NCVET Code

2022/EHW/NIELIT/05323
NSQF QUALIFICATION FILE
Approved in 16th NSQC meeting –NCVET- Dated: 24th February, 2022

QUALIFICATION FILE - CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SUBMITTING BODY

Name and address of submitting body:

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No. 3, PSP Pocket, Sector-8,

Dwarka, New Delhi-110077

Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission

Name : Alok Tripathi

Position in the organization : Additional Director

Address if different from above : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF

ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (NIELIT), Patna
Adjacent to IIT Patna Amhara, Bihta,
Patna– 801106
Tel number(s) : 9431011532
E-mail address : dir-patna@nielit.gov.in

List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File

Annexure 1: Detailed Syllabus and lesson plan of the course
Annexure 2: Evidence of Course requirement in the industry
Annexure 3: Evidence of Job requirement from the industry
Annexure 4: Evidence of validation from industries

Model Curriculum to be added which will include the following:

• Indicative list of tools/equipment to conduct the training
Attached in Annexure 5
• Trainers qualification
Attached in Annexure 6

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SUMMARY
Qualification Title Foundation course in Machine Learning
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using Python
Qualification Code, if any Will be given by NCVET post-approval
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Sector: ITES
3 NCO code and occupation 2514.9900(Computer Programmers, Other)
Nature and purpose of the  The purpose of this qualification is to
qualification (Please specify train the students in Block Chain
whether qualification is short implementation using Python so as to
4 term or long term) upskill them and increase their
employability in the field of IT/Computer
Science
 QF is of level 4
Body/bodies which will award National Institute of Electronics and
the qualification Information Technology
5 NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No. 3, PSP Pocket,
Sector-8,
Dwarka, New Delhi-110077
Body which will accredit National Institute of Electronics and
providers to offer courses Information Technology
6 leading to the qualification NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No. 3, PSP Pocket,
Sector-8,
Dwarka, New Delhi-110077
Whether
accreditation/affiliation norms
7 are already in place or not, if NA
applicable (if yes, attach a
copy)
Occupation(s) to which the Machine Learning Engineer/ Junior Machine
qualification gives access learning Engineer, Predictive Analyst,
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Software Developer/Engineer/Junior Engineer
(AI/ML)
Job description of the • Machine Learning Engineer:
occupation Machine Learning engineers are
responsible for developing,
programming and training the
complex networks of algorithms
that make up machine learning
9 so that they can function like a
human brain. This role requires
combined expertise in software
development, programming, data
science and data engineering
• Data Engineer: Machine
Learning Engineers build, test,

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and deploy models, as well as

maintain the underlying AI
infrastructure. They are problem-
solvers who can navigate
between traditional software
development and machine
learning implementations.
• Machine Learning Model
Developer: Designing and
developing machine learning and
deep learning systems, Running
machine learning tests and
experiments

Licensing requirements NA
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Statutory and Regulatory
requirement of the relevant
11 sector (documentary evidence NA
to be provided)
Level of the qualification in
12 the Level 4
NSQF
Anticipated volume of
13 training/learning required to
90 Hours
complete the qualification
14 Indicative list of training tools Attached in Annexure 5
required to deliver this
qualification
15 Entry requirements and/or 2nd Year Polytechnic Diploma in Computer
recommendations and Science/ IT/ Electronics /Electrical/
minimum age Instrumentation/
or
Final year BCA/B.Sc.(Electronics/CS/IT)
or
Pursuing MCA/MSC(CS/IT) /PGDCA
or
Pursuing B.E/B.Tech in any domain
or
NIELIT O Level(IT)
16 Progression from the Professional
qualification (Please show Application Developer (Machine Learning).
Professional and academic Senior Application Developer (Machine
progression) Learning).
Tech Lead Application Developer (Machine
Learning)

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Academic
i)Horizontal:
Courses in the area of Python Programing,
Mathematics
ii)Vertical:
Post Graduate diploma in Data Science,
Courses in Artificial Intelligence and Deep
learning

17 Arrangements for the Presently only candidates who undergo

Recognition of Prior learning training shall be assessed.
(RPL) It will be incorporated once RPL
strategy is finalized

18 International comparability NA
Where known (research
evidence to be provided)
19 Date of planned review of the After Every 5 years
Qualification.
20 Formal structure of qualification

Modul Estimated
e Module Name Mandatory/
Size (Learning Level
Code Optional
Hours)
1 Basic 2 Hours 4
Mandatory

2 Python Eco System Mandatory 2 Hours 4

3 Methods for Machine Learning 4 Hours 4

Mandatory
4 Data Loading for ML Projects 5 Hours 4
Mandatory
5 Understanding Data with Statistics 8 Hours 4
Mandatory
6 Understanding Data with 10 Hours 4
Visualization Mandatory
7 Preparing Data 8 Hours 4
Mandatory
8 Data Feature Selection 10 Hours 4
Mandatory
9 Machine Learning Algorithms 18 Hours 4
Mandatory
10 Machine Learning with Pipelines 7 Hours 4
Mandatory

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11 Improving Performance of ML 8 Hours 4

Models Mandatory
12 Mini Project 8 Hours 4
Mandatory

SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT

21 Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment:

The Examination Wing
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No. 3, PSP Pocket, Sector-8,
Dwarka, New Delhi-110077
22 How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out?
RPL Policy will be described as and when available
23 Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements
which have been put in place to ensure that assessment is always
valid, reliable and fair and show that these are in line with the
requirements of the NSQF.

