Qualification Pack and National Occupational Standards National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe best practices by bringing together performance criteria, knowledge and skills pertaining to a job role. A set of NOSs related to a specific job role is called Qualification Pack (QP). Each NOS defines one key function in a job role.
A set of NOSs, aligned to a job role, called Qualification Packs (QPs), would be available for every job role in each sector of Food Processing Industry. These packs are pegged at various NSQF level, such as level 1 to 10 and they drive the creation of curriculum and content.
FICSI is responsible for development of QPs and NOSs and we currently have 42 NSQF aligned QPs, 4 Micro-Credentials and 9 Standalone NOS which cover 8 sub sectors of Food Processing Industries:
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Diclaimer: Last updated on 21st July 2025
Bread & Bakery (3 QPs) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Assistant Baking Technician FIC/Q5005 3 4 300 1 26-08-2027 Industrial baker FIC/Q5006 4 2 390 1 21-10-2027 Plant Biscuit Production Specialist FIC/Q5003 4 2 330 1 21-10-2027 Craft Baker FIC/Q5002 4 5 390 1 30-04-2028
Confectionary (1 QP) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Sugar Processing Operator Electives FIC/Q7102 4 1 990 1 31-05-2027
Dairy Products (1 QPs) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Dairy Products Processor Electives FIC/Q2001 4 3 900 1 26-08-2027
Fish and Seafood (2 QPs) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Fish and Sea Food Jr. Processor FIC/Q4001 3 4 300 1 26-08-2027 Seafood Processor Electives FIC/Q4003 3.5 1 330 1 30-01-2027
Food Grain Milling (4 QPs) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Grain Miller Elective 1 - Rice, Elective 2 - Pulses FIC/Q1003 3 4 Min 300 - Max 450 4 21-10-2027 Fortified Rice Technician FIC/Q1010 4 1 390 1 30-04-2028 Millet Products Processor Electives FIC/Q1011 3 1 360 1 22-06-2026 Food Fortification Associate Electives FIC/Q1012 4 1 Min 240 - Max 960 1 30-01-2027
Fruits and Vegetables (5 QPs) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Assistant Pickle band Paste Making Technician (Fruits & Vegetables) FIC/Q0203 3 2 360 1 16-12-2027 Preservation Technician-Fruits and Vegetables FIC/Q0111 3 2 390 1 17-02-2028 Assistant Sorter and Grader - Fruits and Vegetables FIC/Q0108 3 5 300 1 21-10-2027 Fruit Pulp Jr. Processor Electives FIC/Q0106 3 4 450 1 30-04-2028 Jr. Coconut Processing Operator Electives FIC/Q0206 3 1 300 1 30-01-2027
Multi-Sectorial (23 QPs) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Assistant Technician – Cold Storage FIC/Q7004 3 3 300 1 21-10-2027 Microbiologist (Food) FIC/Q7603 5 4 510 3 17-02-2028 Food Product Developer FIC/Q9301 5 2 510 1 17-08-2025 Regulatory Affairs Manager (Food) FIC/Q9002 6 3 630 2 17-02-2028 Assistant Food Sales Promoter FIC/Q9701 3 3 300 3 26-08-2027 Assistant Sanitation Supervisor (Processed Food Industry) FIC/Q7606 4 2 390 2 17-02-2028 Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing) FIC/Q9007 4 3 870 1 21-10-2027 Packing Machine Operator-Food Industry FIC/Q7002 3 4 300 1 21-10-2027 Processed Food Entrepreneur FIC/Q9001 4 4 480 2 17-02-2028 Production Manager (Processed Food Industry) FIC/Q9003 6 3 600 2 17-02-2028 Purchase Assistant - Food and Agricultural Commodities FIC/Q7005 3 3 300 2 21-10-2027 Quality Assurance Manager (Processed Food Industry) FIC/Q7602 6 3 600 2 17-02-2028 Food Analyst Elective 1- analysis of packaging material used for food FIC/Q7607 4 1 510 1 17-11-2025 Internal Auditor-Food Processing FIC/Q7608 6 1 600 1 17-11-2025 Small Food Business Operator FIC/Q9702 2 1 300 2 17-11-2025 Food Sampler FIC/Q7609 3.5 1 390 2 22-06-2026 Food Lab Instrumentation Specialist FIC/Q7610 5 1 540 1 22-06-2026 Multiskill Technician - Fruits and Vegetables FIC/Q0205 3 1 600 1 22-06-2026 Food Handler FIC/Q9012 2 1 210 1 30-01-2027 Assistant Lab Technician - Food and Agricultural Commodities FIC/Q7601 3 3 330 1 26-08-2027 Supervisor-Food Processing Industries Electives FIC/Q9009 5 1 480 1 17-11-2025 Food Handling and Service Assistant FIC/Q9703 2.5 1 240 1 07-05-2028 Sales Associate-Food Industry FIC/Q9704 4 1 450 2 07-05-2028
Packaged Foods (3 QPs) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Spice Processor FIC/Q8502 3 5 360 1 30-04-2028 Traditional sweet and savoury product maker FIC/Q8504 3 1 300 1 30-04-2028 Honey Processor FIC/Q9011 2 1 240 1 22-06-2026
Micro-Credentials (04 MC) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Fundamentals of Nutrition & Diet FIC/MCr0001 3 1 30 3 17-02-2028 Fundamentals of Internal Audit- Food Industry FIC/MCr-0002 4 1 15 3 07-05-2028 Fundamentals of HACCP Implementation- Food Industry FIC/MCr-0003 4 1 15 3 07-05-2028 Fundamentals of FSSAI Guidelines- Labelling & Display FIC/MCr0004 3 1 7.5 3 07-05-2028
Standalone NOS (09 NOS) Qualification Pack Name QP Code NSQF Level Version Total Hours Cost Norms Valid Upto Download QP Download MC Introduction to Jam Processing & Packaging FIC/N0211 3 1 90 1 17-02-2028 Introduction to Jelly Processing & Packaging FIC/N0213 3 1 90 1 17-02-2028 Introduction to Ketchup Processing & Packaging FIC/N0212 3 1 90 1 17-02-2028 Basics of Pickle Processing & Packaging FIC/N0214 3 1 90 1 17-02-2028 Basics of Processing and Packaging of Edible Paste FIC/N0215 3 1 90 1 17-02-2028 Introduction to Murabba and Chutney Processing & Packaging FIC/N0216 3 1 90 1 17-02-2028 Fundamentals of Managing Cloud Kitchen FIC/N5502 3 1 90 1 07-05-2028 Concepts of Food Safety in Food Processing Unit FIC/N7632 4 1 60 2 07-05-2028 Fundamentals of Food Quality and Testing FIC/N7633 4 1 60 2 07-05-2028
