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NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE

IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture)

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CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BODY SUBMITTING THE QUALIFICATION FILE

Directorate General of Training (DGT)

Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 1st and 2nd Floor, CIRTES Building Next to Pusa ITI, Pusa Campus New Delhi - 110012

Name and address of submitting body:

Directorate General of Training (DGT)

Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,

1st and 2nd Floor, CIRTES Building Next to Pusa ITI, Pusa Campus New Delhi - 110012

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission

Name: Shri Deepankar Mallick

Position in the organisation: Deputy Director General (C & P)

Address if different from above:

Tel number(s): 011-25847035

E-mail address: [email protected]

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File

1. Competency-based curriculum (Annexure 1)

2. Advertisements of different organisations for posts relevant to NTC in the trade

Model Curriculum to be added which will include the following:

Indicative list of tools/equipment to conduct the training: Enclosed with

curricula

Trainers qualification: Indicated in the curriculum

Lesson Plan: All NCVT curricula are designed indicating specific practical to

be carried out during training along with details of trade theory. Based on this

the concerned instructor prepares the Lesson Plan with support of Reference

Books and IMPs developed by DGT.

Distribution of training duration into theory/practical/OJT component:

Indicated in the curriculum.



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SUMMARY

1 Qualification Title ‘IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture)’ 2 Qualification Code, if any N/A

3 NCO code and occupation NIL (To be prepared)

4 Nature and purpose of the

qualification (Please specify

whether qualification is short

term or long term)

National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT)

(long term qualification)

5 Body/bodies which will award

the qualification


affiliates the ITIs as per DGT guidelines issued

from time to time.

6 Body which will accredit

providers to offer courses

leading to the qualification


7 Whether

accreditation/affiliation norms

are already in place or not , if

applicable (if yes, attach a

copy)

Yes.

The accreditation/ affiliation norms for all

training providers are as per DGT guidelines

issued from time to time with approval of

NCVT.

8 Occupation(s) to which the

qualification gives access

IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture) has a wide scope of

Employability ranging from self-employment, contractual

employment to Industrial jobs. On successful

completion of this course, the candidates shall be

gainfully employed in the industries for following

occupations:

IoT Technician

Other

9 Job description of the

occupation

The individual in this job identifies different IOT

enabled system/application in agricultural field

such as Precision Farming, Livestock Monitoring,

Agricultural Drones etc. for farmers to maximize

yields using minimal resources such as water,

fertilizer and seeds. Selects various types of

sensors as per requirement for Smart Agriculture.

Positions appropriate sensors and collects

necessary data like various types of soil properties

including compaction, structure, pH and nutrient

levels etc.,

10 Licensing requirements N/A

11 Statutory and Regulatory

requirement of the relevant

sector (documentary evidence

to be provided)

N/A

12 Level of the qualification in the

NSQF

Level 4

13 Anticipated volume of Sl. Course Element Notional



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training/learning required to

complete the qualification

No. Training

Hours

1. Professional Skill (Trade

Practical)

1350

2. Professional Knowledge

(Trade Theory)

270

3. Employability Skills 110

4. Library & Extracurricular

activities

70

5. Project work 120

6. Revision & Examination 160

Total 2080

14 Indicative list of training tools

required to deliver this

qualification

As per Annexure enclosed in the curriculum

15 Entry requirements and/or

recommendations and

minimum age

Passed 10th

class examination under 10+2 system

of education with Science and Mathematics

16 Progression from the

qualification (Please show

Professional and academic

progression)

Can join as a technician in different IoT

application industries for repair, servicing

and installation of IoT devices.

Can join Apprenticeship programme in

different types of industries leading to

National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).

17 Arrangements for the

Recognition of Prior learning

(RPL)

1. At present the students who have passed 10th class

with minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field

can appear for NCVT theory and practical semester

examination directly.

2. The students who have passed SCVT examination

in ‘IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture)’ trade can also

appear for the NCVT Examination in the relevant

semester and Trade directly.

18 International comparability

where known (research

evidence to be provided)

1. Existence of any official document suggesting the

comparability of the qualification with the

qualifications in other countries is not known.

2. However, ITI passed out trainees are getting

employment in many Gulf countries, European

countries, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore etc.

19 Date of planned review of the

qualification.

March 2023

20 Formal structure of the qualification

Mandatory components



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Title of component and

identification

code/NOSs/Specific Learning

outcomes

Estimated size

(learning hours) Level

(i) Apply safe working practices. 40 4

(ii) Select and perform electrical/

electronic measurement of meters

and instruments.

80 4

(iii) Test various electronic components

using proper measuring instruments

and compare the data using standard

parameter.

80 4

(iv) Identify, place, solder and de-solder

and test different SMD discrete

components and ICs package with

due care and following safety norms

using proper tools/setup.

80 4

(v) Construct, test and verify the input/

output characteristics of various

analog circuits.

