AICTE-BSNL Employability

Enhancement Training Program (EETP)

Neeraj Verma

General Manager

BSNL

Presented By

EETP Evolution: The present environment

Its a dynamic world where the nature of technology and industry changes rapidly with new innovations and requirements.

It’s a linked ,complex world where economies, demographics, markets, culture, thoughts, innovations, entrepreneurship etc are inter-dependent.

It’s a market-driven world where basis is global Demand-Supply.

It’s a Fittest-survive competitive world.

Production, Productivity, Innovation etc. on the platform of evolving Technologies, are the driving forces.

EETP Evolution:Present ‘Employment’ scenario

A ‘Demanding’ industry puts crucial pressure points on Learning eco-system.

Education & Skilling system to be responsive and adaptive to the demand of the industries.

Factors like legacy, culture, infrastructure, inertia, costs etc. often create barriers and sub-optimal systems .

A gap is most likely to be present between academics and industry needs

Industries often do not find right manpower , affecting adversely the employment scenario.

The national employability report compiled by Aspiring Minds revealed that only 17.45 percent of technical graduates in the country are ready to be employed.

EETP Evolution: Requisite for Engineers

The 21st-century engineer must have the capacity to:

Understand the Physical constructs and Contextual base of the economic, industrial, social, political, and international dimensions within which engineering is practiced;

Design, in order to meet safety, reliability, environmental, cost, operational and maintenance objectives;

Realize, products;

Create, operate, and sustain complex systems;

Participate in the process of research; and

Gain the intellectual skills needed for lifelong learning.

EETP Evolution: Telecommunications

AICTE as the national body for technical education sought to implement programs to impart technical skills and improve employability.

DoT in its NTP-2012 has envisaged its active role in country-wide capacity building and skill development in telecom.

BSNL having country-wide high-end telecom equipment & resources for a proactive initiative on this count, has agreed for its support & contribution.

To reduce the gap between academics and industry needs in telecom, AICTE and BSNL have joined their hands and signed MoU on 27th Feb 2013 under Employability Enhancement Training Program (EETP) in the presence of Hon’ble Minister HRD, Dr. M. M. Pallam Raju & MoS HRD Sh. Jitin Prasad.

EETP: Vision

Vision of EETP is to act as catalyst for Indian telecom

industry, to make them world player, through the

right match of technical manpower by stimulating

further ideas and taking forward initiatives in

extending infrastructure, expertise & services of

BSNL, which is normally not available at technical

institutions.

EETP: Mission

To help produce engineering graduates adequately

equipped with required skills to achieve the highest

personal and professional standards by means of

intensive hands-on training on state-of-the-art telecom

& IT equipment to enable the Indian technical

expertise globally acceptable.

A Unique industry oriented academic initiative.

Builds upon existing resources with the Government.

Brings Government into proactive role of capacity building

Sets example & benchmark for others for a country-wide initiative

Foundation for Telecom Theme based Innovation Centers

Equipment/process exposure for insight ,assimilation& innovation

Hands-on training on Live working Labs/Systems

Well-Defined Job Aids in each course

Guidance / Support from subject matter experts

Advanced IT tools for resource pooling

Web support for comprehensive & inclusive interaction

Built-in mechanism for sustainable Quality delivery

EETP: Main Features

The complete spectrum of telecom practical skill learning shall be covered by seven certificate programs that are based on dual mode of Learning:

a) Online content assimilation by students for their respective semesters, with adequate support of subject matter experts (SME’s) of BSNL through e-mail/online portal.

b) Practical hands-on exposure on the high end telecom operational equipment.

c) Field visits on Installations.

d) Exposure to Installation/Operation/maintenance processes

e) Group Discussions/Presentations

f) Evaluation/ Feedback

g) Programme Assessment

EETP: Program Overview

Each of the course, has following prescribed contact durations:

Online Learning : 100 Hrs

Hands-on Learning: 20 Hrs

Field Visits : 4 Hrs

Interactive Sessions & Discussion Forum: 4 Hrs

SME Support : As per Demand (24x7 Online)

Presentations : 2 Hrs

Examination : 2 Hrs

Feedback : Regular & Continuous

Evaluation : 2 Hrs

EETP: Course Construct

Digital Switching Systems

Digital Transmission Systems

Telecom Support Infrastructure

Broadband Technology

Optical Fiber Technology

Mobile Communications

IP, Networking and Cyber Security

BSNL Silver Certified Engineer 5th Semester

BSNL Gold Certified Engineer 6th Semester Progressively

BSNL Platinum Certified Engineer, 7th Semester Progressively

EETP: Courses offered

BSNL Silver Certified Engineer

(in 5th Semester)

BSNL Gold Certified Engineer

(in 6th Semester)

BSNL Platinum Certified Engineer

(in 7th Semester)

Program Structure

EETP : Summary Status of the project

During Phase – 1 of implementation, starting in July’2013, programme was launched at 17 cities, with a total of 5018 students enrolled.

