• AICTE launched the KARMA scheme to enhance community skills using the existing infrastructure of AICTE-approved institutions.
• Admission is open to anyone who passed the 10th class, with priority given to local learners.
• Institutes can admit up to 50% of the approved intake, with 5% of seats reserved for PwD students under the fee waiver scheme.
• Training can be fully in-person or through a blended approach under the KARMA scheme of training.
• The program will offer courses that align with the vocational trades specified in the SAMAGRA SIKSHA vocational scheme or other short-duration courses that follow the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
• The program was implemented through a self-funded approach, which required educational institutions to bear the training costs.
• Institutes may offer fee-based courses in higher-level skills and courses that are NSQF level 5 and above.

• The KARMA scheme is open to school dropouts who want to attain higher-order skills and proximity to a college or polytechnic.
• Applicants must have passed at least the 10th standard/ITIs and meet NSQF-defined criteria for the job role.
• Any 10th class and above may join, with preference given to local learners.
• Institutes can admit 50% of the approved intake of AICTE in relevant branches.
• 5% of seats are reserved for PwD students under the fee waiver scheme.
• There is no age limit for admission under the KARMA scheme.

• AICTE’s KARMA scheme is open to all AICTE-approved institutions, with a priority on those offering technical courses.
• Selected institutions must comply with scheme norms set by the government for successful implementation.
• AICTE-approved technical institutes and polytechnics can apply online through a public notice on the AICTE website.
• Proposals must be submitted in the prescribed format and evaluated based on merit by AICTE.
• The list of selected institutions and programs will be announced on the AICTE website and through registered email.

•  All AICTE-approved institutions running relevant technical courses can take part.
•  Institutions must follow the norms specified in the KARMA scheme and those decided by the government from time to time.

•  AICTE will invite online applications from AICTE-approved technical institutes and polytechnics.
• The assessment of proposals will be based on their merit.
• The AICTE will announce the list of approved institutions and programs on its website and send it through registered mail.

• This program is beneficial for individuals who live near a college or polytechnic institution, have dropped out of school after completing the 10th grade, and wish to get advanced skills.
• The eligibility criteria include passing at least the 10th standard/ITIs and fulfilling other requirements for the specific job role, as defined by the NSQF.
•  An Aadhaar card is mandatory for enrollment in the program.

• Any 10th-class pass out and above can join such programs.
•  Priority will be given to students residing within the local community.
• Educational institutions are permitted to admit 50% of the approved AICTE intake in the relevant branch.
• Each institute must reserve 5% of its seats for students with disabilities under the Fee Waiver Scheme.
• There is no age bar for admission under the KARMA scheme, and admission may be done throughout the year.

• Training can be 100% contact-based or blended.
• The theory part of the course may be delivered in digital/online mode, and the practical training will be delivered at the institute’s training center.

• Colleges and polytechnics are planning to provide programs that are divided into smaller, credit-based modules. These modules will be focused on job and entrepreneurship opportunities that are relevant to the specific group of students.
• NASSCOM is planning to upload the qualifications for courses like 3D Printing, AI & Robotics, Architectural Drafting, and Basic 3D Design onto the National Qualifications Register in the near future.

•  The KARMA scheme will be implemented in a self-financing mode.
• The institute itself will manage all the expenses related to the training.
• Approved institutions and training providers may offer fee-based training programs for popular courses that have high demand in the industry and offer above-average wages.

• Banking of credits for skill shall be permitted to enable the mobility of learners as per progressive job roles in the skill vertical and further towards higher studies.
•  The credit system for these courses will be in line with the guidelines provided by the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) and will be in coordination with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).

• Each institution must have appropriate laboratory/workshop facilities to conduct face-to-face skills training and practical sessions.
• The institution can either own these facilities or arrange them through partnerships with industrial partners, social organizations that provide skills training, NCVET/AICTE-approved training providers, or any other training partner with the required infrastructure in the relevant sector.

•  The faculty members for the program will include the current institution staff as well as a group of guest/visiting/adjunct faculty, who will be sourced from either the industry or NCVET-approved training partners.

• Institutes can select technical qualifications and NOS from the National Qualification Register for STT.
• National Qualification Register link: https://www.nqr.gov.in

THE SKILL DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR THE AICTE-APPROVED KARMA SCHEME

 AICTE HAS SUGGESTED THREE DIFFERENT WAYS TO TEACH SKILLS TO STUDENTS IN INDIA.

  I.  Model 1→For students who dropped out of school after the 10th class. They can get training to learn new skills and get a job.

 II.  Model 2→ For students who are already studying at AICTE-approved technical institutions. They will be given advanced skill training during the 4th to 7th semesters to make them ready for the industry.

 III.  Model 3→Connecting school-based education with higher education. AICTE suggests starting skill-based training once a week for nearby school students in a "Hub and Spoke" Model. The training will be given by HEIs without any financial burden on the students. Institutions can contact nearby schools and bring their students to their campus for a day of skill-based training until a specified skill set is achieved.

