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Swiss Dual System in India
Status Report 2008
Vocational Skill Building Project
RAJENDRA & URSULA JOSHI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Swiss Dual System in India
Status Report 2008
Vocational Skill Building Project
March 2009
RAJENDRA & URSULA JOSHI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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Contact Addresses:
Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation
Albisriederstrasse 315
CH - 8047 Zurich / Switzerland
phone +41 43 311 15 30
fax +41 43 311 15 31
mail [email protected]
internet www.joshi-foundation.ch
Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Educational Society
B-8, Ram Marg, Shyam Nagar
IN - 302019 Jaipur / India
phone +91 141 512 9232
mail [email protected]
© Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation, 2009
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1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents ............................................................................. 3
2. Abbreviations .................................................................................... 4
3. Introduction ...................................................................................... 5
4. Project Presentations and Activities .................................................. 7
5. RVPN ............................................................................................... 8
6. Indian Expert Training in Switzerland ................................................. 9
6.1 Framework ............................................................................................... 9
6.2 Cooperation with Burkhalter AG .............................................................. 10
6.3 Expert Training Course Topics ................................................................ 11
6.4 Draft Expert Training Program ................................................................. 12
7. JCF Documentation ........................................................................ 13
7.1 Project Brochure (Edition 2008) .............................................................. 13
7.2 Project Brochure “Information in Short” ................................................... 13
7.3 Description of Swiss Apprenticeship Trades ........................................... 13
7.4 List of Swiss Apprenticeship Trades........................................................ 13
7.5 World Wide Web ..................................................................................... 13
7.6 Rules and Regulations in Switzerland ...................................................... 14
8. Summary ........................................................................................ 15
9. Further Outlook .............................................................................. 16
Appendix
I Project Presentation ......................... September 2008 ........................ 17
II List of all Swiss VET Trades .............. September 2008 ........................ 49
III Press Articles .................................... April 2008 ................................ 59
IV Press Articles (selection) ................... September/October 2008 ............ 65
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2. Abbreviations
JCF Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation (Zurich, Switzerland)
JES Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Educational Society (Jaipur, India)
SDS Swiss Dual System of Apprenticeship Education
VET Vocational Education and Training
GER Gross Enrollement Rate
ICT Information Communication Technology
NVQ National Vocational Qualification System (India)
IAS Indian Administrative Service
RVPN Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.
RVUN Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.
ewz Name of Electric Power Company in Zurich, Switzerland
PPP Public Private Partnership
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3. Introduction
The Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation (JCF) is working on the
introduction of Swiss Dual System (SDS) for apprenticeship education in
India. The Swiss system of vocational education and training (VET) is based
on joint efforts of industry and government. On the one hand training
companies impart practical skills essential for trade, on the other hand
vocational schools teach trade-specific and general academic elements.
Switzerland offers over 200 vocational courses (apprenticeships) with
duration of 2, 3 or 4 years in SDS. Final examinations are under control of
Swiss government and a Federal Certificate is awarded to those who pass
them successfully. Direct involvement and participation of industry in
vocational education and training result in tailored apprenticeships for
professional qualifications for which there is a genuine call. As a result of
this direct relation of VET to working environment, Switzerland has one of
the lowest youth unemployment rates (3.5% unemloyed in age group 15 to
24 in December 2008) compared to other countries.
Two thirds of young adults chose this most common form of skill
development at upper secundary level, which provides a solid basis and
opens up a wealth of job prospects. In 2008 more than 70’200 young
people entered in an apprenticeship and a total number of 194’262
apprentices was reported, which is 2.5% of total population.
Vocational
education:
How it is in
Switzerland
Aim of JCF
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India has a renowned and one of the largest higher education systems of
the world. Educational statistics (2005-2006) reported 350 recognised
institutions (20 central, 216 state and 101 deemed universities, and 13
institutions of national importance) with an enrollment of about 15 million
students. Rajasthan with an estimated population of 61 million has 12 state
and 8 deemed universities with an enrollment of nearly half million students.
This is about 7.5% of population between age 18 and 24.
The situation in the lower education levels is different. Estimated Indian
population of age group 6 to 17 in 2005 is about 290 million. Enrollment
rates by stages are 131 millions in primary level (class I-V), 51 millions in
upper primary level (class VI-VIII) and 37 million in secondary level (class IX-
XII). The Indian dropout rate of pupils between class I and X is 61%. This
means that more than 80 million pupils between age 6 and 16 are leaving
education stream in search of vocational training and/or self-employment.
India’s scheme of apprenticeship training (2 years education in full-time
school and 1 year practical training in industry) has the basic purpose to
fill/match any gap with regard to practical experience of fresh graduate
engineers, diploma holders and 10+2 vocational pass-outs and to enhance
their technical skills for making them suitable to the needs of industry. In
total 6 million of age group 19 to 24 acquiring some sort of vocational
education. Under apprenticeship scheme 35’000 apprentices received
training during the year 2007-2008.
