NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE

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CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BODY SUBMITTING THE QUALIFICATION FILE

NCVET Code
Name and address of submitting body:
2021/TEL/TSSC/04907
Telecom Sector Skill Council

Estel House, 3rd Floor, Plot No: - 126, Sector 44, Gurugram, Haryana 122003

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission

Name: Mr. Krishna Nand Jha

Position in the organization: Assistant General Manager

Address if different from above: Same as above

Tel number(s): 0124-4148029

E-mail address: [email protected]

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File

1. Model Curriculum

Model Curriculum to be added which will include the following:

• Indicative list of tools/equipment to conduct the training
• Trainers’ qualification
• Lesson Plan
• Distribution of training duration into theory/practical/OJT component

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SUMMARY

1 Qualification Title: Telecom Infrastructure Engineer

2 Qualification Code, if any: TEL/Q6100
3 NCO code and occupation: NCO-2015/7422.0204
Operations and Maintenance - Passive Infrastructure
4 Nature and purpose of the qualification (Please specify whether
qualification is short term or long term):
Ensures site uptime through preventive and corrective maintenance.
The individual also coordinates infrastructure upgradation activities
and ensures timely payments of rent, diesel, and electricity charges
after validating the vendor bills.
5 Body/bodies which will award the qualification: Telecom Sector
Skill Council
6 Body which will accredit providers to offer courses leading to the
qualification: Telecom Sector Skill Council
7 Whether accreditation/affiliation norms are already in place or
not, if applicable (if yes, attach a copy): Yes. SIP norms for
accreditation and SSC norms for affiliation are available on SIP
portal.
8 Occupation(s) to which the qualification gives access:
Operation and Maintenance - Passive Infrastructure
9 Job description of the occupation:
Telecom Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for ensuring site
uptime by supervising and monitoring preventive and corrective
maintenance of passive infrastructure at sites. They also coordinate
infrastructure upgradation activities and ensure timely payments of
rent, diesel, and electricity charges after validating the vendor bills.
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 5
13 Anticipated volume of training/learning required to complete the
qualification: 480 Hours
14 Indicative list of training tools required to deliver this
qualification:
Labs equipped with the following:
PCs/Laptops
Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps Dedicated)
Documents of standard operating procedures, code of conduct,
checklists, schedules

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tools and equipment, status report

Network cables, electrical wires, alarms, indicators, tools and
equipment, AC, DG, PIU, SMPS and battery bank, Auto Man Failure
(AMF) panel, alarm panel,
tools like pliers, power drill, screwdrivers, spanner, measurement
tools, like multi-meter and thermometer, diagnostic tools
passive infrastructure equipment like PIU panel, earthing systems,
transformer, air conditioner and battery
Sample of preventive and corrective maintenance formats and
checklists, list of certifications applicable for sites
Laptop with software such as MS Office and CRM
Protective Equipment: Safety shoes, safety gloves, safety helmet,
safety jacket, safety mask Safety Equipment: Fire Drill Accessories,
first aid kit, different types of fire extinguisher.
15 Entry requirements and/or recommendations and minimum age:
B.E./B.Tech (Science/Electronics/Telecom/IT and other relevant fields)
OR
Certified in NSQF- L4 Infrastructure Technician with 2 Years of
experience in Passive Infrastructure, 21 years
16 Progression from the qualification (Please show Professional
and academic progression): Cluster In-Charge (Horizontal) → Field
Management Engineer → Passive Infrastructure Network Planner
(Vertical)
17 Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior learning (RPL):
RPL will be based on the same approved Qualification File and
Assessment Criteria mentioned in the Qualification File by Telecom
Sector Skill Council
18 International comparability where known (research evidence to
be provided): No
19 Date of planned review of the qualification: 30 December 2024
20 Formal structure of the qualification
Mandatory components
(i) Title of component and
identification Estimated size
Level
code/NOSs/Learning (learning hours)
outcomes
1 Bridge Module 16 5
(Role and Responsibilities
ofan Infrastructure
Engineer)
2 Perform preventive and 88 5
corrective maintenance
of passive infrastructure
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equipment
3 Upgrade passive 90 5
infrastructure at radio
locations
4 Perform other 86 5
operational activities at
radio sites
5 Implement effective 40 5
interaction at workplace
6 Manage work, 40 5
Resources and
safety at workplace
7 OJT 120 5
Sub Total (A) 480

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SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT

21 Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment: Telecom Sector Skill

Council.

Proposed Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment: The

assessment will be carried out via our affiliated assessment body.

22 How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out?
The RPL assessment will be managed by TSSC via its affiliate assessment
body.
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.

