TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE 22+ Training Centres Added 57+ Trainers Certified 31+ Assessors Certified
TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT) Ÿ Any person who fulfils the eligibility criteria for Trainers defined by FFSC (covering educational qualification for each domain job and relevant industry experience) can become a trainer. Post eligibility match, the trainer must undergo the ToT program which is conducted by FFSC on the relevant domain job roles. Ÿ Training of Trainers (ToT) is a program for the development of training delivery skills of those who wish to become trainers in the sector of their preference and aligns them with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). Ÿ Existing industry experts can be recognized as Trainers by attending assessment sessions organized by FFSC. Trainers need to register on the Skill India Portal. The summary of the Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions organized by FFSC during financial year 2020-21 is given below: Batch Start Date Batch End Date Trainers Certified Venue 12 Online 05.10.2020 14.10.2020 11 13 02.11.2020 11.11.2020 7 3 14.12.2020 23.12.2020 11 57 09.02.2021 18.02.2021 19.02.2021 28.02.2021 05.03.2021 14.03.2021 TOTAL FFSC certified 57 trainers during the financial year 2020-21, which takes the overall tally of certified trainers to 138 (Trainers certified in a single job role 72 and multiple job roles 66). The state-wise distribution of certified trainers is highlighted in the density map given below: The above chart indicates that maximum trainers have been certified in Assistant Carpenter and Lead Carpenter job roles. FFSC encourages industry experts with vast knowledge and experience to enroll as certified trainers and be a part of the skilling ecosystem 51
TRAINING OF ASSESSOR (TOA) Ÿ Any person who fulfils the eligibility criteria for assessors defined by FFSC (covering educational qualification for each domain job and relevant industry experience) can become an assessor. Post eligibility match, the assessor must undergo the ToA program on the relevant domain job roles. Ÿ Training of Assessors (ToA) is a program organized by FFSC which is dedicated for the assessors in the skill eco-system. A ToA model for a new assessor covers orientation and assessment on Domain skills and Assessment skills within a period of 6 days The summary of the Training of Assessors (ToA) sessions organized by FFSC during financial year 2020-21 is given below: Batch Start Date Batch End Date Trainers Certified Venue 23.11.2020 29.11.2020 16 Online 02.12.2020 08.12.2020 15 TOTAL 31 FFSC certified 31 assessors during financial year 2020-21 which takes the overall tally of certified assessors to 78 (Assessors certified in a single job role 36 and in multiple job role 42). The state wise distribution of certified assessors is highlighted in the density map given below: Inspire. Empower. Transform. 52
GLIMPSES OF TRANING OF TRAINERS AND ASSESSORS SESSIONS Platform Skills Training Sessions Domain Skills Training Sessions Final assessments 53
WORLD SKILLS COMPETITION
Due to COVID 19 Pandemic, WorldSkills Competition which was planned in 2021 has been postponed to 2022. Due to similar reasons IndiaSkills Competition has been postponed from December 2020 to December 2021. There are three trades from Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) i.e Cabinet Making, Joinery and Carpentry. In WS 2022, FFSC will be participating in all the three trades. Total registrations received on national portal (closed in Feb 2020) are 1000 across all the three trades. Various states and FFSC are gearing up to conduct the state level and track 2 competitions keeping COVID protocols in place. Unlike 2018, Skill Competitions this time will take place in decentralized (Institutional Level) for which FFSC has identified various partnering institutes and Industry partners to support in planning and execution of track 2, regional and national competition. 55
CAREER MANAGEMENT 155+ Apprenticeship Enrollment 2+ Placement Drives Conducted
