QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
Contents
1. Introduction and Contacts.…….P1
2. Qualifications Pack……….….......P2
3. OS Units……………..………….....….P3
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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4. Glossary of Key Terms.……….…P12
5. Nomenclature for QP & OS…..P14
Introduction
Qualifications Pack- Embedded Software Engineer
SECTOR: ELECTRONICS
SUB-SECTOR: Semiconductor Design and Active Components
OCCUPATION: System software development
REFERENCE ID: ELE/Q1501
ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/NIL
Embedded Software Engineer: Also called ‘Embedded Software
Developer’, the Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for developing
software module for the embedded system.
Brief Job Description: The individual at work assesses the embedded
systems’ specification requirement, develops software, tests and validates
the software in coordination with design engineers for system integration.
Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: attention to
details, good communication skills, logical thinking, and ability to work for
long hours on computer.
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Job Details
Qualifications Pack Code
ELE/Q1501
Job Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Sector
Electronics
Semiconductor and
Sub-sector
Active components
System software
Occupation
development
Job Role
Role Description
NVEQF/NVQF level
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Maximum Educational Qualifications
Training
Experience
Applicable National Occupational
Standards (NOS)
Version number
1.0
Drafted on
10/03/14
Last reviewed on
24/03/14
Next review date
24/03/15
Embedded Software Engineer
Also called, ‘Embedded Software Developer’
Understanding the embedded system specifications,
developing software module as per the requirement, testing
and validating the software module; coordinating with design
engineers for system integration
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B.E. / B. Tech (Computer Science / IT)
M.E / M. Tech
Not applicable
Not applicable
Compulsory:
1. ELE/N1501 Develop embedded system software
2. ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleague and co-workers
Optional:
Not applicable
Performance Criteria
As described in the relevant OS units
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ELE/N1501
Develop embedded system software
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Overview
This OS unit is about developing the embedded system software to meet the required
specification. It is also about testing the software and coordinating with design team for
system integration.
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ELE/N1501
National Occupational Standard
Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope
Develop embedded system software
ELE/N1501
Develop embedded system software
This OS unit is about developing the software module for embedded system to meet
the required specification; testing of software; and coordinating with design team for
system integration.
This unit/ task covers the following:
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Understand the work requirement
Understand the embedded system design
Develop software for embedded system as per specification
Report and document completion of work
Ensure quality, standards and safety procedures are followed
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element
Performance Criteria
Understanding work
requirement
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC1. understand the work flow of the company’s software development process
PC2. interact with the technical lead engineer in order to understand the work
schedules, shifts and delivery dates
PC3. understand the roles and responsibilities of persons involved in the work
PC4. plan work activities based the work flow and deliverables
PC5. understand broad level activities involved in the software development
PC6. list the various department to interact with for completing the work
PC7. minimise absenteeism and report to work on time
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC8. interact with project lead and design lead to understand the project specific
embedded system mandate
PC9. understand the software module requirement for the embedded system
PC10. establish module requirement and constraints
PC11. understand circuit design, functionality, logic involved in the system
PC12. understand the Business Requirement Specification (BRS), Software
Requirement Specification (SRS) for the project
PC13. understand the software system requirement for coding, testing, debugging
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC14. define the design flow for the specific system
PC15. use agreed language and application as per standards
PC16. define the requirement specification of the embedded system
PC17. develop a software design as per requirement specification
PC18. get approval from superior and relevant department on the software design
developed for the embedded system
PC19. access reusable components, code generation tools and unit testing tools
from company’s database
PC20. develop software modules to meet the requirement specification
Understanding
embedded system
design specifications
Developing software
modules
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ELE/N1501
Coordinating with
design team
Completing
documentation
Develop embedded system software
PC21. develop unit test cases (UTC) as per specification and requirement
PC22. ensure that software module meets the requirement specification
PC23. assist in code reviews
PC24. rework the code to fix identified defects
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC25. interact with the embedded system design engineers to understand the
system and software requirement
PC26. understand the functionality of the embedded system
PC27. coordinate with system design engineers for system integration
PC28. assist in system testing, product verification and validation
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC29. create documents using standard templates and agreed language standards
PC30. submit documents for approval as per organisational standards
PC31. ensure completion of work as per quality, standards, delivery time agreed
PC32. publish documents in agreed formats
PC33. follow company policies, guidelines and standards during documentation
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to understand:
KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, personnel management
KA2. company’s code of conduct
KA3. importance of individual’s role in the work flow
KA4. organisation culture
KA5. company’s reporting structure
KA6. company’s documentation policy
KA7. company’s different department and concerned authority
KA8. company’s license on usage of software and design tools
KA9. company’s license on IP core library
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. embedded system
KB2. system design modules
KB3. concepts of circuit design
KB4. computer architecture
KB5. design and implementation of embedded software system
KB6. design flow involved in design stages
KB7. design, develop, test, debug software components
KB8. software module library
KB9. system testing, product verification and validation
KB10. software programming languages such as C, C++
KB11. operating system such as windows, linux
KB12. system level integration
KB13. software fundamentals such object-oriented design, data structures,
algorithm design
KB14. end-product application, i.e., industry for which embedded system is
designed
KB15. Schematics and data sheets
KB16. Documentation procedure and ERP package usage
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ELE/N1501
Develop embedded system software
KB17. quality, standards policies of the organisation
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Reading and writing skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read job sheets, flow charts and process documents
SA2. interpret design drawings
SA3. fill in design drawing sheets
B. Professional Skills
Using software and tools
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB1. specifications and use of licensed software for design as specified by the
organisation
SB2. licensed software and application tools used for design, their performance
Using software / computer languages
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3. programming language such as C, C++
SB4. operating system such as windows, linux
Interpersonal skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB5. how to interact with lead and project head to understand the work
requirement and to consult for issues
SB6. how to interact with co employees in order to co-ordinate work processes
Reflective thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SB7. to improve work processes
SB8. to reduce repetition of errors
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ELE/N1501
Develop embedded system software
NOS Version Control
NOS Code
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Semiconductor and
Industry Sub-sector
Active components
ELE/N1501
Version number
1.0
Drafted on
10/03/14
Last reviewed on
24/03/14
Next review date
24/03/15
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ELE/N9909
Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
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Overview
This unit is about the individual’s level of communication with colleagues and other
departments within the organisation. It determines the ability to work as a team member to
achieve the required deliverables on schedule.
