TOT/ TOA
Training of Trainers (TOT) and Training of Assessors (TOA)
These are training programs for trainers and assessors. The programs are implemented by Sector Skill Councils (Indian Skill Industry). The goal is to assess the skills of existing and new assessors and trainers and certify them as qualified.
TOT (New/Renew)
- What is the Training of Trainers program (TOT)?
Training of Trainers (TOT) is a program for the development of training delivery skills of those who wish to become trainers in the sector of their preference and aligns them with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) anchored at NSDA under the leadership of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt. of India.
- Why does a Skill Trainer need to undergo “TOT” program?
A Skill trainer needs to go undergo the “TOT” program for:
- his competency enhancement
- to be certified on desired skills as a part of the “TOT” program
- under PMKVY and other schemes,
it is mandatory to be certified by the SSCs under the “TOT”.
- What are the kinds of “TOT” models available for trainers?
There are two kinds of “TOT” models available for trainers:
- “TOT” for a New trainer
- “TOT” for an Existing (Renew) Trainer
- What is meant by the “TOT” model for New trainer’?
The “TOT” model for a new trainer’ entails the training of domain QP and platform skills along with the assessment on both within a period of 10 days, given that the trainer already meets the criteria set by SSCs on educational qualification and industry experience.
On passing both the assessments with a minimum score of 80%, the trainer becomes a ‘Certified Trainer’.
- What is meant by the “TOT” model for the existing (Renew) trainer’?
The “TOT” model for an existing trainer’ is the “TOT” model applicable for Trainers with prior training experience, minimum 500 hours. The “TOT” entails only the assessment and not the training on domain QP and platform skills assessment given that the trainer already meets the criteria set for the educational qualification and industry experience and has a minimum training experience of 500 hours.
On passing both the assessments with a minimum score of 80%, the trainer becomes a ‘Certified Trainer’. Any mark below 80% would require the trainer to enroll for the “TOT” model for new trainer’ if he wishes to.
- I’m not a trainer and I wish to become one. Am I eligible?
Any person who fulfils the eligibility criteria for Trainers defined by SSCs (covering educational qualification for each domain job and relevant industry experience) can become a trainer. Post eligibility match, the trainer must undergo the “TOT” program on the relevant domain job roles.
- Is there any age limit to enroll for the TOT?
To enroll for a TOT, you should be in the bracket of the working age limit. However, there is no upper age limit.
- Can I enroll for multiple job roles?
Yes, you may enroll for multiple job roles depending upon the batch composition prepared by the Sector Skill Councils. It would be necessary to meet the eligibility criteria for the job roles that you wish to enroll for.
- Which documents will I be required to submit at the time of the registration?
You will be required to submit the following documents at the time of the registration documents supporting your highest educational qualification, class 10th and 12th class certificates, Aadhaar card, any other identity proof, work certificates for relevant industry experience and work certificate for training experience (if applicable).
- Whom should I contact for TOT fee payment and other finance related queries?
For all your “TOT” fee related queries, please contact the respective skillnaukri.com Customer Support Email Chat (help@skillnaukri.com) under which you wish to receive the training.
TOA (New/Renew)
- What is the Training of Assessor program (TOA)?
Training of Assessors (TOA) is a program organized by the Sector Skill Councils which is dedicated for the assessors in the skill eco-system. A TOA model for a new assessor covers orientation and assessment on Domain skills and Assessment skills within a period of 6 days.
- Why does an assessor need to undergo TOA to conduct assessments?
An assessor needs to go undergo a TOA as under the PMKVY 2.0 (2016-20), all assessments can be conducted only the SSC certified assessors. It is, therefore, mandatory to have a TOA before conducting an assessment. The Assessment Agency must ensure on TOA certified assessors to conduct the assessments.
- What are the different kinds of TOA models available for the assessors?
There are two kinds of TOA models available for assessors:
- TOA for a New assessor
- TOA for an Existing (Renew) assessor
- What is meant by the ‘TOA model for a new assessor’?
The ‘TOA model for a new assessor’ entails the training of domain QP and assessment skills along with the assessment on both within a period of 6 days, given that the assessor already meets the criteria set by SSCs on educational qualification and industry experience. On passing both the assessments with a minimum score of 80%, the assessor becomes a ‘Certified Assessor’.
- What is meant by the ‘TOA model for the existing (Renew) assessor’?
The ‘TOA model for an existing assessor’ is the TOA model applicable for assessors with prior assessment experience, minimum 500 hours. The TOA entails only the assessment and not the training on domain QP and assessment skills assessment given that the assessor already meets the criteria set for the educational qualification and industry experience and has a minimum training experience of 500 hours. On passing both the assessments with a minimum score of 80%, the assessor becomes a ‘Certified Assessor’. Any mark below 80% would require the assessor to enroll for the TOA model for new assessor’ if he wishes to.
- I’m not an assessor and I wish to become one. Am I eligible?
Any person who fulfils the eligibility criteria for assessors defined by SSCs (covering educational qualification for each domain job and relevant industry experience) can become an assessor. Post eligibility match, the assessor must undergo the TOA program on the relevant domain job roles.
- Is there any age limit to enroll for the TOA?
To enroll for a TOA, you should be in the bracket of the working age limit. However, there is no upper age limit.
- Which documents will I be required to submit at the time of the registration?
You will be required to submit the following documents at the time of the registration: documents supporting your highest educational qualification, class 10th and 12th class certificates, Aadhaar card, any other identity proof, work certificates for relevant industry experience and work certificate for training experience (if applicable).
- Whom should I contact for TOA fee payment and other finance related queries?
For all your “TOA” fee related queries, please contact the respective skillnaukri.com Customer Support Email Chat (help@skillnaukri.com) under which you wish to receive the training.
- What is the validity of the certificate issued to me?
The certificate which will be issued to you will be valid for 2 years.
ESOP
- What is the ESOP
ESOP is a certification program specially valid for DDUGKY project under Indian skill scheme & Project.
- Why does need an ESOP certification.
To run the DDUGKY program, ESOP certificate is required in different fields, which works under the rules of NSDC.
- Who is eligible?
All those candidates are eligible for ESOP, Which fulfill the norms of NSDC.
- Is there any age limit to enroll for the ESOP?
To enroll for a ESOP, you should be in the bracket of the working age limit. However, there is no upper age limit.
- Whom should I contact for ESOP fee payment and other finance related queries?
For all your “ESOP” fee related queries, please contact the respective skillnaukri.com Customer Support Email Chat (help@skillnaukri.com) under which you wish to receive the training.
Note - If any minimum fee is charged from you while filling in the TOT/TOA/ESOP form on skillnaukri.com, it will be only the form registration fee, information about training and certificate fees will be given to you by our support team by phone or email. The registration fee charged by Skillnaukri.com will be adjusted in your training and certification fees.