TRAINING THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY e-Kranti for Vocational Training

Ministry of Labour & Employment Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET)

Background India faces the problem of low productivity in the manufacturing sector due to lack of skill training among shop floor workers. As per current statistics, only 10% of India’s workforce has any vocational training, out of which only one-fourth (or 2.5% of workforce) has any formal technical education. Even in this segment, certificate level trained manpower is just above 50% which indicates shortage of skilled shop floor workers. Providing the current industry-relevant skill training to students requires regularly updated syllabus and trainers who are trained in the latest syllabus. However, there is a severe shortage of both trainers and the capacity to train the trainers. Use of distance learning technology to train trainers was conceived as a solution to overcome the capacity constraints. Ministry of Labour & Employment is setting up distance learning infrastructure to provide quality training to both students and trainers.

Objectives   

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Accelerate the manpower development by training the trainers with latest changes in curriculum through technology. Have a cost effective program to train large number of trainers and students without compromising on quality. Satisfy the educational needs of trainers and students in scattered communities covering large geographical areas of the country. Motivate trainers and students by increasing their interaction with industry personnel and teachers from premier institutes.

The primary objective of Distance Learning Programs is to increase training capacity with the help of technology.

Revamping of Syllabus Ministry of Labour and Employment constituted Mentor Councils in January 2014 to revamp courses to be run in 25 sectors. The Mentor Councils have representatives from thought leaders among various stakeholders viz. one of the top ten industries in the sector, innovative entrepreneurswho have proved to be game-changers, academic/professional institutions, champion ITIs for each of the sectors and experts in delivering education and training through modern methods like through use of IT, distance education etc.

First Mentor Council Meeting at New Delhi

11 sectors were identified as priority sectors and internal core groups were created to tap the expertise of officers in the various institutions of DGET. A review of curriculum, admission criteria, course duration etc. was done and a revised curriculum was recommended. To train the ITI trainers with the additional courses in the revised curriculum, it was proposed to use distance learning through technology.

Technology Used Two way audio/video/data communication is required for effective training. Ministry of Labour and Employment evaluated the

available technologies for distance learning and selected communication over internet through AVIEW (Free for use software developed by Amrita University under NMEICT).

AVIEW Software

Teacher

Computer Server

SPOKE 1

AVIEW Software SPOKE 2

HUB

SPOKE 3

Hub & Spoke Model

AVIEW technology is used extensively for distance learning by leading educational institutions such as IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur. A hub and spoke model is used to train trainers. The communication between hub and spoke is done over the internet through AVIEW. Hub: The teacher end which contains studio Spoke: The student end which is the remote center

National Coverage 10 Central Field Institutions of DGET were chosen as hubs and 194 government ITIs were chosen as spokes to ensurecountrywide coverage.

DGET network of Hubs () and Spokes()

The spokes were chosen based on the number of ITI students in the state and the area of the state. Reliable internet connectivity by BSNL is provided to all the spokes. The hubs have joined the prestigious NKN (National Knowledge Network) which is a panIndia knowledge network through robust and reliable connectivity.

Planning & Execution Advisory Committee An Advisory Committee for Distance Learning was constituted to discuss various aspects of providing training using distance learning technology and takes decisions for conducting and improving programs. The committee has representatives from States, Central Field Institutions, NIMI, Trade Testing Cell and DGET Mentors as members and is chaired by DDG (AT). To streamline distance learning related activities, a few key people were nominated. Roles and responsibilities were assigned to them and training (if, required) was provided.

Nodal Officer for State One nodal officer was nominated by each state to improve the communication between DGET and the State.

Nodal Officer for Hub and Spoke Nodal officers were nominated at each hub and spoke to execute the distance learning programs

Technical Coordinator for Hub andSpoke Two technical coordinators were nominated at each hub and spoke to handle and operate the equipment.

Kick Starting Distance Learning Programs The first meeting on Distance Learning was held during March 2014. Thereafter, the process of evaluation of available technologies, selection of hub and spoke locations, purchase of equipment etc. started. As these activities required considerable time, it was decided to start the providing training through hired hubs and spokes and gradually move to own hubs and own spokes.

Mr. Alok Kumar (DG/JS) addressing the participants of the first distance learning program – 18th June 2014 (http://youtu.be/BubfS6sTMCc)

The hubs of 4 NITTTRs at Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai and Kolkata along with their spokes were hired for the pilot program (June

2014). The pilot program was an excellent learning opportunity for the DGET staff from the experience of NITTTR hubs and spokes. All the spokes are functional currently and the hubs are expected to start working by the end of January 2015. The programs from November 2014 onwards have used own spokes and hired hubs. It is expected that the complete distance learning infrastructure of the Ministry of Labour and Employment will be ready for use by March 2015.

