CURRICULUM FOR

RICE MILLING PLANT OPERATOR

6-MONTHS
(Certificate course)

National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, Islamabad (February, 2012)

 CONTENTS

Training Objectives…………………………………………………………………………………………… 1

Curriculum Salient …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Skill Competency Detail……………………………………………………………………………………… 2

Knowledge Proficiency Detail………………………………………………………………………………. 3

Curriculum Delivery Structure……………………………………………………………………………… 4

Scheme of Studies ……………………..…………………………………………………………………… 5

Detail of Course Contents ………………………………………………………………............................ 5

List of Tools, Machinery & Equipment……………………………………………………………………. 10

Employability of Pass Out ...............................…………………………………………………………… 13

Minimum Qualifications of Instructor ……….……………………………………….............................. 13

References ............................................................………………………………………………………… 14

Evaluation Performa………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

Individual Evaluation Performa…………………………………………………………........................... 16

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The objective of the course is to:

 Produce Semi-Skilled operators for Rice milling machinery by imparting them basic theoretical
knowledge and practical training on the typical rice milling machines so that they may join the
rice industry as trainee operator and develop themselves into trained rice millers to benefit the
industry and themselves.

 Obtain basic skills of workshop practices, handling the tools, electrical technology including AC &
DC Motors, identification of paddy varieties and testing of paddy, practices of sun drying and
mechanical drying of paddy, safe storage of paddy, husking of paddy, polishing of brown rice,
grading of rice and finally developing good quality white milled rice and minimizing the milling
loses.

 Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.

 Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.

 Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of
goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.

 Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to
determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.

CURRICULUM SALIENTS
Entry Level : Middle

Duration of Course : 6-Months

Total Training Hours : 800 Hours

: 40 Hours / week

: 6 Days / week

: 7 Hours / day

: 5 Hours Friday

Training Methodology : Practical 85%

: Theory 15%

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 Medium of instructions : Urdu / English

SKILL COMPETENCY DETAILS

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:

1. Apply all safety precautions for personnel and equipment.

2. Practice basic skills of tools needed for operations of a rice mill

3. Distinguish between various varieties of paddy with special reference to basmati varieties and
become competent to analyze samples.

4. Deploy best practices of drying paddy while retaining its quality and moisture level at milling
stage including mechanical drying.

5. Install, dismantle, repair, replace usable parts and adjust machines to best operational
capabilities, thus ensuring;

a. Maximum / complete cleaning of paddy at the pre-cleaner stage.

b. Minimum breakage and maximum rice husking at husking stage.

c. Nil to minimum blowing out of rice tips, broken rice by husk blower.

d. Maximum separator output and least recycling of husk rice and breakage.

e. Minimum breakage during different polishing stages.

f. Nil or minimum broken rice in powder produced.

g. A continuous milling process to have lesser wastages and maximum output v/s energy
consumption.

h. The level of polish and quality of output required.

i. The general operations of the electrical systems and accessories.

6. Locate and diagnose fault’s effects and related results of the same in the final product.

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 KNOWLEDGE PROFICIENCY DETAILS

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:

1. Observe all the safety precautions for personnel as well as for the equipment.

2. Understand basic skills of tools needed for operations of a rice mill.

3. Explain various varieties of paddy with special reference to basmati varieties and become
competent to analyze samples.

4. Learn best practices of drying paddy while retaining its quality and moisture level at milling stage
including mechanical drying.

5. Describe Installation, dismantling, repairing, replacement of usable parts and adjusting of

machines to best operational capabilities, thus ensuring:-

a. Maximum / complete cleaning of paddy at the pre-cleaner stage.

b. Minimum breakage and maximum rice husking at husking stage.

c. Nil to minimum blowing out of rice tips, broken, rice by husk blower.

d. Maximum separator output and least recycling of husk rice and broken.

e. Minimum breakage during the different polishing stages.

f. Nil or minimum broken rice in powder produced.

g. A continuous milling process to have lesser wastages and maximum output v/s energy
consumption.

h. The level of polish and quality of output required.

i. The general operations of the electrical systems and accessories.

