Qualification Pack

Fabric Cutter- Apparel Made-Ups &

Home Furnishing

QP Code: AMH/Q1510

NSQF Level: 4

Apparel, Madeups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council || Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing
Sector Skill Council,1st Floor, Indian Buildings Congress,Kamakoti Marg,Sector-6,RK Puram
NewDelhi-110022Flat No. A-312 TO A-323 , Third Floor, Somdatt Chamber-I, BhikajiCama Place,
Africa Avenue New Delhi-110066

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Contents
AMH/Q1510: Fabric Cutter- Apparel Made-Ups & Home Furnishing.............................................3
Brief Job Description..............................................................................................3
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)................................................................3
Compulsory NOS............................................................................................3
Qualification Pack (QP) Parameters.............................................................................3
AMH/N0102: Maintain workarea, tools and machines.............................................................5
AMH/N0104: Comply with industry, regulatory and organizational requirements & Greening of Job
Roles.......................................................................................................................9
AMH/N1510: Plan and Prepare for process of cutting fabrics as per the job card received...............13
AMH/N1511: Cut fabrics as per plan received from production planning.....................................17
AMH/N1512: Maintain health, safety and security in the cutting workplace & Gender Sensitivity
Requirements...........................................................................................................21
Assessment Guidelines and Weightage......................................................................25
Assessment Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 25
Assessment Weightage ............................................................................................................... 25
Acronyms ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 28

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AMH/Q1510: Fabric Cutter- Apparel Made-Ups & Home Furnishing

Brief Job Description

The Fabric Cutter (apparel, made-ups and home furnishing) is responsible for bulk cutting with precision of
fabrics manually or with the help of electrically operated fabric cutter keeping the pattern placement on
the marker and various markings and specifications like style number, name, notches, etc. in mind.
Effectively and efficiently monitor the entire cutting process as per specifications and standards.

Personal Attributes

He/she should have a steady, accurate hand, for cutting; good eye sight, immune from colour blindness,
patient and focused to task. He should be keen looking for details and have good hand to eye
coordination. He/she should have basic mathematical skills, particularly making arithmetical calculations
and measurement. He/she should possess good oral communication skills in simple English and
vernacular. He/she should have tenacity to work under pressure.

Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Compulsory NOS:

1. AMH/N0102: Maintain workarea, tools and machines

2. AMH/N0104: Comply with industry, regulatory and organizational requirements & Greening of Job
Roles

3. AMH/N1510: Plan and Prepare for process of cutting fabrics as per the job card received.

4. AMH/N1511: Cut fabrics as per plan received from production planning

5. AMH/N1512: Maintain health, safety and security in the cutting workplace & Gender Sensitivity
Requirements

Qualification Pack (QP) Parameters

Sector Apparels

Sub-Sector Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing

Occupation Cutting

Country India

NSQF Level 4

Aligned to NCO/ISCO/ISIC Code NCO-2015/7532.0700

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10th Class (Preferably ) with 0-6 Months of
Minimum Educational Qualification
experience Preferably having worked 3-6
& Experience
months in a garment or apparel factory

Minimum Level of Education for Training

in School

Pre-Requisite License or Training NA

Minimum Job Entry Age 18 Years

Last Reviewed On 20/06/2017

Next Review Date 30/06/2020

NSQC Approval Date 19/02/2016

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AMH/N0102: Maintain workarea, tools and machines

Description

This unit provides Performance Criteria, Knowledge & Understanding and Skills & Abilities required to
organize/ maintain work areas and activities to ensure tools and machines are maintained as per norms
norms It also covers procedures and compliance standards to identify, prevent, control, minimize and
eliminate hazards and potential risks to self and others at the workplace.

Scope

This unit/task covers the following: Guidelines to maintain Maintain the work area and tools and machines

Elements and Performance Criteria

Maintain the workarea, tools and machines

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1. Handle handle materials, machinery, equipment and tools safely and correctly to maintain a
clean and hazard free working area
PC2. Use use correct lifting and handling procedures
PC3. Use use materials efficiently to minimize wastage waste and dispose off waste safely at the
designated location.
PC4. maintain a clean and hazard free working area
PC5. maintain tools and equipment
PC6. Carry carry out running maintenance and/or cleaning within one’s responsibility and within
agreed schedules
PC7. carry out maintenance and/or cleaning within ones responsibility
PC8. Report report any unsafe or damaged equipment and other dangerous occurrences to the
authorized personnel
PC9. Ensure ensure that the correct machine guards are in place
PC10. Work in a comfortable position and maintain with the correct posture
PC11. Use use cleaning equipment and methods appropriate for the work to be carried out
PC12. dispose of waste safely in the designated location
PC13. store cleaning equipment safely after use
PC14. carry out cleaning according to schedules and limits of responsibility

