QUALIFICATIONS
c* PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
FOR GEMS AND JEWELLERY INDUSTRY
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Contacts……[P1]
2. Qualifications Pack……….……...[P3]
3. Glossary of Key Terms …………[P4]
4. OS Units……………………..…….….[P6]
5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS.[P40]
OS describe what 6. Assessment Criteria……………….[P42]
individuals need
to do, know and
understand in
order to carry out
a particular job Introduction
role or function
Qualifications Pack – Supervisor - Gemstone Processing
OS are (Electives: Supervisor – Rough Cutting / Supervisor – Shaping
performance /Supervisor – Faceting & Polishing)
standards that
individuals must ) SECTOR: GEMS & JEWELLERY
achieve when
carrying out SUB-SECTOR: Gemstone Processing
functions in the
workplace, OCCUPATION: Supervision
together with
REFERENCE ID: G&J/Q6101
specifications of
the underpinning ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/ NIL
knowledge and
understanding Brief Job Description: The individual at work is in-charge of supervising the day-
to-day work flow and processes of their respective departments. The individual is
responsible for planning equipment, material and manpower requirements to
Gem and Jewellery Skill execute orders. Also, responsible for maintaining process parameters, conducting
Council of India, 3rd quality checks of final product to ensure quality standards as per specifications.
floor, BFC building, Delegates work or tasks to subordinates, trains, educates and instructs about the
SEEPZ, Andheri East, job to be performed on a daily basis, carries out performance appraisal, resolves
Mumbai - 400096 issues related to processes and subordinates. Maintains safe and healthy working
environment on the shop floor and maintains records related to production.
E-mail: ceo@gjsci.org
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
Personal Attributes:
The job requires the individual to have: ability to plan and prioritize,
proactiveness, good diagnostic skill to spot and correct errors, seek continual
improvement and good decision making. Good in interpersonal skill,
approachable and a good listener to manage team’s grievances.
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
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G&J/N5202 Deal with supervision of the respective department in Gems & Jewellery
Industry
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Overview
This unit is about supervision of the respective department in a manufacturing unit consisting
of numerous departments of Gemstone Processing.
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Industry
Unit Code G&J/N5202
Unit Title
National Occupational Standard
Deal with supervision of the respective department in Gems & Jewellery Industry
(Task)
Description This OS unit is about supervising the respective departments to achieve the
desired quality in the set time frame within the selected department
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Communicating with team and management
Planning production process
Technical competence
Sharing of knowledge and team work
Training and development of workers
Maintaining workers discipline and productivity
Process compliance
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Technical competence PC19. update technical skills based on the changing environment
PC20. ensure and monitor safe work practices
PC21. implement continuous improvements
Sharing knowledge and PC22. share your technical knowledge with the workers
team work PC23. judge the capacity of the worker for accepting and accomplishing
responsibility and making a progression plan for them
PC24. develop effective relationships
PC25. resolve conflict within the team members
Training and PC26. provide technical training related to respective processes to workers
development PC27. provide training on correct use and handling of machinery and equipment,
chemicals and other inflammable chemicals in manufacturing
PC28. make the team more efficient by providing training on best bench work
practices
Maintaining workers PC29. check with management and human resource for guidelines and form for
discipline and disciplinary action
productivity PC30. describe the performance problems and review past discussions and
reminders
PC31. ask for explanations for the situation and listen openly to the employee’s
response
PC32. indicate what kind of disciplinary action you must take, and explain why
PC33. discuss and agree on ways to improve the worker’s performance and set a
follow up date
PC34. ask the employee to summarize the discussion in order to find out
whether he takes the situation seriously and whether he understood the
problems
PC35. motivate workers to work efficiently and maintain individual productivity
records
Process compliances PC36. comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures
PC37. avoid disclosing “confidential information” provided by the company
either orally or in writing marked as confidential
PC38. be aware of the liabilities out of loss, theft, or inadvertent disclosure of
confidential information
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B. Technical Knowledge The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. understanding of the properties of the metals
KB2. potential work hazards while using chemicals, high speed machines,
lapping and ultrasonic machines
KB3. uses of different types of tools, consumables and machines in jewellery
manufacturing processes/diamond processing/gemstone processing/
handmade jewellery manufacturing
KB4. quality standards as per company’s guidelines
KB5. uses of different types of tools for different end results
KB6. documenting the account of gems and jewellery and pieces
Reading Skills
SA3. read company rules and compliance documents required to complete the
work
SA4. read notes, designs and instructions in terms of concerned department
processes
SA5. read design in terms of planning processes
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Industry
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G&J/N9901 Coordinate with others
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Overview
This unit is about team work and communication with colleagues or clients. It determines the
coordination capability of an individual to work as a team member, share work and multi-
task in order to achieve the deliverables as per schedule.
