The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started new programs to encourage skill-based learning in schools. In a recent announcement, CBSE stated that it is dedicated to making skill (vocational) education. An important part of the school curriculum. This effort is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education.
Students can choose one or more modules during a school term. These modules can be taught in regular classes, hobby clubs (if the school has them), or online for self-study. The modules can cover the same topic or different topics. If a student picks a skill module, they will start with the first module and then the next one. The assessments are done by the school, and they are mostly based on projects. CBSE has also created a website where students can register and get certificates for the skill modules they complete.
Skill Education Modules Offered by CBSE for Classes VI-XII
S.No.
CODE
SKILL MODULES
1
901
Artificial Intelligence
2
902
Beauty & Wellness
3
903
Design Thinking & Innovation
4
904
Financial Literacy
5
905
Handicrafts
6
906
Information Technology
7
907
Marketing/ Commercial Application
8
908
Mass Media – Being Media Literate
9
909
Travel & Tourism
10
910
Coding
11
911
Data Science (Class VIII only)
12
912
Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality
13
913
Digital Citizenship
14
914
Life Cycle of Medicine & Vaccine
15
915
Things you should know about keeping Medicines at home
16
916
What to do when the Doctor is not around
17
917
Humanity & Covid-19
18
918
Blue Pottery
19
919
Pottery
20
920
Block Printing
21
921
Food
22
922
Food Preservation
23
923
Baking
24
924
Herbal Heritage
25
925
Khadi
26
926
Mask making
27
927
Mass Media
28
928
Making of a Graphic Novel
29
929
Kashmiri Embroidery
30
930
Embroidery
31
931
Rockets
32
932
Satellites
33
933
Application of Satellites
34
934
Photography
Skill Education Subjects Offered by CBSE at Secondary Level (Classes IX-X)
S.No.
SUB. CODE
COURSE NAME
JOB ROLES
MARKS DISTRIBUTION
Th.
Prac.
1
401
Retail
Store Operations Assistant
50
50
50
2
402
Information Technology
Domestic IT Executive/ Operator
50
50
50
3
403
Security
Unarmed Security Guard
50
50
50
4
404
Automotive
Automotive Service Technician
50
50
50
5
405
Introduction To Financial Markets
Business Correspondent
50
50
50
6
406
Introduction To Tourism
Assistant Tour Guide
50
50
50
7
407
Beauty & Wellness
Assistant Beauty Therapist
50
50
50
8
408
Agriculture
Solanaceous Crop Cultivator
50
50
50
9
409
Food Production
Assistant Chef (reg.)
50
50
50
10
410
Front Office Operations
Front Office Executive
50
50
50
11
411
Banking & Insurance
Field Executive
50
50
50
12
412
Marketing & Sales
Marketing Assistant
50
50
50
13
413
Health Care
General Duty Assistant
50
50
50
14
414
Apparel
Hand Embroider
50
50
50
15
415
Multi Media
Texture Artist
50
50
50
16
416
Multi Skill Foundation course
Multi Skill Assistant
50
50
50
17
417
Artificial Intelligence
50
50
50
18
418
Physical Activity Trainer
Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator
50
50
50
19
419
Data Science
Field Technician – Other Home Appliances
50
50
50
20
420
Electronics & Hardware
Field Technician – Other Home Appliances
50
50
50
21
421
Foundation Skills For Sciences (Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology)
50
50
50
22
422
Design Thinking & Innovation
50
50
50
Skill Education Subjects Offered by CBSE at Senior Secondary Level (Classes XI-XII)