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. Importance of good health, personal hygiene and duty of care

KU2. Importance of safe working practices and code of conduct (COC) and Social Accountability
standards followed by the organization/ industry organizational procedures
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KU3. Limits limits of your own responsibility
KU4. ways of resolving with problems within the work area
KU5 KU4. The the production process and the specific work activities that relate to the whole
process
KU6 KU5. The the line and importance of effective communication with superiors and colleagues
KU7. the lines of communication, authority and reporting procedures
KU8 KU6. Knowledge about the organization’s organisations rules, codes, quality standards,
reporting procedures and guidelines (including timekeeping)
KU9. the companys quality standards
KU10. the importance of complying with written instructions
KU11. Knowledge about equipment operating procedures / manufacturers instructions
KU12. Knowledge about work instructions and specifications and interpret them accurately
KU13. method to make use of the information detailed in specifications and instructions
KU14. relation between work role and the overall manufacturing process
KU15. the importance of taking action when problems are identified
KU16. different ways of minimizing waste and proper disposal system for waste and by-products
KU17. the importance of running maintenance and regular cleaning
KU18. effects of contamination on products i.e. machine oil, dirt
KU19. common faults with equipment and the method to rectify
KU20. maintenance procedures
KU21. hazards likely to be encountered when conducting routine maintenance
KU22. different types of cleaning equipment and substances and their use
KU23. safe working practices for cleaning and the method of carrying them out

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. Wrtie write and document appropriate technical forms, job cards, inspection sheets as
required format of the company
GS2. Read read and comprehend basic english to read and interpret indicators in the
machine and operating manuals, job cards, visual cards, etc.
GS3. Read read and understand manuals, health and safety instructions, memos, reports, job cards,
etc
GS4. Speak speak and communicate effectively to peers and
supervisors
GS5. Give give clear instructions to co-workers, subordinates
others
GS6. Use use correct technical term while interacting with
supervisor
GS7. Take take appropriate decisions regarding to responsibilities
GS8. Assess assess for any damage/faulty component in the concerned machinery and take

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action accordingly
GS9. Evaluate evaluate the decision and conduct basic trouble shooting
GS10. Plan plan and manage work routine based on company procedure
GS11. Work work with supervisors/ team mates to carry out work related
tasks
GS12. Plan plan for cleaning and lubricating the concerned machinery
daily
GS13. Plan plan for cleaning the concerned tools and workplace daily before and after
operations
GS14. Ensure ensure and follow organizational procedures pertaining to health and safety are
followed
GS15. Solve solve operational role related issues
GS16. Diagnose diagnose common problems in the machine based on visual inspection, sound,
temperature etc.
GS17. Anlayze analyze, evaluate and apply the information gathered from observation, experience,
reasoning, or communication to act efficiently

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Maintain the workarea, tools and machines

PC1. Handle handle materials,

1 4 -
machinery, equipment and tools safely 0.5
3 10
and correctly to maintain a clean and 1
hazard free working area
PC2. Use use correct lifting and handling
1 4 -
procedures 0.5
2
1
PC3. Use use materials efficiently to 1 1 - 0.5
minimize wastage waste and dispose off waste
2 4 1
safely at the designated location.
PC4. maintain a clean and hazard free
1 3 - 0.5
working area

PC5. maintain tools and equipment 1 3 - 0.5

PC6. Carry carry out running maintenance

5 -
and/or cleaning within one’s responsibility 1 0.5
10
and within agreed schedules 2 1
PC7. carry out maintenance and/or cleaning
1 5 - 0.5
within ones responsibility

PC8. Report report any unsafe or damaged

0.5 1 - 0.5
equipment and other dangerous occurrences
1
to the authorized personnel
PC9. Ensure ensure that the correct machine
2 1 - 0.5
guards are in place

PC10. Work in a comfortable position and

1 5 - 0.5
maintain with the correct posture
7
PC11. Use use cleaning equipment and
1 5 -
methods appropriate for the work to be 0.5
7
carried out 1
PC12. dispose of waste safely in the designated
1 3 - 0.5
location

