QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR IT-ITeS INDUSTRY

Contents
1. Introduction and Contacts..….……….……..….P.1
2. Qualifications Pack……….………………............P.2
3. Glossary of Key Terms…….……..……….……...P.3
4. NOS Units…………………………………………….…..P.5

 OS describe what
individuals need
to do, know and
understand in
order to carry out
Introduction
a particular job
role or function Qualifications Pack-Junior Software Developer

 OS are SECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SERVICES (IT-

SECTOR: IT-ITES
performance ITES)ces Helpdesk Attendant
standards that SUB-SECTOR: IT Services
individuals must
achieve when OCCUPATION: Application Development
carrying out
functions in the REFERENCE ID: SSC/ Q 0508
workplace,
together with Junior Software Developer in the IT-ITeS Industry is also known as an Entry
specifications of Level Programmer, Programmer Trainee, Assistant Developer etc.
the underpinning
Brief Job Description: Individuals in this job are assigned one of the many entry
knowledge and level roles in the software industry including support and help desk, testing,
understanding user interaction design, maintenance, enhancement, development and
documentation. They are responsible for assisting in performing the key
activities and tasks involved in the assigned role.

Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to be flexible and operate
under supervision for the area of work he/she is aligned to. The individual
IT-ITeS SSC NASSCOM should have the necessary technical competency and be able to communicate
effectively and work collaboratively. He/she should also have a willingness to
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learn and undertake a desk job entailing long hours.
 Qualifications Pack For Software Developer

Qualifications Pack Code SSC/ Q 0508

Junior Software Developer

Job Role
Job Details

This job role is applicable in both national and international scenarios

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) Version number 0.1
Sector IT-ITeS Drafted on 08/05/14
Sub-sector IT Services Last reviewed on

Occupation Application Development Next review date

Job Role Junior Software Developer

(Developer, Software Analyst, Software Engineer, Systems
Engineer, Programmer, Developer, Programmer Analyst)
Individuals in this job are assigned one of the many entry level
roles in the software industry including support and help desk,
testing, user interaction design, maintenance, enhancement,
Role Description
development and documentation. They are responsible for
assisting in performing the key activities and tasks involved in
the assigned role.
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NVEQF/NVQF level 12th pass with good aptitude
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in /Engineering/Technology/
Maximum Educational Qualifications Science/Computer Science or any graduate course

Training Software Development Certifications in C++, Embedded, C#, C,

(Suggested but not mandatory) Java etc.
Experience 0-2 years of work experience/internship in Software
Development
Compulsory:
1. SSC/ N 0506 (Assist in performing software construction
and software testing entry-level tasks in the IT Services
industry)
2. SSC/ N 9001 ( Manage your work to meet requirements)
3. SSC/ N 9002 (Work effectively with colleagues )
4. SSC/ N 9003 (Maintain a healthy, safe and secure working
Applicable National Occupational
environment)
Standards (NOS)
5. SSC/ N 9004 (Provide data/information in standard
formats)
6. SSC/ N 9005 (Develop your knowledge, skills and
competence) 2

Optional:
Not Applicable
Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units
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Glossary of Key Terms

Table 1: Glossary of Key Terms

Keywords /Terms Description

Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar

Definitions

businesses and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the

economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the
characteristics and interests of its components.
Vertical Vertical may exist within a sub-sector representing different domain
areas or the client industries served by the industry.
Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of
functions in an industry.
Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the
sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person
or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional
analysis and form the basis of OS.
Sub-functions Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfill the achieving the
objectives of the function.
Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
employment opportunity in an organization.
Occupational OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve
Standards (OS) when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the
knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard
consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian
and global contexts.
Performance
Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard
Criteria
of performance required when carrying out a task.
National
NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
Occupational
context.
Standards (NOS)
Qualifications Pack Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a
Code qualifications pack.
Qualifications Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the
Pack(QP) educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A
Qualifications Pack is assigned a unique qualification pack code.
Unit Code Unit Code is a unique identifier for an OS unit, which can be denoted with
either an ‘O’ or an ‘N’.
Unit Title Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
should be able to do.
Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be
helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the

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appropriate OS they are looking for.