Part of vocational education strategy and targets in 11th Five Year Plan
(2007–2012) is to develop a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
system, in which public and private systems of vocational education
collaboratively meet the needs of industry and individuals. Modular
competency based vocational courses shall be offered along with a
mechanism to test acquired skills. A bridge course system for people
without any formal education shall be developed to get enrolled in the
regular system.
The first Status Report 2007 informed about our activities to find out how
interested Indian industry and governments are in a new apprenticeship
system, as the Swiss Dual System. The Status Report 2008 is a
continuous report of our activities during the calendar year.
Education
in India
Vocational
education:
How it is in
India
Status Report
2007
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4. Project Presentations and Activities
Two business travels to India were used for further presentations in search
for interested partners to establish the first trade(s) of Vishwakarma
Apprenticeship Education Project.
In spring we succeeded to organise a presentation meeting with officers of
Rajasthan power sector companies, representatives from Department of
Technical Education, Rajasthan and members from other industries. This
meeting and the strong interest of Mr. Shreemat Pandey, IAS, Chairman &
Managing Director of Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. resulted
in further activities regarding apprenticeships for power distribution
electricians. (see chapter 5. and appendix III)
The travel in autumn comprised of
various promotional discussions on
different levels and was completed
with a press conference at the end of
September in Jaipur. The public
interest and media coverage was
enormous. More than 20 news
reporters and 4 regional TV stations
turned up and were ready to ask
questions about Swiss Dual System.
(see appendix IV)
Based on achievement in India, contacts in Switzerland with vocational
schools and working environment were built up. The first focus on power
sector trades led to the electric power company of Zurich (ewz), which has
a long tradition in training of SDS apprentices on their path to become
certified power distribution electricians. In addition to this, contacts were
made with vocational school, responsible for education part of the same
trade, and professional (industry) association, responsible for interplant
courses, which are the third site for acquisition of basic skills and
knowledge. (see chapter 5.)
Independent from Indian activities, a cooperation between JCF with
Burkhalter AG (see chapter 6.2), an electrical sector company, started in
summer 2008 with the aim to develop an expert training course for future
trade supervisors and vocational teachers. Teacher and supervisor
education is an inevitable part for a successful implementation of the SDS
in India.
Presentation
in spring
2008
Presentation
in autumn
2008
Power
Distribution
Electrician
Network in
Switzerland
Indian Experts
Training in
Switzerland
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5. RVPN
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (RVUN) is the state power
generation company that owns and operates thermal, gas based and
hydroelectrical power stations. Power transmission of 400kV, 220 kV, 132
kV and 66kV electricity lines is operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut
Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (RVPN). Three regional distribution companies
operate and maintain electricity system below 66kV.
Shreemat Pandey, IAS, Chairman & Managing Director of RVPN at this
time was impressed of SDS and the efforts done by JCF. (Since December
2008, Shreemat Pandey is Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Govt. of
Rajasthan.) He was interested in a public private partnership (PPP) with
JCF to train a batch of power distribution electricians in RVPN. A pilot
project with SDS apprentices would deliver comparative data to asses if
skill development according to Swiss Dual System delivers a better
workforce for power transmission industry.
Rajasthan power sector companies formed a committee to be responsible
for the SDS project. A first proposal was discussed on 27 May 2008 that
resulted in its in-principal approval, with the duty to prepare a detailed
scheme for later presentation before the (i) Co-ordination Committee for
approval of the scheme and (ii) Government of Rajasthan for principal
approval. The draft of the detailed scheme was available in October 2008
and presented to JCF for comments. Due to the Rajasthan Assembly
Election 2008 in December, the project had to be postponed until
placements of governmental posts are completed in 2009.
JCF made first contacts with respective Swiss vocational school, training
center and training companies. After presentation of Vishwakarma
Apprenticeship Education Project a strong enthusiasm to support JCF with
their know-how and capacity was noticed from all partners involved in VET.
Power
Distribution in
Rajasthan
PPP Pilot
Project for
power
distribution
electricians
PPP Project
scheme for
application
and approval
Know-how
from Swiss
Partners
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6. Indian Expert Training in Switzerland
6.1 Framework
As announced in the Status Report 2007 a training for future trade
supervisors and teachers of vocational classes shall be organised in
Switzerland. Trade supervisors are trade specialists (skilled / certified
workers) employed in industry (training companies) and responsible for
imparting practical skills to apprentice according to syllabus. Teacher of
vocational classes are trade specialists with additional didactic
education employed by vocational school (part-time or full-time) and
responsible for imparting trade-related education to apprentice
according to curriculum.
The aim of this supervisor / teacher training course will be to
demonstrate the dual system on site and to transport the know-how on
system application and coordination of theoretical and practical parts.