PC13. store cleaning equipment safely after

0.5 4 - 0.5
use

PC14. carry out cleaning according to

1 5 - 0.5
schedules and limits of responsibility

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NOS Total 14 49 - 7

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code AMH/N0102

NOS Name Maintain workarea, tools and machines

Sector Apparels

Sub-Sector Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing

Occupation Generic

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

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Last Reviewed Date 02/05/2019

Next Review Date 02/05/2023

NSQC Clearance Date 19/02/2016

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AMH/N0104: Comply with industry, regulatory and organizational

requirements

Description

This unit provides Performance Criteria, Knowledge & Understanding and Skills & Abilities required for
complying with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements at the workplace.

Scope

This unit/task covers the following:-Comply with industry and organizational requirements
This unit covers the introductory skills and knowledge required to work effectively in an apparel/home
furnishing or made ups unit with respect to the industry specific legal, regulatory and ethical requirements

Elements and Performance Criteria

Comply with industry, and organizational requirements

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1.. Carry carry out work functions in accordance with organizational standards, greening solutions
procedures, policies, legislation and regulations, organizational guidelines and procedures
PC2. Seek seek and obtain clarifications on policies and procedures or uncertainties, from your
supervisor or other authorized personnel
PC3. Apply apply and follow these policies and procedures within your work practices
inculcate sustainable consumption practices
PC4. . Provide provide support to your supervisor and team members in enforcing these considerations
PC.5. Identify identify and report any possible deviation to these requirements Any breach or non
adherance to standard procedures to appropriate personnel
PC6. Actively get involved in improving the performance of the organization in line with their own
role and responsibilities and support adaptation to more environmentally friendly processes

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. The the the importance of having an ethical and value-based approach to governance
KU2. benefits to your company and yourself due to practice of these procedures Their role in
improving the performance of the organisation in line with of the scope of their own role and
responsibilities
KU3. The the importance of time management punctuality and attendance
KU4. Knowledge and understanding of industry specific legal and ethical requirements specific to the
industry/sector, know and understand:-legal and ethical requirements.- Reporting procedures
to follow if someone does not meet the requirements in case of any breach or deviations
KU5. Conformance to customer or country specific requirements mandated as a part of your work
process
KU6. country / customer specific regulations for your sector and their importance
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KU7. reporting procedure in case of deviations
KU8. limits of personal responsibility
KU6. Making conscious and sustainable decisions for achieving effective and green workplace.

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. Maintain appropriate documentation for write and document appropriate technical
forms, manuals, job cards, inspection sheets as required format of the company per
company requirements
GS2. Read read and comprehend the organizational documents pertaining to rules and procedures
workplace protocols
GS3. Be adept in Well read and comprehend basic english or local language (if applicable) to
read and interpret indicators in the machine and operating manuals, job cards, visual
cards, safety instructions etc.
GS4. read in the local language as applicable
GS5. read and understand manuals, health and safety instructions, memos, reports, job cards etc
GS6 GS4. Have positive Interpersonal communication with superiors and colleagues consistent with
the organisation’s standards positively influence the team members into following procedures
GS7 GS5. Take take appropriate decisions with respect to regarding to assigned responsibilities
GS8 GS6. Plan plan and manage work routine based on company procedure
consistent with the organisation’s standards
GS9 GS7. Ensure ensure and follow organizational procedures and policies
GS10 GS8. Evaluate evaluate and seek clarification from the superiors wherever required
GS11 GS9. Apply apply balanced judgment to different situations
GS12 GS10. Analyze analyze, evaluate and apply the information gathered from observation,
experience, reasoning, or communication to act efficiently
GS11. Make conscious and sustainable decisions that help reduce, rescue, and recycle the company
resources
GS12. Identify and replace processes that create unnecessary waste

Assessment Criteria
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Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Comply with industry, and organizational requirements

PC1.. Carry carry out work functions in

accordance with organizational standards, 2 6 - 1
greening solutions procedures, policies, 5
legislation and regulations, organizational
guidelines and procedures
PC2. Seek seek and obtain clarifications on
policies and procedures or uncertainties, 2 7 - 1
from your supervisor or other authorized 5
personnel
PC3. Apply apply and follow these policies
3 7 - 1
and procedures within your work practices
2 5
inculcate sustainable consumption practices
PC4. . Provide provide support to your
supervisor and team members in enforcing 1 5 - 1
these considerations 0.5

