The Nirji Standard
Workforce Architecture
A job is not a job title. It is a set of competencies, each with skills and a required proficiency level — and each linked to a programme, an assessment, a certificate and a deployment.
Proficiency
Four levels, one shared language
L1
Aware
Understands the task and its safety and quality context.
L2
Assisted
Performs the task under supervision.
L3
Independent
Performs the task unsupervised to standard on a live line.
L4
Expert
Troubleshoots, improves and trains others on the task.
Worked example
One competency, end to end
Illustrative
RoleOSAT Equipment Technician
CompetencyPreventive maintenance of wire-bond / die-attach equipment
SkillsExecute PM checklist, replace consumables, verify post-PM parameters
ProficiencyL3 Independent
ProgrammeFoundation + equipment module + employer PM SOP
AssessmentWritten + practical + supervisor observation
CertificationNirji Ready Equipment Technician L3
DeploymentMatched to shift, 30 and 90-day check