6. Elaborate the process of locating and diagnosing faults effects, and related results of the same in
the final product.

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 CURRICULUM DELIVERY STRUCTURE

CURRICULUM REVISION CO-CURRICULAR FINAL TOTAL

DELIVERY ACTIVATES TEST
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1-20 21 22-25 26
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SCHEME OF STUDIES
RICE MILLING & PROCESSING PLANT OPERATOR
(6 –MONTHS COURSE)

Theory Practical Total

Main Topics Hours Hours Hours

Workshop Practice (Mechanical) 16 64 80

Basic Electrical Theory and AC Motors & 08 32 40

Conductors

Paddy Varieties, their identification, 16 64 80

Procedure of testing of Paddy & Learning
Lab Analysis

Paddy , Rice Varieties, Identification and 32 128 160

Lab Testing

Paddy Parboiling and developing Sela 40 - 40

Rice

Practical on the Job Training in a Rice

Mill
as Trainee
- 80 80
(a) Lab Analysis & Testing of Paddy
- 240 240
(b) Rice Milling / Operation
- 80 80
(c) Rice Parboiling

Total 112 688 800

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 DETAIL OF COURSE CONTENTS
RICE MILLING & PROCESSING PLANT OPRERATOR
(6 –MONTHS COURSE)

Sr. Theory Practical

No. Main Topics Hours Hours

1. Basic Workshop Practice( Mechanical)

1.1. Introduction (Workshop, Work Place, Tools) 1 -

1.1.1. Order of workplace

1.1.2. Introduction to general tools used in the metal
workshop, their care and proper use
1.1.3. Safety precautions (Safety, Health & Environment)
1.2. Measuring (General Introduction) 1 4

1.2.1. Purpose of measuring and checking tools

1.2.2. Accuracy of measuring
1.2.3. Linear measuring (steel rules, calipers, vernier
calipers)
1.2.4. Measuring Faults
1.2.5. Maintenance of Measuring tools
1.3. Marking 1 4

1.3.1. Necessity of marking

1.3.2. Common marking tools (scriber, steel rule, &
centre punch)
1.4. Filing 1 4

1.4.1. Process of filing

1.4.2. Types of files with regards to cut and shape
1.5. Sawing 1 4

1.5.1. Cutting principle (rake angle)

1.5.2. Types of blade (pitch of teeth, setting of teeth and
tightening the blade in the Hacksaw frame)
1.6. Drilling 1 4

1.6.1. Purpose & Process of Drilling of market holes (effect of

movements of the drill, cutting process)

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 1.6.2. Main parts of drill (their name, function & material)
1.6.3. Clamping and removing of twist drills
1.6.4. Drilling faults
1.6.5. Sharpening of Drill 1 4
1.7. Reaming
1.7.1. Purpose and process of reaming
1.7.2. Types of reamers (Hand reamers, machine reamers
and adjustable reamers) 1 4
1.8. Counter Sinking and Counter boring
1.8.1. Purpose, Procedure & Counter sinking tools
1.8.2. Size / No. of Counter bore and counter sink 1 4
1.9. Filing Exercise – I
1.9.1. Filing of Channel 1 4
1.10. Marking Exercise
1.10.1. Flat Filing
1.10.2. Marking
1.10.3. Centre Punching 1 7
1.11. Filing Exercise – II
1.11.1. Flat Filing
1.11.2. Square Filing 1 7
1.12. Sawing Exercise
1.12.1. Sawing and Square Filing within size 2 7
1.13. Sheet Metal Box – I
1.13.1. Shearing
1.13.2. Marking
1.13.3. Filing 2 7
1.14. Drilling Exercise
1.14.1. Marking
1.14.2. Center Punching
1.14.3. Drilling
1.14.4. De burring
2. Basic Electrical Theory and AC & DC Motors & Conductors

