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Barefoot Technician

NQR Code:QG-04-AG-03923-2025-V2-ASCI
  • Old Code: QG-04-AG-03923-2025-V2-ASCI

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About this Qualification

Job Description

A Barefoot Technician works as a technical assistant and performs various tasks under the instructions and guidance of the Technical Assistant (TA)/Junior Engineer (JE)/ Assistant Engineer (AE), such as assisting in identification of work and worksites under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA); collecting baseline information; assisting in making the presentation to Gram Panchayat (GP) and preparing work register; assisting in preparing for work on the MGNREGA worksite; assisting in preparing for work on the MGNREGA work site; supervising work at MGNREGA worksites and maintaining the relevant MGNREGA records.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Progression Pathway

  • Barefoot Technician (L4)
  • Barefoot supervisor (L5)

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Assist in identifying the works to be taken up and collecting baseline information AGR/N7801 (v2.0) Mandatory 30 1 4
Assist in making the presentation to the GP and preparing the work register AGR/N7802 (v2.0) Mandatory 30 1 4
Assist in preparing for work on the MGNREGA work site AGR/N7804 (v3.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
Assist in monitoring work at MGNREGA work sites AGR/N7805 (v2.0) Mandatory 30 1 4
Maintain the relevant MGNREGA records AGR/N7806 (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 120 4 4