Model Curriculum. Fishing Equipment Technician (Electronics) AGRICULTURE & ALLIED FISHERIES Assistance (Fisheries) AGR/Q5106 4

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1 Model Curriculum Fishing Equipment Technician SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL: (Electronics) AGRICULTURE & ALLIED FISHERIES Assistance (Fisheries) AGR/Q5106 4

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Curriculum Trainer Prerequisites Annexure: Assessment Criteria 06

4 Fishing Equipment Technician (Electronics) CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a Fishing Equipment Technician (Electronics), in the Agriculture & Allied Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner Program Name Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID. AGR/Q5106, v1.0 Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date Pre-requisites to Training Training Outcomes Class 10 After completing this programme, participants will be able to: Install, operate and maintain Marine VHF Radio: Erect the antenna and provide suitable connections, test the equipment for proper functioning, familiarise crew members with the operation and the emergency communication procedures, rectify the common errors and failures in the shortest time possible. Install, operate and maintain Global Positioning System (GPS): Install the GPS and make all connections, test the equipment to ensure proper functioning, familiarize crew members with the operation including emergency operations. detect the common faults and rectify it Install, operate and maintain Fish Finder and Echo sounder: Install the equipment with its accessories including transducer, test the equipment to ensure proper functioning, explain its operations to the crew members.detect the common faults and rectify it Install, operate and maintain Automatic Identification System (AIS): Installation of its antennas and give proper connections, test the equipment to ensure proper functioning, explain its operations to the crew members, detect the common faults and rectify it Practice safety & Hygiene at the work place: Implement all safety precautions for self and other crew members, ensure safety at sea and other water bodies during navigation and fishing operations, follow emergency procedures 1

5 This course encompasses 3 out of 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of Fishing Equipment Technician (Electronics) Qualification Pack issued by Agriculture Skill Council of India. Sr. Module No. 1 Introduction Theory Duration 06:00 Practical Duration 08:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module 2 Facilitate installation of electronic equipments on boats Theory Duration 38:00 Practical Duration 112:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N5111 Key Learning Outcomes Understand general discipline in the class room (Do s & Don ts) Study the scope and importance of electronic equipments on board fishing vessel Understand the role of a Fishing Equipment Technician (Electronics) and the progression pathways Familiarize with the use of Multimeter & Megger in measuring Current, Voltage and resistance. Familiarize with the usage of soldering, de-soldering & crimping Familiarize with the wireless licensing procedures Understand the instructions, precautions, trouble shooting etc given by the manufacturer in the Manual. Install VHF antenna and make necessary connections including Power, Earth connection, GPS feed etc. Test VHF equipment for correct functioning Familiarize with all controls and procedures for communication using VHF equipment. Teach crew members about the operations of the VHF radio including emergency communication procedures Rectify common errors and failures effectively and in a timely manner Install GPS antenna and make necessary connections including Power and Earthing. Test the equipment for correct functioning Familiarise crew members with the operations of the GPS in creating waypoints, Route Navigation, saving routes and positions of fishing grounds etc Activate emergency situation of Man Overboard function Deal with common errors and failures effectively and timely manner Install the transducer fish finder and make necessary connections of Power, Earth and GPS feed etc Test the equipment for correct Equipment Required Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio visual aids Soldering Iron & soldering accessories, Crimping tool Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio visual aids Equipments: VHF, GPS, AIS Multimeter, Megger, Clamp meter, Variable DC & AC voltage sources General Tools Spanner set, Screw driver set, Adjustable spanner 2

6 Sr. No. Module Key Learning Outcomes functioning Explain operations of the fish finder to fellow crew members on how to interpret the echo in the display and locate fish Ensure that the depth and nature of bottom is read correctly Distinguish bottom fish from the sea bed Deal with common errors and failures effectively and timely manner Install AIS with its antenna and make necessary power connections, Input & Output feeds etc Explain operation of AIS to fellow crew members in identifying nearby vessels and its speed, course, CPA, TCPA etc Deal with common errors and failures effectively and in timely manner Equipment Required 3 Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of electronic equipments on board the fishing vessel Theory Duration 14:00 Practical Duration 32:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fisheries and fishing assistance Theory Duration Identify tools and supplies required to carry out basic routine maintenance tasks Monitor and implement the routine maintenance procedures such as: make routine adjustments and repairs according to operating manuals/manufacturer s specifications/and supervisor s instructions ensure the equipments are cleaned and stored as per specifications test the insulation resistance and antenna leaks using Megger Conduct routine maintenance of Radio Battery and power supply. Maintain Battery Log book Undertake faults detection and rectification Understand the circuit diagram and analyse the probable fault Maintain records of the faults, rectification and any feedback received from users of the equipments Report major malfunctions, faults, wear and damage to the supervisor according to supervisor requirements Maintain personal hygiene & safety Use safe working and emergency procedures of all Electronic Equipments onboard. Update self with areas such as seamanship, rope work and gears. Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio visual aids Equipments: VHF, GPS, AIS Multimeter, Megger, Clamp meter, Variable DC & AC voltage sources General Tools Spanner set, Screw driver set, Adjustable spanner 12v 40AH Lead acid battery with a 5A charger, Hydrometer, Battery tester Whit Petroleum Jelly, Distilled water Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio visual aids Equipments: VHF, 3

