Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 - Recognition Of Prior Learning

1. Industry-relevant skill certification for candidates with prior learning experience or skills, through due assessment.

1. Mandatory training/orientation of a minimum of 30 hours in a classroom setting, with the maximum duration of RPL being 132 hours.

1. Pre-screening of candidates by certified trainers to assess their existing level of learning; no payment is charged to the candidate for pre-screening.

₹600

1. Assessment and Certification, with a payout of ₹600 per candidate per assessment provided to the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) / Awarding Bodies for overseeing and facilitating final assessments.

₹14.16

1. Accidental Insurance with one year of coverage, paid from the scheme (as per prevailing rates, ₹14.16).

1. A T-shirt is provided to the trainee by the RPL-PIA at its own cost.

1. A graded Skill Certificate and Marksheet on passing, with the grade awarded as Grade A (85% and above) or Grade B (70% to less than 85%).

> Conditions associated with the benefits:

The pass percentage for a Qualification Pack (QP) is 70%; a candidate must achieve marks greater than or equal to 70% to be awarded the Skill Certificate.

Marks scored in the Core National Occupational Standards (NOS) of a QP are given 70% weightage, and the remaining 30% weightage is from the Non-Core NOS.

Certification is at the same NSQF level as determined during pre-screening.

AEBAS-based compulsory attendance is applicable, and more than 70% biometric attendance is required to appear for the assessment.

> Indicative average unit (per-candidate) cost by RPL type

₹3.1K

RPL with upskilling (30 hours) at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre: ₹3,126.18 per candidate.

₹2.8K

RPL with upskilling (30 hours) at Industry premises: ₹2,826.18 per candidate.

₹4.0K

RPL with upskilling (60 hours) at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre: ₹3,962.88 per candidate.

₹3.7K

RPL with upskilling (60 hours) at Industry premises: ₹3,662.88 per candidate.

₹2.0K

(Note on the base cost: _a fixed cost of ₹2,000 per candidate applies for RPL at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre and ₹1,700 for RPL at Industry premises for 12 hours of training; the reduction of ₹300 at Industry premises is owing to availability of infrastructure and lower mobilisation cost. Additional hours beyond 12 are paid at the discounted Common Norm of ₹27.89 per hour.)_

> Mode of disbursement: Funds are transferred directly to the RPL-PIA's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

> Frequency / time of disbursement: Payment is made in two tranches: Tranche 1 — 80% on assessment results being uploaded by the assessing body; Tranche 2 — 20% on submission/uploading of the Monthly Performance Report (MPR) and proof of certificate handover (with or without the distribution ceremony).