Model Curriculum

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
SECTOR: IT-ITeS
SUB-SECTOR: IT Services
OCCUPATION: Application Development
REFERENCE ID: SSC/Q0501, version 1.0
NSQF LEVEL: 7

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Table of Contents

Curriculum .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Module 1: Programming and Algorithms.................................................................................................................................... 3
Module 2: Analysis and Design of Software Applications ........................................................................................................... 3
Module 3: Application Development .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Module 4: Self and work Management ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Module 5: Team Work and Communication ............................................................................................................................... 6
Module 6: Managing Health and Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Module 7: Data and Information Management .......................................................................................................................... 7
Module 8: Learning and Self Development ................................................................................................................................ 8
Unique Equipment Required:............................................................................................................................................... 9
Annexure 1: Assessment Criteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Annexure 2: Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: Software Developer mapped to Qualification Pack: SSC/Q0501 ........................... 16

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Software Developer
CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of Software Developer in the IT-ITeS Sector/Industry and
aims at building the following key competencies in the learner.

Program Name Software Developer

Qualification Pack Name & Software Developer

Reference ID. ID SSC/Q0501, version 1.0

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 31/12/2015

Pre-requisites to Training BSc (Stat, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Geology) or BE/ BTech

Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
 Contribute to the design of software products and applications
 Develop software code to specification
 Manage their work to meet requirements
 Work effectively with colleagues
 Maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment
 Provide data/information in standard formats
 Develop their knowledge, skills and competence

The Course encompasses all seven National Occupational Standards (NOS) of Software Developer SSC/Q0501
Qualification Pack issued by IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council NASSCOM.

Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

1 Programming 20:00 30:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/N0501 Refer to

and Algorithms  Design basic programming Unique
structures to implement Equipment
functionality in line with Required
requirements defined in Section
BRS/URS, SRS and HLD
2 Analysis and 20:00 30:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/N0501 Refer to
Design of  Check their understanding Unique
Software of the Business Equipment
Applications Requirements Required
Specification (BRS)/User Section
Requirements

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Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

Specification (URS) with

appropriate people
 Check their understanding
of the Software
Requirements
Specification (SRS) with
appropriate people
 Check their understanding
of High Level Design (HLD)
with appropriate people
 Review their designs with
appropriate people
 Analyse inputs from
appropriate people to
identify, resolve and
record design defects and
inform future designs
 Document designs using
standard templates and
tools
 Comply with
organization’s policies,
procedures and guidelines
when contributing to the
design of software
products and applications

3 Application 20:00 80:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/N0502 Refer to

Development  Check their Unique
understanding of the Equipment
Business Requirements Required
Specification (BRS), Section
Software Requirements
Specification (SRS), High
Level Design (HLD) and
Low Level Design (LLD)
with appropriate people
 Access reusable
components, code
generation tools and unit
testing tools from their
organization’s knowledge
base

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Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

 Convert technical
specifications into code to
meet the requirements,
leveraging reusable
components, where
available
 Create appropriate unit
test cases (UTCs)
 Review codes and UTCs
with appropriate people
 Execute UTCs and
document results
 Rework the code and
UTCs to fix identified
defects
 Analyse inputs from
appropriate people to
inform future designs
 Record corrective actions
for identified defects to
inform future designs
 Submit tested code
timely for approval by
appropriate people
 Update their
organization’s knowledge
base with their
experiences of the code
developed
 Comply with their
organization’s policies,
procedures and
guidelines when
developing software code
to specification
4 Self and work 12:00 38:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/N9001 Refer to
Management  Establish and agree their Unique
work requirements with Equipment
appropriate people Required
 Keep their immediate Section
work area clean and tidy
 utilize their time
effectively

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Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

 Use resources correctly

and efficiently
 Treat confidential
information correctly
 Work in line with
organization’s policies
and procedures
 Work within the limits of
their job role
 Obtain guidance from
appropriate people,
where necessary
 Ensure their work meets
the agreed requirements
5 Team Work and 12:00 38:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/N9002 Refer to
Communication  Communicate with Unique
colleagues clearly, Equipment
concisely and accurately Required
 Work with colleagues to Section
integrate their work
effectively with them
 Pass on essential
information to colleagues
in line with organizational
requirements
 Work in ways that show
respect for colleagues
 carry out commitments
they have made to
colleagues
 Let colleagues know in
good time if they cannot
carry out their
commitments, explaining
the reasons
 Identify any problems they
have working with
colleagues and take the
initiative to solve these
problems
 Follow the organization’s
policies and procedures
for working with
colleagues