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Apprenticeship training is one of the most efficient ways to develop skilled manpower for the Industry by using on the job training facilities available in the establishments without putting any extra burden on the exchequer to set up training infrastructure. It is one of the essential schemes in terms of quality of training, experiential learning and enhanced employability. It gives apprentices a real chance to put skills into practice and helps them gain confidence in a working environment. Apprenticeship training is a course of training in any industry or establishment, undergone in pursuance of a contract of apprenticeship between employer and apprentices and under prescribed terms and conditions. Benefits to Employer for Engagement of Apprentice in their organization Ÿ The apprenticeship will reduce the attrition rate as you Train your staff according to your job role. Ÿ Apprenticeship reduces your workforce cost in the long run as it gives you better returns. Ÿ No ESI / No P.F. obligations for keeping apprentices in your establishments. Ÿ Exemption of class room training for the candidates who have completed their job role in basic education. Ÿ Once an Apprentice gets trained, the future manpower needs will be fulfilled within the organization. National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) – Incentives for Employers Ÿ Employer will get 25% of prescribed stipend subject to a maximum of Rs. 1500/- per month per apprentice. Ÿ Employers can also avail benefits up to 7500/- per apprentices for fresher candidates for Training them theory component in-house as BTP. FFSC's Role: Ÿ Identification of job roles which are required for enrolment of apprentices. Ÿ Design apprenticeship curriculum keeping in mind the specific nature of skill sets required by the establishment. Ÿ Provide support to register on the portal as an establishment, search candidates, select, send offers, and generate contracts. In F.Y. 2020-21, 154 apprentices were enrolled under apprenticeship with six employers across the three curriculums which were developed by FFSC. Participating Employers: The following employers have put forward the opportunities for apprenticeships for candidates and have taken the responsibility to train fresh entrants into the furniture and fittings sector. Ÿ Narsi Group Ÿ Hettich India Ÿ Ajit Industries Pvt. Ltd. (AIPL) Ÿ Greenply Industries Ÿ ANJ Group Ÿ Windsor Machines Limited 57
Popular Job Roles: The following job roles are most popular among the employer to put apprenticeship opportunities: Ÿ Assembler – Modular Furniture Ÿ Lead Carpenter – Wooden Furniture Ÿ Machine Operator – Slitting, Rewinding and Converting GLIMPSES OF APPRENTICES IN TRAINING Inspire. Empower. Transform. 58
SPECIAL FEATURE
MAJOR EVENTS 11th July 2020: FFSC with WorldSkills India and NSDC organized a webinar on the topic \"Skill Competitions\" under the series of \"Unlocking Skills – Furniture & Fittings Sector. 31st July 2020: FFSC conducted an online 'Orientation Session' for the new industry members who have recently joined FFSC. The purpose of the session was to make the members and their teams to be aware the Skilling Ecosystem and FFSC's role. 60
6th August 2020: FFSC launches Virtual Placement Drive with WIFY Installation Technology. 9th August 2020: FFSC Skilled India Talk show with Nandkishor Mistry launches Virtual Placement Drive with WIFY Installation Technology. 27th August 2020: The 5th Annual General Meeting of Furniture and Fittings Skill Council was held on 27th August 2020 Via Online. Inspire. Empower. Transform. 61
12th September 2020: A workshop on \"Prevention of hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks\" was organized at Bihar Sharif Nagar Nigam, Nalanda Bihar on 12.09.2020 under the banner of National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. 30th December 2020: Online meeting between representatives from National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) and Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC). 8th January 2021: 1st Meeting of the Engagement Sub-Committee of FFSC via Online. 62
15th January 2021: Launch of PMKVY 3.0 by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). 11th February 2021: Memorandum of Understanding signed between Furniture and Fittings Skill Council and Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST) to be an academic partner of FFSC. 11th February 2021: The 1st Meeting of the Training and Assessment Sub-Committee of FFSC was held today at the campus of Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Inspire. Empower. Transform. 63
11th March 2021: 1st Projects Sub-committee was convened by industry flag-bearers Mr. Hardeep Sawhney, Interwood and Mr. Pranesh Chibber, Canadian Wood along with FFSC COO Mr. Rahul Mehta and FFSC Projects team on 11th March 2021 15th March 2021: FFSC conducted the SCM for the Assistant Carpenter job role Training under NSFDC at Banka, Bihar. 19th March 2021: The 20th Governing Council (GC) meeting of FFSC held on 19th March 2021 via VC witnessed participation from Industry Partners, Associations & Institutions. Inspire. Empower. Transform. 65
