For the next couple of decades, India is going to have a large supply of young people

who will be ready to join the workforce and participate in the economic development.

Providing livelihood to the youth will be essential to ensure their effective participation

in the growth of the country. As a step in this direction, ICICI Foundation for Inclusive

Growth launched ICICI Academy for Skills in October 2013 to impart vocational

training to the youth.

ICICI Academy for Skills

Ÿ Introduction to wires and understanding different types, gauges and colour codes

Ÿ Introduction to usage of tools and safety precautions while using tools

Ÿ Cable joints and terminations

Ÿ Electrical accessories and their uses

Ÿ Connection of electrical accessories

Ÿ Understanding wiring diagrams and layouts

Ÿ Causes of electric shock, first aid, safety tips and prevention

Ÿ Purpose of earthing and making of earthing pit

Ÿ Properties, types and uses of conductors and insulators

Ÿ House wiring including planning, making layout plan and cost estimation

Ÿ Repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of home appliances

l Electrical & Home Appliance RepairKnowledge Partner: Schneider Electric India Foundation

Key Features

ICICI Academy offers vocational skill building programmes of 12 weeks duration where

the focus is on providing industry-relevant, practical training on a pro bono basis to

make the youth employable. In addition, training is also provided on communication

skills, financial literacy and how to adapt to an organised working environment.

The technical skills and office skills courses are conducted at residential and non-

residential centres, respectively.

Non-residential centres – Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar*, Chennai, Guwahati,

Hyderabad, Kochi*, Kolkata*, Lucknow*, Mysuru*, Nagpur*, New Delhi*, Pune,

Trichy*, Vijayawada*, Zirakpur*

Residential centres – Coimbatore, Durg**, Indore**, Jaipur, Narsobawadi and Patna

The courses being offered are:

* Centres offer only Retail Sales/Office Administration courses exclusively for women

** Joint initiative with the Government of Chhattisgarh and the Government of Madhya Pradesh respectively

Technical Skills

Ÿ Fundamentals of pumps and motor sets

Ÿ Components of pumps and motor sets

Ÿ Pump and motor set installation, operation and troubleshooting

Ÿ Different types of pumps (centrifugal, jet, submersible, dewatering, suction etc.)

Ÿ Detailing of induction motors

Ÿ Concept of motor connection

Ÿ Electrical measurement instruments

Ÿ Operation of diesel engine pump sets

Ÿ Piping connections including fitting, valves, sealing, packing, couplings and bearings

l Pumps & Motor RepairKnowledge Partner: Crompton Greaves Ltd.

l Refrigeration & AC Repair

Ÿ Understanding heat and pressure measurement

Ÿ Vapour compression, refrigeration cycle and its components

Ÿ Types of air conditioners (split AC and window AC)

Ÿ Parts of an air conditioner (electrical and non-electrical)

Ÿ Charging and evacuating a refrigerant system

Ÿ AC installation procedure (split AC and window AC)

Ÿ Service and maintenance of air conditioners

Ÿ Checking compressor and refrigerator electrical circuits

Ÿ Troubleshooting and repair of different refrigeration products

Knowledge Partner: Blue Star Ltd.

Ÿ Understanding heat and pressure measurement

Ÿ Understanding principles of air conditioning

Ÿ Basics of electrical connections

Ÿ Refrigerants and their properties

Ÿ Components of air conditioning systems

Ÿ Cooling towers and their operation

Ÿ Air Handling Units (AHU) and their operation

Ÿ Chiller Unit – working principle & troubleshooting

Ÿ Pressure testing & commissioning

Ÿ Preventive maintenance & servicing

l Central Air Conditioning

Knowledge Partner: Voltas Ltd.

l Paint Application Techniques

Knowledge Partner: AkzoNobel India Ltd.

Ÿ Learning the different types of paints and their uses

Ÿ Application of paint on different surfaces/substrates (masonry wall, wood, metal, roof, stone, roof tiles)

Ÿ Learning paint components (pigments, binders, solvents, additives, extender) and how it influences the paint quality

Ÿ Practising paint application (interior and exterior surfaces) on new surfaces and existing surfaces (repainting)

Ÿ Using the colour properties in selecting paint as part of creative design

Ÿ Understanding the elements of paint disposal

Ÿ Using safety equipment and guidelines, and following basic first aid procedures to ensure a safe work environment

Ÿ Understanding the causes, remedy and prevention of common paint problems

Ÿ Introduction to customer service

Ÿ Order taking, serving order and up-selling

Ÿ Working with POS system and understanding difference between cash counter and POS

Ÿ Introduction to coffee and coffee beans

Ÿ Operation of coffee machine

Ÿ Handling of food, beverage and merchandise

Ÿ Café opening, equipment check, machinery set up and miscellaneous tasks

l Retail Café Operations

Knowledge Partner: Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company Ltd.