Further, 9 cities were added in Phase -2 in Sept’2013, with a total of 2669 students allotted.

A total of 915 Engineering Colleges are presently engaged

BSNL has plans to expand the programme further to 50 more cities, catering to a total demand of around 25,000 students every year.

EETP: Looking Forward Country on an Inflexion point of Youth potential

430 Million populace in the age bracket of 15-34

Challenge of creative engagement & to avoid disruptive aggregation

Need for Relevant and Adaptive Education, linked with Employment

Focus on Productivity & Production

There is a need for:

EETP to be made mandatory in curriculum of Engineering/ Diploma colleges .

Faculty development to be included in EETP.

Phased Expansion in 50 more cites and in future in all potential locations.

Facilitating, proliferation & delivery of EETP thru other partners, as well.

Building foundation for Telecom-theme based Innovation centers for students/researchers/academic institutions and industry.

Let us bridge the gap

Presented by

S.K. Bose

General Manager BRBRAITT

& Chief Program Manager (EETP)

EETP Implementation

Presented by

S K Bose, ITS Chief Program Manager-EETP

& General Manager

Agenda About Employability Enhancement Training Program (EETP)

EETP Mission statement

Unique features of EETP

EETP implementation strategy

EETP implementation status

Snap shots of Labs and web portal

Student Feedback

Roadmap and expectations from Government

EETP is a joint initiative of AICTE & BSNL with the objective to enhance the competence and employability of the students by providing skill-based training in the training facilities of BSNL.

The Agreement was signed by AICTE and BSNL on 27.02.2013 in the presence of Hon’ble Minister HRD, Dr. M. M. Pallam Raju.

Employability Enhancement Training Program

(EETP)

To produce graduates fully equipped with required

skills to achieve the highest personal and

professional standards by means of intensive hands-

on training on state-of-the-art telecom & IT

equipments.

EETP Mission statement

Modes of Learning

On line through web

portal

Discussion board

Extensive hands-on at BSNL

Extensive hands-on training on state-of-the-art equipments.

Practical learning experience is enhanced through well structured Job-aids .

Delivery from experienced and knowledgeable faculties.

Course contents delivered through web are designed to supplement practical training.

24×7 learning through web portal and associated discussion forum.

Online status monitoring through Web portal by Management of BSNL & AICTE.

Unique Features of EETP

Courses offered

Digital Switching Systems

Digital Transmission Systems

Telecom Support Infrastructure

Broadband Technology

Optical Fiber Technology

Mobile Communications

IP Networking and Cyber Security

BSNL Silver Certified

Engineer

5th Semester

BSNL Gold Certified

Engineer

6th Semester Progressively

BSNL Platinum Certified

Engineer,

7th Semester Progressively

EETP Implementation Strategy

The prime focus during implementation of EETP was to make the delivery; uniform across the country by making it person / region neutral.

Implementation of EETP : Major Steps

Formation of organization structure and empowering it for successful implementation of EETP.

Strictly defining the Role and responsibility of each members.

Development of in house web portal for real time interactive study and online monitoring of progress etc.

Ensuring lab set-ups and associate resources as per the course structure.

Conduction of train the trainers program.

Implementation of EETP : Major Steps

Identification and nomination of subject matter experts (SME) (BSNL TP and course wise).

Development of standard Job-aids for hands-on training.

Generating awareness among colleges by conducting Seminars for college authorities.

Co-ordination with colleges for getting list of students and nodal officer.

Implementation of EETP : Major Steps

Preparation of check list for the implementation of EETP across the country and ensuring the implementation of the same

Conduction of Web meeting for reviewing the status of implementation.

Framing feed back form.

Development of specialist soft skills module

Chief Program Manager

Faculty Heads

BRBRAITT

Chief Account Officer,

BRBRAITT

Principal RGMTTC Chennai

Principal RTTC Nagpur

Principal RTTC Bhubneshwear

Chief General Manager

General Manager (HR)

General Manager (BD)

Principal Training Centre/EETP

Coordinator

EETP Coordinator

Course Coordinators

Faculty Members

SMEs

EETP Organizational Structure

Core Implementation Team

At National Level

Circle Steering Committee

at State level

BSNL Training Provider (TP)

Course coordinators

(Course wise)

Challenges faced during implementation

Ensuring uniform delivery across the country.

Making on-line web portal interactive.

Allocating lab resources exclusive for EETP students.