A number of such courses for various trades, according to proceedings
and requirements of respective Indian partners, shall be organised in
Switzerland. The duration shall be 1 to 2 months and a maximum of 4
trade supervisors and 4 vocational teachers per trade is given. The
training in Switzerland is restricted to a number of different trades for
the initial stage until this can be organized in India by Swiss-trained
Indian trade supervisors and vocational teachers.
Trade
Supervisors
and
Vocational
Teachers
Aim of expert
training in
Switzerland
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6.2 Cooperation with Burkhalter AG
Cooperation between JCF with Burkhalter AG started in summer and
at the end of the year a first draft program for a 4 week expert training
course for Indian trade supervisor candidates was available.
The detailed content of the expert training course program is described
in the following chapters.
Burkhalter was founded in 1959 in Zurich. Burkhalter Group comprises
of divisions for electrical installations, services and maintenance,
telematics, switching devices, security solutions and automation
installations. Today it has 2800 employees in all Swiss regions, of
which 550 are apprentices. Company location in Zurich has around
500 employees and a total of 80 apprentices (90% electricians,
electrical worker or automation mechanic and 10% in administrative
trades). One full time trade supervisor is at present responsible for all
apprentices, to get an extensive and appropriate training in the
professions they have chosen.
JCF is pleased to profit from Burkhalter’s comprehensive know-how on
vocational education and training. Over 1000 young people completed
their apprenticeship successfully in the company location in Zurich and
many of them have remained faithful to the company at the end of their
vocational education.
Partnership
for expert
training
About
Burkhalter
Burkhalter’s
know-how on
VET
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6.3 Expert Training Course Topics
The setup of a scheme for expert training course for prospective Indian
trade supervisors and vocational teachers has to be organized in a
standardized system that can be used for training in all different kind of
trades. The following draft list shows the topics that should be covered
in the training course to make SDS understandable.
Work and Training in Industry
• Implementation of apprentice syllabus in standard work programs
• Involvment of apprentices in daily work
• Stepwise improvement of skills and responsibilities
• Supervision and motivation of apprentices at training company
• Special inplant training lessons and examination preparation
Vocational School
• Implemenation of apprentice curriculum at vocational school
• Impart theoretical knowledge essential for trade fulfillment
• Quality and qualification control during apprenticeship
Interplant Courses
• Goals of interplant courses
• How is knowledge, gained at vocational school, applied in practical
skills
Overall System
• Responsibilities of involved parties
• Development of curricula and syllabus
• Classes and events for career choice in last year year of compulsory
school
• Qualification system for enrollment
• Control systems
• Certification procedure
At the end of the expert training course, the Indian candidates should
be able to transfer the gained know-how to India and implement the
SDS in their trade according to the needs of respective industrial
environment.
Topics valid
for all trades
and sectors
Aim of
expert training
Standard
system for
expert training
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6.4 Draft Expert Training Program
The Burkhalter draft program for prospective Indian trade supervisors is
designed to demonstrate vocational education and training (VET) of
electrician apprentices during their 4 years of apprenticeship as an
example for Swiss Dual System. The same system of VET is applied in
all other trades offered in Switzerland under this type of skill
development.
Week 1
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday /
Sunday
Apprentice Training:
Tasks on Construction / Building
Site
Apprentice Training:
Electrical Maintenance and Customer
Service
Social
Program
(i.e. Guided
City Tour)
Week 2
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday /
Sunday
Interplant Course
of 2nd
Apprenticeship Year
Apprentice Training:
Work in Telematic Field
Social
Program
(i.e. Boat
Trip on Lake
of Zurich)
Week 3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday /
Sunday
Interplant Course
of 2nd
Apprenticeship Year
Apprentice
Education:
Regular vocational
classes at
vocational school
Social Program
(i.e. 2day hiking trip in
Swiss mountains)
Week 4
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday /
Sunday
Interplant Course
of 2nd
Apprenticeship Year
Training Company:
Design of Final
Examination
Program
Training Company:
Management of
Apprentice
Training and
Supervision
Free Day
and/or
Return
Journey to
India
A program for prospective Indian vocational teachers would be similar
with a stronger focus on vocational school responsibilities and tasks.
Electrician
trade
supervisor
program
Vocational
teacher
program
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7. JCF Documentation
A number of informative materials on our vocational project as well as
Swiss rules and regulations related with vocational education and training
in Switzerland has been produced.
7.1 Project Brochure (Edition 2008)
A comprehensive brochure about Vishwakarma Apprenticeship
Education Project in a new design was produced in August 2008. This
is the main document for distribution to interested persons in India.
A similar presentation with main topics was produced in Adobe Flash
format. (see appendix I)
7.2 Project Brochure “Information in Short”
This small brochure is an exerpt of the comprehensive brochure about
Vishwakarma Apprenticeship Education Project and contains all main
characteristics of the SDS and the project. This brochure is updated as
per advancement of project. Newest edition is dated August 2008.