Hired hub at NITTTR Chennai

Spoke at ITI Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Hired hub at NITTTR Bhopal

Spoke at Gujarat

Achievements 10,000+ Trainers Trained 2-4 day programs were held on most months using the four NITTTRs and spokes. States and spokes were chosen depending on the number of ITI trainers (both government and private) available in the vicinity. In total, 10,402 ITI trainers were trained covering 23 states and union territories through distance learning programs since June 2014.

Cumulative Trainers Trained 12,000

10,402

10,000

9,038

200 180 160

7,896

140

8,000

120 5,363

6,000 4,000 2,000

4,598

100

75

3,061 14

56

52 13

12

17

19

80 60 40

12

0

20 0

Jun-14

Jul-14

Sep-14

Nov-14

Hired Spokes Number of States

Dec-14

Jan-15

Own Spokes Number of Spokes

Cumulative Trainers Trained

Guest Speakers from Industry, Academia and DGET Quality speakers were chosen by DGET mentors for various trades. Speakers from industry and academia were encouraged to provide current industry relevant training.

Speaker from CII training trainers in Employability Skills

Guest Speakers invited from reputed organizations

Six Popular Sectors Covered The 1st semester changes were trained to the ITI trainers through distance learning programs from June 2014 – September 2014 and programs for training trainers in 2 nd semester changes started in November 2014. Training programs for the trades under 6 popular sectors were held viz. Automobile, Production & Manufacturing, Beauty & Wellness, Textile & Apparel, Construction and IT & ITES. Sectorwise Training Days 5%

Automobile

7%

10%

33%

Production & Manufacturing Construction IT & ITES

14% Employability Skills 2%

Beauty & Wellness 29%

Word cloud of the trades covered

Textile & Apparel

High Feedback Rating The participants have appreciated this new mode of training and have given a high rating of 3.64/5.00 on an average.

“We now learn without expense and develop our technical competencies” – Ms. KE Buvaneshwari “The distance learning program is very useful to us. We will impart the training received today to our students so that they learn the latest technology” –Mr. S Sankaran, JTO, Fitter “e-learning can also be called excellent-learning. It is the best way to learn.” – Mr. M. Palanithangaraj, Salem Polytechnic ITI

Industry Collaboration A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Ministry of Labour & Employment and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. for technology and knowledge partnership in distance learning.

Media Coverage The local media covered the organization and success of distance learning programs

Training topics under various trades Semester 1: Production & Manufacturing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Occupational Safety and health Environment pollution Concept of 5S as applied to industry Soft skills & Job role in industries Fire and Firefighting equipment & First aid

Semester 1: Automobile 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Hydraulics Pneumatics Nondestructive Testing Basic Electronics Basic Electrical Heat Treatment

Semester 1: Beauty & Wellness 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Basic corrective makeup, Makeup removal techniques Function and types of skin, classification and identification of skin problems Client consultation Skin analysis Use of Vapozone, High frequency, Brushing unit, Galvanic, Ultra sonic Vacuum & Spray, Faradic Current Contra action, Contra indication and safety precaution

Semester 1: Textile & Apparel 1. 2.

Corel Draw Draping Techniques

Semester 2: Automobile 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Intake system turbocharger Electronic diesel control Testing of sensors & actuators Exhaust system catalytic converter Emission control standard Emission control components Electronic fuel injection Air conditioning system Car accessories Hands on training on motor cycle

Semester 2: Production & Manufacturing 1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Geometrical Test, Defects and remedies of Turning, Milling and Grinding Gear cutting operations and gear cutter nomenclature Finishing processes such as Honning, lapping, polishing, buffing, electro polishing, magnetic float polishing, barrel finishing and abrasive flow Brakes & braking mechanism used in machine tools Preventive maintenance Lubrication

Semester 2: Production & Manufacturing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

Basic elements of design Aesthetic components of design Factors considered in architecture design Rain water harvesting Multi split AC Ductable split AC Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) Fundamental of computers (MS Office) Estimation of interior material Introduction of green building Auto CAD Introduction of 3D Max and Revit Rendering of CAD drawing in photoshop CNC wood working router Domestic/commercial boilers for cooking 4 way diverts Swimming pool Bath tubs Automatic water controller Sensor urinal, cocks and taps Water sprinkler system EWC wall mounted with concealer flush tank Bidets

Semester 2: Beauty & Wellness 1. 2. 3.

Facial with the help of brushing unit, galvanic and ultrasonic machines Corrective makeup, Evening makeup, Party/ Bridal makeup Hair coloring, Perming, Sectioning, Straightening/ Rebonding/ Smoothening, Strand test procedure.