80 4

(vi) Assemble, test and troubleshoot

various digital circuits.

80 4

(vii) Install, configure, interconnect given

computer system(s) and networking

to demonstrate & utilize application

packages for different applications.

80 4

(viii) Develop troubleshooting skills in

various standard electronic circuits

using Electronic simulation software.

40 4

(ix) Apply the principle of sensors and

transducers for various IoT

applications.

40 4

(x) Identify, select and test different

signal conditioning and converter

circuits. Check the specifications,

connections, configuration and

measurement of various types of

sensor inputs as well as control

outputs.

120 5

(xi) Identify, Test and troubleshoot the

various families of Microcontroller.

40

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(xii) Plan and Interface input and output 40 4



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devices to evaluate performance

with Microcontroller.

(xiii) Identify different IoT Applications

with IoT architecture.

40

(xiv) Identify, test and interconnect

components/parts of IoT system.

40

Semester – II

(xv) Identify and select various types of

sensors used in Smart Agriculture.

120 4

(xvi) Position the appropriate sensors and

collect the information required in

Smart Agriculture.

80 4

(xvii) Identify, select different wireless

communication modules and

topology to generate and record the

data.

80 4

(xviii) Identify and test Wired & Wireless

communication medium such as

RS232, RS485, Ethernet, Fiber Optic,

Wi-Fi, GSM, GPRS, RF etc. and

Communication protocol

40 4

(xix) Identify Solar Panel Basics Testing,

Characteristics, Charge Controller

Circuit.

80 5

(xx) Perform installation, configuration

and Check working of IOT devices,

network, database, app and web

services.

80 4

(xxi) Establish and troubleshoot IoT

connectivity of devices to cloud

having multiple communication

medium, protocols, device

management and monitoring.

120 4

(xxii) Demonstrate and Deploy responsive

Web Application using APIs and

generate reports using templates.

40

(xxiii) Identify and install the devices used

in green house.

40

(xxiv) Monitor soil moisture, temperature

etc. for controlling irrigation & record

data.

80



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(xxv) Select plant health monitoring

system and apply proper water,

fertilizer and pesticides.

40

(xxvi) Identify and install the appropriate

device for livestock monitoring.

40

(xxvii) Identify, select and operate drone in

various applications.

40

(xxviii) Collect data using Drones. 40

(xxix) Revision, Project work and

Examination

240 4

Sub Total (A) 2080 4

Optional components N/A (All components are compulsory)

Title of component and

identification code/NOSs/

Learning outcomes

Estimated size

(learning hours) Level

Sub Total (B)

Total (A+B) 2080 4



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SECTION 1

ASSESSMENT

21 Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment:


22 How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out?

1. At present the students who have passed 10th class with minimum 3 years’ experience can appear for NCVT theory and practical semester examination

directly.

2. The students who have passed SCVT examination in ‘IoT Technician (Smart

Agriculture)’ trade can also appear for the NCVT Examination in the relevant

semester and Trade directly. NCVT will carry out the assessment and State

Directorates advertise in newspapers for informing the prospective candidates.

23 Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements

which have been put in place to ensure that assessment is always

valid, reliable and fair and show that these are in line with the

requirements of the NSQF.

(1) Assessment process:

The assessment for the semester-based qualification is carried out by conducting formative

assessments, and end-of-semester examinations. The internal assessments for theory

subjects and practical are conducted by the concerned instructors for evaluating the

knowledge and skill acquired by trainees and the behavioural transformation of the trainees.

This internal assessment is primarily carried out by collecting evidence of competence

gained by the trainees by evaluating them at work based on assessment criteria, asking

questions and initiating formative discussions to assess understanding and by evaluating

records and reports, and sessional marks are awarded to them. Theory and practical

examinations are conducted in Trade theory, and Employability Skills. The question papers

for the theory Examinations contain objective type questions. Trade practical examinations

are conducted by the respective State Governments. However, the question papers for the

Trade practical are prepared by NCVT.

The marking pattern and distribution of marks for the qualification are as under:

Marking Pattern

Sl. No. Subject for the trade

test

Maximum marks for the each subject

a) Practical 100

b) Trade Theory 80 Objective type Written test of 80 marks (Trade

Theory 30 marks & Employability Skills 50 marks) c) Employability Skills

d) Internal assessment 20

TOTAL:

200

(2) Minimum pass marks:



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The minimum pass percentage for practical is 60% & minimum pass

percentage of theory subjects is 40%. For the purposes of determining the overall

result, 50% weightage is applied to the result of each semester examination.

(3) Testing and certifications for the course:

OMR sheet based question paper.

A panel of expert paper setters, who are graduates in the concerned field with minimum

5-7 years experience, is prepared for setting question papers for the Trade. The panel

is vetted by the Member Secretary, NCVT.

