on
workstations are the ones in use and un- 0.5 2 2.5
necessary items are not cluttering the
workbenches or work surfaces.

AO10. Ensure segregation of waste in

hazardous/ non Hazardous waste as per the 0.5 2 2.5
sorting work instructions
AO11. Follow the technique of waste disposal
and waste storage in the proper bins as per 0.5 1 1.5
SOP

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AO12. Segregate the items which are labeled
as red tag items for the process area and 0.5 1 1.5
keep them in the correct places

AO13. Sort the tools/ equipment/ fasteners/

spare parts as per specifications/ utility into
0.5 1 1.5
proper trays, cabinets, lockers as mentioned
in the 5S guidelines/ work instructions

AO14. Ensure that areas of material storage

areas are not overflowing

AO15. Properly stack the various types of 0.5 1 1.5

boxes and containers as per the size/ utility to
avoid any fall of items/ breakage and also
enable easy sorting when required

AO16. Return the extra material and tools to

the designated sections and make sure that
0.5 1 1.5
no additional material/ tool is lying near the
work area

AO17. Follow the floor markings/ area

markings used for demarcating the various
0.5 1 1.5
sections in the plant as per the prescribed
instructions and standards.

AO18. Follow the proper labelling mechanism

of instruments/ boxes/ containers and
0.5 1 1.5
maintaining reference files/ documents with
the codes and the lists

AO19. Check that the items in the respective

areas have been identified as broken or 0.5 1 1.5
damaged

AO20. Follow the given instructions and

check for levelling of fluids, oils, lubricants,
solvents, chemicals etc. and proper storage 0.5 1 1.5
of the same To avoid spillage, leakage, fire
etc.

AO21. Make sure that all material and tools

are stored in the designated places and in the 0.5 1 1.5
manner indicated in the 5S instructions.

Sub total 10 30 40

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5. AO1. Planning and Budgeting with reference
2 0.5 2.5
CPC/N0223 to various components of Injection Moulding.
Entrepreneu
rship in AO2. Keep books of accounts and various
2 0.5 2.5
Injection transactions.
moulding
AO3. Arrange for financial assistance from
various quarters in the light of various
2 0.5 2.5
schemes available in setup for Injection
Moulding.

AO4. Ascertain the prices of various inputs

2 0.5 2.5
and products from the market.

AO5. Assess the influence of various quality

parameters of products on the product 2 1 3
pricing.

AO6. Establish cordial relations with various

2 0.5 2.5
clients for the benefit of industry.

AO7. Assess the needs and requirement of

the clients and assess one’s own unique 2 0.5 2.5
selling proposition.

AO8. Extract critical market information that is

2 1 3
otherwise not in the public domain.

AO9. Choose appropriate buyer in a given

2 1 3
situation of market parameters

AO10. Identify best ways of attracting market

2 1 3
price for one’s produce

AO11. Ensure quality before and during the

2 1 3
sale activity to ensure good returns.

Sub total 22 8 30

6. AO1. Fill and process mandated forms for

CPC/N0219 receiving, processing, or tracking data enter
Basics of data from source documents (such as trial 2 1 3
computer report, process sheet etc.) into Computer
and data application having MS OFFICE software.
entry in MS
OFFICE/offi AO2. Scan source documents in accordance
2 1 3
ce Open with specific instructions.

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source suite AO3. verify data entered with source
Software documents, checks for compliance and
2 1 3
corrects all typographical errors and missing
or repeated data.

AO4. Maintain files of source documents or

2 1 3
other information related to data entered.

AO5. Investigate and confirm data that is

unclear before entering, generate reports of
data entry, store completed work in 2 1 3
designated locations and perform backup
operations.

AO6. update database information to reflect

1 1 2
most current source information

AO7. assist in the filing and storage of

2 1 3
security and back up data files

AO8. respond to requests for information and

1 1 2
access relevant files

Sub total 8 14 22

Total 266 334 600

Means of assessment 1:

The assessment comprise of -

 Theory Assessment
 Viva voce
 Practical assessment
Means of assessment 2:

Pass/Fail-

The Pass mark of theory written assessment is 50% and for viva and practical
assessment is 70%. The candidate has to pass separately in Theory and Practical.

