Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) introduced (6 New Qualifications and 7 Revised Qualifications) at 31st Meeting of National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC), extending its reach and impact in the vocational training sector. These qualifications cover a range of job roles, each with specific entry requirements, progression pathways, and industry validation.
The six newly approved qualifications are:
FFSC has also revised seven existing qualifications to meet evolving industry standards and requirements.
Industry Validation: All qualifications have undergone industry validation (30 validations) to ensure that the training provided aligns with industry standards and requirements. This validation underscores the relevance and applicability of the qualifications in real-world scenarios.
The Furniture and Fittings Skill Council continues to play a pivotal role in bridging the skills gap and enhancing employment opportunities in the sector. These new qualifications and revisions demonstrate FFSC's commitment to providing high-quality vocational training and supporting the growth of skilled workers in the furniture and fittings industry. With the new and revised qualifications, the candidates will be presented with more apprenticeship, skilling, re-skill, and upskill opportunities.
FFSC signed MOU with CBSE for initiating Skilling programs in Schools, in presence of Minister of State (Ministry of Education).
A big step towards mainstreaming vocational education in schools.
This shall open doors for adoption of our programs by schools and kick-starting awareness and capacity building drives.
FFSC felicitated its #SkillExperts. These dedicated professionals have played a pivotal role in crafting training curriculums and have been instrumental as National Occupational Standard Members. Their expertise and commitment have shaped the skill development landscape in the Interiors, Furniture & Allied sectors.
The 30th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) meeting under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was conducted through video conference on June 23rd 2023, under the leadership of Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson of the NCVET.
The important takeaways from the discussion were as follows:
FFSC and JD School of Design successfully organized the JD Design Awards on June 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2023, at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Over 110 interior designs were showcased, featuring virtual reality, augmented reality, product design, and interior styling.
During the event, FFSC conducted an informative orientation session for Interior Design students, highlighting various job roles in the industry and addressing the existing skills gap. Certificates were awarded to the winners, runners-up, and all the exhibitors, recognizing their talent and participation.
FFSC organized an orientation session and skill competition for middle school students in Kerala. The event aimed to introduce students to the Design Build & Install concept and shed light on various career paths within the Interiors & Furniture Industry.
During the ‘Redesign your Classroom Challenge’ skill competition, students actively participated in classroom recce, sketching their designs, and presenting their ideas to the audience. It provided them with hands-on experience while showcasing their creativity and communication skills.
The event was a great success, inspiring students and helping them explore the exciting world of interior design and furniture manufacturing.
The 29th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) meeting under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was conducted through video conference on May 3rd, 2023, under the leadership of Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson of the NCVET.
The important takeaways from the discussion were as follows:
The 28th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) meeting under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was conducted through video conference on March 29, 2023, under the leadership of Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson of the NCVET.
The important takeaways from the discussion were as follows:
The 1st NOS Group Meeting for Machine Operator occupation was organized via Online conferencing on March 24, 2023.
This group consists of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from across the industry, all of whom have dedicated their time and expertise to developing National Occupational Standards (NOS) and associated courseware relating to machine operator job roles.
The FFSC NOS Group conducted its first meeting, where the discussion of the details of the NOS and courseware was held. The event will provide an excellent opportunity to gain insight into industry trends and hear from field experts.
The list of Machine Operator NOS Group members are as.
The 27th National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) meeting under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was conducted through video conference on February 28, 2023, under the leadership of Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson of the NCVET.
The important takeaways from the discussion were as follows:
The 26th National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) meeting under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was conducted through video conference on January 31, 2023, under the leadership of Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson of the NCVET.
The important takeaways from the discussion were as follows:
The 25th National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) meeting under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was conducted through video conference on January 5, 2023, under the leadership of Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson of the NCVET.
The important takeaways from the discussion were as follows:
Infurnia is cloud-native architectural software that enables you to apply BIM smoothly in your designs, communicate across functions, and manage your data effectively. A central tenet of Infurnia's vision is to create an integrated platform where all stakeholders involved in the design, build, and operation phases of a building's lifecycle can seamlessly communicate over the same digital design. The use case can involve the architects designing the building, the engineers performing strength analysis, the site contractors developing, the facilitators, managers, and the end customers.
