ASAP WAYANAD NEWSLETTER Vol 12 | Page 11

DECEMBER 2017

SDE GROOMING AND GRADING

Additional Skill Acquisition Programme regular skilling mode includes 180 hours of Foundation module training and 150-240 hours of Skill module training. Foundation module includes 100 hours of Communicative Skills in English and 80 hours of Information Technology. The trainers handling Foundation Module is designated as Skill Development Executive i.e SDE. SDEs are recruited into ASAP in two different models; Open call and Campus recruitment via CET training camps.

SDE grading and grooming processes is initiated by ASAP across Kerala to assess the effectiveness of training by SDEs and to identify the upskilling required for SDEs as trainers. In the first stage of this process, SDE’s who have completed 500 hours of Foundation Module transaction, who are active participant in ASAP activities and has taken two complete cycle of Foundation Module classes are assessed and evaluated.

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