Bachelor of Vocation (B.VOC.)

Bachelor of Vocation ( B.Voc. ) is a three years UGC Recognized degree Programme started from academic year 2020-2021

Bachelor of Vocation : Course Highlights

Curriculum/Syllabus prepared Academician & Industry Experts
The curriculum is based on the Guidelines of AICTE and UGC, under NSQF.
Multi Entry and Multi Exit Options
Highly qualified and experienced Trainers
Vocational Practical will be done at their related industries.

About B.Voc Course :

The Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce received approval from University Grants Commission (UGC) for B.Voc. (Bachelor of Vocation) courses on 24/09/2020.

B.Voc (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.
The B.Voc. programme is focused on providing undergraduate studies which would also incorporate specific job roles along with broad based general education. This would enable the graduates completing B.Voc. to make a meaningful participation in accelerating India’s economy by gaining appropriate employment, becoming entrepreneurs and creating appropriate knowledge. The duration of the B. Voc courses will be six semesters in three Academic Sessions. At the end of each Semester, the candidates shall be required to present themselves for examination. The student who completes first semester successfully and is opting out from further education in B.Voc. program, will be conferred Certificate in respective subject/trade. The student who completes first year i.e. first two semesters successfully and is opting out from further education in B.Voc. program, will be conferred Diploma in respective subject/trade. Similarly, the student who completes first two years i.e. four semesters successfully and is opting out from further education will be conferred Advanced Diploma. The degree of B.Voc shall be conferred on the candidate who pursues the prescribed course of study for six semesters. The B. Voc degree is equivalent to BA/B.Sc. degree for higher studies and employment.

There are four courses approved by the UGC

Medical Lab Technology
Banking Financial Services and Insurance
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Software Development

AWARD OF DEGREE

The successful completion of all the courses with ‘D’ grade shall be the minimum requirement for the award of the degree. The certification levels will lead to Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma/BVoc. Degree in one or more vocational areas and will be offered under the aegis of the University. This is outlined in following table.

Award	Duration	Course Duration	Corresponding NSQF level
Certificate	6 Months	One semester	4
Diploma	1 Year	Two semester	5
Advanced Diploma	2 Years	Three semester	6
B.Voc Degree	3 Years	Four semester	7

Course Outline

Course Intake : 50

Goales

To develop a healthy attitude among students towards work and life.
To provide an alternative for those intending to pursue higher education without particular interest or purpose.
To reduce the level of unemployment by providing self- employment based courses
To help students understand the scientific and technological for betterment of the society.
To reduce the mismatch between the demand and supply of skill man-power in this modern era.

Objectives

To offer a well-balanced mix of training and content that applies to the job and gives learners an education which is useful for their careers.
To provide appropriate knowledge and skills so that they will be ready to apply the learned concepts to the workplace at each program’s exit point.
To offer students flexibility, through pre-defined entry and multiple exit points and enable them to explore their options.
To incorporate NSQF into undergraduate level education and to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry requirements

B.VOC Course Structure