PC.5. Identify identify and report any

2 10 - 1
possible deviation to these requirements Any
breach or non adherance to standard
procedures to appropriate personnel
PC6. Actively get involved in improving the
performance of the organization in line with
their own role and responsibilities and 1 5 0.5
support adaptation to more environmentally
friendly processes
NOS Total 10 35 - 5

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code AMH/N0104

NOS Name Comply with industry, regulatory and organizational requirements

Sector Apparels

Sub-Sector Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing

Occupation Generic

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

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AMH/N1510: Plan and Prepare for process of cutting fabrics as per the
job card received.

Description

This unit describes process elements ensuring planning for cutting fabrics belonging to the product
category of apparel, made-ups or home furnishing manually or with the help of electrically operated
fabric cutter.

Scope

This unit/task covers the following: Preparatory checks to fabrics and basic calculations related to layering
and fabric consumption

Elements and Performance Criteria

Preparatory checks to fabrics and Basic calculations related to layering and fabric consumption
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1.. Check check the fabrics for defects for severity and quantity like holes, stains, slubs,
missing pick, etc.
PC2. Calculate calculate the quantity of fabrics and number of components to be cut for a particular
style as per job card
PC3. calculate the quantity of fabrics needed against the job card received
PC3. Ensure cutting production planning, scheduling, balancing, bottleneck management
PC4. Check check for marker types as per fabric lay forms
PC5. . Lay lay the fabrics in such a way so as to ensure the wastages is within defined tolerance
PC6. . Spread spread the marker on the lay

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. Identify identify, categorize, arrange and organize fabrics in a defined sequence as per
cutting plan and priority to delivery
KU2. Knowledge knowledge about basic textile terminology, types of fabrics and their
trade names like chiffon, georgette, poly-cotton, etc.
KU3. Knowledge knowledge of fabric characteristics like feel, structure, construction, grain line,
etc.
KU4. Knowledge knowledge of fabric defects like holes, stains, slubs etc. and
layering/spreading defects like faulty prints, wrong method adopted, etc.
KU5. Knowledge knowledge about product manufacturing process flowchart
KU6. Knowledge knowledge about different layering and spreading processes and the related
machines used
KU7. Knowledge knowledge about different types of cutting machines like scissors, straight knife,
band knife, laser cutting machine, etc.

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KU8. Knowledge knowledge about different types of laying of fabrics like straight lay,
stepped lay, etc. in order to minimize wastages
KU9. Knowledge knowledge about the patterns, markers and tools and methods required for
marking.

KU10. Knowledge knowledge about which cutting machine would offer better productivity with
lesser wastage of materials and time

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. Document document records related to the style that is to be cut

GS2. Write write letters, memos clearly and legibly
GS3. Fill fll up appropriate technical forms, process charts, activity logs in the prescribed
format of the company
GS4. Write write the calculated fabric consumption in the given format
GS5. Read read and comprehend written instructions mentioned in the job card to cut a particular
style.
GS6. Read read in local language
GS7. Communicate efficiently communicate with superiors, colleagues and juniors appropriately to
convey information clearly and effectively
GS8. efficient communication with fellow colleagues to convey information clearly and effectively
GS9. Listen listen actively and seek clarification from supervisor whenever in doubt
GS10. Make make decisions in relation to the planning and preparation of the fabrics to be cut
GS11. Take take appropriate actions in terms of any deviations from the process
GS12. Plan plan and set targets along with supervisors and co-workers
GS13. Organize organize tools and equipment equipments to be used
GS14. Ensure ensure all customer needs are assessed and every effort is made to provide
satisfactory service
GS15. Identify identify possible defects with the fabrics received and try
fixing them
GS16. Report report abnormalities and non-conformities detected to
superiors
GS17. Seek seek clarification on problems when in doubt
GS18. Identify identify root cause of a problem related to the preparation of fabrics that are to be cut
like spreading faults, unavailability of a particular tool, etc.
GS19. Analyze analyze each cutting process adopted, its pros and cons and its significance
siginificance to the company and to the product being developed
GS20. Critically critically evaluate and apply the information gathered from observation,
experience, reasoning or communication to act efficiently

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Preparatory checks to fabrics and Basic calculations related to layering and fabric consumption

PC1.. Check check the fabrics for

defects for severity and quantity like 3 10 - 2
holes, stains, slubs, missing pick, etc.

