APPENDIX-III
GENERAL
COMPETENCIES OF POLYTECHNIC PASSOUTS
1.
Problem solving skills:
o
identify problems in the work places
o
break down a real life problem into
various modules (sub-problems)
o
transform each of the above module to
the nearest possible abstract model to solve the problem
o
develop creative teams to solve the
problems in the work places by inviting views from all concerned
o
develop attitude to work as a member of
the team
o
identify role of each member in a team,
individual responsibility and authority
o
appreciate the team spirit and provide
positive feedback on the performance of the team members
o
evaluate various proposed solutions and
select the most feasible solution for implementation
o
provide leadership for developing
projects and their implementation
o
identify the sources of information
related to a problem.
2.
Maintenance skills:
o
collect information related to equipment
/machines/tools form reliable sources
o
develop knowledge of norms and standards
o
systematically maintain the
equipment/machineries/tools and plants
o
trouble shoot common problems in
equipment during working
o
operate as per the prescribed standards
and processes
o
attend to breakdowns in
equipment/machineries/tools which are used in the worksites/projects/shop-floors
o
conduct power auditing.
3.
Entrepreneurial and managerial skills:
o
assess the potential of entrepreneurship
in various industrial activities
o
assess strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats
o
evaluate the decisions and project
implementation strategies
o
analyze the risks and take appropriate
decisions to take up ventures
o
develop understanding of rules and
procedures for starting a commercial venture
o
develop checklist and flow diagram for
setting up a commercial venture
o
apply for licences from appropriate
government department for starting a commercial venture
o
protect the intellectual properties
through trademark registrations or patents
o
estimate and optimize the project cost,
sources of funds, rate of interest, and return on investment
o
prepare balance sheet
o
manage the labour, resources and
information related to market trend
o
utilize time effectively
o
conduct the business in an ethical way
o
market the services and products
o
assess social needs in selection of
products
o
apply strategic management practices
o
comprehend bill of rights
o
comprehend the various to set up,
operate and sustained micro- enterprises
o
be conversant with various escort
services related to project promotion.
4.
Computer skills:
o
use office automation software for
office works
o
use internet for communication
o
use www sites and search engines for
information gathering
o
use appropriate branch specific software
for design and drafting
o
use appropriate ready made packages in
project management applications
o
use presentation software to present
information in a seminar /meeting.
5.
Learning-to-learn skills:
o
update their job specific knowledge and
skills to cope up with the explosion of arts, science, engineering and
technology through planned training and development whenever offered by his
employer
o
take initiative to select and undergo
intellectual skills development programmes which are offered by various
professional organizations, colleges and universities in India or abroad
o
utilize other open learning
opportunities available through internet, journals, books, seminars, workshops,
visits etc.
o
register for various professional
programmes leading to post-diploma, degree, post-graduate degree and doctoral
programmes wherever required
o
innovate new
methods/procedures/processes
o
utilize new skills in the work and
innovate products and services
o
adapt to changing environment
o
develop life-long learning attitude.
6.
Communication skills:
o
use appropriate spoken communication
skill in work sites/fields/shop-floors to instruct subordinate staff and workers
o
explain and report to higher
officer/management about the work
o
develop appropriate types of project
reports, business letters, internal communication materials
o
explain various project highlights and
communicate with audio-visual aids like charts, slides and transparencies
o
listen and understand to the
instructions, spoken orders and speeches
o
use acceptable body language in work
places/shop floors/fields
o
participate in group discussions,
brainstorming sessions, seminars, business meets and small group problem solving
activities
o
conduct sector-specific focused group
discursions.
7.
Occupational Health and Safety:
o
reduce/minimize occupational health
hazards in the operation and maintenance of various machineries in the
shop-floor/work site/field
o
assure safety to various employees
o
enhance the safety compliance by the
operators
o
monitor the safety practices by
employees in the industry
o
apply first aid and impart artificial
respiration
o
implement and maintain standard safety
practices.
8.
Environmental Concerns:
The technicians who pass out from the project polytechnics will:
o
be aware of environmental science and
education
o
possess intellectual skills and
attitudes towards maintenance of environmental standards
o
take initiatives to prevent the
environmental degradation and reduce man-made pollution in and around work place
o
monitor the degree of environmental
pollution
o
preserve eco-system in and around
industries and project sites
o
develop scientific methods to control
pollution
o
implement various production processes
which will be within the prescribed limits of soil, air, water and noise
pollution
o
enhance the quality of environment by
adopting proven processes from time to time
o
comply with existing laws, legislations
and statutes, rules and regulations of state and central governments in
protecting environment
o
incorporate methods to reduce, recycle
and reuse the materials wherever possible
o
posses knowledge of disposing industrial
wastes
o
comprehend the basic issues related to
environmental auditing (surveillance, monitoring and impact evaluation).
9.
Interpersonal skills:
o
maintain liaison with superior and the
people outside organization
o
develop healthy relationship amongst
colleagues and subordinates (cooperative skill)
o
develop attitude of commitment amongst
subordinates
o
develop sprit of dignity of labour
o
develop attitude of work ethics, quality
and productivity consciousness
o
maintain discipline in the work place.
10.
Drawing skills:
o
Read a drawing related to
process/equipment/procedure
o
Prepare diagrams to represent a new
process/procedure
o
Sketch working drawings to communicate
with the associated groups.
11.
Sustainability of projects and role of stake-holders:
The technicians who pass out from the polytechnics will be able to:
o
sensitize the user groups towards
efforts required to ensure sustainability of the project
o
comprehend the role of government as
facilitator rather than provider
o
analyse participatory approach for
community- and user-based management
o
understand the basic issues related to
sector reforms in project implementation and management.
Introduction
Philosophy of CD
Approach to CD
Role of ET
Attributes of ET
Curricular Components
Combination of A &CC
Strategies for CI
Curriculum Evaluation
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CD : Curriculum Development ; ET : Engineering Technicians ; A& CC :Attributes and Curriculum Components
CI : Curriculum Implementation