Scope Scope is the set of statements specifying the range of variables that an
individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have
a critical impact on the quality of performance required.
Knowledge and Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the
Understanding technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge
that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organizational Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured
Context and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge
managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical
Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish
Knowledge
specific designated responsibilities.
Core Skills/Generic Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning
Skills and working in today's world. These skills are typically needed in any
work environment. In the context of the OS , these include
communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
Helpdesk Helpdesk is an entity to which the customers will report their IT
problems. IT Service Helpdesk Attendant is responsible for managing the
helpdesk.
Keywords /Terms Description
IT-ITeS Information Technology - Information Technology enabled Services
Acronyms

BPM Business Process Management

BPO Business Process Outsourcing
KPO Knowledge Process Outsourcing
LPO Legal Process Outsourcing
IPO Information Process Outsourcing
BCA Bachelor of Computer Applications
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science
OS Occupational Standard(s)
NOS National Occupational Standard(s)
QP Qualifications Pack
UGC University Grants Commission
MHRD Ministry of Human Resource Development
MoLE Ministry of Labor and Employment
NVEQF National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework
NVQF National Vocational Qualifications Framework

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 SSC/ N 0506 Assist in performing software construction and software testing entry-level tasks in
the IT Services industry

Overview

This unit is about assisting in performing the key activities and tasks in Software Construction and
Testing entry level roles in the IT Services industry where their business impact and technical
complexity are low.

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the IT Services industry

Unit Code SSC/ N 0506

Unit Title Assist in performing software construction and software testing entry-level tasks in
Applicable NOS Unit

(Task) the IT Services Industry

Description This unit is about assisting in performing the key activities and tasks in Software
Construction and Testing entry level roles in the IT Services industry where their
business impact and technical complexity are low.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Work requirements
 Information (qualitative and quantitative)
 Algorithms (steps in problem solving)
 Template (stencil / table)

Appropriate people
 Line manager
 Peers
 Subject Matter experts

Roles
 Testing
 Maintenance
 Enhancement
 Development
 Documentation
 User Interaction Design
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
To be a competent Junior Software Developer you must be able to:
PC 1. demonstrate basic computer and internet literacy including operating a
computer, describing its major components and how they work, using
Windows and Linux OS, operating a browser, searching the internet,
managing mails and using social internet media.
PC 2. demonstrate aptitude for analyzing information and making logical
conclusions.
PC 3. demonstrate knowledge of the foundational mathematical concepts in
computing.
PC 4. design algorithms to solve problems and convert them into code using the
appropriate programming language constructs.
PC 5. read and execute a test case and record the outcome in the appropriate
template.

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PC 6. be able to communicate effectively with appropriate people w.r.t. assigned

roles in simple English – both oral and written.
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational You need to know and understand:
Context KA1. the responsibilities, policies and guidelines associated with entry level roles
(Knowledge of the for entry level software developers in your organization
company/ KA2. the formal and informal continuous learning opportunities offered by your
organization and organization
its processes) KA3. your organization’s knowledge base and how to access and update the same
KA4. the scope of work to be carried out and the importance of keeping within
these boundaries
KA5. who you may need to involve to provide feedback on your work
KA6. the importance of collating feedback on your output
KA7. standard templates and tools available and how to use these documents at
your work
B. Technical You need to know and understand:
Knowledge KB1. basic components of a computer, Windows and Linux OS, file systems and
task and process management
KB2. web browsers, the World Wide Web, internet mail, internet search, web-
based social media applications and web programming
KB3. logical analysis, problems solving skills, process approach, algorithmic
thinking and pseudo code
KB4. foundational concepts of computation and mathematics including binary
arithmetic and number sense, discrete mathematics and numerical
descriptive measures of data
KB5. programming language fundamentals and implementation of algorithms
KB6. data base skills including DBMS, data design, and querying table structures for
specific data
KB7. software engineering approaches to develop applications and the key
processes used for developing application software
KB8. how to read a detailed program specification and implement it using a
programming language
KB9. how to read a test case, execute the same and record the results of testing
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Writing Skills
You need to know and understand how to:

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Generic Skills SA1. write well in a complete and accurate manner with attention to detail
SA2. communicate with others in writing
Reading Skills
You need to know and understand how to:
SA3. follow guidelines/procedures/rules and service level agreements
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
You need to know and understand how to:
SA4. listen effectively and communicate information orally in an accurate manner
SA5. ask for clarification and suggestions from others

B. Professional Skills Decision Making

You need to know and understand how to:
SB1. follow rule-based decision-making processes
SB2. identify anomalies in data
SB3. make decisions on suitable courses of action or responses

Plan and Organize

You need to know and understand how to:
SB4. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines

