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Qualifications Pack- VLSI Design Engineer
Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts.……..P1
2. Qualifications Pack………….........P2
3. OS Units……………..…..………..…….P3
4. Glossary of Key Terms.………..…P12
5. Nomenclature for QP & OS.…..P14
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What are Occupational Standards(OS)?
OS describe what
individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function
OS are
performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding
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ESSCI, New Delhi Electronics Sector Skills Council of India 422, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New Delhi-110020 E-mail: [email protected]
SECTOR: ELECTRONICS
SUB-SECTOR: Semiconductor Design and Active Components
OCCUPATION: Designing
REFERENCE ID: ELE/Q1201
ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/ NIL
Design Engineer: The‘VLSI Design Engineer’ is responsible for designing the
functions of modules of the system-on-chip (SOC) as per input and output
specifications given.
Brief Job Description: The individual at work designs SOC-module function
using software and design tools and as per specifications. The individual is
also responsible coordinating with other design teams involved in the SOC
design.
Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: attention to
details, logical thinking and ability to work for long hours on computer.
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Introduction
QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
Qualifications Pack For VLSI Design Engineer
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Qualifications Pack Code ELE/Q1201
Job Role VLSI Design Engineer
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) [OPTIONAL]
TBD Version number 1.0
Sector Electronics Drafted on 10/03/14
Sub-sector Semiconductor and Active components
Last reviewed on 24/03/15
Occupation Design Next review date 24/03/16
NSQC Clearance date 20/07/15
Job Role VLSI Design Engineer
Role Description Develop function design of module in the system-on-chip (SOC), using software and design tools, and implement it in coordination with other design teams in the SOC design
NVEQF/NVQF level
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Maximum Educational Qualifications
5
B.E. (Electronics)
M. Tech (Electronics)
Training VLSI Design
Experience Preferred but not necessary – 1 year in electronics product manufacturing
Minimum Job Entry age 18 years
Applicable National Occupational
Standards (NOS)
Compulsory:
1. ELE/N1201 Develop function design of SOC module
2. ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers Optional: Not applicable
Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units
Job
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Overview
This OS unit is about designing the functions of a module of the chip using software and design tools.
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Unit Code ELE/N1201
Unit Title (Task)
Develop function design of SOC module as per specifications
Description This OS unit is about designing the functions of modules of the system-on-chip or integrated circuit chip, using software and design tools and as per input/output specifications
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Understand the work requirement
Understand the module design mandate
Develop design specifications for the module’s functions
Coordinate with verification and testing engineer
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Understanding work requirement
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. understand the work flow of the company’s design process PC2. interact with the lead engineer in order to understand the work schedules,
shifts and delivery dates PC3. plan work activities based the work flow and deliverables PC4. understand broad level activities involved in the stages of design PC5. list the various department to interact with for completing the work PC6. minimise absenteeism and report to work on time
Understanding the design mandate
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. interact with project lead and design lead to understand the project specific
design mandate PC8. understand the type of design required such as digital or analogue and their
respective design flow PC9. select the design type involved such as application specific integrated circuit
(ASIC), Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) depending: design cycle time, expense and custom design requirement
PC10. follow the complete system architecture including memory, microcontroller, microprocessor, memory blocks, timers and oscillators, interfaces and power management
PC11. segregate the design partitioning in different blocks PC12. assess the placement of blocks and functions of each block of the SOC PC13. select the languages for designing or Hardware Design Language (HDL), e.g.,
Verilog, VHDL, high level language such as C PC14. select the coding required in coordination with the architect PC15. identify IP core block and its use in the system design PC16. understand circuit design, network analysis, control theory for analogue
design requirement
Designing for specification
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC17. define the design flow for the specific system PC18. coordinate with different design teams to finalise the design flow for
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suitability of verification, testing, software PC19. specify the blocks in the system design (using concepts of hierarchy and
regularity) PC20. ensure that blocks are defined as per system requirement to enable faster
results during synthesis and lower process time PC21. design reusable blocks PC22. specify the behavioural requirement for the design and the tasks to be
performed by the module of the chip by taking inputs from architecture team PC23. define the external interfaces to the design system PC24. write the hardware description of the integrated circuit (IC) using HDL PC25. build a simulated model, e.g., VHDL model for ASIC design, as per the system
specification PC26. understand and specify the different types of design as per sections in VLSI
processor such as high level design, operative part design, control part design, memory design and others
PC27. design the logic for the system which includes structuring of blocks, interconnection pattern, structure of data path and its control sequences
PC28. understand the functionalities and specifications of tools and software used for design as authorised by the organisation
Coordinating with verification and testing engineer
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC29. coordinate with verification engineers after the coding of design system PC30. analyse the verification results from engineers PC31. make changes in the design as per verification process result PC32. coordinate with back end department of physical design and design for test
engineers to make changes in design as per the system requirement
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)
The individual on the job needs to understand: KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, personnel management KA2. company’s code of conduct KA3. importance of individual’s role in the work flow KA4. organisation culture KA5. company’s reporting structure KA6. company’s documentation policy KA7. company’s different department and concerned authority KA8. company’s license on usage of software and design tools KA9. company’s license on IP core library
B. Technical Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. basics of system-on-chip (SOC) design KB2. electronics engineering KB3. system design modules KB4. concepts of circuit design KB5. semiconductor physics, CMOS transistors, diodes, triodes, etc. KB6. computer architecture KB7. digital and analogue design and their implications KB8. design flow involved in design stages KB9. Register transfer level (RTL) design methodologies