Paper setters are appointed from the panel after the approval of the competent

authority for setting the question paper.

The question papers are then moderated by the Board of Moderation to see if the paper

is set as per the requirement and syllabus.

The manuscripts of the moderated question papers are sent to Government Printing

Presses for printing.

Printed question papers, packed in sealed covers, are despatched to Banks/Police

Stations for keeping in safe custody.

The question papers are handed over to the Chairman/Principal of the Testing Centre

two hours before the commencement of the Examination.

An Examination Board consisting of representatives of industry/Employer/State

Government are set up to supervise and monitor the conduct of Examinations at every

Centre.

Theory and practical Examinations are carried out with invigilators/examiners with the

overall supervision of the Examination Board.

Examiners called for evaluation of practical should have minimum technical qualification

of a Diploma in the respective engineering field. However, when diploma holders not

available, the qualification is suitably relaxed.

Examiners for practical Examinations are appointed preferably from Polytechnics/

Engineering colleges/ Industry of repute/ Government Departments or from amongst

retired qualified personnel possessing requisite qualifications and sufficient experience

in the trade/discipline.

Each State Directorate prepares a panel of Examiners according to the norms as

mentioned above and the Examiners are appointed from the panel.

Flying squads from State Governments as well as the Central Government are

constituted to check malpractices during the conduct of Examinations.

OMR based answer sheets are evaluated by the third party evaluator only. Third party

evaluator is selected for three years by open bidding process.

Evaluation of every practical examination is carried out by the concerned examiner

(from industry/ polytechnics) with the overall supervision of the Examination Board in a

free and fair manner as per the assessment criteria.

Till 2014, the marks were compiled by the State Governments as per NCVT guidelines

and the results were declared by the State Governments. At present, the marks are

compiled by NCVT on its portal www.ncvtmis.gov.in and the results are declared by the

State Governments.

The successful trainees are awarded National Trade Certificates.

Overall assessment strategy:

Assessment of the qualification evaluates trainees to show that they can integrate



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knowledge, skills and values for carrying out relevant tasks as per the defined assessable

outcomes and assessment criteria. The trainees may choose the preferred language for

assessment. The underlying principle of assessment is fairness and transparency. While

assessing the trainee, assessor is directed to assess as per the defined assessment criteria

against the assessable outcomes. The evidence of the competence acquired by the

trainees can be obtained by conducting theory and practical examinations, observing the

trainees at work, asking questions and initiating formative discussions to assess

understanding and evaluating records and reports. The ultimate objective of the

assessment is to assess the candidates as per the defined assessment criteria for the

assessable/ learning outcomes.

Specific Arrangements for assessment:

• Assessment is outcome-based.

• There are formative and summative assessments in Theory and Practical.

• Assessment is carried out in Trade theory, Trade Practical, and Employability

Skills.

• While Trade Theory and Trade Practical are used for assessing Trade-related jobs,

and Employability skills is used to test the communication and language skills of the

trainee.

• In addition to demonstration of theory and practical knowledge, trainees get a

chance to present total personality.

Quality assurance activities:

• Question papers are set by external paper setters

• Evaluation of Theory Examinations is done by third-part agency. Third party

evaluator is selected for three years by open bidding process.

• Trade Practical is examined by External Examiner (as explained above).

Please attach most relevant and recent documents giving further information about

assessment and/or RPL.

Give the titles and other relevant details of the document(s) here. Include page

references showing where to find the relevant information.



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ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Complete a grid for each component as listed in “Formal structure of the

qualification” in the Summary.

NOTE: this grid can be replaced by any part of the qualification documentation which

shows the same information – i.e. Learning Outcomes to be assessed, assessment

criteria and the means of assessment.

24. Assessment evidences

Title of Component: IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture)

Means of assessment 1 Assessment will be evidence based comprising the following:

Job carried out in labs/workshop

Record book/ daily diary

Answer sheet of assessment

Viva-voce

Progress chart

Attendance and punctuality

Assignment

Project work

Means of assessment 2

Add boxes as required.

Pass/Fail

The minimum pass percentage is 40% for each Theory Examination and 25% for each part/section of the Examination separately, and 60%

marks for each Trade practical Examination.

GENERIC LEARNING/ ASSESSABLE OUTCOME:

Outcomes to be assessed/NOSs to be assesed

Assessment criteria for the outcome

1. Apply safe working practices. 1.1 Follow and maintain procedures to achieve a safe

working environment in line with occupational

health and safety regulations and requirements

and according to site policy.

1.2 Recognize and report all unsafe situations

according to site policy.



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1.3 Identify and take necessary precautions on fire

and safety hazards and report according to site

policy and procedures.

1.4 Identify, handle and store / dispose off dangerous

goods and substances according to site policy and

procedures following safety regulations and

requirements.

1.5 Identify and observe site policies and procedures in

regard to illness or accident.