The emphasis is on practical demonstration of skills and knowledge based

on the performance criteria. The assessment papers are developed by
Subject Matter Experts (SME) available with the Assessment Agency as per
the performance and assessment criteria mentioned in the Qualification File.
The assessment papers are also checked for the various outcome-based
parameters such as quality, time taken, precision, tools & equipment
requirement etc. The assessment results are backed by evidence collected
by assessors.

1. The assessor needs to collect a copy of the attendance for the training
done under the scheme. The attendance sheets are signed and
stamped by the In-charge / Head of the Training Centre.
2. The assessor needs to verify the authenticity of the candidates by
checking the photo ID card issued by the institute as well as any one
Photo ID card issued by the Central/Government. The same needs to
be mentioned in the attendance sheet. In case of suspicion, the
assessor should authenticate and cross verify trainee's credentials in
the enrolment form.
3. The assessor needs to punch the trainee's roll number on all the test
pieces.
4. The assessor can take a photograph of all the students along with the
assessor standing in the middle and with the center name/banner at
the back as evidence.
5. The assessor also needs to carry a photo ID card.

The assessment agencies are instructed to hire assessors with integrity,

reliability, and fairness. Each assessor shall sign a document with its
assessment agency by which they commit themselves to comply with the
rules of confidentiality and conflict of interest, independence from
commercial and other interests that would compromise impartiality of the
assessments.

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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.

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.

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24. Assessment evidence

Title of Component: Telecom Infrastructure Engineer

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role Telecom Infrastructure Engineer

Qualification File TEL/Q6100

Sector Skill Council Telecom Sector Skill Council

Guidelines for Assessment

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualifications File will be approved by the Sector
Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional
to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and
Skills Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions
approved by the SSC.
3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on
the selected elective/ option NOS/ Set of NOS.
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part
for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria
below).
5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for
every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion.
6. To pass the Qualifications File, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% of
aggregate marks.
7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the
Qualification File.

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for
Marks Marks Marks Marks
Outcomes

TEL/N6100: Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Passive Infrastructure

Equipment
Prepare for preventive and corrective 12 33 - 5
maintenance
PC1. maintain site details including
site listing, Diesel Generator (DG) and 1 4 - 1
power capacity, equipment types and
vendors
PC2. collect preventive maintenance
1 3 - -
schedule and the corresponding
checklist from the supervisor

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PC3. analyses the schedule to account

for any site criticality, capacity, and 2 2 - -
frequency faults, if required
PC4. notify Network Operation Centre
(NOC) team well in advance before 1 3 - -
commencing maintenance activities
PC5. assess network alarm severity,
1 4 - 1
Service Level Agreement (SLAs) and
affected network elements
PC6. provide information to all
relevant parties/stakeholders for 1 3 - -
identifying the problem and its root
cause
PC7. prioritize action on alarms based
1 3 - -
on faults service impact analysis
PC8. ensure the team has all
necessary tools, test equipment, 1 3 - 1
resources, and spare hardware
equipment to perform maintenance
PC9. raise requests to the vendors for
procurement of spares, in case the 1 5 - 1
same are not available in the store, as
per company process
PC10. arrange for sending
2 3 - 1
parts/components to logistics team for
repair and replacement
Supervise preventive and corrective
13 26 - 2
maintenance activities

PC11. review daily and weekly

1 1 - -
maintenance activities performed by
the technicians
PC12. monitor completion of standard
maintenance activities, such as 1 3 - -
checking battery, voltage levels, DG set
fuel/oil refill etc.
PC13. supervise maintenance and
testing activities such as equipment 1 2 - 1
grouting, earthing connections,
adequacy of wiring etc.
PC14. ensure site up-keep by checking
for leakages, oil/diesel spillages, 1 3 - -
condition of cable trays and upkeep
of tower (through riggers) etc.

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PC15. record readings from Power

Interface Unit(PIU) panels on input 1 3 - -
and output voltage and current levels

PC16. review third party elements that

require maintenance for timely
1 4 - 1
generation of tickets to the respective
vendors by Network Operation Center
(NOC) team, if required
PC17. perform initial diagnostic tests to
identify the root cause of the alarm 1 2 - -
within defined Service Level Agreement
(SLA)
PC18. analyses the options to rectify the
2 1 - -
fault and confirm with supervisors, if
required
PC19. resolve faults pertaining to Auto
Main Failure (AMF) panel, alarm panel, 1 2 - -
Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB),
battery bank, DG set etc.
PC20. notify concerned parties about
unresolved faults/instances of delays in 1 3 - -
resolution, as per organization policy
PC21. ensure timely completion of
work by monitoring activities 2 2 - -
performed by riggers and other
technicians
Report and document the status of site 10 6 - 3
infrastructure

