NSDC Invites EOI For Mason Training RPL Program

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) invites Request for Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Agency for Implementation of Mason Training Program (Recognition of Prior Learning)

Background

Skill and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. In India, Skill India Mission was launched by the Government of India with an objective to enable a large number of Indian youths to take up industry- relevant skill training that further helps then in securing a better livelihood. NSDC, through its network of affiliates and initiatives in different regions, is targeted to strengthen Skill India Mission.

To make awareness amongst the masses about the Skill India Mission and encourage youth to enroll for skill development training, various multi-media campaigns are proposed to be launched during the coming years, especially reaching out to people in small towns and rural areas.

About the Proposed Project

The risk of earthquake in the state of Bihar is clear from the fact that eight (8) districts adjoining Nepal come under Himalayan Tectonic earthquake zone 5, which is the most sensitive. A total of 24 districts in the State come under earthquake zone 4 and remaining 6 districts come under earthquake zone 3, thus almost the whole of Bihar comes under seismic sensitive zone.

It is well known that people do not die due to earthquake, but the collapse of structures due to earthquake causes death and loss of life and property. In this context, in the scenario of disaster management, construction of earthquake resistant buildings and retrofitting of pre-built houses to make them earthquake resistant is a positive initiative, for which it becomes necessary to build the capacity of masons involved in the construction work.

The State Government, through the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA), has decided to provide training related to earthquake resistant construction and retrofitting techniques to the masons in the State under a program “Project Mason Training Program-BSDMA”

Goal of the Project

For the implementation of the Project Mason Training Program-BSDMA, NSDC has been entrusted by BSDMA for conducting trainings of the pre-identified masons in the State & overall project management with the key details mentioned as under:

Project Location/State: Bihar (Training at the Block-Level)
No. of blocks in the State to be covered: 534
Approx. no. of masons to be trained per block: 30
Total Training Target: 16,020
Type of Training: Recognition of Prior Learning with Bridge Course
Duration of Training (per batch): 10 days
Job role: Mason-Hazard Resistance Structure

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with bridge course (12 Hrs. +68 Hrs.= 80 Hrs.) is a programme to enable youth to take on industry relevant skill certification which will help them to secure a better livelihood.

Individuals with prior learning experience or skills can register themselves and get assessed and certified
under RPL. It focuses mainly on individuals engaged in unregulated sectors. To address knowledge gaps, bridge courses are offered to the candidates along with the 68-hour orientation domain skills, soft skills and entrepreneurship tips and familiarization with the assessment process.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Given below are the salient points of RPL implementation:

RPL with bridge course onsite for 16020 masons in the Bihar state.
Target beneficiaries will be masons identified by BSDMA & respective Agency.
Training will be implemented at the training center in the combination of 12 Hrs. & 68 Hrs (80 Hrs.).
Standardized infrastructure requirements for training of the masons on sites will be defined by the CSDCI.
SIDH will be used for candidate lifecycle management from registration to certification, and for payments purposes.
Candidates who pass will get a certificate as per the NSQF level.

Invited Proposals

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) invites proposals from organizations that meet the eligibility for implementation of RPL scheme

Further, only those organizations which meet the following conditions should respond to the REOI. For RPL type I to be conducted in Camps, the following can apply as Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs):
1. Voluntary organizations/Non-Governmental Organizations. They must be a registered organization or legal entity.
2. Training Partners (TPs) in the skilling industry (PMKK)/ NSDC/ SSC/ Central/ State Govt.
3. Voluntary organizations/non-governmental organizations:
  1. Should have participated in any government scheme related to skill development and livelihood enhancement in last 3 years.
  2. Have Darpan Portal Number. This is a mandatory requirement for this type of PIA.
    1. The Agency must be an affiliated/empaneled training partner with govt. body/and associated body.
These are the mandatory pre-requisites for PIAs applying for RPL targets:
1. The Agency must be a corporate entity or legal entity, Government body (Central/State), running Mason trade in Construction Skill Development Council of India /Related Allied Sectors would be preferred.
2. The Agency must have been incorporated for more than 03 years at the time the project proposal is submitted to NSDC.
3. The Agency must have an average minimum annual turnover of 1 Cr in the last three consecutive financial years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24).
4. The Agency must have an average positive net worth for three consecutive financial years by FY 2023-24 (not applicable for government organizations).
5. The Agency must have a Branch office in Bihar State.
6. The Agency must have well-equipped infrastructure to implement the Training program.
7. The Agency must have past experience running projects in skill development placement link/ capacity building programs such as PMKVY/ PMKK/DDUGKY and other State Govt Projects in skilling PAN India.

Scope of Work:

The Agency shall provide the services/training to the masons and set up block-wise Training centers (534 blocks) for providing the training.
The Agency shall establish a center within 15 days after awarding the work order.
The Agency must adhere to the timelines for the distribution of the certificate and toolkit i:e within 15 days after completion of training.
The Agency must deploy an experienced employee on its payroll for successful execution of the project (will be verified by NSDC ).
The Agency undertakes to provide all the required skills, knowledge, care and diligence.
The Agency will establish contact with the NSDC Nodal Officer at the earliest for smooth coordination of the implementation of the Project.
The Agency agrees to set up the skill development centers as mutually agreed between the Agency and NSDC.
The Agency undertakes that the Training Program shall adhere to QP/NOS standards set forth by the relevant Sector Skill Councils (“SSCs”) resulting in third-party assessment and certification as per SSC certification standards.
The Agency undertakes to provide NSDC with the monthly MIS
The Agency shall ensure the mobilization and counseling of candidates and shall conduct the Training Program as per NSDC/SSCs standards in line with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
The Agency shall collect passport size photo, Bank account, and Aadhar Cards, and other relevant personal information as required, in accordance with the procedure laid down by law, of all the candidates enrolled for the course and the same has to be uploaded onto the SIDH portal or any other candidate or training database, as and when required by NSDC.
The Agency shall, at its own cost, ensure wide publicity about the Project so as to ensure that the information and benefits of the Training Program.
The Agency shall co-brand BSDMA and NSDC in all Training Programme related displays, coverage and publicities through social media platforms and PR team. The Agency will at all times comply with branding guidelines of NSDC as amended from time to time made available to it. The creatives will be provided by NSDC.
The Agency shall ensure adequate publicity of the initiative of BSDMA in all the public related activities of this project, as illustrated below:
- The logo of BSDMA and NSDC will be printed on the project/material at the time of publicity of the Training Program.
- During the training program, the name of BSDMA as sponsoring agency shall be displayed at its centres where the Training Program will be implemented.
- The trainees will be made aware that this Training is funded by BSDMA.
The Agency shall make available requisite infrastructure, qualified trainers, curriculum and delivery systems to provide training as per NSDC/Sector Skill Council Standards in line with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) for implementation of skilling programs under the Project and Training Program any deviation leads to target revocation.
The Agency shall submit a comprehensive completion report of the training being carried out by it within 1 (one) month of completion of the Training Program. The said report should clearly state the activities undertaken, details of the number of trainees under the Training Program
BSDMA and NSDC shall have the absolute joint and several rights to monitor the progress of the Training Programme undertaken by the Agency to ensure that the activities are being undertaken as per the agreed terms between the Parties. The Agency shall adhere to all the guidelines given to it for the smooth execution of the Training Program.
All documents will be signed and stamped by CA.
It is advisable that training will be conducted by existing trainers from the BSDMA pool, with the honorarium or salary being paid by the training provider. (The salary or honorarium will be decided by NSDC, BSDMA & respective TP)