1.6 Identify safety alarms accurately.

1.7 Report supervisor/ Competent of authority in the

event of accident or sickness of any staff and record

accident details correctly according to site

accident/injury procedures.

1.8 Identify and observe site evacuation procedures

according to site policy.

1.9 Identify Personal Productive Equipment (PPE) and

use the same as per related working environment.

1.10 Identify basic first aid and use them under different

circumstances.

1.11 Identify different fire extinguisher and use the same

as per requirement.

2. Comply with environment

regulation and housekeeping.

2.1 Identify environmental pollution & contribute to

the avoidance of instances of environmental

pollution.

2.2 Deploy environmental protection legislation &

regulations

2.3 Take opportunities to use energy and materials in

an environmentally friendly manner

2.4 Avoid waste and dispose waste as per procedure

2.5 Recognize different components of 5S and apply

the same in the working environment.

3. Work in a team, understand and

practice soft skills, technical

English to communicate with

required clarity.

3.1 Obtain sources of information and recognize

information.

3.2 Use and draw up technical drawings and

documents.

3.3 Use documents and technical regulations and

occupationally related provisions.

3.4 Conduct appropriate and target oriented

discussions with higher authority and within the

team.

3.5 Present facts and circumstances, possible

solutions &use English special terminology.

3.6 Resolve disputes within the team

3.7 Conduct written communication.



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4. Understand and explain the

concept in productivity, quality

tools, and labour welfare

legislation and apply such in day

to day work to improve

productivity & quality.

4.1 Explain the concept of productivity and quality tools

and apply during execution of job.

4.2 Explain basic concept of labour welfare legislation,

adhere to responsibilities and remain sensitive

towards such laws.

4.3 Knows benefits guaranteed under various acts.

5. Explain energy conservation,

global warming and pollution

and contribute in day to day

work by optimally using

available resources.

5.1 Explain the concept of energy conservation, global

warming, pollution and utilize the available

resources optimally & remain sensitive to avoid

environment pollution.

5.2 Explain standard procedure for disposal of waste.

6. Explain entrepreneurship and

manage/organize related task in

day to day work for personal &

societal growth.

9.1 Explain entrepreneurship.

9.2 Explain role of various schemes and institutes for

self-employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Idea

for financing/ non-financing support agencies to

familiarize with the policies/ programmes,

procedure & the available scheme.

9.3 Prepare a report to become an entrepreneur for

submission to financial institutions.

Specific Assessable Outcome:

LEARNING / ASSESSABLE OUTCOME ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

SEMESTER-I

7. Select and perform electrical/

electronic measurement of

meters and instruments.

7.1 Plan work in compliance with standard safety

norms.

7.2 Identify the type of electronic instruments.

7.3 Measure the value of resistance, voltage and

current using digital multimeter.

8. Test various electronic

components using proper

8.1 Ascertain and select tools and materials for the job

and make this available for use in a timely manner.



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measuring instruments and

compare the data using

standard parameter.

8.2 Plan work in compliance with standard safety

norms.

8.3 Identify the different types of resistors.

8.4 Measure the resistor values using colour code and

verify the reading by measuring in multi meter.

8.5 Identify the power rating using size.

8.6 Measure the resistance, Voltage, Current through

series and parallel connected networks using multi

meter.

8.7 Identify different inductors and measure the values

using LCR meter.

8.8 Identify the different capacitors and measure

capacitance of various capacitors using LCR meter.

9. Identify, place, solder and de-

solder and test different SMD

discrete components and ICs

package with due care and

following safety norms using

proper tools/setup.

9.1 Identify the various crimping tools for various IC

packages.

9.2 Identify different types of soldering guns and

choose the suitable tip for the application.

9.3 Practice the soldering and de-soldering the

different active and passive components, IC base on

GPCBs using solder, flux, pump and wick.

9.4 Make the necessary setting on SMD soldering

station to solder and de-solder various IC’s of

different packages by following the safety norms.

9.5 Identify SMD components, de-solder and solder the

SMD components on the PCB.

9.6 Check the cold continuity, identify loose/dry solder

and broken track on printed wired assemblies and

rectify the defects.

9.7 Avoid waste, ascertain unused materials and

components for safe disposal.

10. Construct, test and verify the

input/ output characteristics of

various analog circuits.

10.1 Ascertain and select tools and instruments for

carrying out the jobs.

10.2 Plan and work in compliance with standard safety

norms.

10.3 Practice on soldering components on lug board

with safety.

10.4 Identify the passive /active components by visual

appearance, Code number and test for their

condition.

10.5 Construct and test the transistor based switching

circuit

10.6 Construct and test CE amplifier circuit

10.7 Ascertain the performance of different oscillator

circuits.

10.8 Construct and test Clipper, Clamper circuit.



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11. Assemble, test and troubleshoot

various digital circuits.

11.1 Illustrate to practice the digital trainer kit with

safety.