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SECTION 2
SUMMARY EVIDENCE OF LEVEL

The Guidelines for providing evidence of level as per this format is as under:
The purpose of the table is to demonstrate how the content of the job role relates to
the NSQF level descriptors.
1. Read the descriptors for the five domains (Process required, Professional
knowledge, Professional skill, Core skill and Responsibility) at the estimated
NSQF level.
2. For each domain briefly outline the key requirements of the job role, using the
wording of the descriptors. It is not necessary to use the full wording of the
descriptor, but it is important that some of the indicators (phrases) from the
descriptors are included/ aligned in your outline of the job role in tems of key
process, knowledge, Professional /Core Skills and responsibility. Be concise –
your table should be no more than one page.
3. Assign level to each domain according to the actual job role. Each domain need
not be at the same level – for some domains the level below or above the
estimated level can be considered.
4. If the job role’s requirements fit with all the five descriptors at the same level, that
is then the level of the job role.
5. If the job role’s requirements don’t fit with the same level in each of the five
domains, you should use the ‘best fit’ principle whereby the overall level is the
result of a rounded average of the levels allocated in each domain. You can also
differ from this arithmetical result, if there is a consensus between QF
developers, but you have to be able to justify why a different level is proposed.
Title /Name of Qualification/Component: Machine Operator - Injection Moulding
Level: 4

NSQF Domain Outcomes of the How the job role NSQF

Qualification/Component relates to the Level
NSQF Level
descriptors

Process Machine Operator - Injection Machine Operator

Moulding is expected to - Injection
Moulding 4
ensure housekeeping and safety
job requires
in the moulding area and select
limited range of
the correct mould, etc he/she has activities which

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to- are familiar and
predictable like
 Understanding the work order availability of
and the process requirement consumables,
from the supervisor safety PPE, raw
 Arranging the required raw material used,
material and Moulds for the basic machine
process parts and its
 To interact with the functions etc.
supervisor in order to
understand the production
schedule He has to collect
 To plan the day’s production the mould from
activities based on the tool room.
supervisor’s instructions
 To collect material data
sheet, machine instructions
and work manuals He has to moulds
 To ensure availability of are clean if not
consumables and plastics clean with soft
materials for production in cotton cloth.
sufficient quantity as per
production plan/supervisor
instructions. He should
 Clearly understanding the understand the
does and don’ts of the raw material like
manufacturing process as plastics granules,
defined in SOPs/ Work fillers, bonding
Instructions or defined by additives etc.
required for
supervisors.
executing the
 Check availability of the activity.
personal protective
equipments (PPE) like he should know
Gloves, Goggles etc. about
entrepreneurship,
 Ensure that the required
marketing and
material is procured from the other quality
store before starting the related functions.
process
 Understand the Mould
required for executing the
required operation and
ensure that the same is
available for operation.
 If mould is not available
collect the mould from tool
room.
 Install and bolt the mould in

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place and slide the safety
door shut.
 Add the raw material in the
machine using material
loader or by manual feeding.
 Ensure moulds are clean if
not clean with soft cotton
cloth.
 Ensure cleaning of the other
auxiliaries tools, (if any)
before the initiation of the
moulding and trimming
process
 Ensure cleaning of the area
around the apparatus for any
oil, grease, combustible
substances etc. so as to
prevent any accident
 Ensure availability of the
coolant and working of valves
to circulate the coolant to cool
and solidify plastic
 Understand the raw material
like plastics granules, fillers,
bonding additives etc.
required for executing the
activity
 Refer the queries to
supervisor if they cannot be
resolved by the operator
 Confirm self - understanding
to the supervisor once the
query is resolved so that all
doubts & queries can be
resolved before the actual
process execution
 He is responsible for
checking the operations of
the equipment
 Feeding the granules as per
requirement
 Set up and operate the
Injection moulding machine
 Perform visual inspection of
the output products

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 Achieve productivity, quality
and safety standards as per
company’s norms
 Report problems to
supervisor
 He will be responsible for
Inspecting the finished
components
 keeping records of production
and defects
 conducting minor repair/de-
flashing if any on output parts
which can be reworked
 The role holder will interact
with maintenance team and
material management team
 The individual needs to
ensure sorting, streamlining &
organizing, storage and
documentation, cleaning,
standardization and
sustenance across the plant
and office premises of the
organization
 He needs to understand
Market Information
Management
 Client Relation Management
 Marketing knowhow and
strategy

