Workforce Programmes
From first shift to trainer. One ladder.
Client-defined workforce programmes built around real semiconductor roles. Every candidate is assessed for Nirji Ready certification — readiness, not course completion.
The Nirji ladder
Foundation to Trainer
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Catalogue
Workforce programmes
OSAT Operator Programme
A floor-ready workforce programme that prepares candidates to operate OSAT assembly and test equipment safely and to standard.
Duration (indicative): ~3 months
Assembly & Packaging Technician Programme
Build technician-level capability across die attach, wire bond, molding and finishing processes.
Duration (indicative): ~4 months
Test (ATE) Technician Programme
Prepare technicians to set up, run and sustain final test on handler and ATE platforms.
Duration (indicative): ~4 months
Semiconductor Packaging & OSAT Advanced Programme
An engineer-level programme covering the full span of IC packaging, OSAT operations and advanced packaging.
Duration (indicative): ~6 months
Advanced Packaging Engineer Programme
Deep dive into flip-chip, 2.5D/3D and heterogeneous integration for engineers moving into advanced packaging.
Duration (indicative): ~4 months
Quality & Reliability for OSAT
Quality systems and package reliability for engineers working in OSAT environments.
Duration (indicative): ~3 months
Cleanroom Protocol & Micro-contamination
Foundation programme in cleanroom behaviour, gowning and contamination control.
Duration (indicative): ~3 weeks
Semiconductor Process Fundamentals
Foundational understanding of front-end wafer fabrication processes.
Duration (indicative): ~2 months
Vacuum & Gas Delivery Systems
Technician programme on vacuum technology and gas delivery used across fab and OSAT equipment.
Duration (indicative): ~6 weeks
Sub-fab & Facilities Operations
Operate and maintain the sub-fab and facility systems that keep a semiconductor plant running.
Duration (indicative): ~2 months
Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician
Hands-on maintenance capability for semiconductor process and handling equipment.
Duration (indicative): ~4 months
Semiconductor & CMOS Fundamentals
Foundation in semiconductor physics, CMOS and the chip design flow, including DFT and an introduction to EDA tools.
Duration (indicative): ~6 weeks
Workmanship Standards, ESD & EHS
Core professional standards every semiconductor worker needs: workmanship, ESD control and EHS.
Duration (indicative): ~2 weeks
Nirji Trainer Certification
Prepare experienced professionals to deliver Nirji workforce programmes to the Nirji Standard.
Duration (indicative): ~6 weeks