11.2 Identify various digital ICs, test IC using digital IC

tester and verify the truth table.

11.3 Test and verify the truth table of all gates using

NOR and NAND gates.

11.4 Test a decoder and encoder, multiplexer and de-

multiplexer circuits and verify the truth table.

11.5 Test a multiplexer and de-multiplexer and verify the

truth table.

11.6 Construct and verify the truth table of various flip

flop, counter and shift register circuits.

12. Install, configure, interconnect

given computer system(s) and

networking to demonstrate &

utilize application packages for

different applications.

12.1 Plan, work in compliance with standard safety

norms.

12.2 Select hardware and software component.

12.3 Install and configure operating systems and

applications.

12.4 Integrate IT systems into networks.

12.5 Deploy tools and test programmes.

12.6 Avoid e-waste and dispose the waste as per the

procedure.

13. Develop troubleshooting skills in

various standard electronic

circuits using Electronic

simulation software.

13.1 Identify & Select the component

13.2 Prepare simple digital and electronic circuits using

the software.

13.3 Test the simulation circuit.

13.4 Convert the circuit into layout diagram.

13.5 Follow the instruction manual.

14. Apply the principle of sensors

and transducers for various IoT

applications.

14.1 Identify the sensor.

14.2 Select the sensor for proper applications.

14.3 Check the functioning of the sensor.

14.4 Measure the voltage of LVDT.

14.5 Measure the voltage output of Thermocouple ,

Resistance of RTD

14.6 Measure the voltage output of Load Cell/Strain

Gauge, Smoke

14.7 Test Digital Output of Speed Sensor ,Limit Switch,

Optocoupler, Photo and Proximity Sensor

14.8 Follow instruction manual.

15. Identify, select and test different

signal conditioning and

converter circuits. Check the

specifications, connections,

configuration, calibration and

15.1 Explore different driving circuits used for sensors.

15.2 Explore different converters like V/I, I/V, F/V and

V/F.

15.3 Explore low pass and high pass filter.

15.4 Explore analog to digital and digital to analog



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measurement of various type of

sensor inputs as well as control

outputs.

converter ICs like ADC0808, DAC0808.

15.5 Connect and measure AC/DC Analog Input such as

voltage / current / RTD two-three-four wire AC mV

etc signals.

15.6 Configure Electrical zero/span – mV, 0-10VDC, 4-

20mA, 0-20mA

15.7 Configure Engineering zero/span – understanding

various units and zero span configuration as per

sensor datasheet such as temperature, pressure,

flow, level, lux level, environment, soil, moisture

etc.

15.8 Test the Analog Input as per configuration and

sensor selection.

15.9 Generate 0-10VDC and measure analog outputs to

operate control valves and actuators

15.10 Connect and measure Digital Inputs of various

voltage level such as TTL (0-5V), 24VDC (0-24 VDC)

and verify the expected output.

15.11 Connect and measure Pulse Inputs of various

frequency ranging from 10 Hz to 1 KHz and

configure the filters and verify the expected output.

15.12 Select, Configure and Connect Digital Outputs and

Relay Outputs to take On and Off action for various

actuators and verify the expected output.

16. Identify, Test and troubleshoot

the various families of

Microcontroller.

16.1 Understand and interpret the procedure as per

manual of Micro controller.

16.2 Identity various ICs & their functions on the given

Microcontroller Kit.

16.3 Identify the address range of RAM & ROM.

16.4 Write data into RAM & observe its volatility.

16.5 Identify the port pins of the controller & configure

the ports for Input & Output operation.

16.6 Demonstrate entering of simple programs, execute

& monitor the results.

17. Plan and Interface input and

output devices to evaluate

performance with

Microcontroller.

17.1 Use 8051 microcontroller, connect 8 LED to the

port, blink the LED with a switch

17.2 Use 8051 microcontroller, connect LCD, Relay,

Keypad and seven segments

17.3 Perform the use of a ADC and DAC to read input

voltage and provide output voltage

17.4 Perform the use of RS232 and USB interface with

Computer interface.

17.5 Demonstrate entering of simple programs, execute

& monitor the results.



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18. Identify different IoT

Applications with IoT

architecture.

18.1 Identify various IoT Applications in smart city viz.

smart environment, smart street light and smart

water & waste management.

18.2 Recognise the functions of various IoT Technician

(Smart City) (IoT) applications & their distinctive

advantages.

18.3 Identify and explore different functional building

blocks of IoT enabled system / application.

18.4 Explore signal flow into IoT enabled

system/application as per the IoT architecture.

19. Identify, test and interconnect

components/parts of IoT

system.

19.1 Connect and test Arduino board to computer and

execute sample programs from the example list.

19.2 Write and upload computer code to the physical

Arduino board Micro controller to sound buzzer.

19.3 Set up & test circuit to interface potentiometer

with Arduino board and map to digital values.