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Problem Solving
SB6. how to handle critical situations caused due to communication issues at
workplace and solve problems without blaming others
Analytical Thinking
SB7. analyse the work processes by interacting with others and adopting best
practices
SB8. use prior experience to observe and reflect for development of ideas
Critical Thinking
SB9. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and suggest an
optimum /best possible solution(s)
SB10. deal with clients lacking the technical background to solve the problem on
their own
SB11. spot process disruptions and delays and report and communicate with
solutions
SB12. identify immediate or temporary solutions to resolve delays
SB13. apply, analyze, and evaluate the information gathered from observation,
experience, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to thought and action
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G&J/N9902 Maintain health and safety at workplace
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Overview
This unit is about commitment towards reporting potential hazards, taking preventive
measures to avoid accidents at work place, to maintain health and safety of self and
colleagues.
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Emergencies, rescue and PC10. provide appropriate first aid procedure to victims wherever required eg.in
first aid procedures case of bleeding, burns, choking, electric shock etc.,
PC11. respond promptly and appropriately to an accident or medical emergency
PC12. participate in emergency procedures such as raising alarm, safe
evacuation etc.,
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B. Technical Knowledge The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. meaning of “hazards” and risks
KB2. health and safety hazards commonly present in the work place and related
precautions
KB3. various dangers associated with use of electrical equipment
KB4. preventative and remedial actions to be taken in case of exposure to toxic
material
KB5. methods of accident prevention
KB6. how different chemicals react and the related hazards
KB7. how to use machines and tools without causing any accident
KB8. importance of using protective clothing/ equipment while working
KB9. precautionary activities to prevent the fire accident
KB10. various causes of fire
KB11. techniques of using different fire extinguishers
KB12. different materials used for extinguishing fire
KB13. rescue techniques applied during a fire hazard
KB14. various types of safety signs and their meaning
KB15. appropriate basic first aid treatment relevant to different condition e.g.
bleeding, minor burns, eye injuries etc.,
KB16. casualty lifting in case of an accident caused to a person
Skills (S) [Optional]
A. Core Skills/ Generic Writing Skills
Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
N.A.
Reading Skills
SA1. read and comprehend basic content to read labels, charts, signage
SA2. read and comprehend basic English to read manuals of operations
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
SA3. communicate effectively the risk of not following safety measures
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G&J/N6101 Supervise rough cutting operations
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Overview
This unit is about supervising the rough gemstone cutting activities by instructing, educating
and training in order to achieve the planned outcome for the different lot of gemstones
allocated in terms of quality, grade, stone loss permitted and customer’s requirement.
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company policy – based on: calibration, weight loss, cut and shape as per
plan
PC18. match the stone type, weight and number of stones received against
those handed over
PC19. count and send the rejected stones back for rework
PC20. count and bag all quality checked stones of the lot and document it on the
job sheet
PC21. return the damaged stones received in the lot to the authorised manager
Achieving productivity PC22. deliver the number of cut rough stones per day against target given
PC23. achieve maximum number of quality check approved stones
PC24. maintain stone loss as per company’s prescribed limit
PC25. complete work as per customer’s requirements
PC26. encourage and motivate workers to achieve higher productivity
PC27. assess worker requirements in terms of training, tools, machinery,
workspace and other facilities to achieve the desired productivity
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B. Technical Knowledge The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. gemology and properties of different types of stones
KB2. grading standards of gemstones
KB3. calibration of gemstones
KB4. different types of stones such as precious, semi-precious and synthetic
etc.