7.3 Description of Swiss Apprenticeship Trades
As the definitions of trades are varying in India and Switzerland, JCF
prepared trade summaries of all Swiss trades teached and trained in
dual system. The collection of 242 trade summaries has been
completed in August 2008.
This reference work contains the main activities and responsibilities of
skilled workmen in Switzerland and will give an idea of comprehensive
apprenticeship contents.
7.4 List of Swiss Apprenticeship Trades
This listing of all trades under Swiss dual system of vocational
education and training is categorized in 22 vocational fields (sectors)
and discloses the widespread vocational possibilities of Swiss school
leavers on their way to become skilled workforce. (see appendix II)
7.5 World Wide Web
Information on projects and contact
addresses of Rajendra & Ursula Joshi
Charitable Foundation can also be
obtained from our web site
www.joshi-foundation.ch.
Printed Matter
of JCF
Vishwakarma
Project
Brochure
VET trade
summaries
Information in
Short
List of VET
trades
World Wide
Web
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7.6 Rules and Regulations in Switzerland
In continuation to submit detailed information about VET in
Switzerland to interested partners, a variety of swiss rules and
regulations have been translated to English language.
Power Distribution Electrician:
⋅ Federal Regulation on Training and the Final Apprenticeship
Examination and Curriculum for the Vocational Lessons
⋅ Model Training Course for 3 years duration
General Education in Vocational Schools:
⋅ Federal Order on Minimum Regulation for General Education in
Vocational Training
⋅ Framework Curriculum for General Educational Classes
Vocational Education Specialists:
⋅ Education and Qualification of Trade Supervisors
⋅ Education and Qualification of Vocational Teachers for Trade-related
Knowledge
⋅ Education and Qualification of Vocational Teachers for General
Knowledge
⋅ Framework Curricula for
Vocational Education
Specialists (Trade
Supervisors and
Vocational Teachers)
General Documents:
⋅ Standard Apprenticeship
Contract
All printed matter produced by
JCF will be distributed upon
request.
Translation of
regulating
laws
Trade-specific
regulations
Regulations
valid for all
VET trades
Regulations
for trades
supervisors
and
vocational
teachers
Standard
contract for all
VET trades
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8. Summary
It was a busy year on many different levels. Personal contacts with
steakholders from power sector in Rajasthan were made and a first step
toward in a public private partnership (PPP) for apprenticeship education of
power distribution electricians. The respective Swiss contacts to the
working environment and vocational schools were established and
strengthened by their very positive feedback and willingness to cooperate
on our project. A vivid exchange of information took place and the first draft
of PPP project application for approval was available before Rajasthan
Assembly Election 2008 in December.
JCF still faces the problem regarding active involvement on the side of
Indian industry. From financial side of view, an immediate profit of
vocational education in Swiss Dual System (SDS) is not obvious and a
direct movement of in-house trained personell to other companies is
feared. Estabishment of SDS is a long-term task with many positive
impacts on labour market end economy, but depends on eminent efforts of
industrial environment. The urge for a sustainable skilled workforce can not
be satisfied within a short period.
The development of an expert training program for trade supervisor and
vocational teacher started with an outstanding partnership. The supportive
attitude of Swiss partners responsible for vocational education and training
is exemplary. JCF will take additional efforts to recruit adequate candidates
which are qualified to manage a setup of the SDS in India for a first batch
of apprentices.
PPP with
RVPM for
power
distribution
electrician
apprentice-
ship
Implemen-
tation of SDS
is a long-term
task
Expert
training
program
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9. Further Outlook
Next business travel is planned in May 2009. Our foundation partner, the
Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Educational Society (JES) in Jaipur, will hire a CEO
and further staff personell. This will enhance our presence in India and
facilitate the communication with Indian partners. In special for the
resumption of PPP project with RVPN, which is planned for first half of
2009.
Expert Training Program for electrician trade goes on; JCF wants to run a
first course for 4 Indian trade supervisors in second half of 2009. An
additional program for vocational specialists for power distribution
electricians shall be developed soon.
A documentary film in English, and later on in Hindi, about the Swiss Dual
System of apprenticeship education will be produced. Swiss electrician
apprentices of all stages, from 1st to 4
th apprenticeship year, are
accompanied by a film team during the whole year. First shoots are
scheduled at the end of March and finalization is planned for beginning of
2010.