19.4 Rig up the circuit and upload a program to interface

temperature sensor – LM35 with a controller to

display temperature on the LCD.

19.5 Set up Circuit and upload program to Interface DC

motor (actuator) with microcontroller to control

on/off/forward/reverse operations.

SEMESTER-II

20. Identify and Select various types

of sensors used in Smart

Agriculture.

20.1 Identify Roles and characteristics of various

sensors.

20.2 Select appropriate sensor as per requirement.

20.3 Use signals from GPS satellites in Location Sensors.

20.4 Place self-contained units of Agricultural Weather

Stations at various locations throughout growing

fields.

20.5 Combine sensors appropriate for the local crops

and climate for Agricultural Weather Stations

20.6 Measure pH using Electrochemical Sensors and soil

nutrient levels.

20.7 Detect specific ions in the soil by Electrochemical

Sensor electrodes

20.8 Apply Electrochemical Sensor to gather process

and map soil chemical data.

20.9 Measure soil compaction or “mechanical

resistance” by Mechanical Sensors

20.10 Use Mechanical Sensors on large tractors to

predict pulling requirements for ground engaging

equipment.



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20.11 Measure soil air permeability by Airflow Sensors at

singular locations or dynamically while in motion

20.12 Identify various types of soil properties including

compaction, structure, soil type, and moisture

level by Airflow Sensors.

21. Position the appropriate sensors

and collect the information

required in Smart Agriculture.

21.1 Identify sensors node block diagram and its

components.

21.2 Connect sensors and send data wirelessly to a

central data logger at program.

21.3 Perform interfacing of wireless modules with IoT

platform.

21.4 Select and Install sensors like CO2, O2, VOC, air

temperature, humidity, moisture, etc.

21.5 Identify and use sensor node configuration tool.

21.6 Configure Sensor node using USB and Over the air

programming.

21.7 Connect solar panel with sensor node.

21.8 Control Variable rate controllers manually

21.9 Observe safety precaution

22. Identify, select different wireless

communication modules and

topology to generate and record

the data.

22.1 Create Wireless sensor network with interfacing of

Zigbee module.

22.2 Identify interfacing of Bluetooth module to create

local sensor network.

22.3 Interfacing of GSM module to make node as a

gateway.

22.4 Use WiFi and Ethernet for IoT Gateway.

22.5 Apply GPS satellites in Location Sensors.

22.6 RS485 interface for industrial agriculture sensors.

22.7 Create a combine sensor appropriate for the local

crops.

22.8 Use portable Agricultural Weather Stations.

22.9 Operate Global Positioning System (GPS).

22.10 Apply satellites broadcasting signals in IoT.

22.11 Apply Precision irrigation through water

management in precision agriculture.

23. Identify and test Wired &

Wireless communication

medium such as RS232, RS485,

Ethernet, Fiber Optic, Wi-Fi,

GSM, GPRS, RF etc. and

Communication protocol.

23.1 Cable selection and Termination for Wired

Communication Mediums : Pin Diagram, Cable Core,

characteristics and specifications, Connector and

crimping of various RJ9/RJ11/RJ45 connectors

23.2 Frequency Band, Gain, Antenna and Modulation

selection for wireless communication Mediums



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23.3 Basic Network Configuration of Local Area Networks

- Ethernet, Wi-Fi,

23.4 Basic Configuration of Cellular Wide Area Networks

- GSM, GPRS

23.5 Basic Configuration of Personal Area Networks - RF,

Zigbee

24. Identify Solar Panel Basics

Testing, Characteristics, Charge

Controller Circuit.

21.1 Test series combination of Solar PV Modules.

21.2 Test parallel combination of Solar PV Modules

21.3 Test VI Characteristics of Solar PV Module.

21.4 Test series-parallel combination of Solar PV

Modules.

21.5 Test blocking diode and its working in Solar PV

Module.

21.6 Test bypass diode and its working in Solar PV

Module

21.7 Follow the instruction manual.

25. Perform installation,

configuration and Check working

of IOT devices, network,

database, app and web services.

22.1 Install Linux Operating System porting.

22.2 Configure Local cloud & server.

22.3 Configure GUI based parameter.

22.4 Manage user access and security.

22.5 Test Qt based GUI.

26. Establish and troubleshoot IoT

connectivity of devices to cloud

having multiple communication

medium, protocols and

networking topology and device

management and monitoring.

26.1 Configure and integrate multiple devices with serial

protocol working on RS485 MODBUS Master –Slave

architecture such as Solar Inverter, Solar Pump

Controller, Energy Meter etc.

