B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocational Education)

Vocational or skill-based education is becoming more and more significant with passing time. BVoc (Bachelor of Vocation) is an emerging course in India that aims at providing adequate skills required for a particular trade to candidates. The course is different from traditional academic programmes as it deals more with application-based studies rather than focusing on only theoretical knowledge.

BVoc is a three-year duration undergraduate course that can be pursued in a wide range of fields starting from healthcare, food technology and hospitality to creative fields like graphic designing and beauty & wellness. One of the biggest advantages of pursuing BVoc against common degree courses is that a candidate has multiple exit points during the programme and continued industry exposure. This means that if a candidate is unable to complete his/ her BVoc course, s/he has is still awarded a diploma after successful completion of first year or advanced diploma after successful completion of second year. Apart from this, the work experience candidates gain during the course increases their chances of getting a job.  

There are a number of colleges and universities in India that offer BVoc courses in tie-up with different industries. Know the complete requirements of a BVoc course in terms of eligibility criteria, course curriculum, job profiles and more below.

B.Voc Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates are eligible to apply for BVoc course if they have successfully completed Class XII from a recognised board with minimum 50% - 60% marks.

Note: BVoc eligibility criteria may vary depending on the candidate’s chosen specialisation and policy of the college/ university in which s/he is applying.

A BVoc course is most apt for candidates who want to enhance their employment opportunities by focusing on courses that impart more practical training rather than theoretical knowledge. Some of the skills and/ or traits that candidates looking to pursue a BVoc course are:

Skillset for BVoc Aspirants
Hardworking	Focused
Committed	Confident
Patient	Innovative
Problem solver	Good communicator
Good observer	Ability to work with a team
Willing to learn new techniques	Professional ethics and values

 

As stated above, a BVoc course is of three years duration divided into six semesters. The course curriculum of BVoc is industry-based which contains about 40% General education (theory) and 60% vocational training (practical) components. This means that apart from studying the regular curriculum, all students need to undergo industrial training or project work for at least four to eight weeks in every semester.

Major specialisations in which candidates can purse a BVoc course are:

BVoc Specialisations
Retail Management	Fashion Technology and Apparel Designing
Printing and Publication	Hospitality and Tourism
Organic Agriculture	Tea Husbandry & Technology
Web Technologies	Animation
Automobile	Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
Food Processing and Quality Management	Applied Computer Technology
Data Analytics	Health Care
Food Science	Software Development
Green House Technology	Theatre and Acting
Medical Lab Technology	Soil and Water Conservation
Beauty & Wellness	Interior Design

 

Subjects taught in a BVoc programme depend on the specialisation in which a candidate is pursuing the course. However, to give an overview of the course structure, given below is syllabus for two BVoc courses – Software Development and Interior Design.

Software Development

BVoc Course Curriculum for Software Development
Theoretical Subjects
Speaking and Listening skills	Aptitude & Logical reasoning
Managerial Economics	Writing and Presentation skills
Environmental Studies	Mathematics
Business Statistics	System Analysis & Design
Management Information Systems	Business Informatics
Financial Accounting	Introduction to information security
Principles of Management	Entrepreneurship Development
Human Resource Development	Free and Open Source Softwares (FOSS)
IT & Society	-
BVoc Course Curriculum for Software Development
Practical Subjects
Introduction to IT	Programming Principles
Word Processing & Image editing	Photoshop Lab
Page maker Lab	Animation software
Network & Internet Applications	C Programming
C Programming Lab	Animations Lab
Web application & development	Computer H/W & Maintenance
Operating Systems	Web Development Lab
Computer Hardware Lab	Network Administration
Object Oriented Programming	Visual Tools
Visual Tools Lab	OOP & network Lab
Industrial Training	Programming in Java
Software Testing	Software Engineering
Java Lab	Major Project (Phase I)
Mobile Application Development	Database Administration
Advanced Java	Android & Java Lab
Major Project (Phase II)	-

 

Interior Design

BVoc Course Curriculum for Interior Design
Theoretical Subjects
Applied Mathematics for Interior Design	Communication Skills
Human Values and Professional Ethics	Fundamental of Computers
Entrepreneurship & Project Management	Workshop (Wood & Metal)
Market Survey	Sketching
Business Management	Life Skills
Technical English	Legal Ethics & Profession Practice
Personality Development & Behavioural Science
BVoc Course Curriculum for Interior Design
Practical Subjects
Basic Design Source	Fundamentals of Interior Graphics
Furniture Design	Materials & Finishing Techniques
History of Interior Furniture	Furnishing & Fittings
Interior Design & Landscape	Display Design
Interior Services	Interior Construction & Structure
AutoCAD	Interior Project
Site Visits	Interior Construction
Language Lab	Visual Merchandising
Product Design	Interior Budgeting & Estimation

 

A BVoc programme aims at imparting education that builds specific job skills in students so that they can serve the industries better. After completing a degree or diploma in BVoc candidates can start working in their chosen field immediately.  

Some of the popular BVoc job profiles include:

• Computer operator: A computer operator is a professional who oversees the running of computers ensuring that the systems are functioning properly. Daily tasks of a computer operator include managing backup systems; maintaining printers, cycling tapes or other media etc.
• Accountant: An accountant recommends financial actions of a company by analysing accounting options. An accountant summarises financial status, prepares balance sheets, works on profit and loss statements, etc.   
• Food Technologist: A food technologist is responsible for safe and efficient development, manufacture and modification of food products and processes. A food technologist can work in a wide range of settings starting from kitchens and factories to offices and labs. 
• Beautician: A beautician is a professional who typically works in a salon to provide different kinds of beauty and personal care services to clients. A beautician may specialise in different areas such as hair, makeup, nail art, personal styling, etc. 
• Product Development Engineer: The main responsibility of a product development engineer is to create a product design keeping in consideration the needs of the marketing, sales and manufacturing departments of a company. 
• Design Engineer: A design engineer studies, researches and develops ideas for new products. The engineer also modifies existing products and processes to ensure increased efficiency and performance. 
• Automobile Engineer: An automobile engineer is concerned with the design, development, manufacture, and testing of different vehicles. An automobile engineer is also involved in marketing, sales and after-sales of cars, trucks, buses, etc.   
• Research Scientist: A research scientist is responsible for designing and analysing information collected from laboratory-based investigations and experiments. A research scientist can work for government labs, environmental organisations, research organisations, etc. 
• Biochemist: The basic job of a biochemist is to study the chemistry of living processes such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease. A biochemist plays a key role in developing new medicines that fight against life-threatening diseases like cancer.
• Home Economist: A home economist is an individual that helps improving the well-being of people and the community as a whole in the areas of nutrition, interior design, resource management, family interaction, etc.
• Vocational teacher: A vocational teacher is responsible for imparting vocational education to students in fields such as nursing, horticulture, computer repair, etc. 

Some of the top recruiters in the field of BVoc are:

Top Recruiters for BVoc Students
Amul	Godrej Industrial Limited
Dabur India Ltd	PepsiCo India Holdings
Nestle India Pvt Ltd	Britannia Industries Ltd
Parle Products Pvt Ltd	TELCO
L&T	Ashok Leyland
Mahindra & Mahindra	Haldex India
Bajaj Auto	Maruti Suzuki
Toyota	Yamaha
Hyundai	Hero MotoCorp
Volkswagen	Audi
Renault	-

 

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