Joshi
Educational
Society in
India
1st and 2
nd
training
course
Film about
Swiss Dual
System
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List of all VET Trades September 2008
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LIST OF ALL TRADES UNDER
SWISS DUAL SYSTEM APPRENTICESHIP
EDUCATION AND TRAINING SCHEME
Vocational Field 1: NATURE
12 Trades
Horse Specialist
Florist
Forester
Gardener
Poultry Specialist
Horticulturist
Farmer
Organic Farmer
Fruit Specialist
Veterinary Nurse
Animal Care Worker
Vintner (Winemaker)
Vocational Field 2: NUTRITION
7 Trades
Baker - Confectioner
Butcher
Confectioner - Pastry Maker
Food Technologist
Dairy Technologist
Flour Miller
Oenologist
Vocational Field 3: GASTRONOMY
5 Trades
Dietary Cook
Domestic Manager / Household Manager
Hotel Specialist
Chef
Waiter
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Vocational Field 4: TEXTILES
9 Trades
Dressmaker
Industrial Upholsterer
Interior Design Seamstress
Orthopaedic Shoemaker
Saddler
Shoemaker
Hand Weaving Designer
Textile Cleaner
Textile Technologist
Vocational Field 5: BEAUTY
2 Trades
Hairdresser
Beautician
Vocational Field 6: DESIGN
24 Trades
Architectural Technician
Exhibition Designer
Photographer
Violin Maker
Designer
Marketing Designer
Stained Glass Maker
Goldsmith
Graphic Designer
Engraver
Wood Carver
Jewelstone Setter
Ceramic Designer
Ceramic Painter
Basket Maker
Multimedia Designer
Musical Instrument Maker
Polisher
Silversmith
Stone Sculptor
Stone Cutter
Potter
Gilder
Wood Craftsman
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Vocational Field 7: PRINT
8 Trades
Printing Technologist
Flexoprinter
Envelope Machine Controller
Pre-Press Operator
Print Media Processor
Reprographer
Screen Printer
Packaging Technologist
Vocational Field 8: BUILDING
19 Trades
Building Divider
Concreter
Roofer
Plasterer
Railway Track Builder
Geotechnical Builder
Oven Builder
Industrial Floor Builders
Industrial Ceramist
Tile and Structural Ceramics Former
Ceramic Mould Maker
Painter
Bricklayer
Paver
Tiler
Building Shell Specialist
Fixer Mason
Banker Mason
Road Worker
Vocational Field 9: BUILDING UTILITIES SERVICE
9 Trades
Building Services Manager
Industrial Cleaner
Heating Fitter
Thermal Insulation Fitter
Refrigeration Technician
Chimney Sweep
Air-Condition and Ventilation Technician
Sanitary Installation Plumber
Plumber
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Vocational Field 10: WOOD, INTERIOR FITTINGS
11 Trades
Floor Layer
Boat Builder
Marine Craftsperson
Turner
Glassmaker
Interior Designer
Cooper
Sawyer
Carpenter (Joiner)
Wainwright
Carpenter
Vocational Field 11: VEHICLES
12 Trades
Automobile Specialist
Car Mechanic
Construction Mechanic
Motor Vehicle Upholsterer
Vehicle Body Painter
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Motor Vehicle Technician
Agricultural Engineering Technician
Large Goods Vehicle (LAG) Driver
Motorized Equipment Mechanic
Motorbike Mechanic
Two-Wheeler Mechanic
Vocational Field 12: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
8 Trades
Engineering Maintenance Technician
Electrician
Electronics Technician
Electronic Engineering Technician
Electrical Worker
Multimedia Electronic
Power Distribution Electrician
Telecommunication Technician
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Vocational Field 13: METAL, MACHINES
17 Trades
Engineering Construction Technician
Gunsmith
Optical Systems Technician
Foundry Moulder
Foundry Process Operator
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Cutler/Knife Maker
Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker
Micromechanic
Flat Polisher (watches and jewellery)
Machine Mechanic
Blacksmith/Farrier
Technical Model Maker
Industrial Watchmaker
Watchmaker-Repairer
Watchmaker-Restorer
Vocational Field 14: CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS
9 Trades
Chemistry and Pharmatechnologist
Zinc Galvanizer
Photographic Technician
Galvanizer
Industrial Varnisher
Plastic Engineering Technologist
Laboratory Technician
Paper Manufacturing Operative
Physics Laboratory Technician
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Vocational Field 15: PLANNING DESGN, CONSTRUCTION
12 Trades
Architectural Draftsman
Electrical Engineering Planner
Survey Draughtsman
Domestic Engineering Planner
Building Construction Draughtsman
Interior Design Draughtsman
Cartographer
Mechanical Constructor
Landscape Designer
Metal Constructor
Micro Technical Designer
Town Planning Draughtsman
Vocational Field 16: RETAIL
33 Trades
Bookseller
Retail Specialist
Retail Specialist Motor Vehicle Part Logistics
Retail Specialist Bakery & Confectionery
Retail Specialist Consumer Electronics
Retail Specialist Do-it-yourself
Retail Specialist Ironmongery
Retail Specialist Electrics
Retail Specialist Paint
Retail Specialist Butcher's Shop
Retail Specialist Floristic
Retail Specialist Garden
Retail Specialist Domestic
Retail Specialist Kiosk
Retail Specialist Agriculture
Retail Specialist Leather Articles and Travel Shop
Retail Specialist Furniture
Retail Specialist Musical Instruments
Retail Specialist Food, Drink & Tobacco
Retail Specialist Stationery
Retail Specialist Perfumes
Retail Specialist Post Office
Retail Specialist Shoes
Retail Specialist Toys
Retail Specialist Sporting Goods
to be continued
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Vocational Field 16: RETAIL (CONT.)
