• Each level of the NSQF is associated with a set of descriptors made up of five outcome statements, which describe in general terms, the minimum knowledge, skills and attributes that a learner needs to acquire in order to be certified for that level.

• Each level of the NSQF is described by a statement of learning outcomes in five domains, known as level descriptors. These five domains are:

• Process

• Professional knowledge,

• Professional skill,

• Core skill and

• Responsibility.

Each of these are briefly described below:

Process

• Process is a general summary of the other four domains corresponding to the level.

• It is implementable in all activities of vocational trainer.

• Professional knowledge

• Professional knowledge is what a learner should know and understand with reference to the subject.

It is described in terms of depth, breadth, kinds of knowledge and complexity, as follows:

• Depth of knowledge can be general or specialized

• Breadth of knowledge can range from a single topic to multi-disciplinary area of knowledge

• Kinds of knowledge range from concrete to abstract, from segmented to cumulative

• Complexity of knowledge refers to the combination of kinds, depth and breadth of knowledge.

• This domain is implemented in RT lesson/ vocational trainer.

Professional skill

Professional skills are what a learner should be able to do. These are described in terms of the kinds and complexity of skills and include:

• Cognitive and creative skills involving the use of intuitive, logical and critical thinking.

• Communication skills involving written, oral, literacy and numeracy skills.

• Interpersonal skills and generic skills.

• This domain is implemented in practical exercises in vocational training.

Core skill

Core skills refer to basic skills involving dexterity and the use of methods, materials, tools and instruments used for performing the job, including IT skills needed for that level.

This domain is implemented in workshop science,

engineering drawing, employability skill.

Responsibility

Responsibility aspect determines the following:

• Nature of working relationships.

• Level of responsibility for self and others.

• Managing change.

• Accountability for actions.

• This domain is also implemented for all learners and trainer activity in vocational training.

• The descriptors give broad, general, but meaningful, indicators of the learning outcomes at each level. The descriptors can be used in a number of ways:

• To allocate levels to learning programs and qualifications.

• In validation and moderation of various qualifications and programs.

• As a basis for communication with learners and other users of qualifications.

• As a guide for mapping progression routes within and across the education and training sectors.

• By program designers when making entry requirements and recommendations for programs

The, given below table states 10 level but in all only 5 levels are accomplished for craftsman training under vocational training scheme.