Training of Assessors (ToA) is a program organised by the Sector Skill Councils which is dedicated for the assessors in the skill eco-system. A ToA model for a new assessor covers orientation and assessment on Domain skills and Assessment skills within a period of 6 days.

An assessor needs to go undergo a ToA as under the PMKVY 2.0 (2016-20), all assessments can be conducted only the SSC certified assessors. It is, therefore, mandatory to have a TOA before conducting an assessment. The Assessment Agency must ensure on TOA certified assessors to conduct the assessments.

There are two kinds of ToA models available for assessors: 1. ToA for a New assessor 2. ToA for an Existing assessor

The ‘ToA model for a new assessor’ entails the training of domain QP and assessment skills along with the assessment on both within a period of 6 days, given that the assessor already meets the criteria set by SSCs on educational qualification and industry experience. On passing both the assessments with a minimum score of 80%, the assessor becomes a ‘Certified Assessor’.

The ‘ToA model for an existing assessor’ is the ToA model applicable for assessors with prior assessment experience, minimum 500 hours. The ToA entails only the assessment and not the training on domain QP and assessment skills assessment given that the assessor already meets the criteria set for the educational qualification and industry experience and has a minimum training experience of 500 hours.On passing both the assessments with a minimum score of 80%, the assessor becomes a ‘Certified Assessor’. Any mark below 80% would require the assessor to enrol for the ‘ToA model for new assessor’ if he wishes to.

Updated information on ToA programs is available on www.takshashila.nsdcindia.org under the tab “Training Calendar”. For specific queries/requirements, one may directly contact the respective Sector Skill Council (SSC).

The link https://www.nsdcindia.org/New/sector-skill-councils-0 will provide you with the necessary contact information.

The link https://www.nsdcindia.org/New/sector-skill-councils-0 will provide you with the necessary contact information.

Any person who fulfils the eligibility criteria for assessors defined by SSCs (covering educational qualification for each domain job and relevant industry experience) can become an assessor. Post eligibility match, the assessor must undergo the ToA program on the relevant domain job roles. For the information on educational qualification and industry experience, please click on www.takshashila.nsdcindia.org, under ‘Guidelines Section’, refer the document ‘Eligibility Criteria for Assessors’.

To enrol for a ToA, please contact the respective Sector Skill Council. The contact details are available at: https://www.nsdcindia.org/New/sector-skill-councils-0.

To enrol for a ToA, you should be in the bracket of the working age limit. However, there is no upper age limit.

Yes, you may enrol for multiple job roles depending upon the batch composition prepared by the Sector Skill Councils. It would be necessary to meet the eligibility criteria for the job roles that you wish to enrol for.

You will be required to submit the following documents at the time of the registration: documents supporting your highest educational qualification, class 10th and 12th class certificates, Aadhaar card, any other identity proof, work certificates for relevant industry experience and work certificate for training experience (if applicable).

Yes, submission of identity proof is mandatory, preferably your Aadhaar card.

The detailed list of Assessor’s qualification and industry experience for job roles can be found at: www.takshashila.nsdcindia.org > Guidelines Section > Eligibility Criteria for Assessors.

For all your ToA fee related queries, please contact the Sector Skill Council (SSC), under which you wish to receive the training. The contact details of SSC are available on https://www.nsdcindia.org/New/sector-skill-councils-0.

ToA cost includes the following: one-time assessment on Domain & Assessment skills, study material, lunch & refreshment, training through SSC certified Master Trainer, usage of ToA centre infrastructure & consumables and administration support. Travel, accommodation, and other personal expenditure are not covered in the ToA fee.

The certificate which will be issued to you will be valid for 2 years.

The duration of the ToA is a total of 6 days: 2 days for domain skills training and 3 days for assessment skills training which will be followed by 1 day for the assessment.

			Structure of ToA model for a New Assessor
Stages of ToA			Training/	Assessment	Total Duration
			Orientation
Domain Skill			2 days	1 day	2 days
Assessment Skill			3 days		3 days
Complete ToA			5 days	1 day	6 days

Minimum training of 1 day is recommended for the existing assessors who already possess minimum training experience of 500 hours in the skill ecosystem. The assessment would take place for both the domain QP and the assessment skills.

