Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS) promoted by FIMI and supported by Ministry of Mines was established in December 2013 as the apex body to train and meet the requirement of skilled workforce for the mining industry , setup by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS) promoted by Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI), supported by Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Coal as line ministries, is an apex organization to train, assess and certify the fresh youths and existing mine workers under National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) aligned mining job roles so as to meet the skilled workforce requirements of the mining industry. SCMS was setup in December, 2013 through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and notified as an authorized non-statutory certifying agency by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 17th March, 2015 for mining workforce in India.
SCMS is a registered company under Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013 and has been issued 80G certificate and 12AA certificate under Income Tax Act, 1961 in October 2015. This allows SCMS to undertake training projects under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the various mining companies.
Further, SCMS has been accorded the status of an “Awarding Body” by ‘the National Council of Vocational Education and Training’ (NCVET) under the aegis of MSDE.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) vide its Order No. MSDE-01/(3)/2018-AP(PMU) dated 12th September, 2018 appointed CEO-SCMS as Joint Apprenticeship Advisors and delegated the related powers. Now, SCMS has the full authority to approve the training center and prepare new optional trades as per industry requirement and to roll out apprentices training.
The core activity of SCMS is to formulate the Qualification Files (QFs) and National Occupational Standards (NOSs) benchmarked with national and international standards in both opencast and underground mines i.e. development of competency standards for different job roles aligned to National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) notified by Government of India in December, 2013 to integrate general and vocational system of education and training. It is a competency-based framework that organizes all qualifications across ten levels and outcomes obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning.
The activities of the SCMS are managed by its Governing Board headed by its Chairman. The Board comprises sector related industry members, government nominees, academia and nominee Director from NSDC.
SCMS has a vision to promote market relevant skill development and vocational education at global standards in the mining sphere by enabling job opportunities in sync with aspirations of India’s youth to bridge gap between demand and supply with inclusive growth and to support the mantra of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” contributing towards making India the Skill Capital of the world.
SCMS mission is to establish a robust mechanism to facilitate and strengthen skilling ecosystem across mining sector, to provide skilled workforce in alignment with technological advancements and fulfil the demand supply gaps, to create and promote “Centre of Excellence” (CoE) through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models and to collaborate with global expertise for cross national learning and placement.
Objectives
- 1. To develop Qualification Files (QFs) and National Occupational Standards (NOSs) aligned to the needs of the mining industry based on the Skill Gap Analysis/ reports and industry demands.
- 2. To lay emphasis on Safety, Productivity, Quality Assurance, Mechanization & Waste management.
- 3. To work closely with industry, stake holders and Government/statutory bodies to maintain robust Labor Market Information System (LMIS).
- 4. To create a pool of certified trainers, assessors, and training providers across India.
- 5. To act as a catalyst to spread awareness about the potential employment opportunities and inclusive growth in the mining sector.