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KB10. IP block and library KB11. Hardware description language (HDL) such as Verilog, VHDL KB12. basics on HDL simulation and synthesis KB13. high level language for design such as C, C++ KB14. process design requirement for FPGA, ASIC KB15. UNIX and specific design tools such as Perl KB16. end-product application, i.e., industry for which chip is designed
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Reading and writing skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. read job sheets, flow charts and process documents SA2. interpret design drawings SA3. fill in design drawing sheets
B. Professional Skills
Using software and tools
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. specifications and use of licensed software for design as specified by the
organisation SB2. licensed software and application tools used for design, their performance
Using software / computer languages
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. hardware description language such as VHDL, Verilog SB4. programming language such as C, C++
Interpersonal skills
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB5. how to interact with lead and project head to understand the work
requirement and to consult for issues SB6. how to interact with co employees in order to co-ordinate work processes
Reflective thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB7. to improve work processes SB8. to reduce repetition of errors
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NOS Version Control
NOS Code ELE/N1201
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) [OPTIONAL]
TBD Version number 1.0
Industry Electronics Drafted on 10/03/14
Industry Sub-sector Semiconductor and Active components
Last reviewed on 24/03/15
Next review date 24/03/16
ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
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Overview
This unit is about the individual’s level of communication with colleagues and other departments within the organisation. It determines the ability to work as a team member to achieve the required deliverables on schedule.
ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
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Unit Code ELE/N9909
Unit Title (Task)
Coordinate with colleagues
Description This OS unit is about communicating with colleagues and seniors in order to achieve smooth work flow
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Interact with supervisor or superior
Coordinate with colleagues
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria Interacting with supervisor
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. understand and assess work requirements PC2. understand the targets and incentives PC3. understand new operating procedures and constraints PC4. report problems in the field PC5. resolve personnel issues PC6. receive feedback on work standards and customer satisfaction PC7. communicate any potential hazards at a particular location PC8. meet given targets PC9. deliver work of expected quality despite constraints PC10. receive positive feedback on behaviour and attitude shown during
interaction
Coordinating with colleagues
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC11. interact with colleagues from different functions and understand the nature
of their work PC12. receive spares from tool room or stores; deposit faulty modules and tools to
stores PC13. pass on customer complaints to colleagues in a respective geographical area PC14. assist colleagues with resolving field problems resolve conflicts and achieve
smooth workflow PC15. follow the company policy during cross functional interaction
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational Context
(Knowledge of the
company /
organization and
its processes)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel
management KA2. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow KA3. reporting structure
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B. Technical Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to communicate effectively KB2. how to build team coordination
Skills (S) [Optional]
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Teamwork and multitasking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to deliver product to next work process on time
B. Professional Skills
Decision making
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process SB2. when to report to supervisor and when to deal with a colleague depending
on the type of concern
Reflective thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. how to improve work process
Critical thinking
The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB4. how to spot process disruptions and delays
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NOS Version Control
NOS Code ELE/N9909
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) [OPTIONAL]
TBD Version number 1.0
Industry Electronics Drafted on 10/03/14
Industry Sub-sector IT Hardware Last reviewed on 24/03/15
Next review date 24/03/16
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Keywords /Terms Description
Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components.
Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry.
Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS.
Sub-function Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function.
Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation.
Occupational Standards (OS)
OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.
Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task.
National Occupational Standards (OS)
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Qualifications Pack (QP) QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code.
Unit Code Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’
Unit Title Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.
Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.
Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required.
Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical Knowledge Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish
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specific designated responsibilities.
Core Skills/ Generic Skills
Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
Keywords /Terms Description
NOS National Occupational Standard(s)
NVQF National Vocational Qualifications Framework
NSQF National Qualifications Framework
NVEQF National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework
QP Qualifications Pack
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Annexure
Nomenclature for QP and NOS
Qualifications Pack
[ABC]/ Q 0101
Occupational Standard An example of NOS with ‘N’
[ABC] /N0101
Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)
QP number (2 numbers)
9 characters
N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)
OS number (2 numbers)
9 characters
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[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]
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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:
Sub-sector Range of Occupation
numbers
Passive Components 01 - 10
Semiconductors 11 - 20
PCB Manufacturing 21 - 30
Consumer Electronics 31 - 40
IT Hardware 41 - 50
PCB Assembly 51 - 55
Solar Electronics 56 - 60
Strategic Electronics 61 - 65
Automotive Electronics 66 - 70
Industrial Electronics 71 - 75
Medical Electronics 76 - 80
Communication Electronics 81 - 85
PCB Design 86 - 90
LED 91 - 95
Sequence Description Example
Three letters Industry name ELE
Slash / /
Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q
Next two numbers Occupation code 01
Next two numbers OS number 01
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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES
Job Role VLSI Design Engineer QP # ELE/Q1201 Sector Skill
Council Electronics Sector Skills Council of India
Guidelines for Assessment: 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC. 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC. 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaulations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in every NOS 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack.