KB5. market value of stone to understand the rationale for different acceptable
levels of stone loss
KB6. origin of the stone, i.e., which mine, particularly, precious stones to
understand the softness/ hardness as developed from precedence of use
KB7. different types of shapes and facets possible for different gemstones
processes of cutting, doping, shaping, faceting and polishing of gemstones
KB8. accounting of stones and documentation
KB9. assess the angle indexing required
KB10. calculate stone loss at every step of processing in order to maintain losses
within acceptable limits
KB11. market trends and customer requirements
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The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. decide which team member should be assigned what type of rough
SB2. ensure the safety of cutting a rough gemstone along the marking
Plan and Organize
SB3. plan work of the team members according to work load, their capabilities
and immediate delivery commitments
SB4. arrange for tools, machines and consumables in time
Customer Centricity
SB5. adhere to specifications, as required by the customer
Problem Solving
SB6. minimize damage or loss of any diamond during the cutting process
SB7. resolve problem with unclear instruction
SB8. resolve inter-personal conflicts between workers and co-workers
Analytical Thinking
SB9. improve work processes for greater productivity
SB10. improve output yield
Critical Thinking
SB11. spot process disruption and reasons for delay
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G&J/N6102 Supervise doping, pre-forming or pre-shaping and final shaping
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Overview
This unit is about supervising the doping, pre-shaping and final shaping activities by instructing,
educating and training in order to achieve the planned outcome for the different lot of
gemstones allocated in terms of quality, grade, stone loss permitted and customer’s
requirement.
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PC16. instruct about any stone that changes colour on too much shaping, e.g.,
Garnet; or Opal which is to be polished without the use of water
PC17. assess worker’s capabilities and work load in order to distribute work for
maximum productivity
PC18. read and describe job at hand to worker
PC19. define delivery schedule and work output requirements
PC20. anticipate and alert about any disruptions and worker’s capabilities
Receiving shaped PC21. receive pre-formed or pre-shaped stone and final shaped stone
stones and manage PC22. receive any damaged stone from doper or pre-shaper or final shaper
account PC23. perform quality check – of all stones in a lot or sample from a lot depending
on the type of stone, e.g., precious or semi-precious and as per company
policy – based on: calibration, weight loss, colour, cut and shape as per plan
PC24. match the stone type, weight and number of stones received against those
handed over to doper, pre-shaper and final shaper
PC25. count and send the rejects back to the pre-shaper or the final shaper for
rework
PC26. count and bag all quality checked stones of the lot and document on job
sheet
PC27. return bagged quality check approved damaged stones to Operations
Manager
Achieving PC28. deliver the number and carats of stones faceted per day against target given
productivity PC29. achieve maximum number of quality check approved stones
PC30. achieve required grade of stone delivered
PC31. maintain stone loss as per company’s prescribed limit
PC32. complete work as per customer’s satisfaction
Handling problems PC33. report machine failure
PC34. identify and fulfil shortage of dops, powder and laps
PC35. assess and address workforce shortage
PC36. identify and address reasons for anticipated delays that may adversely affect
delivery
PC37. resolve problems related to machine, tools and consumables to deliver on
time
PC38. resolve problems related to workers and their productivity
PC39. encourage and motivate workers to achieve higher productivity
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Context KA1. company’s policies on: acceptable limits of weight loss; incentives; delivery
(knowledge of the standards; safety practices and hazards; security and performance
measurement
company/organisation
KA2. non–disclosure of “confidential information” provided by the company either
and its process) orally or in writing marked as confidential
KA3. liability arising out of loss, theft, or inadvertent disclosure of confidential
information
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G&J/N6103 Supervise faceting and polishing operations
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Overview
This unit is about supervising the doping, faceting and polishing units by instructing, educating
and training in order to achieve the planned outcome for the different lot of gemstones
allocated in terms of quality, grade, stone loss permitted and customer’s requirement.
