Top 5 Business Opportunities in Skill Development

There are various opportunities for business in skill development but every opportunity is not perfect for everyone. We have listed top 5 business opportunities in skill development which can fetch you better revenue.

1. Establish a Multi-Purpose Training Center- Instead of setting up many small and nonstandard training center it is better to set up a large center where 5-7 trade and sectors training could be organized under various schemes on same time. Ideally, when one scheme is slowed down, you can focus on another. The entire infrastructure and resource will be utilized to its full optimum.
2. Supply Equipment Related to Skill Development-There is equipment related to training like Tablets, Biometric devices, Projectors, Desktop Computers, Networking devices, Printer and scanners, Domain Lab Equipment for retail/beauty/electrical etc which can be supplied to Training Agencies as per their requirement.
3. Supply Regular Consumption Goods Like Uniform & Stationary-Advertisement Materials, Stationary, Course Book and workbooks, Identity Cards, Uniforms can be a big opportunity for business.
4. Offer Placement Services-Almost every project of skill development is linked with Placement where Trained Candidates have to get wage appointment. There is a huge scope of business in this field as in Placement you shall be paid by the Training Agency for whom you shall do the service and on the same time you shall get payment from an employer who shall appoint these trained candidates. You can earn in lakhs per month without any investment. Just a few phone calls and very little physical presence.
5. Post Placement and Tracking Support- It involves 12 months of tracking of a placed candidates. There are various documents required like offer letter for each appointment, monthly salary slips, bank statement as proof of salary etc. These involve a huge cost to training and placement agencies. Those who have a well-established network in project area could earn better from this opportunity. 

Apart from above, there are other opportunities like providing mobilization assistance, Screening and Selection assistance, Publicity Campaigns, Providing Tour and Travel solutions, Maintaining website and MIS and so on but it depends on the demand and supply of industry. 

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of DDU-GKY

Get details of Free Online SOP Certification under DDU-GKY 

As we all are aware that DDU-GKY has setup a benchmark in standardization of skill development projects in India, It is perhaps the India's first skill development project which emphasized on quality of Infrastructure and rigorous monitoring during the implementation of projects.

The "Geeta" of DDU-GKY is SOP. After research of 1 year by the top most professionals in the field of skill development, it was launched in 2013 with the name of Aajeevika which later branded as Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojna (DDU-GKY). 

The entire SOP is divided into two Parts:

1. SOP Part 1: http://ddugky.gov.in/sites/default/files/SOP/SOP_Part_1.pdf
2. SOP Part 2: http://ddugky.gov.in/sites/default/files/SOP/SOP_Part_2.pdf

You can go through the SOP part 1 & 2 on the above placed links and find the beautifully drafted standard operating procedures. There are 6 Chapters in SOP Part 1 & 3 Chapters in SOP Par 2. These are the latest version of  SOP however lot many modification keep on updating the procedures/formats. For this you need to visit the website of DDU-GKY regularly.

National Institute of Rural Development & PR conduct the online certification test of SOP. Once you have qualified the test, Certification is mandatory for functionaries involved in project implementation under DDU-GKY. Different courses have been prescribed for different functionaries.you will be awarded SOP certificate which is valid of the period of 1 year. 

You can find the details of free online certification on below mentioned URL:

http://ddugkysop.in/mod/page/view.php?id=19

Once you are SOP certified, your potential as a stakeholder in DDU-GKY Skilling echosystem rises tremendously. 

Training Center Infrastructure- Key to Successful Business in Skill Development Industry

A Model Training Center Establishment as per Latest Guidelines-All Projects

Establishment of the Training Center is foundation of a skill development project. As the government has announced common cost norms and guidelines for PMKVY, DDU-GKY and other similar programs, there is specific requirement of infrastructure and equipment.
We have mentioned below the comprehensive requirements for a training center which shall be fit for delivery of training as mentioned in Standard Operating procedures of the various ongoing as well as upcoming projects.

Accreditation Standards have been classified into two parts:

The Training Centres applying for accreditation needs to qualify in all the parameters & standards to get accredited.
1. Common Standards
2. Job Role Specific Standards

Now please find below the details for first Part:
1. Common Standards:

A. Classroom area/ Capacity of Classroom ( For each Classroom):

• Minimum space requirement for each Classroom is 200 square feet.
• Minimum space requirement per trainee in each Classroom  is 10 Square Feet

Laboratory area/ Capacity of Laboratory ( For each Laboratory):

• Laboratory has to meet SSC specific guidelines. 
• In case SSC specific requirements are not given, Minimum space requirement for each Laboratry  is 200 square feet.   
• Minimum space requirement per trainee in each Laboratory  is 10 Square Feet  

Placement /  Entrepreneurship Counselling Cell

• Availability of a demarcated Placement/ Entrepreneurship Counselling Cell , with availability of a dedicated/shared full time Placement Coordinator

Type of Construction of the Building of the Training Centre

• All walls of the Training Centre including Classrooms, Laboratories, Library, Reception etc should be well plastered, colored / dis-tempered/ whitewashed .   
• The walls  and roof  made of Tin sheets are not allowed. The floor of the Training Centre including Classrooms, Laboratories  etc should be cemented and preferably tiled .    (Training Centre which have  pre-fabricated structures and containers are exempted from the above )
• All the Classrooms and Laboratories should be properly ventilated. 
• All the wires and switchboards in the Training Centre should properly covered and secured.

Separate Washroom facility  for male and female trainees 

• Availability of separate washroom facility for male and female trainees

Safe/Clean Drinking Water

• Availability of safe/clean drinking water facility in the form of Reverse Osmosis( RO) /Water purifier/Packaged drinking water dispenser 

Cleanliness and Hygiene

• Availability of a dedicated housekeeping staff at the Training Centre. 
• Availability of a daily checklist /  inspection card as maintained by the Housekeeping Staff 
• Dustbin should be placed in all Classrooms, Laboratories and Reception area .  

Health and Safety Facilities : First- Aid Kit and Fire Fighting Equipment 

• Availability of the First-Aid kit AND Fire Fighting equipment as per below mentioned norms

Aadhar-Enabled Biometric  Attendance System (AEBAS)

Trainer certified in trade as per eligibility criteria mentioned in trade similar agency specified in the Scheme 

Availability of Equipment/ Tools/ Machinery in Laboratory For each Job Role/Trade of Training

For Job Role Specific Standards We shall update our blog shortly.