Salient objectives of Industry Cum Implementation Partnership Model:

• To assess VTP institutions/ Education bodies and their programs that meet defined quality standards set up the SSC in delivering NOS based training.
• To foster excellence in VTP institutions building effectiveness in delivering NOS or competency-based training.
• To establish a framework for continuous improvement and provide an opportunity to benchmark with other institutions in India and abroad.
• To facilitate developing the professional competency of the learners in tune with the requirements of the sector

Industry Affiliation will give access to the affiliating partners to a variety of benefits, such as:

• Alignment of training to NSQF leading to equivalence with educational degrees, diplomas and certifications.
• Ratification of NOS based curriculum
• Access to Master Trainers of the SSC and certification of the trainers of the affiliating training provider.
• Facilitate On the Job Training (OJT) and / or Placements of the affiliating partner trainees
• Assessment of trainees on NOS based curriculum
• Industry recognized certification of the successful trainees.
• Participation in Government-led programs at the institutional and state level, aligned to NSQF
• Access to the reports on the Sectoral Researches conducted by the SSC
• Participation in the various Sector-Specific Seminars
• Access to International bodies available in similar space

Institutions Eligible to Affiliate to the Sector Skill Councils Training Organizations/ institutions fulfilling below-mentioned eligibility criteria may apply for affiliation:

• Training Organizations/Institutions set up by NSDC funding with 3 years’ experience in relevant sectors.
• Training Institutions set up/affiliated by the Government of India with 3 years in the relevant sector.
  1. ITIs/ITCs affiliated to NCVT
  2. Institutions approved by Councils under Central Government like AICTE
  3. College/ Institutes affiliated to a University set by Central or State/UT Government or recognized by UGC
  4. Schools / Institutes approved by Central or State Boards of Secondary Education (or equivalent) or Boards of Technical Education.
  5. Any other institute set up by Central or State/ UT government
• Private Training Institutions independently operating in Vocational Space with 3 years’ experience in the relevant sector.
• Training institutions set up by private companies with 3 years’ experience in the relevant sector.
• Company/Firm/Society/Trust with 3 years’ experience in the relevant sector.
• An organization providing training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the last one year from the date of submission of the application.
• An organization registered in India, conducting business in the domain of skill development & training, having Permanent Income Tax Account Number (PAN) and Service Tax Registration Number and audited accounts of statements at least for the last one year.

How to get affiliated as an Industry Cum Implementation Partner with MEPSC

Step-1. Download the Industry Cum Implementation Partnership Form from the link given below.

Industry Cum Implementation Partnership Form

Step 2. Duly filled application form, fees, and documents as mentioned in the  Industry Cum Implementation Partnership Form to be sent to MEPSC in hard and soft copies both.

Step-3. MEPSC after receiving the Application will do the first level scrutiny, due diligence, and verification.

Step-4. MEPSC will check and revert if any clarification is required. If none is there then this is verified for the first level.

Step-5. TPs shortlisted at first level will be called for Presentation to be evaluated by a panel of Experts.

Step-6. Subsequently, physical validation/inspection of TP shall be done.

Step-7. On final approval, The MEPSC will generate a TP Affiliation Certificate with affiliation number.

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