 He also needs to understand

and practice Entering, update
and maintain data in MS
Office system/ Office open
source system.
Professional The user/individual on the job
knowledge needs to know and understand:
Machine Operator 4
 General Principle of - Injection
moulding procedure, Moulding
process knowledge, should
machine startup & shutdown understand and
procedures, moulds loading know factual
and unloading procedure. knowledge about
 Types of different process, principle
thermoplastics materials, of injection
additives and grades for Moulding

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different plastics products. Technique and its
 Different types of tools & operation,
machinery to process the entrepreneurship,
plastics and trim the output. marketing, quality
Identification & troubleshoot etc.
the various defects in
products produced in the
injection moulding
machines.

Professional The user/individual on the job

skill needs to know and understand:
Machine
 General principles of Operator -
moulding procedure and Injection 4
process knowledge mould Moulding should
loading and unloading recall general
procedure, parameter principles of
settings etc. moulding
 Types of plastics like procedure and
thermoplastics and the process
additives & grades to be knowledge which
used tonnage and capacity may be repetitive
of the machine being type of work in
operated. the area allotted,
 Different types of tools and Types of plastics
machinery to process the like
plastic and trim the output thermoplastics
 Various types of cooling and the additives
systems and their & grades to be
properties. used tonnage
 How to perform moulding etc. Thus he
machine safety check should
 Hazards and safety aspects demonstrate
involved in tape production practical skill,
and usage of relevant routine and
PPEs repetitive in
 Safety procedures to be Injection
adopted to complete mould Moulding
removal process application/
process, he
 Detect problems in day to
should also
day tasks:
understand
Support operator in using
quality concepts
specific problem solving and use in the
techniques and detailing out area of work
the problems allotted.

 Discuss possible solution

with the supervisor for
problem solving.

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The user/individual on the job
needs to know and understand
how to:

 Plan and organize the work

order and jobs received from
the internal customers/
operator.
 Organize all process/
equipment manuals so that
sorting out
The user/individual on the job
needs to know and understand
how to:

 Follow instructions and work

on areas of improvement
identified
 Complete the assigned
tasks with minimum
supervision
 Complete the job defined by
the operator within the
timelines and quality.
 The user/individual on the
job needs to know and
understand how to:
 Use common sense and
make judgments during day
to day basis
 Use basic reasoning skills to
identify and resolve basic
problems
 Use intuition to detect any
potential problems which
could arise during
operations.
 He needs to know about
entrepreneurship associated
with injection moulding, its
concepts etc
 He needs to know about
marketing strategy involved
for the products
manufactured, market
availability etc.
Core skill The user/ individual on the job Machine Operator
needs to know and understand - Injection
how to: Moulding 4
should be able to
 How to be able to read read /write

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warnings, instructions and warnings,
other text material on instructions and
product labels, components other text material
etc on product labels,
 How to enter into the history components etc
card details of the fault with minimum
identified in the plastic required clarity,
product manufactured read should have skill
equipment manuals and of basic
process documents to arithmetic, like
understand the equipment raw material
and processes better ts weights additions
 Read instructions especially etc.
safety instructions especially
symbols while using the
equipment in the plant area
logs.
The user/individual on the job
needs to know and understand
how to:

 Discuss task lists,

schedules, and work-loads
with co-workers/assistants
and supervisors
 Question internal customers/
Shop floor operator
appropriately in order to
understand the nature of
the problem and make a
diagnosis
 Avoid using jargon, slang or
acronyms when
communicating with a
operator /fellow
subordinates etc. Unless it
is required.
Responsibility Machine Operator - Injection Machine Operator
Moulding is responsible for his - Injection
Moulding is 4
own job and self learning. He/she
responsible for his
Set up basic as well as all critical
own job and
machine controls and may learning which
operate injection moulding justifies the
Machine in order to produce good pegging of the QP
quality moulding as per approved at Level 4.
specifications by supervisor. He
may need to control/ check
multiple machines at a time.

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NOTE: if any with regard to point no.5

SECTION 3
EVIDENCE OF NEED

What evidence is there that the qualification is needed?