2.1. Introduction to electrical Theory and AC & DC Motors ½ -

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 2.2. Basic Mathematics & Basic Electrical Units ½ 1
2.3. Introduction to Electrical Instruments & Equipment ½ 1
2.4. Electrical Symbols ½ 1
2.5. Ohm’s Law ½ 1
2.6. Series circuit ½ 1
2.7. Parallel circuit ½ 1
2.8. Combined series and parallel circuit ½ 2
2.9. Work, power and electrical energy ½ 2
2.10. Earthing & Necessity ½ 4
2.11. Volt meter & Uses ½ 4
2.12. Ampere meter & Uses 1 4
2.13. Multi-meter & Uses 1 4
2.14. Power Measurement (Direct & Indirect Method) ½ 6
2.15. Single Phase & Three Phase Motors 1/2 -
3. Paddy , Rice Varieties, Identification and Lab Testing
3.1. Paddy Varieties 8
3.1.1 Basmati Varieties 1 -
3.1.2 Non-Basmati Varieties 1 -
3.1.3 Other Varieties 2 -
3.2. Procedure For Testing Of Paddy For Purchase 2 8
3.3. Paddy Testing And Lab Analysis
3.3.1 Moisture 1 10
3.3.2 Trash, Dirt/ Inert Matter And Brokens 1 10
3.3.3 Damaged/Discolored And Pecks 1 10
3.3.4 C.V/Red Rice/Other Basmati Varieties And Shrivelled 1 10
Grains
3.4. Identification Of Varieties Of Basmati & Non-Basmati Rice 8 8
4. Rice Milling
4.1. Sun Drying of Paddy 1 4
4.2. Mechanical Drying of Paddy. 1 4
4.3. Cleaning, Drying & Storage of Paddy. 1 4
4.4. Processing, Husking & Milling Of Paddy.
4.4.1. Paddy/Rice Cleaner 1 4

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 4.4.2. Mechanical Conveying Equipment for Transfer and
Movement of Paddy and Rice from One Machine to
Another.
4.4.3. De-Stoner
4.4.4. Husker/Huller 1 12
4.4.5. Husk Separator 1 12
4.4.6. Paddy Separator 1 4
4.4.7. Width Grader Oversize 1 12
4.4.8. Whitener 1 4
4.4.9. Polisher 1 12
4.4.10. Sifter 1 12
4.4.11. Length Grader 1 12
4.4.12. Width Grader Under - Sized 1 4
4.4.13. Cyclones 1 12
4.4.14. Packing Bins 1 4
4.4.15. Electrical Control Panel 1 2
4.4.16. Color Sorting Machine 1 2
4.4.17. Packing Machines 1 6
4.5. Pakistan Standard Specification For Rice – Ps 3342. 1 2
4.6. Rice Fumigation. 1 2
4.7. Definitions Of Terms Used For Rice And Paddy 8 -
1 -
4 -
5. Rice Parboiling (Developing Sela Rice)
5.1. Introduction 5
5.2. Technique of soaking in water 5
5.3. Steam Treatment (Gelatinization) 10 -
5.4. Drying of Paddy 5
5.5. Husking and Bran Removing 5
5.6. Abrasive Polishing/ Whitening 5
5.7. Resultant amber color rice 5
6. Practical on the Job Training in a Rice Mill as Trainee
6.1. Lab Analysis & Testing of Paddy - 80

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6.2. Rice Milling / Operation - 240
6.3. Rice Parboiling - 80
Total: 112 688

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 LIST OF TOOLS, MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

Name of Trade Rice Milling and Processing Plant Operator

Duration of Course 6-Months

Main Machinery for Milling & Paddy Cleaning

Sr. Name of Item /Equipment Quantity

No.
1. Paddy/ Rice Cleaner 1 No.