Preparation of schedule for EETP by matching the curriculum of colleges. (considering exams, holidays etc)

Reports available in web portal Status of 60 point checklist.

Feedback report of students

List of colleges / students

Timetable college wise / batch wise

Contact information of college / Training provider /

SME

Syllabus of the course

Student Learning Flow Chart

Nomination of colleges by

AICTE

Nomination of nodal officer and students by colleges

Creation of UID and Password

for students and nodal officer by

EETP coordinator

Online download of study material

by students

Hands on training at BSNL

TP

Conduction of exam at BSNL TP

Submission of feedback form

by students

Declaration of result

Start of New course

Program Implementation status : Phase - I

S.No Status point Status

1 Number of Cities Covered 17

2 Number of college covered 584

3 Number of students allotted 5005

4 Number of SMEs 188

5 Date of Start of the course 15-07-2013

6 Number of queried solved through discussion forum

427

7 Average Course rating 4.65 in the scale of 5

8 Status of the Program BSNL Silver Certified is to be completed at the end of this month

1 • ALTTC, Ghaziabad

2 • BRBRAITT, Jabalpur

3 • ARTTC, Ranchi

4 • RGM TTC, Chennai

5 • RTTC, Bhubneshwar

6 • RTTC, Guwahati

7 • RTTC, Jaipur

8 • RTC, Lucknow

9 • RTTC, Mysore

10 • RTTC, Nagpur

11 • RTTC, Pune

12 • NSCBTTC, Kalyani

13 • RTTC, Chennai

14 • RTTC, Trivandrum

15 • RTTC Ahemedabad

16 • RTTC Hyderabad

17 • RTTC Rajpura

BSNL TPs in Phase- I

S.No. Status point Status

1 Number of cities covered 9

1 Number of colleges covered 331

2 Number of students allotted 2669

3 Number of SMEs 82

4 Date of start 16-09-2011

5 Number of queried solved through discussion forum

427

6 Average Course rating 4.65 in the scale of 5

7 Status of the Program BSNL Silver Certified is to be completed in the mid of January 2014

Program Implementation status : Phase - II

1 • VISAKHAPATNAM, AP

2 • BENGALURU , KAR

3 • BHOPAL, M P

4 • INDORE, M P

5 • NASIK, M H

6 • JODHPUR,RAJ

7 • KOLKATA (Salt Lake) ,W B

8 • COIMBATORE , TN

9 • MADURAI, TN

BSNL TPs in Phase- II

Snapshot : Digital Transmission System

Snapshot : Digital Switching System

Snapshot : Telecom Support Infrastructure

Snapshot : Web Portal : http://learntelecom.bsnl.co.in

Snapshot : EETP Students interface

Snapshot : EETP Coordinator interface

Snapshot : EETP Discussion forum

Student feedbacks

Best Experience ever at this technical / industrial Institute.

Dhameliya Monika Ashokbhai,S13AHM207 BSNL TP Ahmedabad

Excellent practical delivery of concepts .training was very useful.

Priyadharshini.U,S13RGM134: BSNL TP Chennai

Excellent initiative by AICTE for student learning. Shubham Goel, S13ALT373: BSNL TP Ghaziabad

The training is good for our future and the faculty is very supportive.

Mr. Manish Patle, S13BRB168, BSNL TP Jabalpur

I got to know many equipment and their uses which is very important to my career. It was very useful to me .

Srutisaroja Pradhan,S13BUB066 BSNL TP Bhubaneswar

EETP is really helpful for telecom engineers for updating their knowledge and one step ahead in job opportunity.

Rathod Tushar Dilip , S13PUN046, BSNL TP Pune

This program has helped to clarify various concepts and given us the opportunity to be guided by knowledgeable faculties with good practical experience.

Mitali Pathak, S13GUW153, BSNL TP Guwahati

It is the best programme for me to improve my knowledge in telecom sector. I am heartily grateful to BSNL and AICTE.

Rattiram 13JAI128, BSNL TP Jaipur

Student feedbacks

BSNL is ready to implement the program in other major cities of India. The program can be started in 50 cities immediately and at around 300 location in near future.

The current web portal will be upgraded to host CVs of EETP students and hence can also work as a Job portal for students and employers.

At present, current final year students are not included in the program, suitable program can be started for them also.

Similar type of programs can be adapted for Diploma and Post Graduate students also.

Faculty Development Program for the faculties of Engineering colleges may also be started.

Roadmap and expectations from Govt

Views of some of the EETP participants

It is said that “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

EETP is the step towards making young telecom engineers; competent and skillful and with the support given by BSNL and AICTE; it will definitely achieve its objective of making India as a world leader in telecommunication.

Thank You