Marks Allocation
Element Performance Criteria Total
Marks (400)
Out Of Theory Skills
Practical
ELE/N1201 Develop function design of SOC module
Understanding work requirement
visit
PC1. understand the work flow of the company’s design process
100
2 1 1
PC2. interact with the lead engineer in order to understand the work schedules, shifts and delivery dates
3 1 2
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Marks Allocation
Element Performance Criteria Total
Marks (400)
Out Of Theory Skills
Practical
PC3. plan work activities based the work flow and deliverables 3 1 2
Understanding work requirement visit
PC4. understand broad level activities involved in the stages of design 3 1 2
PC5. list the various department to interact with for completing the work 2 1 1
PC6. minimise absenteeism and report to work on time 2 1 1
Understanding the design mandate
PC7. interact with project lead and design lead to understand the project specific design mandate 3 1 2
PC8. understand the type of design required such as digital or analogue and their respective design flow
4 2 2
PC9. select the design type involved such as application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) depending: design cycle time, expense and custom design requirement
4 2 2
PC10. follow the complete system architecture including memory, microcontroller, microprocessor, memory blocks, timers and oscillators, interfaces and power management
4 2 2
PC11. segregate the design partitioning in different blocks 3 1 2
PC12. assess the placement of blocks and functions of each block of the SOC 3 1 2
PC13. select the languages for designing or Hardware Design Language (HDL), e.g., Verilog, VHDL, high level language such as C
4 2 2
PC14. select the coding required in coordination with the architect 3 1 2
PC15. identify IP core block and its use in the system design 4 2 2
PC16. understand circuit design, network analysis, control theory for analogue design requirement 3 1 2
Designing for specification
PC17. define the design flow for the specific system 3 1 2
PC18. coordinate with different design teams to finalise the design flow for 3 1 2
suitability of verification, testing, software 3 1 2
PC19. specify the blocks in the system design (using concepts of hierarchy and regularity) 3 1 2
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Marks Allocation
Element Performance Criteria Total
Marks (400)
Out Of Theory Skills
Practical
PC20. ensure that blocks are defined as per system requirement to enable faster results during synthesis and lower process time
3 1 2
Designing for specification
PC21. design reusable blocks 3 1 2
PC22. specify the behavioural requirement for the design and the tasks to be performed by the module of the chip by taking inputs from architecture team
3 1 2
PC23. define the external interfaces to the design system 3 1 2
PC24. write the hardware description of the integrated circuit (IC) using HDL 3 1 2
PC25. build a simulated model, e.g., VHDL model for ASIC design, as per the system specification 3 1 2
PC26. understand and specify the different types of design as per sections in VLSI processor such as high level design, operative part design, control part design, memory design and others
3 1 2
PC27. design the logic for the system which includes structuring of blocks, interconnection pattern, structure of data path and its control sequences
4 2 2
PC28. understand the functionalities and specifications of tools and software used for design as authorised by the organisation
3 1 2
Coordinating with verification and testing engineer
PC29. coordinate with verification engineers after the coding of design system 2 1 1
PC30. analyse the verification results from engineers 3 2 1
PC31. make changes in the design as per verification process result 2 1 1
PC32. coordinate with back end department of physical design and design for test engineers to make changes in design as per the system requirement
3 1 2
TOTAL 100 40 60
ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers
Interacting with supervisor
PC1. understand and assess work requirements
100
5 2 3
PC2. understand the targets and incentives 5 2 3
PC3. understand new operating procedures and constraints 5 2 3
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Marks Allocation
Element Performance Criteria Total
Marks (400)
Out Of Theory Skills
Practical
PC4. report problems in the field 5 2 3
PC5. resolve personnel issues 5 2 3
PC6. receive feedback on work standards and customer satisfaction 5 2 3
PC7. communicate any potential hazards at a particular location 5 2 3
PC8. meet given targets 5 2 3
PC9. deliver work of expected quality despite constraints 5 2 3
PC10. receive positive feedback on behaviour and attitude shown during interaction 5 2 3
Interacting with colleagues
PC11. interact with colleagues from different functions and understand the nature of their work 10 4 6
PC12. receive spares from tool room or stores; deposit faulty modules and tools to stores 10 4 6
PC13. pass on customer complaints to colleagues in a respective geographical area 10 4 6
PC14. assist colleagues with resolving field problems resolve conflicts and achieve smooth workflow
10 4 6
PC15. follow the company policy during cross functional interaction 10 4 6
TOTAL 100 40 60