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Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

6 Managing 05:00 20:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/ N 9003

Health and  Comply with their
Safety organization’s current
health, safety and security
policies and procedures
 Report any identified
breaches in health, safety,
and security policies and
procedures to the
designated person
 Identify and correct any
hazards that they can deal
with safely, competently
and within the limits of
their authority
 Report any hazards that
they are not competent to
deal with to the relevant
person in line with
organizational procedures
and warn other people
who may be affected
 Follow their organization’s
emergency procedures
promptly, calmly, and
efficiently
 Identify and recommend
opportunities for
improving health, safety,
and security to the
designated person
 Complete any health and
safety
7 Data and 15:00 35:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/N9004 Refer to
Information  Establish and agree with Unique
Management appropriate people the Equipment
data/information they Required
need to provide, the Section
formats in which they
need to provide it, and
when they need to
provide it

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Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

 Obtain the
data/information from
reliable sources
 Check that the
data/information is
accurate, complete and
up-to-date
 Obtain advice or guidance
from appropriate people
where there are
problems with the
data/information
 Carry out rule-based
analysis of the
data/information, if
required
 Insert the
data/information into the
agreed formats
 Check the accuracy of
their work, involving
colleagues where
required
 Report any unresolved
anomalies in the
data/information to
appropriate people
 Provide complete,
accurate and up-to-date
data/information to the
appropriate people in the
required formats on time
8 Learning and 5:00 20:00 Candidates will be able to: SSC/N9005 Refer to
Self  Obtain advice and Unique
Development guidance from Equipment
appropriate people to Required
develop their knowledge, Section
skills and competence
 Identify accurately the
knowledge and skills they
need for their job role
 Identify accurately their
current level of
knowledge, skills and

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Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

competence and any

learning and
development needs
 Agree with appropriate
people a plan of learning
and development
activities to address their
learning needs
 Undertake learning and
development activities in
line with their plan
 Apply their new
knowledge and skills in
the workplace, under
supervision
 Obtain feedback from
appropriate people on
their knowledge and skills
and how effectively they
apply them
 Review their knowledge,
skills and competence
regularly and take
appropriate action

Total Duration: 109:00 291:00 Unique Equipment Required:

Training room should be fully furnished with the following
equipment / tools / accessories. Additional / specific
resources, wherever applicable (e.g. Hardware, software) are
indicated in the main text corresponding to relevant learning
outcome.

For Domain NOSs:

 For NOS SSC/N0501: C/C++, UML tools such as Rational
suite
 For NOS SSC/N0502: JDK / Eclipse

General:
 Comfortable seats with adequate lighting, controlled
temperature and acoustics for training and learning
 White Board, Markers and Eraser
 Projector with screen
 Flip chart with markers

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Sr. Module Theory Practical Key Learning Outcomes Corresponding Equipment

No. Duration Duration NOS Code Required
(hh:mm) (hh:mm)

 Faculty’s PC/Laptop with latest configuration and internet

connection
 Supporting software / applications for projecting audio,
video, recording,
 Presentation Tools to support learning activities:
o Intranet
o Email
o IMs
o Learning management system e.g. Moodle,
Blackboard to enable blended learning
 Microphone / voice system for lecture and class activities
 Handy Camera
 Stationery kit – Staples, Glue, Chart Paper, Sketch Pens,
Paint Box, Scale, A4 Sheets
 For IT Lab sessions: Computer Lab with 1:1 PC:trainee
ratio and having internet connection, MS Office / Open
office, Browser, Outlook/ other Email Clients
 Assessment and Test Tools for day to day online Tests and
Assessments
 For team discussions: Adequate seating arrangement in
full / half circle format for one or more teams as per
planned team composition.
 Reading Resources: Access to relevant sample
documents and learning forums to enable self-study
before and after each training session.

Grand Total Course Duration: 400 Hours 0 Minutes

(This Syllabus/Curriculum has been approved by IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council NASSCOM.)

