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Water Hyacinth (Value Added Products) Entrepreneur

NQR Code:QG-04-ES-04260-2025-V1-SCGJ

  • Old Code: QG-04-ES-04260-2025-V1-SCGJ

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About this Qualification

Job Description

The purpose of this qualification is to increase livelihood opportunities for unskilled population and promote entrepreneurial skills through systematic training on collection, processing, value-addition and marketing of products made from water hyacinth. By turning a challenging weed into a valuable resource, not only can environmental harm be mitigated, but local economies can also be bolstered through the creation of sustainable livelihoods.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th Completed No Experience Equivalent
10th Completed 3 years Equivalent
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3.5 1.5 Years Equivalent
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 3 years Equivalent

Progression Pathway

  • Horizontal Progression: Supervisor

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Introduce course collection, cleaning and processing of water hyacinth SGJ/N4118 Mandatory 30 1 4
Utilise water Hyacinth for Pulp Processing and Paper making SGJ/N4119 Mandatory 30 1 4
Utilise water Hyacinth for weaving and Handicraft making SGJ/N4120 Mandatory 30 1 4
Utilise water Hyacinth for Mushroom Cultivation SGJ/N4121 Mandatory 30 1 4
Utilise water Hyacinth for Briquette production SGJ/N4122 Mandatory 45 1.5 4
Utilise water Hyacinth for Biogas production SGJ/N4123 Mandatory 45 1.5 4
Finishing and Marketing of Products SGJ/N4124 Mandatory 30 1 4
Employability Skills (ES) DGT/VSQ/N0102 Mandatory 60 2 4
On the Job Training Mandatory 90 3 4