26.2 Configure and integrate multiple devices with serial

protocol working on RS232 DLMS Server – Client

architecture

26.3 Configure Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks

(Ethernet and Wi-Fi) for MODBUS over MQTT in IoT

Applications

26.4 Configure cellular IoT Connectivity using GSM/GPRS

networks for MODBUS over MQTT in IoT

Applications

26.5 Select, Configure and Acertain various media

converters to convert serial devices to Ethernet, Wi-

Fi and GPRS Devices

26.6 Select, Configure and Acertain various protocol

converters to convert serial as well as networking

devices to IoT Devices

26.7 Create / Modify and Configure IoT Devices and its

parameters on cloud platform

26.8 Monitor and Diagnose IoT Devices on cloud



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platform

26.9 Configure parameters, alarms, notifications on cloud

platform

26.10 Create / Modify organization and users to access

device data with user management roles and

security

27. Demonstrate and Deploy

responsive Web Application

using APIs and generate reports

using templates.

27.1 Develop and Deploy web application using ready to

use API of IoT platform or architecture

27.2 Display and Configure graphs, charts and other

ready to use controls and widgets

27.3 Generate reports using readily available API,

templates and to export it to excel, word pdf and

other required formats

28. Identify and install the devices

used in green house.

28.1 Select and Installation of Carbon dioxide sensors.

28.2 Select and Install of Oxygen sensors.

28.3 Install solar pump, motors and drip irrigation

systems.

28.4 Observe safety precaution.

28.5 Follow instruction manual.

29. Monitor soil moisture,

temperature etc. for controlling

irrigation & record data.

23.1 Carry out Crop and soil observations logged in the

form of snapped pictures, pinpoint locations, soil

colours, water, plant leaves, and light properties.

23.2 Measure leaf health, lighting brightness, chlorophyll

amount, ripeness level, Leaf Area Index (LAI), soil

organic and carbon makeup by using Smartphone

Camera.

23.3 Perform predictive maintenance of machinery using

Microphone.

23.4 Determine Leaf Angle Index using Accelerometer.

23.5 Apply Precision irrigation through water

management in precision agriculture.

23.6 Apply various Precision Agriculture tools.

23.7 Identify various benefits of application of Precision

Agriculture in Smart Farming.

30. Select plant health monitoring

system and apply proper water,

fertilizer and pesticides.

24.1 Explore and test Non-contact surface temperature

measurement.

24.2 Test Air temperature, humidity and pressure.

24.3 Test Conductivity, water content and soil

temperature.

24.4 Test Soil temperature and volumetric water

content.



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24.5 Test Leaf wetness.

24.6 Apply safe working practices.

31. Identify and install the

appropriate device for livestock

monitoring.

31.1 Apply Wireless IoT in livestock monitoring.

31.2 Collect data regarding the location.

31.3 Well-being and health of cattle.

31.4 Use Location Sensors, GPS & GPS integrated circuits.

31.5 Apply Wearable Electronics to cattle example Fly off

31.6 Select wireless technology with enough battery

power to list the lifespan of the animal.

31.7 Follow manual.

32. Identify, select and operate

drone in various applications.

32.1 Identify different types of drones.

32.2 select drones in smart agriculture for particular

operation

32.3 Identify and Select various components of drones.

32.4 Follow proper safety procedure as per manual

33. Collect data using Drones. 33.1 Use ground-based and aerial based drones in

agriculture.

33.2 Assess crop health, irrigation, crop monitoring, crop

spraying, planting and soil & field analysis

33.3 Use thermal camera in smart farming

33.4 Carry out real-time data collection and processing

33.5 Analyse Drone data for insights regarding plant

health indices.

33.6 Perform in-flight monitoring and observations.



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SECTION 2

25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL

OPTION A

Title/Name of qualification/component: IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture) Level: 4

NSQF

Domain

Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level

descriptors

NSQF

Level

Process Familiar, Predictable, Routine Situations of Clear

Choice

Assemble, test and troubleshoot various

digital circuits.

Install, configure, interconnect given

computer system(s) and networking to

demonstrate & utilize application packages

for different applications.

Identify, Test and troubleshoot the various

families of Microcontroller.

Monitor soil moisture, temperature etc. for

controlling irrigation & record data.

Select plant health monitoring system and

apply proper water, fertilizer and pesticides.

An IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture) carries out

operation, assembly, servicing & maintenance of various

Sensors Modules and performs his works in familiar,

predictable, routine situations of clear choice to identify

the right accessory and method of fitment /installation.

Hence NSQF Level-4

4

Professional

knowledge

Factual Knowledge of field of Knowledge or

study

The learner Exhibits Technical knowledge of

Interconnected Sensor’s System Hardware & Software

4



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NSQF

Domain


descriptors

NSQF

Level

Basics of Location Sensors.

Determination of latitude, longitude and

altitude, Concept of GPS integrated circuits.

Cloud Device Management and

troubleshooting.

Principle of selection and installation of

Carbon dioxide sensor, Oxygen sensors

&Volatile organic compound sensor.

Process of carrying out Crop and soil

observations logged in the form of snapped

pictures, pinpoint locations, soil colours,

water, plant leaves, and light properties.

