B.Voc stands for Bachelors in Vocational studies which is an emerging course in our country. This course aims at allowing an individual to acquire skills for a particular trade. These are non-academic.  The course deals with application based studies rather than depending on theoretical knowledge completely. Vocational studies cover a wide range of fields. Some of these fields include health care, creative fields like graphic designing and web designing, food technology.  It is also provided in skills trade including plumbing, automotive repair and many more.

It is important for our country as our government has launched a special scheme of “Skill India”. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana or PMKVY is the flagship programme of the Govt. of India, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) that enables Indian youth to indulge in skill related or industry related training which will be beneficial for them. It provides short term training to the youth.

Therefore, acquiring skills through learning is a significant aspect in today’s education scenario.

Bachelor in Vocation is a three year undergraduate course. Eligibility for this course is successful completion of class 12^th in any stream from a recognized board.

The course helps the individuals to grow and learn professionally.

Apart from it, students after 10^th standard can also opt for short term or long term courses like diplomas and degrees. Thus, vocational studies are a diverse field.

However, B.Voc course is a full time degree and it cannot be taken as an add-on programme.

The age limit for this course is 16-45 years.

The certification levels will lead to Diploma/Advanced Diploma/B. Voc. Degree in    one or more vocational areas and will be offered under the aegis of the GGS IP University.

The vocational education with a component of long duration of ‘on the job training’, definitely has a higher potential for jobs. However, short -term skill training programs may not be sufficient to equip the student for a job in the related field. Skill development requires long term practical training and most of the technical skills cannot be acquired in a short duration.

The CCSD model of vocational education is a Work Integrated Training model where more time is spent on ‘on the job training’, in an industry or company and comparatively less time is spent in classroom teaching. This kind of vocational courses can have better job prospects after completion of the course.

Many industries are coming forward to partner in the vocational training of young people by giving them an opportunity as apprentices, trainees, or as students under the National Employability Enhancement Mission (NEEM) scheme.

The CCSD has been able to engage leading industries from Faridabad, Gurrugram, NCR Delhi for various job-profiles. These are many examples where B.Voc students of CCSD are placed for work experience.

They not only give them the opportunity to learn on the job but also give a stipend for the work they do. Thus the Industry response can be good if the vocational training is addressing their needs for skilled manpower.