Ÿ Introduction to Sales

Ÿ Understanding frontline selling

Ÿ Sales planning and its importance

Ÿ Understanding various sources of lead generation

Ÿ Understanding the importance of lead tracking

Ÿ Understanding Pre call preparation and its importance

Ÿ Learning to open call, develop need, probe customer, propose solution, eliminate doubts and close call

Ÿ Maintaining customer relationships

Ÿ Conducting follow-up activities

l Selling Skills

Office Skills

Ÿ Learning tractor basics and its uses

Ÿ Fundamentals of measuring instruments

Ÿ Understanding 4-Stroke Diesel Engine

Ÿ Understanding Transmission

Ÿ Understanding Hydraulics

Ÿ Different types of steering, dismantling and assembling sequence of steering unit & linkages and critical settings

Ÿ Understanding Front Axle

Ÿ Understanding Tractor Electricals

Ÿ Hitching & unhitching of implements and tractor driving with primary & secondary tillage implements

Ÿ Troubleshooting, repairing and periodical maintenance of tractor

l Tractor MechanicKnowledge Partner: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Auto Farm Sector

Ÿ Introduction to healthcare industry and its various segments

Ÿ Introduction to human anatomy, understanding the circulatory and urinary system

Ÿ Understanding change for all different clinical tests and samples pertaining to the same

Ÿ Learning about the various gadgets for sample collection and their appropriate usage

Ÿ Understanding the different sample collection sites and their importance

Ÿ Learning about the safety measures to be followed and hazards management

Ÿ Introduction to sample preparation, techniques involved and quality

Ÿ Understanding the various point of care tests, their importance, the devices, sample types and collection protocols

Ÿ Understanding customer services pre, during and post collection, how to manage and assure quality of the sample collected, the business ethics and opportunities

Ÿ Learning about camps and marketing strategies, the automations, technologies, education and growth opportunities in this industry.

l Lab Assistant at Diagnostic CentresKnowledge Partner: Thyrocare Technologies Ltd.

l Two & Three Wheeler Service TechnicianKnowledge Partner: TVS Training & Services Ltd.

Ÿ Understanding basic components & functioning of two & three wheeler

Ÿ Understanding types of engines

Ÿ Understanding 2 stroke and 4 stroke working principles

Ÿ Construction and operation of engine, supporting systems, transmission systems, chassis, wheels & tyres, steering and braking systems

Ÿ Electrical components, wiring and their functions

Ÿ Troubleshooting, repairing and periodical maintenance of two & three wheeler

Knowledge Partners & Placement PartnersIn order to ensure that the courses are relevant to the industry, the content design, setting up of laboratories and training of trainers is

undertaken by Knowledge Partners who are leaders in their respective industries. ICICI Academy for Skills is partnering with various

organisations as Placement Partners. Over 400 companies have participated in the placement process so far.

Employment OpportunitiesA job portal has been designed to facilitate employment for the candidates completing the courses. Leveraging on the corporate

relationships of the ICICI Group, this portal is being promoted among other corporates through print and digital media. Employers keen to

consider such trained youth for employment can register and recruit candidates through the portal.

Ÿ Introducing the learners to the world of retail and explaining the activities involved in offering retail products and services

Ÿ Explaining the advantages and features of retailing

Ÿ Introducing the learners to various types of retail stores

Ÿ Familiarising the learners on concepts of retail store operations

Ÿ Training the learner on opening a conversation, developing a need, proposing a solution, eliminating doubts and closing a sale

Ÿ Explaining the features of merchandising and various retail products

Ÿ Training learners on maximising sales through maintenance of good customer relationships

l Retail Sales

l Office Administration

Ÿ Complete office management like managing filing systems, maintaining office supplies and using office equipment such as photocopier, printer, fax, etc.

Ÿ Understanding basics of accounting such as debit and credit

Ÿ Recording transactions in accounting software (Tally)

Ÿ Learning administrative skills like handling office visitors, attending telephone calls, handling business correspondence and making travel arrangements

Ÿ Learning the basics of banking

Ÿ Writing formal letters & business emails

Knowledge Partner: Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Ÿ Learning the common features and parts of a computer

Ÿ Learning to use the internet

Ÿ Working with Windows and Microsoft Office

Ÿ Understanding elements of visual communication

Ÿ Understanding elements of design

Ÿ Understanding visual perception & techniques

Ÿ Understanding and usage of Adobe Photoshop

Ÿ Understanding and usage of Adobe Dreamweaver

Ÿ Introduction to programming logic & techniques

Ÿ Learning HTML5 Programming

l Web DesigningKnowledge Partner: NIIT Ltd.

