Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (for Electrical Technicians) (CCPD), programme has been
developed by the School of Engineering & Technology, IGNOU in collaboration with the Ministry of Power under IGNOU-
MoP Project towards implementing the competency based skill development training for the electrical technicians/
equivalent level work force of the country.  Training for on job employees for upgrading their skills and need of skilled fresh recruits/manpower with required skill and knowledge is the critical need of continuously growing power industry to enhance systemic efficiency and deliver quality power to the satisfaction of beneficiaries. This programme has been launched to address the general concerns and issues in the electricity distribution sector, and inculcate awareness and exchange good practices amongst the workforce.

The main objectives of this programme are :

To offer need based and tailor made academic programme for the specific need of technicians/equivalent
level workforce engaged in electricity sector,

To address the general concerns and issues in the electricity distribution sector, and inculcate awareness

To train, assess and certify the skills and competencies of electrical technicians,

To provide better industrial education linkage by matching learner's educational needs while collaborating with
professional bodies,

To help technicians to improve their ability and to make them eligible for acquiring further knowledge/training/
educational qualification,

Provide more accessible and quality skill development training that meets the real work needs of power industry

To develop entrepreneurial skills in the learners,

Employment related educational programme aiming at increased job potential and economic activities
Who can be benefited by this programme (Target group):

Electrical Technicians or Manpower working in Power distribution sector /Electricity Sector;
Candidates aspiring to take up a job in the electricity sector / working in relevant field min. 8 th passed;
Electrical Technicians having or pursuing trade certificate in Electrician /Lineman /Wireman /Electric Fitter or
related trade;
l Electrical Technician having license for Foreman/ Lineman/Wireman or license in relevant area of expertise;
l Candidates having electrician apprenticeship;
Candidates with ITI / Dip./Deg. (passed/pursuing) interested in relevant field.

Electrical Technicians /Equivalent tradesman or manpower working in electricity/power sector ,adults 8th pass onwards,

OR

Candidates having 10th /12th /Degree/ Diploma/ ITI 

Rs. 3,600/- for full programme

Registration fee of Rs.300/