One of our head goals is to provide the best training quality. For this reason, CNC Train team reviews its learning content day by day and aligns it to the dynamic engineering market. 

How does it work? In truth, the key is to work with educational organisms. While applying its standards we empower skills that are recognized nationally, and even further. Have a look below and read some examples of how we progress through it.

As our values and standards are clear, it is time to present what we offer exactly. Let’s dive deeper, so you can understand it quite easily. In CNCTrain we have the following 3 libraries:

• E-Learning Library: In this library, you will be able to access e-Learning content, assessments and Question banks. We have created it to clear the fundamental background of students. You will learn 5 technologies viz., CNC, Robotics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Sensors. We provide assessments and question banks for practice where you can apply your knowledge learned in this course and it is designed to cover 8 learning modules. They are as follows:

·   CNC Turning Introduction

·   CNC Milling Introduction

·   Basic Robotics Introduction

·   CNC Turning Basic Programming

·   CNC Milling Basic Programming

·   Automation Application Fluid Power - Pneumatics

·   Automation Application Fluid Power - Hydraulics

·   Automation Application Electrical System - Sensors

• Practical Library: This space is a modified version of e-Learning library. The Practical Library is for students who want to learn software. Here, you will be able to access e-Learning content, Software, Knowledge assessments and Question Banks. You will learn 7 technologies here viz., CNC, Robotics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Sensors, PLC and Mechatronics. We will cover 17 learning modules which covers 8 modules of e-Learning and remaining 9 modules are as follows:

·   CNC Turning Fanuc Programming

·   CNC Milling Fanuc Programming

·   CNC Turning Siemens828 Programming

·   CNC Milling Siemens828 Programming

·   Automation Application Industrial Controller - PLC

·   Robotics Application Material Handling - Configure I/O card and signals

·   Robotics Application Material Handling - Create a events in vacuum gripper

·   Robotics Application Material Handling - Create a robot program offline method

·   Automation Application General - Mechatronics System

• Shopfloor library: We have made this library for job based roles. With this space, you will get courses related to CNC Setter, CNC Programmer, etc. We have designed this library for students who want a job in a specific role.

We have added some of the course description below to make you better understand our CNCTrain product. They are as follows:

In this program, you will learn and develop basic understanding about the sensor technology which will also cover the different types of sensors and its application. We have designed this course in such a way that your basic fundamental background will be cleared and improved.

The sensor package has been designed to build the following skills:

• Identifying sensor for specific operation and usage

• Understanding analog and digital I/O signals

• Identify Static & Dynamic characteristics of sensors

We have designed this package for students to develop a basic understanding of Pneumatics. This course is also based on basic knowledge of Pneumatics. If you have already learned the sensors this would be an added advantage for you guys.

Through this curriculum, we aim to empower our learners in: 

• Understanding physical properties of the air and the laws of Boyle and Charles

• Generating basic circuit for pneumatics

• Creating circuit and analysing results while considering the generated circuit

• Working on pneumatic cylinders and motors on a basic circuit

This package is provided to get familiar with Hydraulics systems. We will provide you with basic knowledge so that your fundamental understanding will be improved. If you already have some basic knowledge of sensors, it would be also an added advantage for you. The presented combination aims to develop the following skills:

• Understanding  of hydraulic power and its components

• Explaining the pascal law while demonstrating that hydraulic fluid is incompressible

• Understanding the idea and functioning of various hydraulic applications

We made this package to get the fundamental knowledge of mechatronics. As we use mechatronics in various applications, such as home automation, IOT and many more, this is a very important course.

• Identifying key elements of mechatronics system

• Understanding signal conditioning

• Modelling and system response

• Developing PLC programming and circuit design

As you can see, we have demonstrated some of our courses in short. Do you have any questions about our packages? Or maybe you have other queries? Follow the links below and find out the solutions matching your needs.

- Contact us

- Discover our courses

- Discover our software simulators

 In recent years, we all know about the increasing adoption of robotics and automation technology. This is evident across different industries such as manufacturing, supply chain and operations management. Optimization of automated production systems has been a constant challenge for modern companies. This is mostly true for the ones looking forward to applying automation solutions. Simulation tools can be very useful to you as a future automation professional. The software AUTOMSIM provides you with the opportunity to experience a unique simulation platform. It is developed for automation professionals like you. Using this, you can try your programs on a virtual systems before application in the circuit build. 

 The AUTOMSIM could be the ideal software for your professional training. This software is easy to install. You can use it on your Computer (PC) devices. Developers have constructed the software interface to be easily navigable for you. It allows functions such as simulating, programming, supervising and preparing automated processes. The new version of AUTOMSIM also allows you to work on a virtual PLC. This enables circuit/model control within simulation scenarios. We provide detailed installation and reference guides for the software. You can access these within our Software subscription package. This makes it easier for you to understand its uses. Additional manuals that you can find online.

In this section, we identify the requirements in computer systems that this software. All computer software requires certain hardware components as well as software resources for efficiency. Some primary hardware and software requirements for the AUTOMSIM software are:

• Your operating system on PC needs to be Windows XP, Vista or later versions.