Retail Specialist Carpets and Floor Linings
Retail Specialist Textiles
Retail Specialist Sound, Image and Music
Retail Specialist Watches, Jewellery, Gemstones
Retail Specialist Pet Shop
Chemist
Photograph Specialist
Retail Specialist Pharmacy
Vocational Field 17: ECONOMY, ADMINISTRATION
24 Trades
Office Clerk
Car Trade Office Clerk
Public Administration Clerk
Bank Clerk
Chemistry Administrator
Service and Administration Clerk
Commercial Clerk
Hotel Clerk
Whole Sale Administrator
Freight Forwarder
Communication Administrator
Industrial Clerk
Food Industry Administrator
Notary Clerk
Civil Service Administrator
Public Transport Clerk
Post Office Clerk
Private Insurance Administrator
Travel Agency Clerk
Health Insurance Administrator
Health Service Administrator
Transportation Administrator
Real Estate and Trust Administrator
Management Assistant in Advertising
Vocational Field 18: TRAFFIC, LOGISTICS
4 Trades
Logistic Assistant
Inland Water Transport Seaman
Recycling Operative
Cable-Car Operator
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Vocational Field 19: INFORMATICS
5 Trades
IT Application Programmer
All-round IT Technician
IT Supporter
IT System Administrator
Mediamatics Technician
Vocational Field 20: CULTURE
2 Trades
Archivist
Theatre Set Designer
Vocational Field 21: HEALTH
10 Trades
Optometrist / Optician
Dental Assistant
Healthcare Technician
Community Nurse
Medical Masseur
Practice Nurse / Receptionist
Orthopaedist
Auxiliary Nurse
Podologist
Orthodontist/Dental Technician
Vocational Field 22: EDUCATION, SOCIAL
1 Trade
Care Specialist
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Appendix III - 59 - Status Report 2008
Indian Press Articles April 2008
Appendix III
to the Report:
Swiss Dual System in India
Status Report 2008
Vocational Skill Building Project
March 2009
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Appendix III - 61 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: Mahka Bharat
Date of Publication: 12. April 2008 Page 5, Column II
Initiative by Swiss Foundation to provide professional training for working
youths
Jaipur, 11 April. Joshi Charitable Foundation of Switzerland has taken initiative to
provide professional training to youths working in government and private sector, so
that they may be conversant in every field. For this purpose the office bearers of trust
are in contact with industrialists and government sectors of India continuously. In this
step, Mr. Rajendra
Joshi, President of
Rajendra and Urshula
Joshi Foundation,
presented his scheme
in Rajasthan Electricity
Transmission Corpo-
ration. Before it, he
and his team have
urged industrialists at
many places including
Bhiwadi.
According to Mr.
Joshi, originally re-
sident of Dundlod of
Rajasthan at present
settled in Switzerland,
he want to provide
professional training
to intelligent youths
with the co-operation
of industries and
government through
Swiss Dual System as
it is not the system in
India till now. He
thinks that it is not possible for guardians of all school leaving students to get them
trained by spending one thousand rupees or more per month.
During professional training under Swiss Dual System, youth learn for four days and go
to training class for one day. There is provision of remuneration for them by the
employer for this period.
Mr. Joshi added that foundation is eager to provide training to new youths along with
working labours. Mr. Shrimat Pandey, CMD of Transmission Corporation expressed his
views that such training is essential. According to him Transmission Corporation will try
to fulfill the requirement of skilled artisans in future. Thus professional training may
prove a good medium through Swiss Dual System.
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Appendix III - 62 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: Dainik Navjyoti
Date of Publication: 12. April 2008 Page 12, Column V
Swiss Foundation will provide Training
Jaipur, 11 April. Joshi Charitable Foundation of Switzerland offered to make self-
dependent to the youths of the country by providing state-of-art professional training at
Rajasthan State Electricity Transmission Corporation. In a presentation of Friday, Mr.
Rajendra Joshi, President of
Foundation expressed his views
that his foundation is interested
for benefits of youths. Before
this, the foundation has urged
the industrialists for this work at
many places including Bhiwadi.
Mr. Joshi, originally resident of
Dundlod of Rajasthan and
settled at Switzerland says that
he want to provide professional
training to the youths with the
co-operation of industrialists and
government through Swiss Dual
System. It is not available in India
properly. He think that it is not
possible for guardians of all
school leaving students to
provide training to their children
by spending rupees one
thousand or more per month.