PC2. Calculate calculate the quantity of

fabrics and number of components to be 2 5 - 2
cut for a particular style as per job card

PC3. calculate the quantity of

3 5 - 1
fabrics needed against the job card
received
PC3. Ensure cutting production planning,
scheduling, balancing, bottleneck 3 5 - 1
management
PC4. Check check for marker types as per
3 8 - 1
fabric lay forms

PC5. . Lay lay the fabrics in such a way

so as to ensure the wastages is within 2 12 - 1
defined tolerance

PC6. . Spread spread the marker on the lay 2 12 - 1

NOS Total 15 52 - 8

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code AMH/N1510

Plan and Prepare for process of cutting fabrics as per the job card
NOS Name
received.

Sector Apparels

Sub-Sector Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing

Occupation Cutting

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

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Next Review Date 02/05/2023

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AMH/N1511: Cut fabrics as per plan received from production planning

Description

This unit provides Performance Criteria, Knowledge & Understanding, Skills & Abilities required to cut the
fabrics manually or with the help of electrically operated fabric cutter after laying.

Scope

This unit/task covers the following: Cutting of fabrics belonging to the product category of apparel, made-
ups and home furnishing

Elements and Performance Criteria

Cutting of fabrics belonging to the product category of apparel, made-ups and home furnishing
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1.. Ensure ensure the fabric lays are clipped at suitable points to restrict sliding of fabric layers
during cutting
PC2. Cut cut the fabric layers manually or with electrically operated cutting equipment
equipments like band knife, straight knife, etc. as per mentioned in the job card; and
ensure efficient fabric consumption with minimum wastage
PC3. Identify identify the cut parts, count tickets and then group them well to pass on
PC4. Ensure ensure the bundled tickets have all the necessary information like style number,
cut piece name, etc.
PC5. Ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are met

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. Knowledge knowledge about organizations policies and procedures with respect to cutting
KU2. Knowledge knowledge about the availability of the different types of cutting machines in the
organization
KU3. Protocol protocol and format for reporting work/machine related risks/problems
KU4. Knowledge knowledge about different specifications mentioned on a pattern and on bundled
tickets like style number, pattern name, size, etc.
KU5. Knowledge knowledge about rectifying different faults that occur in cutting machines while
cutting fabrics

Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. Document document records related to tools, equipments and machines used in cutting.
GS2. Write write letter, memos etc. in clear, understandable and legible fashion.
GS3. Write write and record the cut components
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GS4. Read read and understand manuals, memos, reports, job cards, etc.
GS5. Read read and comprehend written instructions about and working of cutting
machines and equipment.
GS6. Read read in local language
GS7. Communicate communicate effectively to superiors, colleagues and juniors and
provide/receive detailed information
GS8. Listen listen actively and clarify doubts with supervisors or amongst co-workers
GS9. Follow follow organization rule-based decision making process with respect to cutting of
fabrics
GS10. Take take appropriate actions in terms of any deviations while cutting fabrics.
GS11. Plan plan and set targets along with the supervisors and co-workers
GS12. Plan plan for placing the different cut parts in an organized manner on a daily basis.
GS13. Understand understand customer requirements and their priority and respond as per
their needs
GS14. Evaluate evaluate and cut product parts as per client specifications
GS15. Seek seek and comprehend machine related inputs for clarification
GS16. Clarify clarify instructions given by the supervisor
GS17. Review review the defects and and take appropriate actions to rectify them
GS18. Analyze analyze the defects and the procedure for dealing with it
GS19. Critically critically evaluate and apply the information gathered from observation,
experience, resoning or communication to act efficiently
GS20. Evaluate evaluate, understand and rectify under supervision the problems that arise
while cutting fabric like fabric slipping, errors in the markers, etc.

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Cutting of fabrics belonging to the product category of apparel, made-ups and home furnishing

PC1.. Ensure ensure the fabric lays are

clipped at suitable points to restrict sliding 6 14 - 2
of fabric layers during cutting 5 12

PC2. Cut cut the fabric layers manually or

with electrically operated cutting 6
equipment equipments like band knife, 32 - 3
straight knife, etc. as per mentioned in 5
30 2
the job card; and ensure efficient fabric
consumption with minimum wastage
PC3. Identify identify the cut parts,
6 14 - 3
count tickets and then group them well
5 12
to pass on
PC4. Ensure ensure the bundled tickets
have all the necessary information like 2 10 - 2
style number, cut piece name, etc.