PC22. report emergency incidents like

passive equipment failures, fire and 2 1 - -
power failures etc. to the
management
PC23. ensure completion of
2 1 - 1
administrative jobs like site clearance,
return of test equipment etc.
PC24. confirm effectiveness of the
maintenance process by monitoring 1 1 - -
site's alarm status in coordination with
the NOC team
PC25. notify all relevant parties,
including Field Maintenance (FM)
2 1 - 1
Engineer, NOC team, supervisors,
of the results of the maintenance
to obtain sign-off

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PC26. update relevant documents to be

2 1 - -
made available for inspection/audit
PC27. complete routine maintenance
1 1 - 1
logs, activity logs and spare tracker
within stipulated timeline
NOS Total 35 65 - 10

TEL/N6102: Upgrade Passive Infrastructure at Radio Locations

Assess up gradation of infrastructure 16 23 - 3

PC1. analyze change requests received

2 3 - 1
from relevant teams (project
team/supervisors)
PC2. identify activity type to be performed
2 4 - -
such as hardware upgrade, change of PIU,
panels etc.
PC3. analyze criticality and timelines for
3 4 - 1
carrying out the changes
PC4. prepare a work plan and identify
3 4 - -
dependencies if any

PC5. assess the potential impact of the

proposed activity and plan for possible 3 4 - 1
outage condition or deferral of the
activity
PC6. inform the Network Operation
3 4 - -
Centre (NOC) prior to undertaking the
upgradation activity
Co-ordinate upgrade activity 12 16 - 4

PC7. coordinate with the

vendors/technicians/riggers to ensure 2 3 - -
that changes are carried as per the
change request
PC8. ensure change is realized without
1 3 - 1
disruption to the network

PC9. monitor continuously and implement

3 2 - 1
contingency plan in case of service
disruption
PC10. return decommissioned equipment
3 4 - 1
to the warehouse in case of power
capacity upgradation
PC11. comply with the defined SLA for
carrying out changes 3 4 - 1

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Report and document the status 7 16 - 3

PC12. ensure completion of administrative

2 3 - 1
jobs like site clearance, return of test
equipment etc.
PC13. confirm effectiveness of the
maintenance process, by monitoring site 2 3 - -
alarm status in coordination with the NOC
team
PC14. notify all relevant parties about the
results of the maintenance result to 1 3 - 1
obtain the sign-off from relevant
personnel
PC15. identify documents to be updated
1 3 - -
and to be made available for inspection

PC16. complete routine maintenance logs,

1 4 - 1
activity logs and spare tracker within
stipulated timeline
NOS Total 35 55 - 10

TEL/N6103: Perform other Operational Activities at Radio Sites

Undertake site operation activities 12 26 - 4

PC1. supervise deployment of diesel

fillers at sites to fill diesel in DG sets as 3 6 - 1
per required frequency of diesel filling

PC2. monitor site-wise diesel usage to

2 5 - 1
avoid diesel pilferage and/or excess usage
by equipment
PC3. prepare a list of site clearances
that are required to be obtained and 3 7 - 1
the expiry dates of any certificate
already obtained
PC4. perform site key management and
provide access to the Field Maintenance
4 8 - 1
(FM) Engineers and other vendors (post
availability of relevant permissions)

Report and document the status 13 39 - 6

PC5. ensure certificates are

2 5 - 1
renewed/obtained from relevant
authorities within the due date
PC6. record details of diesel filling activity,
such as date and amount of diesel filled, 2 6 - 1
as per company norms in the required

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format

PC7. maintain site-wise Electricity

Board (EB) connection, diesel and rent
2 8 - 1
details/files received from the vendors
(invoices/as per contract) from the
supervisors/finance team
PC8. verify the details in the invoice based
2 7 - 1
on site availability, electricity, and
dieselusage
PC9. report any discrepancies to
2 7 - 1
appropriate personnel, else confirm
accuracy of invoices
PC10. supervise coordination with the
finance team that bills are paid on 3 6 - 1
timely basis to avoid late payment
charges
NOS Total 25 65 - 10

TEL/N9103: Implement Effective Interaction at workplace

Interact electively with superiors 2 9 - 1

PC1. interpret work requirements

1 2 - -
from the superior and customers

PC2. report any unforeseen

1 2 - 1
disruptions or delays to superiors
and/or concerned person
PC3. achieve productivity and quality of
- 5 - -
work as per the company procedure

Interact effectively with colleagues 13 27 - 5

and customers
PC4. explain the work requirements
2 3 - -
and the scope of work to the team

