QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts.……..P1 2. Qualifications Pack………….........P2 3. OS Units……………..…..………..…….P3 What are Occupational Standards(OS)? OS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function 4. Glossary of Key Terms.………..…P12 5. Nomenclature for QP & OS.…..P14 Introduction Qualifications Pack- Design Engineer SECTOR: ELECTRONICS OS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding Contact Us: ESSCI, New Delhi Electronics Sector Skills Council of India 422, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New Delhi-110020 E-mail: info@essc-india.org SUB-SECTOR: Semiconductor Design and Active Components OCCUPATION: Designing REFERENCE ID: ELE/Q1201 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/ NIL Design Engineer: Also called ‘VLSI Design Engineer’, the Design Engineer is responsible for designing the functions of modules of the system-on-chip (SOC) as per input and output specifications given. Brief Job Description: The individual at work designs SOC-module function using software and design tools and as per specifications. The individual is also responsible coordinating with other design teams involved in the SOC design. Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: attention to details, logical thinking and ability to work for long hours on computer. 1 Qualifications Pack For Design Engineer Job Details Qualifications Pack Code ELE/Q1201 Job Role Design Engineer Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) TBD [OPTIONAL] Sector Electronics Semiconductor and Sub-sector Active components Occupation Design Job Role Role Description NVEQF/NVQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications Training Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) Version number 1.0 Drafted on 10/03/14 Last reviewed on 24/03/14 Next review date 24/03/15 Design Engineer Also called, ‘VLSI Design Engineer’ Develop function design of module in the system-on-chip (SOC), using software and design tools, and implement it in coordination with other design teams in the SOC design 5 B.E. (Electronics) M. Tech (Electronics) VLSI Design Preferred but not necessary – 1 year in electronics product manufacturing Compulsory: 1. ELE/N1201 Develop function design of SOC module 2. ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers Optional: Not applicable Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units 2 ELE/N1201 Develop function design of SOC module -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview This OS unit is about designing the functions of a module of the chip using software and design tools. 3 ELE/N1201 National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Develop function design of SOC module ELE/N1201 Develop function design of SOC module as per specifications This OS unit is about designing the functions of modules of the system-on-chip or integrated circuit chip, using software and design tools and as per input/output specifications This unit/ task covers the following: Understand the work requirement Understand the module design mandate Develop design specifications for the module’s functions Coordinate with verification and testing engineer Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Understanding work requirement To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. understand the work flow of the company’s design process PC2. interact with the lead engineer in order to understand the work schedules, shifts and delivery dates PC3. plan work activities based the work flow and deliverables PC4. understand broad level activities involved in the stages of design PC5. list the various department to interact with for completing the work PC6. minimise absenteeism and report to work on time To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. interact with project lead and design lead to understand the project specific design mandate PC8. understand the type of design required such as digital or analogue and their respective design flow PC9. select the design type involved such as application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) depending: design cycle time, expense and custom design requirement PC10. follow the complete system architecture including memory, microcontroller, microprocessor, memory blocks, timers and oscillators, interfaces and power management PC11. segregate the design partitioning in different blocks PC12. assess the placement of blocks and functions of each block of the SOC PC13. select the languages for designing or Hardware Design Language (HDL), e.g., Verilog, VHDL, high level language such as C PC14. select the coding required in coordination with the architect PC15. identify IP core block and its use in the system design PC16. understand circuit design, network analysis, control theory for analogue design requirement To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC17. define the design flow for the specific system PC18. coordinate with different design teams to finalise the design flow for 4 Understanding the design mandate Designing for specification ELE/N1201 Coordinating with verification and testing engineer Develop function design of SOC module suitability of verification, testing, software PC19. specify the blocks in the system design (using concepts of hierarchy and regularity) PC20. ensure that blocks are defined as per system requirement to enable faster results during synthesis and lower process time PC21. design reusable blocks PC22. specify the behavioural requirement for the design and the tasks to be performed by the module of the chip by taking inputs from architecture team PC23. define the external interfaces to the design system PC24. write the hardware description of the integrated circuit (IC) using HDL PC25. build a simulated model, e.g., VHDL model for ASIC design, as per the system specification PC26. understand and specify the different types of design as per sections in VLSI processor such as high level design, operative part design, control part design, memory design and others PC27. design the logic for the system which includes structuring of blocks, interconnection pattern, structure of data path and its control sequences PC28. understand the functionalities and specifications of tools and software used for design as authorised by the organisation To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC29. coordinate with verification engineers after the coding of design system PC30. analyse the verification results from engineers PC31. make changes in the design as per verification process result PC32. coordinate with back end department of physical design and design for test engineers to make changes in design as per the system requirement Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) B. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job needs to understand: KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, personnel management KA2. company’s code of conduct KA3. importance of individual’s role in the work flow KA4. organisation culture KA5. company’s reporting structure KA6. company’s documentation policy KA7. company’s different department and concerned authority KA8. company’s license on usage of software and design tools KA9. company’s license on IP core library The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. basics of system-on-chip (SOC) design KB2. electronics engineering KB3. system design modules KB4. concepts of circuit design KB5. semiconductor physics, CMOS transistors, diodes, triodes, etc. KB6. computer architecture KB7. digital and analogue design and their implications KB8. design flow involved in design stages KB9. Register transfer level (RTL) design methodologies 5 ELE/N1201 Develop function design of SOC module KB10. KB11. KB12. KB13. KB14. KB15. KB16. IP block and library Hardware description language (HDL) such as Verilog, VHDL basics on HDL simulation and synthesis high level language for design such as C, C++ process design requirement for FPGA, ASIC UNIX and specific design tools such as Perl end-product application, i.e., industry for which chip is designed Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Reading and writing skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. read job sheets, flow charts and process documents SA2. interpret design drawings SA3. fill in design drawing sheets B. Professional Skills Using software and tools The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. specifications and use of licensed software for design as specified by the organisation SB2. licensed software and application tools used for design, their performance Using software / computer languages The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. hardware description language such as VHDL, Verilog SB4. programming language such as C, C++ Interpersonal skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB5. how to interact with lead and project head to understand the work requirement and to consult for issues SB6. how to interact with co employees in order to co-ordinate work processes Reflective thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB7. to improve work processes SB8. to reduce repetition of errors 6 ELE/N1201 Develop function design of SOC module NOS Version Control NOS Code Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) TBD [OPTIONAL] Industry Electronics Semiconductor and Industry Sub-sector Active components ELE/N1201 Version number 1.0 Drafted on 10/03/14 Last reviewed on 24/03/14 Next review date 24/03/15 7 ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview This unit is about the individual’s level of communication with colleagues and other departments within the organisation. It determines the ability to work as a team member to achieve the required deliverables on schedule. 8 ELE/N9909 National Occupational Standard Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues This OS unit is about communicating with colleagues and seniors in order to achieve smooth work flow This unit/ task covers the following: Interact with supervisor or superior Coordinate with colleagues Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Interacting with supervisor To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. understand and assess work requirements PC2. understand the targets and incentives PC3. understand new operating procedures and constraints PC4. report problems in the field PC5. resolve personnel issues PC6. receive feedback on work standards and customer satisfaction PC7. communicate any potential hazards at a particular location PC8. meet given targets PC9. deliver work of expected quality despite constraints PC10. receive positive feedback on behaviour and attitude shown during interaction Coordinating with colleagues To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC11. interact with colleagues from different functions and understand the nature of their work PC12. receive spares from tool room or stores; deposit faulty modules and tools to stores PC13. pass on customer complaints to colleagues in a respective geographical area PC14. assist colleagues with resolving field problems resolve conflicts and achieve smooth workflow PC15. follow the company policy during cross functional interaction Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes) The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel management KA2. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow KA3. reporting structure 9 ELE/N9909 B. Technical Knowledge Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to communicate effectively KB2. how to build team coordination Skills (S) [Optional] A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills B. Professional Skills Teamwork and multitasking The individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to deliver product to next work process on time Decision making The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process SB2. when to report to supervisor and when to deal with a colleague depending on the type of concern Reflective thinking The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. how to improve work process Critical thinking The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB4. how to spot process disruptions and delays 10 ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers NOS Version Control NOS Code Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) TBD [OPTIONAL] Industry Electronics Industry Sub-sector IT Hardware ELE/N9909 Version number 1.0 Drafted on Last reviewed on 10/03/14 24/03/14 Next review date 24/03/15 11 Qualifications Pack For Design Engineer Definitions Keywords /Terms Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Sub-function Job role Occupational Standards (OS) Performance Criteria National Occupational Standards (OS) Qualifications Pack (QP) Unit Code Unit Title Description Scope Knowledge and Understanding Organisational Context Technical Knowledge Description Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests. Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components. Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry. Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or an 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 are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation. OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve 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 criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code. Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’ Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do. 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 appropriate OS they are looking for. Scope is a 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 quality of performance required. Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility. Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish 12 specific designated responsibilities. Keywords /Terms Qualifications Pack For Design Engineer Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment 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. Description NOS National Occupational Standard(s) NVQF National Vocational Qualifications Framework NSQF National Qualifications Framework NVEQF National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework QP Qualifications Pack Acronyms Core Skills/ Generic Skills 13 Qualifications Pack For Design Engineer Annexure Nomenclature for QP and NOS Qualifications Pack 9 characters [ABC]/ Q 0101 [Insert 3 letter codes for SSC] QP number (2 numbers) Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers) Occupational Standard An example of NOS with ‘N’ 9 characters [ABC] /N0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] OS number (2 numbers) N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers) Back to top… 14 Qualifications Pack For Design Engineer The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: Range of Occupation numbers Sub-sector Passive Components 01 - 10 Semiconductors 11 - 20 PCB Manufacturing 21 - 30 Consumer Electronics 31 - 40 IT Hardware 41 - 50 PCB Assembly 51 - 55 Solar Electronics 56 - 60 Strategic Electronics 61 - 65 Automotive Electronics 66 - 70 Industrial Electronics 71 - 75 Medical Electronics 76 - 80 Communication Electronics 81 - 85 PCB Design 86 - 90 LED 91 - 95 Sequence Description Example Three letters Slash Industry name / ELE / Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q Next two numbers Occupation code 01 Next two numbers OS number 01 15