Sufficient numbers of state-of-art
apparatus required for training
are not available in government
ITI. There is a provision under
Swiss Dual System that during
professional training youth learns
for four days and study in
training class for one day. There
is a provision to pay
remuneration for this period by
employer. During discussion with officers of Transmission Corporation, offering his
services Mr. Joshi said that there is a provision to provide training to selected peoples
in Switzerland so that they may provide training to youths of country after coming back.
Mr. Shrimat Pandey, President and Managing Director of Corporation, expressed his
views that such type of training is essential. He added that Corporation will do efforts to
fulfill the requirement of skilled artisans in future and for this purpose foundation may be
a good medium.
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Appendix III - 63 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: Daily News
Date of Publication: 12. April 2008 Page 7, Column III
Attempt to make self-dependent to the Youths
Swiss Foundation's offer to provide training
Jaipur. Joshi Charitable Foundation of Switzerland has taken initiative to make self-
dependent to the outstanding youths by providing them state-of-art professional
training. For this purpose the office bearers of the trust are in contact with Industrialists
and government sector of India.
In this step, Shri Rajendra Joshi, the
President of Rajendra and Urshula Joshi
Foundation, presented his scheme in
Rajasthan Transmission Corporation also
and expressed his views in details that
how is he interested for the benefits of
youths. Before this he and his team has
urged industrialists at many places
including Bhiwadi. According to Joshi,
originally resident of Dundlod in
Rajasthan & presently living in
Switzerland, he wants to provide
professional training to outstanding
youths with the co-operation of
industrialists and government through
Swiss Dual System, which is not available
in India. He thinks that it will not be
possible for all the guardians of school
leaving students to provide training in ITI
by spending rupees one thousand per
month or more. Also the sufficient and
state-of-art apparatus required for
training are not available in government
ITI. It is provision under Swiss Dual
System that youths learn for four days
and study for one day in training class
during professional training. There is
provision of remuneration to them by
employer for this period.
During discussion with officers of
Transmission Corporation Mr. Joshi
offered his services in this matter, under the scheme, there is provision to provide
training to selected people in Switzerland, so they can provide training to youths after
coming back. Mr. Srimat Pandey, President and Managing Director expressed his
views for the necessity of such training. He said that Transmission Corporation would
do efforts to fulfill the requirement of good and skilled artisans in future.
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Appendix III - 64 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: Samachar Japat
Date of Publication: 12. April 2008 Page 3, Column IV
Attempt to make the youths Self-dependent
Joshi Charitable Foundation has taken initiative to give job to youths of the state by
providing them professional training. In this step, there was a presentation of Electricity
Transmission Corporation on Friday on behalf of foundation.
A scheme has been finalized to provide training to youths by the co-operation of
industrial sector and
government through
Swiss Dual System by
NRI of Rajasthan origin
and President of
Rajendra & Urshula
Joshi Foundation.
Under the scheme, a
training programme will
be conducted for the
youths of this state by
providing training to
selected peoples in
Switzerland. According
to Mr. Shrimat Pandey
CMD of Transmission
Corporation would try
to fulfill the requirement
of good and skilled
artisans in future.
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Appendix IV - 65 - Status Report 2008
Indian Press Articles September/October 2008
Appendix IV
to the Report:
Swiss Dual System in India
Status Report 2008
Vocational Skill Building Project
March 2009
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Appendix IV - 67 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: The Hindu
Date of Publication: 28. September 2008 Page 9
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Appendix IV - 68 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: Evening Post
Date of Publication: 1. October 2008 Page 7
Keen Efforts for Implementation of Swiss Dual System in Rajasthan
Jaipur, October,1. Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation (JCF) educational
society and Vishwakarma apprenticeship project has started keen efforts to implement
Swiss Dual system in Rajasthan. The discussion is continued with state government
and top officials of industry sector and its positive results are seen. Dr. Rajendra Joshi,
founder of the foundation, is non resident Indian and lives in Switzerland at present,
told to Evening Post that discussion were held about the system recently with officials
and entrepreneurs of Vishwakarma industries association. The entrepreneurs showed
much interest towards Swiss Dual system. Dr. Joshi told that change in present
industrial training system is a must due to increasing demand of skilled workers in
industry. This problem can be solved by adopting Dual system of apprenticeship
education, he added.
It is remarkable that there is a
great support to this system in
Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
In Switzerland 70 percent youths
are chosing this system after
education of 9 years. According to
Dr. Joshi, following this system
apprentice can pay fee of practical
schools from the salary he receives
during training, so there is no
burden of expenditure for technical
education on his guardian. At
present vocational educational and
practical training are conducted at
the same place in Indian industrial
training institutes using often old
and small instruments. According
to Joshi, the percentage of skilled
workers in Swiss industries is 92. There are 247 trades under Swiss Dual system of
vocational education. At present JCF wants to arrange training in 20 trades. Regarding
possibility of success of this scheme in India he said that if state government and
entrepreneurs study the system thoroughly then certainly it may get success. JCF has
contacted with Chief Secretary of labour Shri Lalit K. Panwar, Secretary of Energy Mr.
