NSQF - Basic Cosmetology
NSQF - Basic Cosmetology
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Please attach any document giving further detail about the structure of the qualification – eg a
Curriculum or Qualification Pack. This table should be filled in even if such a document is included
with the application.
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(1) Curriculum attached
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ASSESSMENT POLICY
Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements which have been put in
place to ensure that assessment is always valid, consistent and fair and show that these are in
line with the requirements of the NSQF:
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Examiners called for evaluation of practical should have minimum technical qualification of a
Diploma in the respective engineering field. However, when diploma holders not available, the
qualification is suitably relaxed.
Examiners for practical Examinations are appointed preferably from Polytechnics/Engineering
colleges/Industry of repute. Government Departments or from amongst retired qualified personnel
possessing requisite qualifications and sufficient experience in the trade/discipline.
Each State Directorate prepares a panel of Examiners according to the norms as mentioned
above and the Examiners are appointed from the panel.
Flying squads from State Governments as well as the Central Government are constituted to
check malpractices during the conduct of Examinations.
OMR based answer sheets are evaluated by the third party evaluator National Institute of
Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT).
Evaluation of every practical examination is carried out by the concerned examiner with the
overall supervision of the Examination Board.
Till 2014, the marks were compiled by the State Governments as per NCVT guidelines and the
results were declared by the State Governments. At present, the marks are compiled by NCVT
and the results are declared by the State Governments. Now onwards, results shall be compiled
by NCVT on its portal ncvtmis.gov.in
The successful trainees are awarded National Trade Certificates.
Detail any particular assessment policy or arrangements which have been put in place relating
to the validation of prior learning:
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1. At present the students who have passed 10 class with minimum 3 years experience can appear
for NCVT theory and practical semester examination directly.
2. The students who have passed SCVT examination can also appear for the NCVT theory and
practical Examination in the relevant semester and Trade directly, as Private candidates
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ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Assessment for this qualification is evidence based and covers all the outcomes and criteria for the
qualification and generates sufficient evidence for all the assessable outcomes of the qualification.
Assessment comprises the following components:
(1) Job carried out in labs/workshop
(2) Record book/ daily diary
(3) Answer sheet of assessment
(4) Viva-voce
(5) Progress chart
(6) Attendance and punctuality
(7) Assignment
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Complete a grid for each grouping of NOS, assessment unit or other component as listed in
the entry on the structure of the qualification on page 1.
Title of NOS/Unit/Component 1: Enter the title of the NOS, assessment unit or other component as
listed.
Assessable outcomes Assessment criteria for the outcome
Enter the elements/outcomes of List all the criteria applying to this element/outcome.
the unit which will be assessed.
Means of assessment 1
[Pl. See the attachment]
Means of assessment 2
Pass/Fail
[Pl. See the attachment]
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What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does/do not duplicate already
existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF?
The qualification is originally designed and approved by NCVT for the Craftsmen Training Scheme.
NCVT has been entrusted with the responsibilities of prescribing standards and curricula for
craftsmen training, advising the Government of India on the overall policy and programmes,
conducting All India Trade Tests and awarding National Trade Certificates.
In the research and/or development, what steps were taken to identify potential barriers to
access (eg related to education, race, caste, religion, gender or disability) and eliminate or
overcome these?
There is no barrier imposed in taking up this training programme on the basis of race, caste,
religion, gender or disability, except for the visually-impaired.
What arrangements are in place to monitor and review the qualification(s)? What data will
be used and at what point will the qualification(s) be revised or updated?
In a recent initiative, a Mentor Council (MC) for the Beauty and Wellness sector has been
formed to review the curriculum of this qualification under the sector.
CSTARI, the research wing of DGE&T, reviews and updates the qualification, in consultation
with industries and other stakeholders, on a regular basis.
NOS approved by NSDA have also been referred from time to time.
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Level of qualification:
NSQF Level 4
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Levelling Scorecard
The methodology for using the levelling scorecard is set out in an Annex to this Guide.
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What steps have been taken in the design of this or other qualifications to ensure that there is
a clear path to other qualifications in this sector?
1. Qualifying trainee will obtain an NCVT Certificate in ‘Basic Cosmetology’ trade which places the
trainee in a position to investigate requirements for progression to a National Apprenticeship
Certificate or National Craft Instructor Certificate
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