Customer Centricity
You need to know and understand how to:
SB5. carry out rule-based transactions in line with customer-specific
SB6. guidelines/procedures/rules and service level agreements
SB7. work effectively in a customer facing environment

Problem Solving
You need to know and understand how to:
SB8. apply problem-solving approaches in different situations
Analytical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB9. configure data and disseminate relevant information to others
SB10. analyze data and activities
Critical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB11. apply balanced judgments in different situations
Attention to Detail
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You need to know and understand how to:

SB12. check if your work is complete and free from errors
SB13. peer review
Team Working
You need to know and understand how to:
SB14. work effectively in a team environment
C. Technical Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SC1. use information technology effectively to input and/or extract data accurately
SC2. agree to objectives and work requirements
SC3. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your role

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/ N 0506

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
Version number 0.1
[OPTIONAL]
Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on
Industry Sub-sector IT Services Last reviewed on

Next review date

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SSC/ N 9001 Manage your work to meet requirements

Overview

This unit is about planning and organizing your work in order to complete it to the required standards
on time

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Unit Code SSC/ N 9001

Unit Title
Manage your work to meet requirements
Applicable NOS Unit

(Task)
Description This unit is about planning and organizing your work in order to complete
it to the required standards on time.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Work requirements:
 activities (what you are required to do)
 deliverables (the outputs of your work)
 quantity (the volume of work you are expected to complete)
 standards (what is acceptable performance, including compliance
with Service Level Agreements)
 timing (when your work needs to be completed)
Appropriate people:
 line manager
 the person requesting the work
 members of the team/department
 members from other teams/departments
Resources:
 equipment
 materials
 information
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
To be competent on the job, you must be able to:
PC1. establish and agree your work requirements with appropriate
people
PC2. keep your immediate work area clean and tidy
PC3. utilize your time effectively
PC4. use resources correctly and efficiently
PC5. treat confidential information correctly
PC6. work in line with your organization’s policies and procedures
PC7. work within the limits of your job role
PC8. obtain guidance from appropriate people, where necessary
PC9. ensure your work meets the agreed requirements
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context You need to know and understand:
(Knowledge of the KA1. the organization’s policies, procedures and priorities for your
company/ organization area of work and your role and responsibilities in carrying out
and its processes) your work
KA2. the limits of your responsibilities and when to involve others
KA3. your specific work requirements and who these must be agreed
with
KA4. the importance of having a tidy work area and how to do this
KA5. how to prioritize your workload according to urgency and

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importance and the benefits of this
KA6. the organization’s policies and procedures for dealing with
confidential information and the importance of complying with
these
KA7. the purpose of keeping others updated with the progress of your
work
KA8. who to obtain guidance from and the typical circumstances when
this may be required
KA9. the purpose and value of being flexible and adapting work plans
to reflect change
B. Technical Knowledge You need to know and understand:
KB1. the importance of completing work accurately and how to do this
KB2. appropriate timescales for completing your work and the
implications of not meeting these for you and the organization
KB3. resources needed for your work and how to obtain and use these
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Writing Skills
Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SA1. complete accurate work with attention to detail
Reading Skills
You need to know and understand how to:
SA2. read instructions, guidelines/procedures
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
You need to know and understand how to:
SA3. ask for clarification and advice from line managers
SA4. communicate orally with colleagues
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
You need to know and understand how to:
SB1. make a decision on a suitable course of action
Plan and Organize
You need to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines
SB3. agree objectives and work requirements
Customer Centricity
You need to know and understand how to:
SB4. deliver consistent and reliable service to customers
SB5. check your own work meets customer requirements
Problem Solving
You need to know and understand how to:
SB6. refer anomalies to the line manager
Analytical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB7. Provide relevant information to others
Critical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:

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SB8. apply judgements to different situations
Attention to Detail
You need to know and understand how to:
SB9. apply good attention to detail
SB10. check your work is complete and free from errors
SB11. get your work checked by peers
Team Working
You need to know and understand how to:
SB12. work effectively in a team environment
C. Technical Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SC1. use information technology effectively, to input and/or extract
data accurately
SC2. identify and refer anomalies in data
SC3. store and retrieve information
SC4. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your
role

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/ N 9001

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
20 Version number 0.1
[OPTIONAL]
Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 30/04/2013
Industry Sub-sector IT Services Last reviewed on 30/04/2013

Next review date 30/06/2014

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SSC/ N 9002 Work effectively with colleagues

Overview

This unit is about working effectively with colleagues, either in your own work group or in other work
groups within your organization.