PC5. Ensure production targets and

delivery deadlines are met 3 6 1

NOS Total 20 70 - 10

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code AMH/N1511

NOS Name Cut fabrics as per plan received from production planning

Sector Apparels

Sub-Sector Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing

Occupation Cutting

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

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AMH/N1512: Maintain health, safety and security in the cutting

workplace

Description

This unit provides performance criteria, knowledge & understanding, skills &abilities required to check and
ensure the cutting workarea is safe and secure.

Scope

This unit/task covers the following: Hazards and Risks associated with the process(es), medical
emergencies and evacuation process

Elements and Performance Criteria

Hazards and risks associated with the process(es), medical emergencies and evacuation process
To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
PC1.. ensure safe and secure handling of cutting tools
PC1. Comply with health safety, gender and PwD (People with disability) related instructions applicable
to the workplace
PC2. Ensure ensure safe and secure handling of cutting tools; and use of safety measure
and/or device to cutting of fabric with electrical handheld cutter like mesh gloves, etc.
PC3. Monitor monitor the workplace and work processes for potential risks and threats such as
physical injuries or disability, etc.
PC4. Participate participate in mock-drills/evacuation procedures organized at the workplace; group
discussions, training sensitization programs for gender and PwD awareness
PC5. . Undertake undertake first-aid, fire-fighting and emergency response training

Knowledge and Understanding (KU)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KU1. Knowledge knowledge of hazards associated with operation and handling of cutting tool
KU2. Knowledge knowledge of compliance requirements related to cutting of fabrics
KU3. Knowledge knowledge about the cleanliness procedures followed in the organization
KU4. Knowledge knowledge about personal protective equipments like nose mask, stainless steelmesh
gloves.
KU5. Knowledge knowledge about correct usage of stainless steel mesh gloves
KU6. Knowledge about the importance of gender equality being followed in the organization and policies
for reporting any harassment or inappropriate behavior
KU7. Knowledge about how to accommodate employees with disabilities; etiquette to adhere to and
proper language and terminology
KU8. Knowledge about how to communicate, offer help, respecting space, parking etc. for people with
disabilities or special needs
KU9. Knowledge about promoting a safe, accessible and healthy workplace for disabled employees

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Generic Skills (GS)

User/individual on the job needs to know how to:

GS1. Document document records related to health, safety and security related information
GS2. Document document records in case of any health and safety incident/accident
GS3. Read read and comprehend written instructions related to safety issues
GS4. Read read, understand and follow the safety and cleanliness signage put in the organization
GS5. Read read in local language as well
GS6. Seek seek information appropriately in order to understand the requirements and
concerns of health and safety
GS7. Use use correct technical terms while discussing safety and security with the supervisor
GS8. Make make appropriate and timely decision in responding to emergencies/accidents in line
with organization
GS9. Evaluate evaluate and use correct PPE and other safety gear while at the
workplace
GS10. Work work with supervisors/team mates to carry out health and safety
measures
GS11. Plan plan health and safety drills according to the required schedule
GS12. Keep keep work area free from potential hazards like fire, shot circuit, etc.
GS13. Ensure ensure and follow organizational procedures pertaining to health and safety are followed
GS14. Take take appropriate actions during emergencies, accidents or fire at the
workplace
GS15. Resolve resolve issues pertaining to malfunctions in machineries and report if
required
GS16. Identify identify emergency situations
GS17. Identify identify cause effect relationship for the emergencies
GS18. Critically critically evaluate the root cause of any mishappening and the level of its impact
GS15. Create a positive and inclusive workplace atmosphere without any kind of bias/discrimination
towards any employee
GS16. Actively take part in any discussion/workshop organized for gender sensitization training
GS17. Read and comprehend written instructions related to gender equality issues in the organization
GS18. Identify and report any harassment or inappropriate behavior towards any employee
GS19. Create a positive and inclusive workplace atmosphere without any kind of bias/discrimination
towards any employee with disability or special needs
GS20. Actively take part in any discussion/workshop organized for disability sensitization training.
GS21. Read and comprehend written instructions related to equality issues in the organization related to
disabled persons
GS22. Identify and report any distinction, exclusion, harassment or inappropriate behavior towards any
employee

