IMMEDIATE /OUT TODAY
DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING & TECHNICAL EDUCATIONp;
GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
MUNI MAYA RAM MARG: PITAMPURA: DELHI
MINUTES OF MEETING
A meeting under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary (TTE) was held
on 17-12-12 at 3:00 PM in his chamber at Directorate of Training and Technical
Education, Muni Maya Ram Marg, Near T.V. Tower, Pitam Pura, Delhi to finalize two
host institutes and identify the respective sector /trade of training for implementation of
scheme of opening of community colleges on pilot basis in Delhi.
The following Principals of proposed host institutes ((Degree Institutes
/Polytechnic /ITI), other officers from DTTE/BTE were present:
1. Principal, Ambedkar Institute (AIACTR), Geeta Colony
2. Principal Chaudhry Brahm Prakash Govt. Engg. College, Jafferpur
3. Principal G.B. Pant Polytechnic
4.
5. Principal Pusa Polytechnic
6. Principal ITI Pusa
7. Joint Director (T)
8. AD (Trg.), DTTE
9. Controller, BTE, Delhi
2 more Representatives, one each from ITI Nand Nagari and GB pant
polytechnic, were also present.
At the outset, the Principal Secretary (TTE) welcomed all the officers &
emphasized that there is an immense need of opening of Community Colleges so as to
provide opportunities to various sections of society of Delhi for the skill integrated,
flexible and lifelong learning. He informed that Vocational Education and Training is one
of the thrust areas of the ensuing XII Plan.
It was informed to the participants that Ministry of Human Resource
Development has announced National Vocational Education Qualification
Framework (NVEQF) programme for workforce to become knowledgeable, skilled
and adaptable to the demands of new labor market. NVEQF is a nationally
integrated education and competency based skill framework that will provide for
multiple pathways both within vocational education and between general and
vocational education to link one level of Learning to another higher level and enable
learners to progress to higher levels from any starting point in the education and/or
skill system. The polytechnics, ITIs and engineering colleges are to transform Indian
workforce to become knowledgeable, skilled and adaptable to the demands of new
labor market. Community colleges scheme form part of the NVEQF.
It was also informed that all concerned may refer website of AICTE ”www.aicteindia.org” under the link “Vocational Education” to update the available information & get
themselves acquainted with various terms such as Levels, Qualifications, Set
Occupational Standards, Curriculum Design & Transaction, Registration of
Qualifications, Registration and Accreditation of SKP’s, Teaching and Training, Master
Trainers, Assessment & Certification etc.
The DD (T&P) further Briefed the participants that in pursuance of directions of
MHRD in workshop held on 29.11.12, a meeting of officers was held wherein it was
suggested that Community College may be established in any two of following Institutes
(ITI/Polytechnic/Degree Institutes) in the area/ sector mentioned against each
(Justification of each is also mentioned):
Name of the Institute** Sector*
Justification
ITI Nand Nagri
Automobile
Has tied up with “Tata Motors”
ITI Pusa
Printing
Already has the trade ‘Printing’.
Economics
and May take help from BTC, Pusa,
Finance /Marketing which has tied up with “Walmart”.
(Retail)
G.B. Pant Polytechnic
Automobile
Automobile trade already in
existence
moreover,
service
centres of major Auto companies
are in the vicinity.
Pusa Polytechnic
Printing
Already has the trade “Printing”.
Chaudhry
Brahm Construction
This Institute has specialization in
Prakash Govt. Engg. (Building
construction area. They may take
College, Jafferpur
Technology)
help from nearby ITI.
Ambedkar
Institute Telecommunication This Institute has specialization in
(AIACTR),
Geeta (Mobile
Communication area. They may
Colony.
Communication)
take
help
from
nearby
ITI/Polytechnic.
The various participants suggested starting of courses initially up to level 2
only and that ITIs may initially be selected for implementation of scheme. They
suggested that Modular Employable Skills (MES) may also form part of the NVEQF at
the appropriate levels. All suggested to revamp Craftsmen Training Scheme run in the
ITIs to fit into concept of community college.
AD(trg.) informed that ITI Jahangir Puri & Pusa are best suited for the scheme
as they have good infrastructure under Automobile trade as compared to other similar
institutes. Moreover Courses at these ITls are being run in participation with major
Automobile industries. The AD(trg.) further informed that ITI shahdara may be
Selected for starting course in Mobile communications sector which is another high
employment potential area.
In view of above information the following decisions were taken in the meeting:
1. Automobile sector is a high demand sector in Delhi therefore ITI Jahangir
Puri & Pusa were selected for the scheme for running specialized course
under the Sector. Pusa polytechnic would advise the ITI Pusa for various
matter i.e. consultation on curriculum, teacher/ trainers availability, use of
infrastructure etc.
2. ITI shahdara was selected for the scheme for running specialized course
under the Mobile communications Sector. Ambedkar Institute (AIACTR),
Geeta Colony would advise the ITI shahdara for various matter i.e.
consultation on curriculum, teacher/ trainers availability, use of
infrastructure etc.
3. Principal of respective ITI will act as Nodal officer under the Scheme at the
community college level.
4. They will constitute an advisory committee wherein they may include officers
from higher technical Institutions (Degree/diploma). They may suggest using
of infrastructure from such Institutes.
5. They will liaise with Skill Knowledge Providers (industries which would have
to get them registered with AICTE) and BTE /SCVT to get their courses
recognized.
6. They will conduct courses based on curriculum approved from the respective
Sector skill council.
7. They will strictly adhere to various guidelines and Time line for various
activities so as to run the scheme from Academic year 2013. all concerned
may refer website of AICTE ”www.aicte-india.org” under the link “Vocational
Education” to update the available information & get themselves acquainted
with various terms such as Levels, Qualifications, Set Occupational
Standards, Curriculum Design & Transaction, Registration of Qualifications,
Registration and Accreditation of SKP’s, Teaching and Training, Master
Trainers, Assessment & Certification etc.Few of activities which are to be
completed in time bound manner are as under:
I.
Identification of teachers/ trainers in consultation with AICTE/sector skill
council/ Skill Knowledge Providers (SKPs)
II. Identification of laboratory workshops etc.
III. Application to NAAC/ NAB for accreditation
IV. Transmission of annual/five year Action plan & budget requirement for
the institutes
V. Training of teachers/trainer in consultation with AICTE
VI. 31st March 2013 has been fixed as a date for the accreditation by NAAC/
NAB.
The Principal Secretary (TTE) called upon all the Principals of Selected
institutes to set target and to ensure that the time lines mentioned for completion
of various activities w.r.t . implementation of scheme are adhered to. He further
directed that a state level committee may be constituted for monitoring the
progress of scheme. The proposal may also be sent to AICTE at the earliest.
The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the chair.