2. Intake Hopper 1 No.

3. Elevators 1 No.

4. De-Stoner 1 No.

5. Husker 1 No.

6. Husk Separator 1 No.

7. Paddy Separator 1 No.

8. Magnets 1 No.

9. Width Grader, Oversize 1 No.

10. Whiteners 1 No.

11. Polishers 1 No.

12. Sifters 1 No.

13. Length Graders 1 No.

14. Width Graders Undersize 1 No.

15. Cyclones 1 No.

16. Packing Bins 1 No.

17. Electric Control Panel 1 No.

18. Color sorting Machine 1 No.

19. Packing machines 1 No.

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 Laboratory Equipment
20. Table Paddy Cleaner 3 Nos.

21. Table Paddy Huller/Husker 3 Nos.

22. Table Whitener 3 Nos.

23. Table Polisher 3 Nos.

24. Grader 3 Nos.

25. Heater (Double Hot Plate) 3 Nos.

26. Hot Air Oven 2 Nos.

27. Sieves 10 Nos. of various size each

28. Moisture Meter 3 Nos.

29. Whiteness Meter 1 Nos.

30. Grain Meter for length measurement 3 Nos.

31. Sample Divider 3 Nos.

32. Slates 25 Nos.

33. Beakers 6 Nos.

34. Calculator 3 Nos.

35. Mirror strips 25 Nos.

36. Top Loaded Scales 3 Nos.

37. Probes (small ,medium & large) 5 each size

38. Plates 12 Nos.

39. Sieve to remove water 3 Nos.

40. Thermometers 3 Nos.

41. Saucepan with Lid 3 Nos.

42. Sampling Jars / Cylinders 3 Nos.

43. Desicator 3 Nos.

44. Spoons 6 Nos.

45. Grinder etc. 3 Nos.

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46. Phosphine Gas Meter 1 Nos.

Tools for Operation of Plant

47. Tool Box 5 Nos.

48. Screw Wrench 10” & 12” 5 Nos. each

49. Screw Driver 12” 5 Nos.

50. Screw Driver Philip head 9” 5 Nos.

51. Pipe Wrench 5 Nos.

52. Spanner Set mm to 24’ 5 Nos.

53. Hammer 1Lb, 2 Lbs 5 Nos.each

54. Cold Chisel 5 Nos.

55. Measuring Tape 2 M 5 Nos.

56. Center Punch 5 Nos.

57. Hole Punch 8 mm, 10 mm 5 Nos. each

58. Grip Pliers 5 Nos.

59. Helmet 5 Nos.

60. Goggles 5 Nos.

61. Gloves 5 Nos.

62. File Flat 10” 5 Nos.

63. File Round 3”& 8” 5 Nos.each

64. Hack Saw Frame with Blade 5 Nos.

65. Nose Pliers 5 Nos.

66. Flout Pliers 5 Nos.

67. Volt Meter 5 Nos.

68. Ampere Meter 5 Nos.

69. Multimeter 5 Nos.

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 EMPLOYABILITY OF PASS OUTS

The pass outs of this course may find job / employment opportunities in the following sectors / areas:-

 Rice Mills (in various cities of Pakistan)

 Rice Export Association Pakistan (R.E.A.P.)
 Basmati Growers Association Pakistan
 Furthermore:
a. He will be responsible for basic repair and maintenance of rice machinery and
equipments;
b. He will perform as rice selector;
c. He will provide services for drawing paddy to basmati varieties;
d. He will work as simple analyst of rice;
e. He will be able to install and dismantle, repair, replace useable parts and adjust machines
to the best operational capabilities;

f. Locate and diagnose faults and affects related to the results of the same in the final
product.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTOR

B.Sc. Mechanical Engr. With 2-Years relevant Industry /Teaching Experience

OR

D.A.E in Mechanical Technology with 5 years relevant experience in the relevant field.

OR

Certificate of Rice Milling Plant Operator (G-II Level) with 10 years experience

in the relevant field.