Srimat Pandey and department of education, he got indication of positive results. It has
to be remarked that Dr. Joshi spent Rs.15 Lacs in the construction of a school building
in Khejrawas, Jobner and he contributed financially for the construction cf a clinic there.
Apart from this, he gives honour to litteratuers of the state every year. The remarkable
litteratuers are selected by committee in which litteratuer Kalanath Shashtri, Dr. Manoj
Prabhakar, Dr. Amar Singh Rathor and Social worker Radheshyam Dhut are included.
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Appendix IV - 69 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: Evening Plus
Date of Publication: 2. October 2008 Page 4
Swiss Dual System the Best Option
October 2, Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation (JCF) organised an press
conference at Vishwakarma industries association at VKI Association Bhavan, situated
in Vishwakarma industrial area for the presentation of Swiss Dual system, a leading
system of professional education. In this programme founder of JCF Dr. Rajendra Joshi
and Ursula Joshi, President of Vishwakarma industries association Mr. Tara Chand
Choudhari, General Secretary Mr. Ghanshyam Kanungo and other office bearer of
association were
present among fifty
entrepreneurs. Ac-
cording to entrepre-
neurs present in this
programme, Swiss
Dual system is the
best option of
education for Indian
industrial sector. In-
forming about Swiss
Dual system Dr.
Joshi said in this
press conference
that Dual system of
apprenticeship edu-
cation is that manner
by which one can get
professional training
in any industry along
with professional
education. The theo-
retical knowledge
gained by such stu-
dents in the school
could be utilized
practically under the
direction of able supervisors and valuable industrial experience could be gained.
This type of study helps the student to become a skilled employee. By adopting Dual
system of apprenticeship education, shortage of skilled workers can be fulfilled. For this
purpose agreement between government, JCF and industries is essential.
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Name of Newspaper: Statement
Date of Publication: 26 September 2008 Page 3
Swiss Dual System similar to Switzerland must be Implemented in India also
Jaipur, Sep.25. The aim of established Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Charitable
Foundation is to introduce Swiss Dual system of apprenticeship education in India.
In Switzerland one can get practical training in industry and professional education
through dual system of apprenticeship. The theoretical knowledge, gained by
apprentice in the school, can be utilized practically under the direction of able
supervisors and valuable industrial experience could be achieved. This type of
education helps the apprentice to become a skilled employee.
In Switzerland 70 percent youths are chosing this system after compulsory education
of ninth class. Apart from Switzerland, this system is being performed successfully in
Germany and Austria. There is much difference between demand and supply of skilled
workers in industries in India. It is possible that this difference may increase in future
due to increasing industrial development in India. So, economical development may be
badly affected.
For the successful implementation of this system, government, local industries and
Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation (JCF) will have to work as a partner
and will have to play their roles with full devotion. For this purpose vocational schools
must be established by the government.
Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation (JCF) will transfer the knowledge from
Switzerland. The details of this project can be obtained from the office of JCF, situated
at C-2 Shiv marg, Shyam Nagar, Jaipur.
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Appendix IV - 71 - Status Report 2008
Name of Newspaper: Mahka Bharat
Date of Publication: 26 September 2008 Page 7
Swiss Dual System must be Implemented in India - Joshi
According to Dr. Rajendra Joshi, the founder of Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Charitable
Foundation, the skill of foreign level is not available in India till now, due to this reason
we see valueable loss of goods and work here. Due to lack of training for the artisans
of India, they have no skill like foreign artisans.
In a press conference on Thursday, Dr. Joshi was pleading for implementation of Swiss
dual system in India. If the government of India cooperates, he will tranfer the
knowledge from Switzerland, he added. JCF will provide rules, syllabus, brochures and
study material for this training. He told that JCF would make arrangements to translate
the study material from German language to English and from English to Hindi. Apart
from this, the foundation will bear the expenditure of training of four supervisors and
four practical teachers for two months. According to Joshi, the change in present
system is a must
considering the in-
creasing demand of
skilled workers in
industry. Empha-
sizing on dual system
of apprenticeship
education, he said
that the shortage of
skilled workers in
India could be over-
come by adopting it.
Joshi told that the
percentage of Swiss
skilled workers in
industries is 92, while
only 60 percent are
skilled in other European countries.
According to him, in addition to Switzerland this system is being also performed
successfully in Germany and Austria. It is remarkable that Dr. Joshi is non resident
Indian and he has citizenship of Switzerland. Joshi couple established Rajendra and
Ursula Joshi Charitable Foundation in 2006 after selling his pharmaceutical company
situated in Switzerland. The aim of this foundation is to introduce Swiss Dual system of
apprenticeship education in India.
According to him, he has discussed with department of labour and department of
electricity in this regard and discussion will be continued with Shrimat Pandey and Lalit
Panwar.