Competency Test

31.6 COMPETENCY TEST 31.6.1 In some trades the safety of workmen as well as machine is of vital concern. It is essential that only properly trained and competent workmen work in these trades. These trades are 1. Wireman 2. Electrician 3. Switch Board Attendant 4. Boiler Attendant. In order to ensure that only competent and properly trained workmen are authorized for this work, the system of competency test/certificate has been devised. This competency test in respect of electrical trades is conducted by Ordnance Factory Board. Tests for Boiler Attendants are conducted by authorities appointed by the State Govt. 31.6.2 COMPETENCY TEST FOR WIREMAN 31.6.2.1 The Wireman Semi-Skilled grade has been upgraded to Skilled grade as a result of E.C.C. and Guha Committee recommendations. Induction to the skilled grade of Wireman shall be through Semi Skilled grades. 31.6.2.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMI-SKILLED WIREMAN.

31.6.2.3 Industrial Employees who has worked as helper to an Electrician/Wireman for a minimum period of one year would alone be eligible for appearing in the competency test for Wireman Semi Skilled. 31.6.2.4 Departmental employees who have obtained Wireman Competency Certificate/License from State Govt. which is regarded as equivalent to DGOF Wireman Competency Test may be directly absorbed as Wireman Semi Skilled, provided date of issue of competency certificate/license by the State Govt. is within six months of promotion. If the duration is more than 6 months than they will have to appear in the trade test of Wireman Semi Skilled grade to assess the suitability a fresh to be conducted by Ordnance Factory Board. 31.6.2.5 Ex-Trade Apprentices who have successfully completed their training in the trade of Wireman/ Electrician can be directly appointed as Wireman Semi Skilled without insisting on their passing DGOFs Competency test for Wireman provided their absorb within a period of six months from the date of their successful completion of training. If the gap is more than six months than they should be subjected to trade test for Wireman Semi Skilled before actual absorption. 31.6.2.6 ELIGIBILITY FOR WIREMAN SKILLED

31.6.2.7 Wireman Semi Skilled are eligible for promotion to Skilled grade after passing the prescribed trade test on completion of three years service in Wireman Semi Skilled Grade for nonNCTVT Holder and two years in case of NCTVT holders. However, they should have possession of DGOFs Competency Certificate of Wireman Skilled. This certificate is different from what is required at Semi Skilled level. 31.6.2.8 31.6.2.9 31.6.3 ELIGIBILITY FOR WIREMAN (LINE MISTRY) HS-II & HS-I. No competency certificate is required at this stage. Normal trade test is sufficient. COMPETENCY TEST FOR ELECTRICIAN.

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ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTRICIAN SEMI-SKILLED.

Induction in the grade of Electrician Semi Skilled shall be from 01. Person in possession of License from State Govt. 02. Ex-Trade Apprentices, holding NCTVT Certificate in the trade of Electrician. 31.6.3.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTRICIAN SKILLED. Induction in this stage shall be made only from those who have successfully passed the DGOF competency test for Electrician B/Skilled grade. Employees eligible to appear in this competency that are 01. Wireman Semi Skilled who have rendered minimum two years service in case of NCTVT certificate holder and three years in case of non-NCTVT holders. 02 .Electrician Semi Skilled who are in possession of license from State Govt. and have rendered minimum two year of service for NCTVT holder and three years of service for non-NCTVT holders in Electrician Semi Skilled grade. In both the cases they will have to also appear in trade test of the Skilled grade. 03. Wireman Skilled Grade can also be allowed to appear for the Electrician/Skilled grade of DGOFs competency test and on passing the same will be allowed to be appointed as Electrician Skilled grade. For determining the seniority, the date of entry in the Semi-Skilled grade will be the criteria. NOTE :- DGOFs Competency Test Certificate Holder for Electrician Skilled Grade may be promoted/inducted to Electrician Skilled without trade test if such promotion/induction is made within a period of 6 months from the date of passing the competency test. After lapse of 6 months, individual will have to appear in the trade test. 31.6.3.3 ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTRICIAN HIGHLY SKILLED GRADE-II. For promotion to Electrician HS-II one should have three years of experience after passing the Electrician Competency Test Certificate for HS Grade II conducted by DGOF. Following are entitled for appearing in test 01 Electrician Skilled with minimum three years of service in the Skilled grade upon passing competency test. 02. Fitter Electronic, Cable Jointer, Switch Board Attendant, Armiture Winder of Skilled grade possessing competency certificate for Electrician Skilled or equivalent certificate/license issued by State Govt. and duly recognized by the Ordnance Factory provided they have experience of working on live lines and motor controls after obtaining the certificate. 31.6.3.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTRICIAN HS GRADE I. No competency test is prescribed for them. Only trade test is sufficient. 31.6.4 SWITCH BOARD ATTENDANT. 31.6.4.1 JOB REQUIREMENT OF SWITCH BOARD ATTENDANT SEMI SKILLED ( a )Language : i) Ability to read, write and understand simple instructions such as operating/maintenance instructions of the various commonly used electrical appliances. ii) Ability to read, write and understand the name plate details and other warning and safety

instructions as commonly used in the electrical installation in the factory. (b)Arithmetic : 1) Problems involving usage of the four numerical operations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). 2) Knowledge of decimals, simple factions, ratio of proportions, square and square roots. 3) Elementary knowledge of properties of angles and triangles. To become eligible for appearing in the competency test for the post of Switch Board Attendant/Semi-skilled an individual should have rendered at least one year service as a helper to a Switch Board Attendant. 31.6.4.2 JOB REQUIREMENT OF SWITCH BOARD ATTENDANT SKILLED A Switch Board Attendant must possess a competency certificate for Skilled grade issued by the DGOF and for appearing in the said test the workman should have rendered 3 years minimum service in the Semi Skilled grade. 31.6.4.3 JOB REQUIREMENT FOR SWITCH BOARD ATTENDENT (H.S.GR.II). 1. Should have worked as SBA A for 3 years. 2. Should posses DGOFs competency tests for SBA A. 31.6.4.4 JOB REQUIREMENT FOR SWITCH BOARD ATTENDENT (H.S.GR.I). Should have worked as Switch Board Attendant HS Gr.II for minimum 3 years. No Trade Test laid down.