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Unit Code SSC/ N 9002
Unit Title
Work effectively with colleagues
Applicable NOS Unit

(Task)
Description This unit is about working effectively with colleagues, either in your own
work group or in other work groups within your organization.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Colleagues:
 line manager
 members of your own work group
 people in other work groups in your organization
Communicate:
 face-to-face
 by telephone
 in writing
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
To be competent, you must be able to:
PC1. communicate with colleagues clearly, concisely and accurately
PC2. work with colleagues to integrate your work effectively with
theirs
PC3. pass on essential information to colleagues in line with
organisational requirements
PC4. work in ways that show respect for colleagues
PC5. carry out commitments you have made to colleagues
PC6. let colleagues know in good time if you cannot carry out your
commitments, explaining the reasons
PC7. identify any problems you have working with colleagues and take
the initiative to solve these problems
PC8. follow the organization’s policies and procedures for working
with colleagues
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context You need to know and understand:
(Knowledge of the KA1. the organization’s policies and procedures for working with
company/ organization colleagues and your role and responsibilities in relation to this
and its processes) KA2. the importance of effective communication and establishing
good working relationships with colleagues
KA3. different methods of communication and the circumstances in
which it is appropriate to use these
KA4. benefits of developing productive working relationships with
colleagues
KA5. the importance of creating an environment of trust and mutual
respect in an environment where you have no authority over
those you are working with
KA6. where you do not meet your commitments, the implications this
will have on individuals and the organization

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B. Technical Knowledge You need to know and understand:
KB1. different types of information that colleagues might need and
the importance of providing this information when it is required
KB2. the importance of understanding problems from your
colleague’s perspective and how to provide support, where
necessary, to resolve these
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Writing Skills
Generic Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SA1. complete accurate, well written work with attention to detail
Reading Skills
You need to know and understand how to:
SA2. read instructions, guidelines/procedures
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
You need to know and understand how to:
SA3. listen effectively and orally communicate information
accurately
SA4. ask for clarification and advice from the line manager
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
You need to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions on a suitable course of action or response
Plan and Organize
You need to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines
Customer Centricity
You need to know and understand how to:
SB3. check your own work meets customer requirements
SB4. deliver consistent and reliable service to customers
Problem Solving
You need to know and understand how to:
SB5. apply problem solving approaches in different situations
Critical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB6. apply balanced judgements to different situations
Attention to Detail
You need to know and understand how to:
SB7. apply good attention to detail
SB8. check your work is complete and free from errors
SB9. get your work checked by peers
Team Working
You need to know and understand how to:
SB10. work effectively in a team environment
C. Technical Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SC1. identify and refer anomalies
SC2. help reach agreements with colleagues

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SC3. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your
role

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/ N 9002

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
Version number 0.1
[OPTIONAL]
Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 30/04/2013
Industry Sub-sector IT Services Last reviewed on 30/04/2013

Next review date 30/06/2014

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SSC/ N 9003 Maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment

Overview

This unit is about monitoring the working environment and making sure it meets requirements for
health, safety and security.

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Unit Code SSC/ N 9003
Unit Title
Maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment
Applicable NOS Unit

(Task)
Description This unit is about monitoring the working environment and making sure
it meets requirements for health, safety and security.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Emergency procedures:
 illness
 accidents
 fires
 other reasons to evacuate the premises
 breaches of security
Resources(needed to achieve the unit objectives):
 information
 government agencies in the areas of safety, health and security and
their norms and services
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
To be competent, you must be able to:
PC1. comply with your organization’s current health, safety and
security policies and procedures
PC2. report any identified breaches in health, safety, and security
policies and procedures to the designated person
PC3. identify and correct any hazards that you can deal with safely,
competently and within the limits of your authority
PC4. report any hazards that you are not allowed to deal with to the
relevant person in line with organizational procedures and warn
other people who may be affected
PC5. follow your organization’s emergency procedures promptly,
calmly, and efficiently
PC6. identify and recommend opportunities for improving health,
safety, and security to the designated person
PC7. complete any health and safety records legibly and accurately
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context You need to know and understand:
(Knowledge of the KA1. legislative requirements and organization’s procedures for
company/ organization health, safety and security and your role and responsibilities in
and its processes) relation to this
KA2. what is meant by a hazard, including the different types of
health and safety hazards that can be found in the workplace
KA3. how and when to report hazards
KA4. the limits of your responsibility for dealing with hazards
KA5. the organisation’s emergency procedures for different
emergency situations and the importance of following these
KA6. the importance of maintaining high standards of health, safety
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KA7. implications that any non-compliance with health, safety and
security may have on individuals and the organization
B. Technical Knowledge You need to know and understand:
KB1. different types of beaches in health, safety and security and how
and when to report these
KB2. evacuation procedures for workers and visitors
KB3. how to summon medical assistance and the emergency
services, where necessary
KB4. How to use the health, safety and accident reporting
procedures and the importance of these
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Writing Skills
Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SA1. complete accurate, well written work with attention to detail
Reading Skills
You need to know and understand how to:
SA2. read instructions, guidelines/procedures/rules
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
You need to know and understand how to:
SA3. listen effectively and orally communicate information accurately
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
You need to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions on a suitable course of action or response
Plan and Organize
You need to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines
Customer Centricity
You need to know and understand how to:
SB3. build and maintain positive and effective relationships with
colleagues and customers
Problem Solving
You need to know and understand how to:
SB4. apply problem solving approaches in different situations
Analytical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB5. analyse data and activities
Critical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB6. apply balanced judgements to different situations
Attention to Detail
You need to know and understand how to:
SB7. apply good attention to detail
SB8. check your work is complete and free from errors
SB9. get your work checked by peers