There are two types of assessors identified basis assessment experience: Existing Assessor - If you have already been a part of the skill ecosystem, minimum 500 hours (or two batches of 250 hours each) of assessment experience with documentary proof of the same. New Assessor - If you have less than 500 hours or nil assessment experience in the skill eco- system.

Yes, if you have a minimum of 500 hours of assessment experience in related occupation (existing assessor), “ToA model for an existing assessor” would suit your needs as you will not be required to go through the training and can directly sit for the assessment. The duration and fee for this ToA model is relaxed.

Provisional certification/ authorization is provided when the marks obtained in one or both the assessments fall between 70% to 79%. Provisional certification is a time-bound approval which is valid for 6 months to conduct assessments in the training centres. During these 6 months, the candidate is expected to clear the re-assessment with desired passing criteria to become a ‘Certified Assessor’. Provisional certification is valid only in the case of existing assessors.

If you have not received your certificate after having completed the training, please contact the respective Sector Skill Council.

Yes, the training material would be provided to you at the time of enrolment or when the ToA starts.

The study material for the ToA would include all a trainee handbook, facilitator’s guide and assessment skills handbook.

Domain Skills refers to the sector-specific skills, technical knowledge, and know-how to perform a specific job accurately.

Assessment skills include QP orientation including practice sessions within the ToA duration, leading to learning and thereby improvement in assessment practice.

ToA results will be communicated by the Sector Skill Councils within 7 working days from the day of the assessments.

You must aim to get registered for a ToA program at least a week before the start of the ToA batch, as provided in the ToA calendar. For registration process and other information, please contact the respective SSC.

If you fail to clear both the assessments (domain and assessment) (less than 80% in both), you will be required to go through the ToA again by paying the entire fee to become a ‘Certified Assessor’.

To become a ‘Certified Assessor’, you will need to clear both the assessments (domain and assessment) with at least 80% marks.

To enrol for a re-assessment, please get in touch with the respective Sector Skill Council(s) to know about the re-assessment possibilities. Re-assessment can be taken only by the new assessors within 6 months from the day of the declaration of the results.

If the existing assessor fails to clear both the assessments (domain and assessment), he or she cannot sit for a re-assessment. The person will have to register for a the ToA model for a new assessor if he/ she wishes to.

To undergo re-assessment for the domain or assessment skills assessment/ evaluation, you would have to bear the assessment cost for each QP. However, no training fee would be required to be paid in such cases.

No. There is no provision to compensate for the hours of training under the ToA program that you’re unable to attend.

You will have to repeat the ToA if one of the following situations arise: Case I: If your score in the domain QP assessment is 80% and above but less than 70% in the assessment skills assessment. Case II: If your score in the assessment skills assessment is 80% and above but less than 70% in the domain QP assessment. Case III: If your score in the domain QP assessment and assessment skills assessment is less than 70%. Case IV: If your score is between 70%-79% in either or both the domain and the assessment skills assessment, you can undergo the re-assessment. However, in the case of existing assessors, you will have to repeat the ToA if you fail to score minimum 80% marks in both the domain QP and assessment skills assessment/ evaluation.

If the training calendar isn’t available on the site, please contact the respective SSC.

If you’re unable to find a batch according tour preference, please contact the respective SSC or consider looking up the training calendar for the following month.

Yes, you will be eligible to undergo the training as it is the total years of work experience which is considered irrespective of a gap in between. The Sector Skill Council, however, would need documentary proof of your work experience.

NSQF levels 1-4 job roles are offered in the ToA. However, ‘Assessor QP’ used in platform skills is NSQF level 5 QP.

No. The ToA program is a continuous 6-day program and hence, there is no gap between the completion of the training and day of the assessment.

No, a combined certificate would be issued for both the assessments for which you wish to become the assessor.

Yes, you may appear for the re-assessment as many times you wish to within the period of provisional authorization i.e., 6 months.

No. A complete ToA entails training for both sets of skills.

No, there is such provision. You are required to complete the training within the period of 6 days as stated above.

It is advised that all the sessions in the training program (ToA) should be attended. Ideally, we look forward to having 100% attendance for assessment.

As an existing assessor if you’re unable to score a minimum 80% score in both the assessments, you will be required to undergo the ‘ToA model or a new assessor’.

Yes, you may opt for the training in multiple QP domain certification if Sector Skill Council offers it.

If you feel unsatisfied with the quality of the training that you’re receiving, please let us know at: tot@nsdcindia.org .