26th February 2021: A Placement Drive was conducted by FFSC and its Training Partner, STIC Infotech at Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir on 24th February, 2020 9th March 2021: Memorandum of Understanding signed between Furniture and Fittings Skill Council and AIPM (Association of Indian Panel Board Manufacturers) as a part of increasing its outreach to Industry in order to enhance the Industry's participation in Skill Ecosystem 11th March 2021: Board of Standards (BOS) meets to accelerate the pace of new job role development. 64
TESTIMONIALS FROM THE CANDIDATES Liyakat Ali was working as an assistant in a furniture store in Budgam, J&K. He saw an advertisement in the local newspaper about this Scheme of courses offered by PMKVY. He had heard about these schemes and courses from various sources so he immediately decided to join the course. The contents of the course and the Scheme inspired him to take this course. He liked to enhance his skills and knowledge in this field. The program helped him greatly in learning new things about the job as well. The course was very helpful for him both personally and professionally. It helped him to learn new things and techniques regarding his job which helped him greatly in his professional life and also the knowledge of the latest equipment used today greatly helped him to compete in today's market. Currently, he has his own business of wooden construction materials. He supplies various wooden furniture items and also wooden materials used in the construction. This business was only been possible because of the course. The course helped him a lot in building this business. His overall earning has nearly been doubled after this course. Javed Ahmed, aged 29 years belongs to an underprivileged family. The lack of financial strength hindered him in learning new things about his interests and there was always pressure on him to earn and fulfil his families requirements. So, he couldn't have any training to upskill his existing skill and knowledge. He was working in a sawmill as an assistant. He came to know about the PMKVY scheme from his friend and he completed his RPL course. He is happy that he learned many new things from the fee course. From this course, he learned about carpentry tools and equipment and their proper use and applications. The course also taught about him the various kinds of wood along with their properties and applications. After the course, he decided to start his own business. Now, he is running his furniture workshop. He gives all the credit to the course where he came to know about various entrepreneurship opportunities. Now, he is earning around Rs 30,000 per month. He is also planning to expand his business. Raju Mistri was working in a local furniture shop of Bhobi village of Nalanda, Bihar. He has taken the training in bridge course in RPL for 80 hours. The upskilling program has helped in knowing about more opportunities in the furniture sector. Now he has came across a better opportunity due to his upskilling. Before the training he was earning Rs 7,000 per month and now he is able to earn Rs 11,000 per month. Rahul Kumar is son of Santosh Mistri of Sheikpura district of Bihar. He was earning Rs 6,000 per month before undergoing the training. He successfully completed the RPL training in Assistant Carpenter-Wooden Furniture. After completion of the training, he is earning Rs 11,000 per month. He has learned many new things which is helpful for his daily job. Now he is more confident and hopes to fulfil his need of family. Mohd Adeeb belongs to a poor family. He is a carpenter by profession and was earning Rs 7,000 per month at a furniture shop. He came to know about the bridge course of FFSC from one of his carpenter friends. After hearing about the benefits, he became interested to enroll in the program. He completed the program and received the Govt certificate. After undergoing the training, he gained confidence and he also knew about the possibilities of self-employment. Currently, he has opened his shop and earning around Rs 25,000 per month. Now he is planning to expand his business to a large extent and capture a larger market size of his area. 66
NEWS COVERAGE Inspire. Empower. Transform. 67
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.03.2021 Particulars (Amount- Rs.) 31.03.2021 INCOME 7,41,26,430 Fees/Subscription Received 26,68,954 Other Income 7,67,95,384 TOTAL (A) EXPENDITURE 5,74,29,172 Establishment Expenses 5,78,678 Administrative Expenses 2,01,379 Depreciation TOTAL (B) 5,82,09,229 SURPLUS (A-B) 1,85,86,155 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2021 (Amount- Rs.) 31.03.2021 CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND 3,55,06,532 Corpus/Capital Fund 3,51,39,053 Earmarked/Endowment Funds 7,06,45,585 TOTAL ASSETS 7,40,430 Fixed Assets 6,99,05,155 Net Current Assets 7,06,45,585 TOTAL Inspire. Empower. Transform. 69
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