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Team Working
You need to know and understand how to:
SB10. work effectively in a team environment
C. Technical Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SC4. identify and refer anomalies
SC5. help reach agreements with colleagues
SC6. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your
role

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/ N 9003

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
Version number 0.1
[OPTIONAL]
Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 30/04/2013
Industry Sub-sector IT Services Last reviewed on 30/04/2013

Next review date 30/06/2014

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SSC/ N 9004 Provide data/information in standard formats

Overview

This unit is about providing specified data/information related to your work in templates or other
standard formats

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Unit Code SSC/ N 9004
Unit Title
Provide data/information in standard formats
Applicable NOS Unit

(Task)
Description This unit is about providing specified data/information related to your
work in templates or other standard formats.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Appropriate people:
 line manager
 members of your own work group
 people in other work groups in your organization
 subject matter experts
Data/information:
 quantitative
 qualitative
Sources:
 within your organization
 outside your organization
Formats:
 paper-based
 electronic
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
To be competent, you must be able to:
PC1. establish and agree with appropriate people the
data/information you need to provide, the formats in which you
need to provide it, and when you need to provide it
PC2. obtain the data/information from reliable sources
PC3. check that the data/information is accurate, complete and up-to-
date
PC4. obtain advice or guidance from appropriate people where there
are problems with the data/information
PC5. carry out rule-based analysis of the data/information, if required
PC6. insert the data/information into the agreed formats
PC7. check the accuracy of your work, involving colleagues where
required
PC8. report any unresolved anomalies in the data/information to
appropriate people
PC9. provide complete, accurate and up-to-date data/information to
the appropriate people in the required formats on time
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context You need to know and understand:
(Knowledge of the KA1. the organization’s procedures and guidelines for providing
company/ organization data/information in standard formats and your role and
and its processes) responsibilities in relation to this
KA2. the knowledge management culture of the organization
KA3. the organization’s policies and procedures for recording and

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sharing information and the importance of complying with these
KA4. the importance of validating data/information before use and
how to do this
KA5. the purpose of the CRM database
KA6. how to use the CRM database to record and extract information
KA7. the importance of having your data/information reviewed by
others
KA8. the scope of any data/information requirements including the
level of detail required
KA9. the importance of keeping within the scope of work and
adhering to timescales
B. Technical Knowledge You need to know and understand:
KB1. the range of data/information you may need to provide including
the sources and how to do this
KB2. the range of templates and formats used for data and
information including their purpose and how to use these
KB3. different techniques used to obtain data/information and how to
apply these
KB4. how to carry out rule-based analysis on the data/information
KB5. typical anomalies that may occur in data/information
KB6. who to go to in the event of inaccurate data/information and
how to report this
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Writing Skills
Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SA1. complete accurate, well written work with attention to detail
Reading Skills
You need to know and understand how to:
SA2. read instructions, guidelines/procedures
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
You need to know and understand how to:
SA3. listen effectively and orally communicate information accurately
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
You need to know and understand how to:
SB1. follow rule-based decision-making processes
SB2. make a decision on a suitable course of action
Plan and Organize
You need to know and understand how to:
SB3. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines
Customer Centricity
You need to know and understand how to:
SB4. check your own work meets customer requirements
SB5. meet and exceed customer expectations
Problem Solving
You need to know and understand how to:

