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:
Click here to download the list of active Qualification Packs
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