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Notes from IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council

1. This document outlines the broad scope of coverage. This should be linked with OBF and training delivery
plan. OBF (Outcome based framework) reflects the pedagogy used to ensure an expected outcome.
Training delivery plan focuses on the sequence of delivery.
2. Though many NOSs have some seemingly common outcomes, notably core/generic, professional and
technical skills, it is imperative to understand the contextual difference between them. For example,
writing skills required to communicate results of testing (in SSC/N0501) are different from the writing skills
required to prepare a time plan (in SSC/N9001). Training providers are advised to,
a. Embed such skills development in the learning pedagogy for each expected outcome
b. Prepare a detailed session plan for training delivery with focus on sequence and duration of
training
c. Run a diagnostic test to assess prior learning of students and help trainers / students identify the
need for gap training, optimal duration, and suitable training methodology. Accordingly, more
introductory level sessions may be included in guided or self-paced mode of learning. E.g. adding
some sessions on Functional English or Use of Internet and MS Office.

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Annexure 1: Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria for Software Developer

Job Role Software Developer
Qualification Pack SSC/Q0501
Sector Skill Council IT-ITeS

Sr. Guidelines for Assessment

No.
1 Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack (QP) will be created by the Sector Skill Council (SSC).
Each performance criteria (PC) will be assigned Theory and Skill/Practical marks proportional to its
importance in NOS.
2 The assessment will be conducted online through assessment providers authorised by SSC.
3 Format of questions will include a variety of styles suitable to the PC being tested such as multiple choice
questions, fill in the blanks, situational judgment test, simulation and programming test.
4 To pass a QP, a trainee should pass each individual NOS. Standard passing criteria for each NOS is 70%.
5 For latest details on the assessment criteria, please visit www.sscnasscom.com.

MARKS ALLOCATION
ASSESSMENT Assessment criteria Total Out Of Theory Skills
OUTCOME (PC) Marks Practical
(NOS CODE AND
DESCRIPTION)
1.SSC/N0501
(Contribute to the PC1. check their understanding of the Business
design of software Requirements Specification (BRS)/User
products and Requirements Specification (URS) with
applications) appropriate people 10 10 0
PC2. check their understanding of the Software
Requirements Specification (SRS) with
appropriate people 10 10 0
PC3. check their understanding of High Level
Design (HLD) with appropriate people 10 10 0
PC4. design basic programming structures to
100
implement functionality in line with
requirements defined in BRS/URS, SRS and HLD 30 0 30
PC5. review their designs with appropriate
people 5 5 0
PC6. analyze inputs from appropriate people to
identify, resolve and record design defects and
inform future designs 15 0 15
PC7. document their designs using standard
templates and tools 10 0 10
PC8. comply with their organization’s policies,
procedures and guidelines when contributing to
the design of software products and applications 10 0 10
Total
100 35 65
2.SSC/N0502 PC1. check their understanding of the Business
100
(Develop software Requirements Specification (BRS), Software 5 5 0

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code to Requirements Specification (SRS), High Level

specification) Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD) with
appropriate people
PC2. access reusable components, code
generation tools and unit testing tools from their
organization’s knowledge base 5 0 5
PC3. convert technical specifications into code to
meet the requirements, leveraging reusable
components, where available 30 0 30
PC4. create appropriate unit test cases (UTCs) 10 0 10
PC5. review codes and UTCs with appropriate
people 5 5 0
PC6. execute UTCs and document results 5 0 5
PC7. rework the code and UTCs to fix identified
defects 10 0 10
PC8. analyze inputs from appropriate people to
inform future designs 5 5 0
PC9. record corrective actions for identified
defects to inform future designs 10 0 10
PC10. submit tested code for approval by
appropriate people 5 5 0
PC11. update their organization’s knowledge
base with their experiences of the code
developed 5 0 5
PC12. comply with their organization’s policies,
procedures and guidelines when developing
software code to specification 5 0 5
Total 100 20 80
3.NOS/N9001 PC1. establish and agree their work
(Manage their requirements with appropriate people
work to meet
requirements) 6.25 0 6.25
PC2. keep their immediate work area clean
and tidy 12.5 6.25 6.25
PC3. utilize their time effectively 12.5 6.25 6.25
PC4. use resources correctly and efficiently 18.75 6.25 12.5
100
PC5. treat confidential information correctly 6.25 0 6.25
PC6. work in line with their organization’s
policies and procedures 12.5 0 12.5
PC7. work within the limits of their job role 6.25 0 6.25
PC8. obtain guidance from appropriate
people, where necessary 6.25 0 6.25
PC9. ensure their work meets the agreed
requirements 18.75 6.25 12.5
Total 100 25 75
4.SSC/N9002 PC1. communicate with colleagues clearly,
(Work effectively concisely and accurately
with colleagues) 100 20 0 20
PC2. work with colleagues to integrate their
work effectively with theirs 10 0 10