Qualification document has been developed by suggestion and approval of
Chemicals and Petrochemicals Core committee constituted by Department of
Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. Of
India vide order no. 45012/86/2015-PC-IV Dt. 10.03.2016 which consist of senior
leaders and experts from Plastics and Allied Industry, Associations etc and has
been further substantiated by various study reports, Annual reports etc. A report
on the Coordination Committee addresses the issue related with Human
Resources/ Skilled manpower requirement of Industry- Department of Chemicals
and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. Of India (page
no. 4, Attached as Annexure 9(a)).

What is the estimated uptake of this qualification and what is the basis of
this estimate?

The Skill gap report states that, there will be 11.6 Lakhs additional manpower is
required by 2023-24 is based on the Machinery & Sector growth and Technical
Manpower. Refer: Name of the Report “A report of the coordination committee
to address the issues related with human resources/skilled manpower
required of the industry” (page no. 6, Attached as Annexure 9 (a)) (Copy of
the Skill Gap Report is enclosed).

What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does/do not
duplicate already existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF?

Mapping of Machine Operator - Injection Moulding has been done with National
Classification of Occupation 2004 to ensure the qualification does not duplicate,
the qualification packs have being checked with qualification pack of other sectors
like Rubber, Electronics etc and there is no duplicity observed in terms of contents,
module/syllabus covered etc.

The NSDC list of approved and under developed Qualification Packs was checked
prior to stating the work to ensure no duplicity.

What arrangements are in place to monitor and review the qualification(s)?

What data will be used and at what point will the qualification(s) be revised
or updated?

Qualification documents shall be revised once in a year and CIPET shall collect
the feedback from Industries/ Associations, Alumni and necessary

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revisions/updating in Qualification document will be carried out. Feedback
mechanism has been created by CIPET. Based on the Industry feedback in term
of employability, course coverage, placement factors etc will be checked and
growth indicators will be identified and reviewed by CIPET.

ANNEXURE:

1. Presentation of 2nd core group committee meeting along with Minutes of

meeting approved by members
9. Documents supporting need of the qualification:
a. Report of the Coordination Committee address the issue related with
Human Resources/ Skilled manpower requirement of Industry- Department
of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Govt. Of India
b. A Report on Human Resource and Skill requirement for the Chemicals and
Pharmaceutical sector (2022) by NSDC.
c. Brief report of Chemicals and petrochemicals Industry in India, April 2015,
Corporate Catalyst India Pvt Ltd, Page 4
d. Report on Indian Plastics Industry 2013-17, edition 2, Nov 2014, PlastIndia
Foundation.
e. Indian Plastics Industry – Vision 2012, Leverage Plastic, A report by CRISIL
f. Potential of Downstream Plastics Industry in North India, 26 June 2012,
Knowledge and Strategy paper by Tata Strategic management Group &
FICCI.
g. Potential of plastics industry in Northern India with special focus on
Plasticulture and Food Processing- 2014. A report on Plastic Industry by
Tata Strategic management Group & FICCI.
h. Plastic Industry in India a BPF Overview for PlastIndia International
Exhibition 2012, New Delhi.
i. Porters Five force Analysis of the Plastics Industry by Santanu Mandal,
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol 1, Issue 7,
November 2011, ISSN 2231 5780

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SECTION 4
EVIDENCE OF RECOGNITION AND PROGRESSION

What steps have been taken in the design of this or other qualifications to
ensure that there is a clear path to other qualifications in this sector?
Relevant information was collected from Industries and allied sector working in this
area. The Plastics industries are recruiting people based on the qualification
acquired. Maximum of the industries accept this as qualification for selection/short
listing of the individual (Minutes of Meeting of Core committee is attached).
The skills acquired at level 4 for a particular duration makes it easy for the Individual
to progress to the next level.
ANNEXURE:

7. Presentation of 2nd core group committee meeting along with Minutes of meeting
approved by members.

Vertical Pathway:
The Occupational Map has been created & attached.
The Machine Operator-Injection Moulding (Level 4) has a clear pathway to Injection
Moulding highly skilled Operator (Level 5).
Horizontal Pathway:
The individual can migrate within the Plastics Processing related industries.

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Occupation Map – Vertical Pathway

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