NORTH

1. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS IN PARTNERSHIP FOR DIRECTORATE OF SPORTS & YOUTH WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Parijat College, Patwari Halka 27,

Survey 43/1/1 to 43/1/20, Village Dudhiya,

Indore - 452016, Madhya Pradesh

Land Mark: Near Pitambara Dham, Nemawar By Pass, Kalandi

Midtown (Opposite Sahara City)

Tel: 0731 6628700

2. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, JAIPUR

Block No. 6, Jaipur Stock Exchange Building,

J.L.N. Marg, Near Gaurav Tower,

Jaipur – 302017, Rajasthan

Tel: 0141 5184300

3. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, LUCKNOW

1st Floor, 39 Chandralok Colony, Aliganj

Lucknow - 226024, Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0522 4930350

4. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, NEW DELHI

2212/64, First Floor, Gurudwara Road,

Karol Bagh -110005, New Delhi

Tel: 011 40021751

5. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, ZIRAKPUR

SCO-64, Chandigarh - Patiala Road,

Zirakpur - 140603, Punjab

Tel: 01762 316664

SOUTH

6. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, BENGALURU

2nd Floor, West Wing, 4/10,

Mythiri Center, Hosur Main Road, Bommanhalli,

Bengaluru – 560068, Karnataka

Tel: 080 33194800

7. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, CHENNAI

ICICI Bank Towers, 24, South Phase,

Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai - 600058, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044 40207550

8. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, COIMBATORE

RIPS Campus, Madukkarai Market Road, Sundarapuram,

Coimbatore - 641021, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 0422 3210110

9. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, HYDERABAD

JVL Tower, Opp. Telangana State Assembly, Nampally,

Hyderabad – 500004, Telangana

Tel: 040 48493340

10. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, KOCHI

Above ICICI Bank Ltd., 1st floor, Parekkattil Towers,

Opp. Welcare Hospital, Vytilla

Kochi - 682019, Kerala

Tel: 0484 3206915 / 0484 3190457

11. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, MYSURU

ICICI Bank Ltd., Deekshas Setty Mansion,

CH 34 / 2.3.4, Ramvilas Road,

Mysuru - 570024, Karnataka

Tel: 0821 3240099 / 0821 3240100

12. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, TRICHY

ICICI Bank Ltd., Third Floor, A-10,

Lakshmi Arcade, Thillai Nagar,

Trichy - 620018, Tamil Nadu

Tel: 07708947321 / 09489003331

13. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, VIJAYAWADA

D No 59 - 8 - 13, Swayam Siddha Complex, 1st Floor,

Gayatrinagar, Polyclinic Road,

Vijayawada - 520008, Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 0866 3245576

EAST

14. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, BHUBANESWAR

Ultimate Tower, 1st Floor,

Laxmisagar, Cuttack Road,

Bhubaneswar - 751006, Odisha

Tel: 08260090692

15. LIVELIHOOD COLLEGE & ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, DURG

BSP Higher Secondary School, Sector 6, Street 17, Near A Market,

Bhilai - 491001, Chhattisgarh

Tel: 09039040070 / 09039050070

16. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, GUWAHATI

Nirmal Bhawan, Nilomani Phukan Road,1st Floor,

H.No. 15, Christian Basti,

Guwahati - 781005, Assam

Tel: 0361 2341015 / 8822 688220

17. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, KOLKATA

ATC Logistics Pvt Ltd.,

3/5 Jessore Road, Madhyamgram,

Kolkata - 700129, West Bengal

Tel: 08282921494 / 07890258575

18. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, PATNA

Vaus Springs, 3rd Floor, Ashiana Digha Road,

Near Passport Office,

Patna - 800014, Bihar

Tel: 0612 3072131

WEST

19. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, NAGPUR

2nd Floor, Salasar Plaza, Opp. Gandhibagh garden,

Near Kali Mata Mandir, Gandhibagh,

Nagpur - 440002, Maharashtra

Tel: 07769960099 / 08551007718

20. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, NARSOBAWADI

Near Gurudatt Hotel, Taluka Shirol,

District Kolhapur - 416101, Maharashtra

Tel: 02322 270223

21. ICICI ACADEMY FOR SKILLS, PUNE

455/56 Raviwar Peth, P.B.No 581,

Phadke Houd,

Pune - 411002, Maharashtra,

Tel: 020 30174700

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