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE:
The candidate shall be assessed for his learnings about Fundamental of
AI, Components of AI, Applications of AI in various fields

 Criteria for assessment based on each learning outcome, will be

assigned marks proportionately to its importance.
 Assessment comprises the following components:
o Exercises carried out in labs
o Theory and practical exam
Attendance and punctuality

24. ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Title of Unit/Component:

Outcomes Assessment Means of Assessment

to Criteria
Total
be for the
assessed outcome Written Practical
Marks

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Basics of Machine Learning,

Methods , Python Ecosystem 20 10 10

Fundamentals Working with CSV file ,

of Machine Understanding Data with 30 20 10
Learning Statistics

Total 50 30 20

Data Visualization, Preparing

Data 20 10
Data for 10
Machine Data Feature Selection
Learning 30 20 10
Applications

Total 50 30 20

Machine Learning Models

Machine 50 30 20
Learning
Algorithms ML with Pipelines, Improving
Performance of ML Algorithms 10 10 0

Total
60 40 20

Internal Assessment
20 0 20

Assignment
20 0 20

Total Marks 200 100 100

Means of assessment

S. Modules Duration in Maximum

Examination Pattern
No Covered Minutes Marks
1 Theory 1-11 60 60
3 Practical 1-11 120 100
4 Internal Assessment 1-11 - 20
5 Project/Presentation 1-11 - 20

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/Assignment
Total 200
Note:
1. Pass percentage would be 50% marks in each component, with aggregate
pass percentage of 50% and above.
2. Grading will be as under:

Grade S A B C D
Marks Range >85% 75%-84% 65%-74% 55%-64% 50%-54%
(in %)
3. Theory examination would be conducted online and the paper comprise of
MCQ and each question will carry 1 marks.
4. Practical examination/Internal Assessment/Assignment would be
evaluated internally.
5. Candidate may apply for re-examination within the validity of registration.
6. The examinations would be conducted in English Language only.

SECTION 2
25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL
Title : Foundation course in Machine Learning using Python Level : 4

NSQF Outcomes of the How the job role NSQF

Domain Qualification/Co relates to the NSQF Level
mponent Level Descriptors

Process Apply Machine Learning in The job holder is expected 4

required different Fields like Supervised to perform his/her work
Learning, Unsupervised learning, with well-developed skill in
Deep Learning using Python. To Applying Machine Learning
apply Machine Learning and its components in
Algorithms for predictive Analysis different fields using
Python

Professional Apply and analyze the different The job holder is expected 4
knowledge packages available in Python for to know the different
Machine Learning and it packages and libraries
applications in different fields available in Python for
Applying Machine Learning
and its components in
different fields like

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Supervised Learning,
Unsupervised learning,
Deep Learning using
Python. He is also
expected to apply Machine
Learning Algorithms for
predictive Analysis

Professional Selection of Appropriate library The job holder is 4

skill and packages available in Python
expected to have
for Applying AI and its
cognitive and practical
components in different fields like
skill in Python and various
Supervised Learning,
libraries and packages
Unsupervised learning, Deep
available in Python for
Learning using Python. To apply
Machine Learning Algorithms for Application of Machine
predictive Analysis and resolving Learning and its
errors during compile time and run components
time while applying these libraries
and packages.

Core skill Building Machine learning The job holder is 4

applications and Models using expected to have full
Python knowledge of Libraries
and packages which are
available in Python to
completely apply Machine
Learning and its
components in various
fields like Supervised
Learning, Unsupervised
learning, Deep Learning
using Python. To apply
Machine Learning
Algorithms for predictive
Analysis
Responsibilit Apply the different libraries and The job holder is 4
y packages available in python for expected to complete
building right applications and assigned tasks and IPR
models of AI a like Supervised of organization &
Learning, Unsupervised learning, customers. He/she is
Deep Learning using Python. To expected to undertake
apply Machine Learning on-the-job learning and
Algorithms for predictive Analysis
participate in training and
using Python. To implement
development,

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Machine Learning Algorithms interventions and

using Python. assessments Hence the
individual working in this
job role has complete
responsibility for
delivering quality of his
own work & some
responsibility for others
works too and can be
placed at level 5 And
contribute in achieving
the industry’s profit
margin.

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SECTION 3

EVIDENCE OF NEED

26 What evidence is there that the qualification is needed?

Attached in Annexure 2

27 What is the estimated uptake of this qualification and what is the

basis of this estimate?
Estimated uptake is 30 students per Batch with 4 Batches per Year and on
the basis of Facilities and Infrastructure in respective NIELIT Centre.

28 What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does (do) not
duplicate already existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF? Give
justification for presenting a duplicate qualification

The qualification is originally designed by curriculum head, industrial expert,

and academic professional experts. The work group under the guidance of
curriculum development committee already conducted desk search as well
as refers the qualification packs for as a supporting document for the
mapping of curriculum. As per the search it is found that, no duplicate
course in Machine Learning Associate is existing in the NQR as on date
29 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? Specify the review process
here

Based on feedback by participants, employers and based on market survey

the qualification will be reviewed in every 5 years.

SECTION 4
EVIDENCE OF PROGRESSION

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?
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This qualification has been designed in consultation with industry and
domain expert keeping in mind today’s need. Qualification file is finalized
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after discussion and modification through internal committees of NIELIT.
Evaluation criteria have been added to ensure progression to related path
ways identified as per career path.

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