General Introduction

Bachelors in Vocation Education

Jai Hind College launches UG C approved new program, Bachelor of  Vocation  Course under the Mumbai University .  The primary objective of this Course is to align higher education with the emerging needs of the economy and thereby to add to the employability of students in various upcoming sectors of the economy, in the era of accelerated globalization.

The Government of India in December 3013 issued a National Skill Qualification Framework(NSQF) in order to promote skill based vocational education .The Government has appointed various Skill Sector Councils  under the national Skills Development Council. These Skill sector councils develop National Occupational standards for various jobs in respective industries.

 In order to achieve this goal, UGC has launched a scheme on skills development based higher education, leading to Bachelor of Vocation with multiple exits such as Diploma/Advanced Diploma under the NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework). The B Voc. Program is focused on providing undergraduate education a new thrust by incorporating and blending skill building along with a general education component which will incorporate specific job roles in order to facilitate quick and successful placements in industry

Curriculum Design

The curriculum in each of the years of the programme would be a suitable mix of general education and skill development components.

Objectives

· To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate

content of General Education.

· To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and skills, so that

they are work ready at each exit point of the programme.

· To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and

multiple exit points.

· To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education in

order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry

requirements.

· Such graduates apart from meeting the needs of local and

national industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of the

global workforce.

· To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of 10+2 with

vocational subjects.

Levels of Awards or Multiple Exit Options

Award	Duration	Corresponding Level
Diploma	1 year	5
Advanced Diploma	2 year	6

The certification levels will lead to Diploma/Advanced Diploma/B. Voc.

Degree in one or more vocational areas and will be offered under the

aegis of the University. This is out-lined in Table I.

Degree	Duration	Corresponding NSQF level
Diploma Each of	1 Year	5
Advanced Diploma	2 Years	6
B.Voc. Degree	3 Years	7

Eligibility for admission in B.Voc.

The eligibility condition for admission to B.Voc.programme shall be 10+2

or equivalent, in any stream.

Curriculum Details

General Education Component:

The general education component should adhere to the normal university standards. It should emphasise and offer courses which provide holistic development. However, it should not exceed 40% of the total curriculum.

 Adequate emphasis should be given to language and communication skills.

Skill Development Components:

(i) The focus of skill development components will aim to equip students with appropriate knowledge, practice and attitude, so as to become work ready. The skill development components would be relevant to the industries as per their requirements.

(ii) The curriculum would necessarily embed within itself, National Occupational Standards (NOSs) of specific job roles within the industry sector(s). This would enable the students to meet the learning outcomes specified in the NOSs.

(iii) The overall design of the skill development component along with the job roles selected would be such that it leads to a comprehensive specialization in one or two domains.

(iv)  In case NOS is not available for a specific area / job role, the university/college would get the curriculum for this developed in consultation with industry experts.

(v) The curriculum would also focus on work-readiness skills in each of the three years.

(vi) Adequate attention would be to be given in curriculum design to practical work, on the job training, development of student portfolios and project work.

Key aspects of the Course

The Course has a pattern of Credits which is in adherence to the UGC Guidelines and the Mumbai University pattern of Credit Based Grading System. Total credit for each Course is 30.The emphasis on skill based component is that it focuses on developing the potential and in creating the competency in the student to be able to handle a specific job.

Skill assessment Mandatory

The skill certification will be done by the experts who are affiliated to the National Skill Sector Council .This will be done at the College by inviting experts from outside who will be deputed by respective Skill Sector Council.

Tie ups

At present we have tie up with I –Britons and Bon Voyage

Jai Hind College is commencing two such BVoc Courses in the subjects mentioned below-

1. Software Development

2. Tourism

· Tourism, in an era of fast paced globalisation has a strong relevance to economic development, cultural growth and even national integration. Today, it is an important sector in constituting about 6.8% of the GDP of our country. The UNWTO report says tourism has experienced continued growth, seen deepening diversification and is a key driver for economic growth and job opportunities. International tourist arrivals grew by 4.3 % in 2014 to 1.133 billion. For a country like India, which has been consistently strengthening its infrastructural and legal support system, at a very quick pace, it is very important for the job market and the professional requirements to link up with education in a way, that demands of the industry can be met and matched with best talent that can be procured from the indigenous human resource pool, currently in the process of higher education.

· In league with this vision, the B Voc Tourism Course is expected and is committed to building such competencies which will lead to greater employment of youngsters in this sector in a short period of time.

Evaluation

Examination pattern will be same as the rest of the course under the Mumbai University. Total Marks will be 100 for each paper.

External Paper -75

Internals -25