• You need at least 512MB free memory.

• You need to have a Graphic board (1024 x 768 x 65536 colour min.) (SMC international training, 2022).

• Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server

You can find the key features of AUTOMSIM in this blog as well as in the documents provided with subscription. This can help you understand more about the software. The primary features of the AUTOMSIM software are:

• It is a unique and fully configurable environment

• You can perform 2D application design and programming design

• You can also simulate multiple operative components/parts in 2D

• We can Standard animations for simulated parts/components. You can use these inbuilt components in your virtual designs.

• It has importing options from self-generated foreign 2D drawings. Supported formats include SOLIDWORKS, 3DSTUDIO, AUTOCAD, etc.

• You have the complete freedom to use your designs and import them from other software.

• It further offers you a design platform for system supervision applications

• Using the Design interface, you can configure varying types of automation applications. These include Hydraulics, pneumatics, Electrical panels, SCADA, vacuum,  program controllers and electro-pneumatics.

• You can additionally convey with other AUTOMSIM range of training systems

By now, we can all agree that we can perform multiple different simulation actions on the AUTOMSIM. Here is how you can use the different basic modules. These are the most common purposes of use for the product:

We can make Circuit Simulation and designs:

 You can conduct  circuit design and simulation through the software of AUTOMSIM. You can perform this on the interface pages. You can create electronic, electric, hydraulic, Logigrammes or pneumatic circuits on these pages. Any creator can select from a wide assortment of technologies. These are listed on pages that he/she wants to use. You can easily create connections between the different components.

We can do programming designs:

 AUTOMGEN variable names (see the AUTOMGEN language reference manual) and the symbols used in the AUTOMGEN table of symbols can be used for different function in AUTOMSIM. We can design programs by creating folders within the Programs folder. Some of the formats that you can use in this software for program designing include:

• Flow -chart,

• Ladder,

• Grafcet, and

• functional blocks.
  
  

    Using the program wizard, you can design programs and customize symbol tables as required.

Application design:

The IRIS 2D/3D interface has a wide range of 2D and 3D components designed from real equipment. You may easily run these in the system. The software also has high compatibility with other design software. Examples include AUTOCAD and others. This allows us to import design elements from external sources. Within the system, you have to use the IRIS 2D console for 2D application design. Color customization options are also provided in the virtual universe. We can access these along with preference change options on 2D/3D axes. The designs coordinate with many other applications.

• Interchanging objects: A symbol or a visual link is defined in the sheets (e.g., a pneumatic or electrical link connecting two objects).

• Creating sensors associated with a cylinder

• Interchanging AUTOMSIM objects with the automatism program

• Interchanging AUTOMSIM objects with the IRIS 3D operating simulator

• Interchanging AUTOMSIM objects with the IRIS2D supervision objects

Upon installing AUTOMSIM, you will have a 40-day window in which to register the license. After this period is over, you can always proceed with the registration so you can use AUTOMSIM PREMIUM. To register AUTOMSIM PREMIUM, go to the File / License menu and e-mail the user code supplied by AUTOMSIM PREMIUM. 

Versions

There are different versions usable in AUTOMSIM. You can choose from any one of these:

• AUTOMSIM standard version:

• In this, there is use of OPC server or I/O card for communication,

• Other inclusive packages are available on request.

• AUTOMSIM Premium version

• Available in Electronic dispatch/ physical dispatch

• Extended components library

• Extended functions: Plotting functions, drawing export to EMF formats (usable in MS suite, pdf formats etc.)

 It is evident to us that gaining experience in working with automation simulation software like AUTOMSIM can be handy. It offers opportunities to understand the real time challenges and functions of automated machinery. Any student/professional interested in working in automation technology should have a good understanding of the AUTOMSIM software. On the CNC Train Library platform, we are providing subscription-based skill development and talent programs. These can help you improve your knowledge of this software. In addition, we also provide hands-on experience with the software.

Why is Automation simulation necessary?

 Using automation simulation software, professionals can virtually evaluate the implementation of multiple design components and robots. Mapping their interactions within active conveyor systems is also possible. You can evaluate different estimations related to possible failure and downtime issues by running simulation programs virtually. This can actively reduce chances of actual loss as you move forward with the implementation after repeated testing on the simulators.

Does AUTOMSIM simulation software help with real-time automation training?

 AUTOMSIM is a useful tool and automation trainees can simulate models quite easily using this software. The interfaces are also interlinked with communication access between different types of SMC training equipment. Transferability to real PLC from the simulation phase is also easy.

How to download AUTOMSIM on a PC?

 You can download the software from the SMC training website. The CNC Train Library platform provides subscriptions and software familiarization sessions. You must ensure that your PC meets all system requirements before installing.

Where can you learn how to use AUTOMSIM software?

 We have built the CNC Train Library platform for experiential skill development. At CNC Train Library, we offer skill development programs and the learning community can help you to understand the usability of AUTOMSIM software through activity-based projects and subscription options.