The learners has knowledge of Technology of devices,

Various Microcontroller its functionality, specifications

and operational requirements.

Exhibits factual knowledge of equipment repair,

identifying and replacing defective subsystems and

procedure of testing System for normal operation after

installation or repair.

Hence NSQF Level-4

Professional

skill


digital circuits.

Install, configure, interconnect given

computer system(s) and networking to

demonstrate & utilize application packages

for different applications.

Develop troubleshooting skills in various

standard electronic circuits using Electronic

simulation software.

The learner exhibits skills related to Installation,

Operation, Repair & Maintenance of Various Sensors,

Transducers and Modules related to Smart Agriculture.

Operates various peripherals and is able to advise

customer/users on Operation, preliminary maintenance

and repairs of equipment.

The learner also exhibits technical expertise in installation

and repair, necessary skill and knowledge and usage of

correct hardware & tools and replacement parts to

4



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NSQF

Domain


descriptors

NSQF

Level

Apply the principle of sensors and

transducers for various IoT applications.

Collect data using Drones.

achieve optimum productivity and quality.

Hence NSQF level 4

Core skill

Language to communicate written or oral, with

required clarity

Obtain sources of information and recognize

information.

Desired Mathematical Skills

Demonstrate basic mathematical concept and

principles to perform practical operations.

Basic understanding of social political and natural

environment

Understand and explain the concept in

productivity, quality tools, and labour welfare

legislation and apply such in day to day work to

improve productivity & quality.

The Learner exhibits knowledge of language, good

communication skills to interact with.

Requires documentations skill for, collecting information,

analysis of data etc. Interacting with team members and

briefing them on status of work-completion and pending

targets, new customer requirements and alternate

strategies. Maintain good peer group relation and

capability of learning from their technical and behavioural

experiences

Hence NSQF Level-4

4

Responsibility

Construct, test and verify the input/ output

characteristics of various analog circuits.


The IoT Technician(Smart Agriculture) Positions the

appropriate sensors and collects the information

required in Smart Agriculture, diagnoses the fault,

identifying the faulty module, assembling and

4



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NSQF

Domain


descriptors

NSQF

Level

digital circuits.

Identify and select various types of sensors

used in Smart Agriculture.

Position the appropriate sensors and collect

the information required in Smart

Agriculture.

Perform installation, configuration and

Check working of IOT devices, network,

database, app and web services.

disassembling the faulty module or component.

Follows Personal and Equipment safety procedures

while handling equipment and sophisticated

instruments and tools. Responsible for his own

learning and Activities.

Hence NSQF level 4



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OPTION B


NSQF

Domain

Key requirements of the job role How the job role relates to the NSQF level

descriptors

NSQF

Level

Process

Professional

knowledge

Professional

skill

Core skill

Responsibility



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SECTION 3

EVIDENCE OF NEED

26 What evidence is there that the qualification is needed? What is the

estimated uptake of this qualification and what is the basis of this

estimate?

Basis

In case of other Awarding Bodies

(Institutes under Central Ministries

and states departments)

Need of the

qualification

This new course has been designed

considering the evolution and demand of

Smart Technology in Agricultural Sector . Industry

Relevance The job role defined for the qualification is as

per the National Qualification of Occupation

2015 which is developed by Employment

Directorate under the ministry of Labour and

Employment in collaboration with different

industry partners and as per ILO guidelines.

This justifies the qualification is very much

relevance for industry. Usage of the

qualification This new course has been designed

considering the evolution and demand of

Smart Technology in Agricultural Sector .

Estimated uptake This is new Course.

27 Recommendation from the concerned Line Ministry of the

Government/Regulatory Body. To be supported by documentary

evidences.

This qualification is run by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and

different industries under the related line ministry are also generally consulted before

finalizing the curricula.

28 What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does (do)

not duplicate already existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF?

Give justification for presenting a duplicate qualification

The qualification is originally designed and approved by NCVT for the Craftsmen Training

Scheme and is in existence for the last 60 years. NCVT has been entrusted with the

responsibilities of prescribing standards and curricula for craftsmen training, advising the

Government of India on the overall policy and programmes, conducting All India Trade

Tests and awarding National Trade Certificates.

29 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? Specify the review process

here



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Mentor Council (MC) for the IT & ITES Sector was formed in 2014 to review the

curriculum of this qualification under the sector.

CSTARI, the research wing of DGT, reviews and updates the qualification, in

consultation with industries and other stakeholders, on a regular basis by

conducting trade committee meetings.

DGT will keep on doing continuous comparative study in the trade by referring to

relevant upcoming qualifications in the National Qualifications Register (NQR)

and relevant sectors.


any of the topics above.





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SECTION 4

EVIDENCE OF PROGRESSION

30 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?

Show the career map here to reflect the clear progression


any of the topics above.



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