Semester 2: Electronics 1. 2.

SMD soldering and desoldering of 2,3,4 terminal components Circuit simulation software

Semester 2: Textile & Apparel 1. 2.

Sketching of dresses Hand aari

Semester 2: IT & ITES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Programming with VBA Javascript Accounting Software Data Backup Virus Removal System Utilities Windows Utilities Junk file removal and Linux OS Laptop PC

Semester 2: Fabrication 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Gas metal arc welding Gas tungsten arc welding Other welding processes Weld quality Metalizing methods

List of Hubs State Maharashtra Karnataka Punjab Tamil Nadu Telangana Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh West Bengal Total

No. of Hubs 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 10

Hub Location ATI Mumbai Apex Hi-Tech Bangalore ATI Ludhiana ATI Chennai ATI EPI Hyderabad ATI EPI Dehradun ATI Kanpur, NVTI Noida ATI Howrah, CSTARI Kolkata

List of Spokes State

No. of Spokes

Spoke Location

Andaman & Nicobar

1

Andhra Pradesh

8

Arunachal Pradesh

1

Assam

4

Bihar

15

Chhattisgarh Delhi Goa

4 1 1

Gujarat

10

Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir

4 4

Anantapur, Tenali, Podalakur, Vishakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Kakinada, Vijaywada, Tirupati Yupia Tinsukhia, Barpeta, Goalpara, Karimganj Bettiah, Muzarffarpur, Jahanabad, Patna, Buxar, Dehari-On-Son, Munger, Sitamari, Nawada, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Farbisganj, Supoul, Darbhanga, Gaya Raipur, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon Dheerpur Vasco Mormugao Maninagar, Planpur, Bhuj, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Bilmora, Surat, Dahod, Tarsali Rohtak, Hisar, Gurgaon, Ambala Mandi, Shahpur, Shimla, Nalagarh

4

Srinagar, Anantnag, Udhampur, Jammu

Jharkhand

7

Karnataka

14

Kerala Lakshadweep

3 1

Madhya Pradesh

12

Maharashtra

9

Port Blair

Dumka, Chaibasa, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Dhanbad Kolar, Hubli, Chickmagalur, Gulbarga, Tumkur, Mysore, Bellary, Karwar, Belguam, Mangalore, Hassan, Bijapur, Gadag, Bangalore Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Kazhakuttam Kavaratti Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, Gwalior, Rewa, Shahdol, Sagar, Indore, Khandwa, Ujjain, Morena, Bhopal, Mandla Nashik, Jalgaon, Aurangabad, Bhandara, Amravati, Akola, Pune, Solapur, Nagpur

State Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland

No. of Spokes 1 1 1 1

Orissa

10

Pondicherry

1

Punjab

4

Rajasthan

20

Sikkim

1

Tamil Nadu

10

Telangana

7

Tripura

1

Uttar Pradesh

25

Uttarakhand

3

West Bengal

5

Total

194

Spoke Location Takyel Shillong Lunglei Kohima Bubaneshwar, Takatpur, Cuttack, Anandpur, Ambaguda, Baragrh, Talcher, Dhenkanal, Berhampur, Bolangir Puducherry Amritsar, Roopnagar, Faridkot, Bhatinda Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Kota, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Dungarpur, Jalore, Jhalawar, Chirawa, Jodhpur, Paratapgarh, Sawaimadhopur, Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Hanumangarh, Nagaur, Jaipur Gangtok Guindy, Trichy, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Thirunelveli, Hosur, Thiruvannamalai, Ramanathapuram, Cuddalore Karimnagar, Nalgonda, Warangal, Mahaboob Nagar, Nizamabad, Hyderabad, Kothagudem, Indranagar Bijnor, Meerut, Rampur, Badaun, Bareilly, Sitapur, Mathura, Agra, Mainpuri, Kannauj, Mau, Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Gonda, Banda,Deoria, Varanasi, Fatehpur, Sultanpur, Barabanki, Bhadohi, Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Faizabad Dehradun, Tehri, Haldwani Silliguri, Durgapur, Tollygunj, Suri, Chhatna

Who we are The Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) in Ministry of Labour & Employment is the apex organization for development and coordination at National level for the programs relating to vocational training including Women's Vocational Training and Employment Services. Industrial Training Institutes are under the administrative and financial control of State Governments or Union Territory Administrations. DGE&T also operates Vocational Training Schemes in some of the specialized areas through field institutes under its direct control.

Contact Us Ministry of Labour & Employment Directorate of Employment & Training Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg New Delhi – 110 001 Web: www.dget.nic.in