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Assessment Criteria

Theory Practical Project Viva

Assessment Criteria for Outcomes
Marks Marks Marks Marks

Hazards and risks associated with the process(es), medical emergencies and evacuation process

PC1.. ensure safe and secure handling of

3 8 - 1
cutting tools

PC1. Comply with health safety, gender and

PwD (People with disability) related instructions 3 8 1
applicable to the workplace

PC2. Ensure ensure safe and secure handling

of cutting tools; and use of safety measure 2 8 - 1
and/or device to cutting of fabric with
electrical handheld cutter like mesh gloves,
etc.
PC3. Monitor monitor the workplace and work
processes for potential risks and threats such 1 2 - 1
as physical injuries or disability, etc.

PC4. Participate participate in

2 7 - 1
mock-drills/evacuation procedures organized at
the workplace; group discussions, training
sensitization programs for gender and PwD
awareness

PC5. . Undertake undertake first-aid, fire-

3 14 - 1
fighting and emergency response training

NOS Total 11 39 - 5

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) Parameters

NOS Code AMH/N1512

NOS Name Maintain health, safety and security in the cutting workplace

Sector Apparels

Sub-Sector Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing

Occupation Cutting

NSQF Level 4

Credits TBD

Version 1.0 2.0

Last Reviewed Date 20/06/2019

Next Review Date 30/06/2023

NSQC Clearance Date 19/02/2016

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Assessment Guidelines and Assessment Weightage

Assessment Guidelines

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council.
Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC
will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC

2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the
SSC

3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected
elective/option NOS/set of NOS. examination/training center (as per assessment criteria
below)

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each
candidate at each.

5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student
at each examination/training center based on this criteria.

6. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% aggregate in QP.

7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.

Recommended Pass % aggregate for QP : 70

Assessment Weightage

Compulsory NOS

National Occupational Theory Practical Project Viva Total

Weightage
Standards Marks Marks Marks Marks Marks

AMH/N0102.Maintain
workarea, tools and 14 49 - 7 70 20
machines

AMH/N0104.Comply with
industry, regulatory and 10 35 - 5 50 14
organizational requirements

AMH/N1510.Plan and
Prepare for process of
15 52 - 8 75 21
cutting fabrics as per the
job card received.

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National Occupational Theory Practical Project Viva Total

Weightage
Standards Marks Marks Marks Marks Marks

AMH/N1511.Cut fabrics as
per plan received from 20 70 - 10 100 29
production planning

AMH/N1512.Maintain health,
safety and security in the 11 39 - 5 55 16
cutting workplace

Total 70 245 - 35 350 100

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Acronyms

NOS National Occupational Standard(s)

NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework

QP Qualifications Pack

TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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Glossary

Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having

similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct
Sector
subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics
and interests.

Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the

Sub-sector
characteristics and interests of its components.

Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of

Occupation
functions in an industry.

Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique
Job role
employment opportunity in an organisation.

OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve

when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the
Occupational
Knowledge and Understanding (KU) they need to meet that standard
Standards (OS)
consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian
and global contexts.

Performance Criteria Performance Criteria (PC) are statements that together specify the
(PC) standard of performance required when carrying out a task.

National
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian
Occupational
context.
Standards (NOS)

QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and
Qualifications Pack
other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique
(QP)
qualifications pack code.

Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is

Unit Code
denoted by an ‘N’

Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent
Unit Title
should be able to do.

Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be

Description helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the
appropriate OS they are looking for.

Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an

Scope individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have
a critical impact on quality of performance required.

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Knowledge and Understanding (KU) are statements which together

Knowledge and specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific
Understanding (KU) knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required
standard.

Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured

Organisational
and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge
Context
managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.

Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish

Technical Knowledge
specific designated responsibilities.

Core skills or Generic Skills (GS) are a group of skills that are the key to
learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed
Core Skills/ Generic
in any work environment in today’s world. These skills are typically
Skills (GS)
needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include
communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.

Electives are NOS/set of NOS that are identified by the sector as

contributive to specialization in a job role. There may be multiple
Electives
electives within a QP for each specialized job role. Trainees must select
at least one elective for the successful completion of a QP with Electives.

Options are NOS/set of NOS that are identified by the sector as

Options additional skills. There may be multiple options within a QP. It is not
mandatory to select any of the options to complete a QP with Options.

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