PC5. communicate information using

different techniques such as face-to- 2 4 - 1
face, telephonic and written means

PC6. co-ordinate with team to integrate

- 4 - 1
work as per requirements

PC7. respect colleagues and

customers and communicate taking - 3 - -
care of their personal spaces

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PC8. find solutions to work related

difficulties with mutual 3 3 - -
agreement with colleagues and
customers
PC9. resolve conflicts within the team
- 4 - 1
at work to achieve smooth workflow

PC10. motivate team members to put

3 4 - 1
organizational goals over individual
goals
PC11. encourage the team to
3 2 - 1
provide feedback on any issues
facing them
Respect differences of gender and 15 24 - 4
ability

PC12. ensure personal behavior of

self and team is conducted taking 2 4 - -
gender and disability of the person
into consideration
PC13. demonstrate sensitivity towards
2 3 - 1
gender and person with disability
while communicating
PC14. list the different types of
2 3 - 1
disabilities with their respective issues

PC15. provide help to PwD team

2 3 - -
members in overcoming any
challenges faced in work
PC16. use inclusive language
2 3 - 1
irrespective of the disability and the
gender of the person
PC17. treat all colleagues and co-
2 3 - -
workers equally

PC18. respect personal space of

3 5 - 1
colleagues and co-workers

NOS Total 30 60 - 10

TEL/N9104: Manage Work, Resources and Safety at workplace

Manage learning and self-direction 4 5 - -

PC1. develop technical and

personal skills to be updated with 2 1 - -
new technologies prevalent in the
industry

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PC2. train the team such that

they are able to adapt latest 1 2 - -
products/services in their
working environment
PC3. identify opportunities for
1 2 - -
team building workshops and
motivational trainings
Develop critical l thinking and problem 4 7 - -
solving
PC4. guide the team to be accountable
2 3 - -
for timely completion of tasks

PC5. analyze problems accurately to

be able to correctly suggest suitable 1 2 - -
solutions to the concerned persons

PC6. train the team to estimate the

1 2 - -
cause of the problem and validate

Perform work as per quality 5 9 - 4

standards
PC7. implement ways to keep
1 2 - -
immediate as well as team's work area
clean and tidy
PC8. maintain efficiency and
1 2 - 2
productivity while performing
role/responsibility
PC9. supervise the team to ensure that
1 2 - 1
the work is done as per the assigned
and agreed requirements
PC10. create schedules and rosters for
the team to ensure they understand 2 3 - 1
individual work requirements

Maintain safe and secure working 12 13 - 2

environment
PC11. identify organization’s
3 3 - -
health, safety, security
policies and procedures
PC12. instruct team to report any
identified breaches in health, safety, 3 3 - -
and security policies and procedures
to the designated person
PC13. manage hazards such as illness,
accidents, fires or any other natural 3 4 - 1
calamity safely, as per organization’s
emergency procedures, within the

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limits of individual’s authority

PC14. report any hazard outside the
individual’s authority to the relevant 3 3 - 1
person in line with organizational
procedures and warn others who
may be affected
Material / energy / electricity 15 16 - 4
conservation practices
PC15. implement ways to
optimize usage of material 1 2 - 1
including water in various
tasks/activities/processes
PC16. supervise the team to ensure
2 2 - 1
responsible use of resources

PC17. motivate the team to carry out

2 2 - 1
routine cleaning of tools, machine,
and equipment
PC18. guide the team to optimize use of
electricity/energy in various 3 4 - -
tasks/activities/processes

PC19. implement periodic checks of the

functioning of the equipment/machine 2 2 - 1
and rectify wherever required

PC20. guide the team to report

3 2 - -
malfunctioning and lapses in
maintenance of equipment
PC21. implement ways to use electrical
2 2 - -
equipment and appliances properly

NOS Total 40 50 - 10

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Outcomes to be Assessment criteria for the outcome

assessed/NOSs to be
assessed
Provided in the above
section
Means of assessment 1
1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification File will be created by the Sector
Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional
to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory
and Skills Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions
created by the SSC.
3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part
for each candidate at each examination/training centre (as per assessment
criteria below.)
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for
every student at each examination/training centre based on these criteria.
Means of assessment 2
Add boxes as required.
Pass/Fail
1. To pass the Qualification File, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in
every NOS.
2. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible
to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification
File.