The Infurnia Team put up a presentation to provide attendees with an overview of the software's many different capabilities. There were FFSC master trainers, SMSs, and members of the National Occupational Standards Team present for the workshop (NOS). The talks were held on the use of Infurnia in various training initiatives, as well as the ways in which it may be promoted to various stakeholders based on their requirements.
FFSC organized the 8th Board of Standards Sub Committee meeting on 30th November’2022 for the newly elected BoS committee members from Pidilite, Homag, Livespace, and finesse interio. Nominations for convenors of Qualification Development and Capacity Building were initiated. Based on the consent of members, the following members have been appointed as the co-convenors for the year 2022-2023.
Co-Convenors: Capacity Building :
Co-Convenors: Qualification Development :
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce Interior and Furniture based Skill modules for students in schools. The move is in line with the CBSE's vision to prepare students for the future by equipping them with the skills they need to succeed in the global economy. It is also in keeping with the government's 'Skill India' initiative, which aims to provide employment-oriented training to the youth.
The modules have been designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in interior design and furniture making. They will be taught as part of the regular curriculum in all CBSE-affiliated schools. The modules cover a wide range of topics such as furniture making, furniture design, space planning, color theory, lighting, etc. They also include practical woodworking, modular furniture assembly, and installation sessions. The modules will be offered as elective subjects and conducted by trained professionals. Students who complete the modules will be awarded a certificate by the CBSE. The modules will go a long way in helping students become well-rounded individuals ready to take on the challenges of the real world.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has conducted a workshop on Quality standards for Content development and e-courses availability. The objective of the workshop was to sensitize the content developers about the importance of quality standards in content development. The workshop was attended by representatives from various SSCs and their content SPOCs.
During the workshop, the participants were apprised of the various quality standards for content development. A checklist of required specs and SOPs was presented to participants for uniformity in content development across different entities.
They were also informed about the launch of a new web portal by NSDC which will host all the e-content developed by different organizations. The web portal will help in standardizing the e-content and will also provide a platform for learners to access different content under one platform under the vision of “Free Education for All” by GOI. It is a welcome step by NSDC to promote quality content development in the country.
The launch of NCrF would act as an umbrella to all the other different bodies, promoting the integration of Academic and Vocational domains. An awareness workshop was hosted by IIT Delhi for the Stakeholders Consultation on Draft National Credit Framework (NCrF) jointly developed by UGC, AICTE, NCVET, NCERT, CBSE, NIOS, DoSEL, DoHE, MoE and MSDE on 21st November 2022 at IIT Delhi.
These kind of workshops would be conducted across PAN India to get inputs from the different stakeholders till 30th Nov. Multiple meeting would be conducted to get the feedback.
The fourth edition of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is expected to be launched by the Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry (MSDE) shortly. Six Job Roles from FFSC has been selected for the same. FFSC will soon be aligning TOT/TOA Batches to create a pool of trainers and assessors for the selected job roles.
FFSC team was invited by the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Noida to conduct an orientation session and knowledge workshop where students were briefed about the importance of skilling through vocational education and the industry demands in the field of Interior Design.
Students were also given a demo of modular furniture assembly.
The hands-on activity of assembling a chair and a cabinet was also conducted for students by the team.
Under the Agniveer Yojna all the SSC’s inclung FFSC were invited for the briefing and introduction with the Army officers.
Under the Yojna different trainings and traits given to the officials were mapped against the SSC and small groups were formed for further detailed discussions.
The next meeting was within the group where qualifications were discussed to be mapped against the trait.
Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan launched a draft of National Credit Framework (NCrF) on October 19th in New Delhi for public consultation. Propagating the vision of National Education Policy (NEP) NCrF enables the integration of academic and vocational eductaion. Mr. Pradhan said that the NCrF would act as an umbrella for skilling, upskilling, re skilling, accredation and evaluation encompassing our people in eductaion and skilling institutions.
“NCrF recognises no hard separation between different areas of learning, i.e. arts and sciences, vocational and academic streams, curricular and extra-curricular for the purpose of assignment of credits and credit levels,” the draft stated.
FFSC recognized the contributions of several industry organizations, stalwarts and professionals for their unwavering support and contribution towards the fulfilment of Mission 2025 being the NOS group member of Furniture Installation & Interior Designing occupations.
Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) is a Not-for-Profit organization, registered under societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.