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 REFERENCE / RECOMMENDED BOOKS & MANUALS

 Hand Book on Rice Varieties in Pakistan by Ch. Mushtaq Ahmed, Director Rice Research
Institute, Kala Shah Kaku

 Rice Testing Methods and Equipment, (Agriculture Services Bulletin), Food & Agriculture
Organization of U.N.1973

 Manual for Identification of Rice varieties by Haroon Kasam (Late), Former Vice Chairman,
R.E.A.P

 Pakistan Standard –Specification for Rice (PS:3342-1993)

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 STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION OF SHORT COURSE
STUDENTS AGREED BY RESPECTIVE BOARD TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Following procedure will be followed for the evaluation of students of short courses: -

1. Admitted students will be registered with the respective Board of Technical Education within one month
after the last date of admission.

2. The testing of the students shall be carried out as follows: -

a. Grading System (Theory & Practical).

A+ Grade from 80% and above.

A Grade from 70% to 79%.

B Grade from 60% to 69%

C Grade from 50% to 59%

F Less than 50%.

Fail Below 40% in Theory & 50% in Practical

 Candidate has to pass both Theory & Practical

b. Attendance.

Students below 80% attendance will not be admissible to appear in examination.

c. Examining Body.

Respective Board of Technical Education will be the Testing and Evaluation Authority.

d. Testing.

1. Conduct. The testing shall be conducted in respective institutions under overall

supervision of respective Board of Technical Education.

2. Methodology.

Following testing methodology will be adopted:-

(a) Class attendance / participation = 10%

(b) Sessional Performance = 40%

(Practical exercises/ quizzes / assignments).

(c) Final Exams.

I Theory = 10%

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 II Practical. = 40%

Total = 100%

3. The concerned institute will forward the result of students to respective Board of Technical Education on
TEV/CURR/F-1 form (Attached) within seven days of termination of course.

4. Respective Board of Technical Education will process the result carrying out its scrutiny / vetting and
issue certificate to successful candidates as per specimen attached.

5. The secretary respective Board of Technical Education will sign the certificate.

6. Miscellaneous

a. Registration Fee

No registration fee will be taken from short course students for the time being.

b. Examination Fee

An examination fee of Rs. 50/- per student will be charged.

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL TRAINING AUTHORITY

INDIVIDUAL EVALUATION PROFORMA

Name of
Institution________________________________________Zone_______________District_____________ a. Training Hours
_ Theory Practical Total

Trade______________________Session_______________From_____________to_____________ ………… ………… …………

Final

Sessio
Attend

mance

Certificate /
Perfor

Marks
Registratio

Evaluation

Total
ance

Sr.No. of

Diploma
nal
Roll No.

Father’s Name
Sr. No.

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Grade
Name

Pass /
er

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PBTE

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Fail
10 40 10 40 100

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10

11

12

13

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Prepared By All entries in this sheet In case of any difference,

checked and corrections actual marks of all the
made where necessary above elements are to be Number of Candidates passed
adjusted as per above
allocation

Name and Signatures of

Scrutinizers with date:
Check by: Number of Candidates failed

Controller of
Examinations
Respective Board
of Technical
Education
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Principal
Grading Criteria
1_____________________ A+ 80% above
_
A 70-79%

B 60-69%

C 50-59%
2_____________________
_ F Less than 50%

Curriculum for Rice Milling Plant Operator

(Agriculture - 6 Months Course)

Sr # Name Designation Qualification Contact # E-Mail

&
Organization

1 Engr. Liaqat Ali Deputy i) M.E. (Ind. Engg & MGM) 0333-2606334 [email protected]
Jamro Director,
S.TEVTA,
Karachi
ii) B.E (Mech)

2 Mr. Atta Muhammad Ch. Instructor, B.Tech (Hons) (Mech) 0300-6846797 [email protected]

GCT, B/Pur
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3 Engr. Muhammad Sr. Instructor, B.Sc. Engg (Mechanical) 0333-6389163 [email protected]

Rashid GCT, B/Pur

4 Mr. Saeed Ahmed Sr. Instructor, B.Tech. (Hons) (Mech) 0346-8844287 [email protected]
GTTI, B/Pur

5 Engr. Munir Ahmed Sr. Instructor, B.Sc. Engg (Mech) 0321-6934290 [email protected]

GCT, Sahiwal
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