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SECTION 2
25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL

Title/Name of qualification/component: Telecom Infrastructure Engineer Level: 5

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
Process Demands a wide range of specialized The job holder requires well developed skills and 5
technical skill, clarity of knowledge and knowledge should be clear in decision making in
practice in broad range of activity involving terms of procedure in familiar context. He/she
standard and non-standard practices. have to perform various task such as:
• (Perform preventive maintenance of Passive
Infrastructure equipment’s at radio locations).
• (Perform corrective maintenance/ fault
management of Passive Infrastructure at radio
locations)
• Undertake Upgradation of Passive Infrastructure
at radio locations.
• Undertake other operational activities at radio
sites.

Skill in managing the team and rolling out on

field. Adding more: Infrastructure Engg have to
co-ordinate with the FM Engg, NOC Engg and
transmission team to ensure periodic
maintenance.

Hence, this is level 5.

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Professional The job holder is expected to monitor 5
knowledge Factual and theoretical knowledge in broad equipment’s and maintain hygiene as per
contexts within a field of work or study.
guidelines, acceptance of new sites as
mentioned in the assessment criteria. This
demonstrates factual knowledge on the field.

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Title/Name of qualification/component: Telecom Infrastructure Engineer Level: 5

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relate to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
Learn to manage the team and get the desired 5
output as required.

Adding more: the applicant will have knowledge

of the company norms i.e., Monitoring and
respond to network alarms. Knowledge of
identify/rectifying the fault if any writ the
hardware installed, accordingly taking
corrective action to prevent damage.

Functionality of passive infrastructure

equipment like DG set, PIU panel, transformer,
SMPS, AC and battery bank.

Handling of tools like pliers, power drill,

screwdrivers, sockets, spanner. Handling of
measurement tools like multi meter and
thermometer to measure voltage levels of
battery and site temperature appropriately.

Functionality of BSC and BTS site

equipment’s like BSC node, Indoor and
Outdoor BTS

Hence, this is level 5.

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Professional Based on professional knowledge, the job holder is 5
skill A range of cognitive and practical skills expected to maintain the site operational under
required to generate solutions to specific any circumstances. His/her technical knowledge
problems in a field of work or study. which will demonstrate his/her practical skills

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Title/Name of qualification/component: Telecom Infrastructure Engineer Level: 5

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relate to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
• Identifying/rectify the fault in hardware if any 5
• Based on report generated by NOC team
replacement of
hardware or repairing of cables will be done.
• Checking the parameters while accepting a
new site (including the passive equipment’s.)
• Skills of upgrading of passive infrastructure
at radio location
• Utilize connectors, cable ties, cable trays for
effective and safe wiring.

Based on technical expertise the job holder will

find solution to his problem faced at ground level.
Adding more: the job holder will be skilled in
performing
• Equipment operating Skill
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skill.
• Team management skills

Hence, this is level 5.

Core skill Domain Skills The job holder is expected to handle all the 5
technical issues raised at ground level and
resolve it on basis of his professional
knowledge. The applicant needs to be
constantly interacted with NOC team and O&M
team.

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Title/Name of qualification/component: Telecom Infrastructure Engineer Level: 5

NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relate to the NSQF level NSQF
Domain descriptors Level
Analyze the report/log generated at NOC level 5
and take up the necessary action for
maintenance.

The applicant to be reasonably good in

mathematical calculation and communicate
logically when explaining to higher authority.

Hence, this is level 5.

Responsibility Responsibility for own work and learning. The job holder is largely responsible for his/her 5
own work as evidenced in the columns for
professional knowledge/skills.
Additionally, he is expected to respond to
situations ((such as replacing the equipment
and taking preventive action if required,
Monitoring network from NOC location and
maintaining network uptime. Which may
demonstrate the applicant ability for learning on
the job as well as he/she responsible for task
performed by his team.
Adding more: He is responsible for upgrading
the passive infrastructure equipment’s at radio
location.

Hence Level 5.

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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?
1. Feedback from industry was collected with respect to roles for
which qualification File development was to be prioritized.
2. Skills Gap analysis reports for industry demand
Training duration w.r.t current and potential capacity envisaged
for potential supply

27 Recommendation from the concerned Line Ministry of the

Government/Regulatory Body. To be supported by documentary
evidence
We have received the line ministry (DoT) approval.

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

NCVET list of Approved and Under-Development QFs was checked prior

to commencement the work.

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
• Agencies have been appointed by the SSC to interact with training
providers to gather feedback in implementation
• Monitoring of results of assessments
• Employer feedback will be sought post-placement
• A formal review is scheduled by 2024

Please attach most relevant and recent documents giving further information about
any of the topics above.
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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NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE
Approved in 14th NSQC Meeting – NCVET-Dated 30 December 2021

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?
1. Endorsed and accepted by the industry players
2. Formal recognition from the industry players
3. Horizontal and vertical mobility options are available

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