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ELE/N9909
National Occupational Standard
Unit Code
Unit Title
(Task)
Description
Scope
Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
ELE/N9909
Coordinate with colleagues
This OS unit is about communicating with colleagues and seniors in order to achieve
smooth work flow
This unit/ task covers the following:
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
Interact with supervisor or superior
Coordinate with colleagues
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element
Performance Criteria
Interacting with
supervisor
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC1.
understand and assess work requirements
PC2.
understand the targets and incentives
PC3.
understand new operating procedures and constraints
PC4.
report problems in the field
PC5.
resolve personnel issues
PC6.
receive feedback on work standards and customer satisfaction
PC7.
communicate any potential hazards at a particular location
PC8.
meet given targets
PC9.
deliver work of expected quality despite constraints
PC10. receive positive feedback on behaviour and attitude shown during
interaction
Coordinating with
colleagues
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC11. interact with colleagues from different functions and understand the nature
of their work
PC12. receive spares from tool room or stores; deposit faulty modules and tools to
stores
PC13. pass on customer complaints to colleagues in a respective geographical area
PC14. assist colleagues with resolving field problems resolve conflicts and achieve
smooth workflow
PC15. follow the company policy during cross functional interaction
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational
Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1.
company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management
KA2.
importance of the individual’s role in the workflow
KA3.
reporting structure
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ELE/N9909
B. Technical
Knowledge
Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1.
how to communicate effectively
KB2.
how to build team coordination
Skills (S) [Optional]
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
B. Professional Skills
Teamwork and multitasking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how:
SA1.
to deliver product to next work process on time
Decision making
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB1.
how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process
SB2.
when to report to supervisor and when to deal with a colleague depending
on the type of concern
Reflective thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB3.
how to improve work process
Critical thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
SB4.
how to spot process disruptions and delays
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ELE/N9909
Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
NOS Version Control
NOS Code
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
TBD
[OPTIONAL]
Industry
Electronics
Industry Sub-sector
IT Hardware
ELE/N9909
Version number
1.0
Drafted on
Last reviewed on
10/03/14
24/03/14
Next review date
24/03/15
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Definitions
Keywords /Terms
Sector
Sub-sector
Occupation
Function
Sub-function
Job role
Occupational Standards
(OS)
Performance Criteria
National Occupational
Standards (OS)
Qualifications Pack (QP)
Unit Code
Unit Title
Description
Scope
Knowledge and
Understanding
Organisational Context
Technical Knowledge
Description
Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar
business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the
economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the
characteristics and interests of its components.
Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of
functions in an industry.
Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the
sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a
person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional
analysis and form the basis of OS.
Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the
objectives of the function.
Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
employment opportunity in an organisation.
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 are statements that together specify the standard of
performance required when carrying out a task.
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
context.
QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and
other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique
qualifications pack code.
Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is
denoted by an ‘N’
Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
should be able to do.
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.
Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an
individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have
a critical impact on quality of performance required.
Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the
technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge
that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured
and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge
managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish 12
specific designated responsibilities.
Keywords /Terms
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Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning
and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any
work environment 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.
Description
NOS
National Occupational Standard(s)
NVQF
National Vocational Qualifications Framework
NSQF
National Qualifications Framework
NVEQF
National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework
QP
Qualifications Pack
Acronyms
Core Skills/ Generic
Skills
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Annexure
Nomenclature for QP and NOS
Qualifications Pack
9 characters
[ABC]/ Q 0101
[Insert 3 letter codes for SSC]
QP number (2 numbers)
Q denoting Qualifications Pack
Occupation (2 numbers)
Occupational Standard
An example of NOS with ‘N’
9 characters
[ABC] /N0101
[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]
OS number (2 numbers)
N denoting National Occupational Standard
Occupation (2 numbers)
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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:
Range of Occupation
numbers
Sub-sector
Passive Components
01 - 10
Semiconductors
11 - 20
PCB Manufacturing
21 - 30
Consumer Electronics
31 - 40
IT Hardware
41 - 50
PCB Assembly
51 - 55
Solar Electronics
56 - 60
Strategic Electronics
61 - 65
Automotive Electronics
66 - 70
Industrial Electronics
71 - 75
Medical Electronics
76 - 80
Communication Electronics
81 - 85
PCB Design
86 - 90
LED
91 - 95
Sequence
Description
Example
Three letters
Slash
Industry name
/
ELE
/
Next letter
Whether QP or NOS
Q
Next two numbers
Occupation code
01
Next two numbers
OS number
01
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