7 Sr. No. Module 10:00 Practical Duration 20:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N5103 Key Learning Outcomes Update self with fishing equipments, all life saving and fire fighting equipments on board, Update self with knowledge of fishing areas and fishing methods Equipment Required GPS, AIS, EPIRB, SART, DAT Life Jacket, Lifebuoy, Rocket parachute signal, hand-flare, smoke signals, Fire extinguishers, Fire pump, Fire buckets, Fire hose with dual nozzles, Navigational lights, International Flag signals, Torch light, Aneroid Barometer, Day time signals ( fishing, NUC, Anchor) Total Duration: Unique Equipment Required: First aid box, Hand gloves, boots, Head gear, Apron, Fresh towel, Cotton. Theory Duration 68:00 Practical Duration 172:00 Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio visual aids, Soldering Iron & soldering accessories, Crimping tool, VHF, GPS, AIS, EPIRB, SART, DAT, Multimeter, Megger, Clamp meter, Variable DC & AC voltage sources, Spanner set, Screw driver set, Adjustable spanner, 12v 40AH Lead acid battery, 5A Battery charger, Hydrometer, Battery tester, Whit Petroleum Jelly, Distilled water, Life Jacket, Lifebuoy, Rocket parachute signal, hand-flare, smoke signals, Fire extinguishers, Fire pump, Fire buckets, Fire hose with dual nozzles, Navigational lights, International Flag signals, Torch light, Aneroid Barometer, Day time signals (fishing, NUC, Anchor), First aid box, Hand gloves, boots, Head gear, Apron, Fresh towel, Cotton Grand Total Course Duration: 240 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Agriculture Skill Council of India) 4

8 Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: Fishing Equipment Technician (Electronics) mapped to Qualification Pack: AGR/Q5106, v1.0 Sr. No. Area Details 1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees Installation of electronic equipments with all its accessories, operation of equipments, general fault finding and emergency operating procedures 2 Personal Attributes Trainer should be a Subject Matter Expert. He/ she should have good communication, leadership, observation and practical oriented skills. 3 Minimum Diploma (Fisheries) Educational Qualifications 4a Domain Certification Certified for Job Role: mapped to QP: AGR/Q5106, v1.0. Minimum accepted score is 80%. 4b Platform Certification Certified for the Job Role: Trainer, mapped to the Qualification Pack: MEP/Q0102. Minimum accepted % as per respective SSC guidelines is 80%. 5 Experience B. F. Sc/ M.F.Sc./ M.Sc. in Marine Biology/ Industrial Fisheries/ Mariculture B. Sc (Fisheries)/M.Sc. Zoology with 1 year of relevant work experience B. Sc. Zoology with 2 years of relevant work experience Diploma (more than 12 months) in fisheries with 3 years of relevant work experience 5

9 Annexure: Assessment Criteria Job Role Qualification Pack AGR/Q5106, v1.0 Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack 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 center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate 6. 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 Pack 6

10 Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/N5111 Facilitate installation of electronic equipments on boats Assessment criteria for outcomes PC1. monitor and implement the licensing procedures PC2. erect the antenna and make all connections PC3. test the equipment for correct functioning PC4. familiarise crew members with the press-to-talk release-to-listen (simplex) feature of radio communications PC5. teach crew members about the operations of the radio including emergency communications PC6. deal with common errors and failures effectively and in a timely manner PC7. install the antenna and make all connections PC8. test the equipment for correctness PC9. familiarise crew members with the operations like entering and naming positions PC10. save routes and positions of known fishing grounds PC11. activate emergency procedures like the Man Overboard function PC12. deal with common errors and failures effectively and timely manner PC13. install the transducer and make all necessary connections PC14. test the equipment for correct functioning PC15. explain operations of the fish finder to fellow crew members PC16. familiarize crew members on how to read the display and locate fish PC17. ensure that the depth and nature of bottom is read correctly PC18. ensure that bottom fish from the sea bed is distinguished properly PC19. deal with common errors and failures effectively and Marks Allocation Total Marks Out Of Theory Skills Practical

11 2. AGR/N5112 Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of electronic equipments on board the fishing vessel 3. AGR/N5103 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fisheries and fishing assistance timely manner PC20. assist in installation of AIS PC21. carry out regular inspection including battery maintenance PC22. explain operation to fellow crew members PC23. deal with common errors and failures effectively and in timely manner PC1. identify tools and supplies required to carry out basic routine maintenance tasks PC2. monitor and implement the routine maintenance procedures such as: make routine adjustments and repairs according to operating manuals/manufacturer s specifications/and supervisor s instructions ensure the equipments are cleaned and stored as per specifications test the range of all connections PC3. check and record error logs PC4. record any feedback received from users of the equipments PC5. report major malfunctions, faults, wear and damage to the supervisor according to supervisor requirements PC1. use safe working and 100 emergency procedures of all machinery used, their controls and limitations PC2. update self with areas such as seamanship, rope work, working with nets and other onboard fishing equipment, all life saving and firefighting equipment on board, their uses and applications PC3. monitor pollution laws related to the disposal of fish, fisheries management laws related to fishing methods and gear, conservation laws related to banned species PC4. ensure adherence to safe operation of all fishing 8

12 electronic equipments PC5. monitor international regulations for preventing collisions pertaining to fishing boats, and the CRZ pertaining to inshore areas PC6. update self with underwater dangers along the fishing route PC7. predict close quarter situations with other boats/ships well in advance PC8. apply emergency measures during rough weather PC9. demonstrate signals to exhibit while fishing PC10. identify poisonous creatures that come up with the catch and dispose of them safely PC11. carry out use of all personal life saving equipment on board, as and when required PC12. monitor the effect of bacteria on fish, rate of decomposition, how and why gutting prolongs freshness, importance of chilling quickly PC13. handle fish without bruising it, store without crushing and in a hygienic manner PC14. update self with knowledge of risks, dangers and limitations of fishing in the sea and other water bodies PC15. ensure the assistance provided can withstand the rigors of the sea and other water bodies and does not endanger life or damage machinery GRAND TOTAL