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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Grower

NQR Code:QG-04-AG-03538-2025-V2-ASCI

  • Old Code: QG-04-AG-03538-2025-V2-ASCI

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About this Qualification

Job Description

A Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) Grower is responsible for growing medicinal and aromatic plants. In the process, the individual selects a suitable site for cultivation; prepares the site; carries out cultivation and harvests the plants on their maturity. The person also performs post- harvest processing of MAPs including cleaning, packing and labelling.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th Passed No Experience Equivalent
10th Passed 3 years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3.5 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 3 years None

Progression Pathway

  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Grower (L4)
  • Farm Supervisor (L5)

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Prepare for the cultivation of MAPs AGR/N0901 (v3.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
Carry out cultivation of MAPs AGR/N0902 (v4.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
Carry out harvesting, post-harvest processing and marketing of MAPs AGR/N0903 (v3.0) Mandatory 90 3 4
Undertake basic entrepreneurial activities for small Enterprise AGR/N9908 (v3.0) Mandatory 30 1 4
Engage in collective farming/activity AGR/N9922 (v2.0) Mandatory 30 1 4
Maintain health and safety at the workplace AGR/N9903 (v4.0) Mandatory 30 1 4
Employability Skills (60 Hours) DGT/VSQ/N0102 (v1.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
OJT Mandatory 30 1 4