Relevant NSDC QP-NOS codes for Course Curriculum Development
For creating event management courses at your institute, here are some relevant NSDC QP-NOS codes that can be used as a basis for course curriculum and structure:
- Event Planner / Event Manager
- Meeting, Conference & Event Planner
- Foundational employability skills (for basic/foundation level courses)
These QP-NOS can help you build your course curriculum aligned with national standards for your foundation certificate (3 months), advanced (6 months), and diploma (11 months) event management courses. You can download detailed QP documents and NOS from the NSDC website or the Sector Skill Council portals for Media & Entertainment and Hospitality sectors for more structured curriculum content.
| Course Level | Relevant QP / NOS Code | Description | NSQF Level | Notional Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation (3 months) | DGT/VSQ/N0102 | Employability Skills (60 Hours) | 1-2 | 60 |
| Advanced (6 months) | MES/Q0209 | Event Planner / Event Manager | 5 | 600 |
| Diploma (11 months) | THC/Q4401 | Meeting, Conference & Event Planner | 5 | – |
- MES/Q0209 is a primary qualification pack for Event Planner/Event Manager and fits well for advanced and diploma level event management training.
- THC/Q4401 covers conference and event planning roles and can be incorporated into diploma-level content.
- Employability skills modules (e.g., DGT/VSQ/N0102) are essential foundational modules for a 3-month certificate course.
You can find detailed NOS documents and curriculum outline for these QP codes on the NSDC website or specific Sector Skill Council portals. These codes will provide you the structured occupational standards and learning outcomes needed for certification courses in event management aligned with NSDC and NSQF frameworks.
In India, the specific National Occupational Standards (NOS) that fit a one-year Diploma in Event Management course would be developed by the relevant Sector Skill Council (SSC), specifically the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC). The course itself is typically aligned with a specific level on the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
NSQF Alignment
The NSQF is a competency-based framework with 10 levels, each defined by knowledge, skills, and responsibility levels.
- A one-year diploma in event management usually requires a 10+2 (Class 12) pass as the basic eligibility criteria.
- Programmes after 10+2 are typically aligned with NSQF levels 4 or 5, which correspond to a general understanding of the field and the ability to work independently under general direction.
- For post-graduate diplomas (requiring a bachelor’s degree), the level would be higher, likely around NSQF level 6 or 7.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
The exact NOS (which are individual standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace) for event management are part of a larger Qualification Pack (QP), formulated by the industry through the Sector Skill Councils.
The relevant QPs and their corresponding NOS for the event management sector can be found on the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) or the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council websites. These QPs/NOS define the specific competencies and learning outcomes for various job roles within the industry, which a one-year diploma would aim to cover.
In summary, the “NOS” refers to the specific skill standards within the relevant Qualification Pack, which is typically aligned to NSQF Level 4 or 5 for a one-year undergraduate diploma. The best way to identify the exact NOS would be to refer to the official documentation from the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC).