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PC3. pass on essential information to colleagues

in line with organizational requirements 10 10 0
PC4. work in ways that show respect for
colleagues 20 0 20
PC5. carry out commitments you have made to
colleagues 10 0 10
PC6. let colleagues know in good time if you
cannot carry out their commitments, explaining
the reasons 10 10 0
PC7. identify any problems you have working
with colleagues and take the initiative to solve
these problems 10 0 10
PC8. follow the organization’s policies and
procedures for working with colleagues 10 0 10
Total
100 20 80
5.SSC/N9003 PC1. comply with their organization’s current
(Maintain a health, safety and security policies and
healthy, safe and procedures
secure working
environment) 20 10 10
PC2. report any identified breaches in health,
safety, and security policies and procedures to
the designated person 10 0 10
PC3. identify and correct any hazards that you
can deal with safely, competently and within the
limits of their authority 20 10 10
100
PC4. report any hazards that you are not
competent to deal with to the relevant person in
line with organizational procedures and warn
other people who may be affected 10 0 10
PC5. follow their organization’s emergency
procedures promptly, calmly, and efficiently 20 10 10
PC6. identify and recommend opportunities
for improving health, safety, and security to the
designated person 10 0 10
PC7. complete any health and safety records
legibly and accurately 10 0 10
Total 100 30 70
6.SSC/N9004 PC1. establish and agree with appropriate
(Provide people the data/information you need to
data/information provide, the formats in which you need to
in standard provide it, and when you need to provide it
formats) 12.5 12.5 0
PC2. obtain the data/information from reliable
sources 12.5 0 12.5
100
PC3. check that the data/information is accurate,
complete and up-to-date 12.5 6.25 6.25
PC4. obtain advice or guidance from appropriate
people where there are problems with the
data/information 6.25 0 6.25
PC5. carry out rule-based analysis of the
data/information, if required 25 0 25

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PC6. insert the data/information into the agreed

formats 12.5 0 12.5
PC7. check the accuracy of their work, involving
colleagues where required 6.25 0 6.25
PC8. report any unresolved anomalies in the
data/information to appropriate people 6.25 6.25 0
PC9. provide complete, accurate and up-to-date
data/information to the appropriate people in
the required formats on time 6.25 0 6.25
Total 100 25 75
7.SSC/N9005 PC1. obtain advice and guidance from
(Develop their appropriate people to develop their knowledge,
knowledge, skills skills and competence
and competence) 10 0 10
PC2. identify accurately the knowledge and skills
you need for their job role 10 0 10
PC3. identify accurately their current level of
knowledge, skills and competence and any
learning and development needs 20 10 10
PC4. agree with appropriate people a plan of
learning and development activities to address
100
their learning needs 10 0 10
PC5. undertake learning and development
activities in line with their plan 20 10 10
PC6. apply their new knowledge and skills in the
workplace, under supervision 10 0 10
PC7. obtain feedback from appropriate people
on their knowledge and skills and how effectively
you apply them 10 0 10
PC8. review their knowledge, skills and
competence regularly and take appropriate
action 10 0 10
Total 100 20 80

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Annexure 2: Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: Software Developer mapped to Qualification Pack: SSC/Q0501
Sr. Area Details
No.
1 Job Description To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum
detailed above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack SSC/Q0501.
2 Personal Attributes Aptitude for conducting training, and pre/ post work to ensure
competent, employable candidates at the end of the training. Strong
communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a
team; a passion for quality and for developing others; well-organised
and focused, eager to learn and keep oneself updated with the latest
in this field.
3 Minimum Educational Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or any related field;
Qualifications Preferred Master’s Degree in Computer Science
4a Domain Certification Minimum accepted score in SSC Assessment is 90% per NOS being
taught in QP SSC/Q0501.

Certification in relevant software competencies: Software

Development Certifications in C++, Embedded, C#, C, Java etc., is an
added advantage.
4b Platform Certification Recommended that the Trainer is certified for the Job Role: “Trainer”
mapped to the Qualification Pack: “SSC/1402”.

Minimum accepted score is 70%.

5 Experience Field experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in the same domain
Training experience: 1 year preferred

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