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SB6. apply problem solving approaches in different situations
Analytical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB7. configure data and disseminate relevant information to others
Critical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB8. apply balanced judgements to different situations
Attention to Detail
You need to know and understand how to:
SB9. apply good attention to detail
SB10. check your work is complete and free from errors
SB11. get your work checked by peers
Team Working
You need to know and understand how to:
SB12. work effectively in a team environment
C. Technical Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SC1. Use information technology effectively, to input and/or extract
data accurately
SC2. identify and refer anomalies in data
SC3. store and retrieve information
SC4. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your
role

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Overview

This unit is about taking action to ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to perform
competently in your current job role and to take on new responsibilities, where required.

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Unit Code SSC/ N 9005
Unit Title
Develop your knowledge, skills and competence
Applicable NOS Unit

(Task)
Description This unit is about taking action to ensure you have the knowledge and
skills you need to perform competently in your current job role and to
take on new responsibilities, where required.
Competence is defined as: the application of knowledge and skills to
perform to the standards required.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Appropriate people may be:
 line manager
 human resources specialists
 learning and development specialists
 peers
Job role:
 current responsibilities as defined in your job description
 possible future responsibilities
Learning and development activities:
 formal education and training programs, leading to certification
 non-formal activities (such as private study, learning from
colleagues, project work), designed to meet learning and
development objectives but without certification
Appropriate action may be:
 undertaking further learning and development activities
 finding further opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
To be competent, you must be able to:
PC1. obtain advice and guidance from appropriate people to
develop your knowledge, skills and competence
PC2. identify accurately the knowledge and skills you need for your
job role
PC3. identify accurately your current level of knowledge, skills and
competence and any learning and development needs
PC4. agree with appropriate people a plan of learning and
development activities to address your learning needs
PC5. undertake learning and development activities in line with your
plan
PC6. apply your new knowledge and skills in the workplace, under
supervision
PC7. obtain feedback from appropriate people on your knowledge
and skills and how effectively you apply them
PC8. review your knowledge, skills and competence regularly and take
appropriate action
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context You need to know and understand:

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(Knowledge of the KA1. the organization’s procedures and guidelines for developing your
company/ organization knowledge, skills and competence and your role and
and its processes) responsibilities in relation to this
KA2. the importance of developing your knowledge, skills and
competence to you and the organization
KA3. methods used by the organization to review skills and knowledge
and how to use these methods to review your knowledge and
skills against your job role
KA4. different types of learning and development activities available
for your job role and how to access these
KA5. how to produce a plan to address your learning and
development needs , who to agree it with and the importance of
undertaking the planned activities
KA6. different types of support available to help you plan and
undertake learning and development activities and how to
access these
KA7. why it is important to maintain records of your learning and
development
KA8. the ways of obtaining and accepting feedback from appropriate
people on your knowledge skills and competence
KA9. how to use feedback to develop in your job role
B. Technical Knowledge You need to know and understand:
KB1. the knowledge and skills required in your job role
KB2. your current learning and development needs in relation to your
job role
KB3. different types of learning styles and methods including those
that help you learn best
KB4. the importance of taking responsibility for your own learning and
development
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Writing Skills
Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SA1. communicate with colleagues in writing
Reading Skills
You need to know and understand how to:
SA2. read instructions, guidelines/procedures
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
You need to know and understand how to:
SA3. ask for clarification and advice from line managers
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
You need to know and understand how to:
SB1. make decisions on a suitable course of action
Plan and Organize
You need to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines

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Customer Centricity
You need to know and understand how to:
SB3. check your own work meets customer requirements
Problem Solving
You need to know and understand how to:
SB4. refer anomalies to the line manager
Analytical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB5. analyse data and activities
Critical Thinking
You need to know and understand how to:
SB6. apply balanced judgements to different situations
Attention to Detail
You need to know and understand how to:
SB7. apply good attention to detail
SB8. check your work is complete and free from errors
SB9. get your work checked by peers
Team Working
You need to know and understand how to:
SB10. work effectively in a team environment
C. Technical Skills You need to know and understand how to:
SC7. use information technology effectively
SC8. agree objectives and work requirements
SC9. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your
role

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/ N 9005

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF)
Version number 0.1
[OPTIONAL]
Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 30/04/2013
Industry Sub-sector IT Services Last reviewed on 30/04/2013

Next review date 30/06/2014

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