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Checking quality PC12. perform quality check – of all stones in a lot or sample from a lot depending
on the type of stone, e.g., precious or semi-precious and as per company
policy – based on: calibration, weight loss, colour, sparkle, number of facets
created or polished, symmetry of facets, clarity, no scratches, no windows
left and girdle shaping as per plan
PC13. achieve maximum number of quality check approved stones
PC14. achieve required grade of stone delivered
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Managing accounts of PC15. match the stone type, weight and number of stones received against those
stones handed over to doper, facet maker or polisher
PC16. count and send rejects back to doper and facet maker or polisher for rework
PC17. count and bag all quality checked stones of the lot and document it in the job
sheet
PC18. return bagged and Quality checked approved damaged stones to Operations
Manager
Achieving PC19. deliver the number and carats of stones faceted per day against target given
Productivity PC20. maintain stone loss as per company’s prescribed limit
PC21. complete work as per set norms
PC22. encourage and motivate workers to achieve higher productivity
Handling problems PC23. resolve problems related to machine, tools and consumables to deliver on
time
PC24. resolved problems related to workers and their productivity
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Context KA1. company’s policies on: acceptable limits of stone loss, incentives, delivery
(knowledge of the standards, safety and hazards, integrity and personnel management
KA2. work flow involved in gemstone processing of company
company/organisation
KA3. management of worker, quality and productivity
and its process) KA4. conflict resolution and problem solving
KA5. performance appraisal procedure and standards
KA6. reporting structure
B. Technical The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Knowledge KB1. gemology and properties of different types of stones
KB2. grading standards of gemstones
KB3. calibration of gemstones faceted or polished
KB4. different types of stones such as precious, semi-precious, synthetic etc.,
KB5. market value of stone to understand the rationale for different acceptable
levels of stone loss
KB6. origin of the stone, i.e., which mine, particularly, precious stones to read the
softness/ hardness as developed from precedence of use
KB7. different types of facets and polish possible for different gemstones and the
number of steps for a set of facets
KB8. processes of doping, faceting and polishing of gemstones
KB9. the faceting and polishing mills work
KB10. different types of tools and machines used for polishing and faceting at
different stages and what precautions are required in operating them in
terms of desired outcome and safety
KB11. many different types of laps are available in terms of material such as
diamond or steel or the grits
KB12. accounting of stones and documentation
KB13. market trends and customer requirements
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Annexure
Qualifications Pack
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance
Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of
marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC.
3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option
NOS/set of NOS.
4. Individual assessment agencies will create practical tests for skill evaluation for candidates at every
examination/training centre. (As per assessment criteria below)
5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every candidate should score a minimum 70% of aggregate marks to successfully
clear the assessment.
6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOSs, the candidate is eligible to take subsequent
assessment to pass the Qualification Pack.
7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.
Compulsory NOS
Marks Allocation
Total Marks: 200
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Marks Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
1. G&J/N5202
Deal with PC1. give instructions and
supervision of the orders based on ability to
respective demonstrate the work process 4 2 2
department in and the safety measures to be
Gem & Jewellery taken during work process
Industry
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Compulsory NOS
Marks Allocation
Total Marks: 200
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Marks Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
Compulsory NOS
Marks Allocation
Total Marks: 200
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Marks Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
Compulsory NOS
Marks Allocation
Total Marks: 200
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Marks Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
Compulsory NOS
Marks Allocation
Total Marks: 200
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Marks Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
Compulsory NOS
Marks Allocation
Total Marks: 200
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Marks Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 1. Supervisor – Rough Cutting
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 1. Supervisor – Rough Cutting
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 1. Supervisor – Rough Cutting
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 2.Supervisor – Shaping
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
ELECTIVES
Elective 2.Supervisor – Shaping
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 2.Supervisor – Shaping
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 2.Supervisor – Shaping
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
ELECTIVES
Elective 3.Supervisor – Faceting & Polishing
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 3.Supervisor – Faceting & Polishing
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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Qualifications Pack for Supervisor – Gemstone Processing
ELECTIVES
Elective 3.Supervisor – Faceting & Polishing
Total Marks: 160 Marks Allocation
Skills
Assessment Assessment Criteria for Theory
Total Mark Out Of Practical
outcomes outcomes
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