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.
The main objectives of this programme are to :
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To offer need based and tailor made academic programme for the specific need of technicians/equivalent
level workforce engaged in electricity sector,
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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,
l To help technicians to improve their ability and to make them eligible for acquiring further knowledge/training/
educational qualification,
l Provide more accessible and quality skill development training that meets the real work needs of power industry
l To develop entrepreneurial skills in the learners,
l Employment related educational programme aiming at increased job potential and economic activities
Who can be benefited by this programme (Target group):
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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
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General candidates or private electrical technicians 8 th passed minimum

Rs. 3,200/- for full programme