Vocational training is one of the most important sessions in the education of disabled children. Vocational education aims to train students about the skill training, concept of a job and job related functional academics. The goal and function of vocational education for students with disabilities is providing them with skills to secure employment opportunities for independent living. It is the specialized training and practical grooming sessions for the children to excel in their fields of skill and interest.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING UNIT LOCATION

Nipmr vocational unit is located in the fifth floor of NIPMR’s main building.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING UNIT TIMING

Monday to Friday 09 am to 3.30 pm

OBJECTIVES

• To promote employment oriented skill, up gradation training to adults who are differentially abled and their caretakers (if applicable)
• To encourage self-employment by acting support agency providing necessary help
• To certify and to liaison with the trained institutes in order to strengthen training placements opportunities for the trained differentially abled and their caretakers to provide.
• To provide guidance and counseling to identified persons with disabilities to increase their participation in society as an individual.
• To improve quality of life of identified persons with disabilities by improving interpersonal relations.
• To support persons with disabilities through income generation activities

AIM

• To empower caretakers of differently abled or differently abled and equip them with tools to become self-reliant through vocational training and rehabilitation
• To empower people with special needs, through income generation

SERVICES OFFERED

• Clinical psychologist ( Behavior modification therapy and counseling)
• Special Education (Functional literacy & work related behavior)
• Trade related Skill training
• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Education
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Psycho- social support

PROCESS

• The registration can be done through Google form link.
• The interested candidates who are physically or mentally challenged between age group of 18 to 30 can make registration.
• For other clarification and doubts candidates can contact number 9288008990,9288008984
• Once the candidates have successfully registered will be called for a initial assessment by the respective department s like social work, special education psychology, occupational therapy.
• The assessment for IQ, Adaptive behaviour and aptitude will be done by a psychologist. Following that occupational therapist will be doing pre/ vocational assessment, for assessment for the skill ability and interest there after special educators will be doing vocational assessment and Generic skill assessment for finding out further functional academic knowledge and ability.
• The initial assessment charge will be Rs.1500/-
• After the completion of initial assessment by the concern departments the team meeting will be called by all team members’ candidates and their caretakers.
• According to the level of IQ they will be absorbed in to the independent vocational training program or to the parent and child empowerment programme.
• The client is will be directed to either individualize vocational training along with caregiver based on the following criteria.
  1. IQ
  2. Adaptive behavior
  3. Behavioral /sensory issues
  4. Social and communication skill
  5. Skill ,Ability, and interest
• The entire training programme will be under the guidance of a special educator.
• The duration of the vocational training programme will vary according to each trade.
• Once the training programme undertaken by the candidates successfully commence the candidates will be given course completion certificate by the institute and which will have value to grab employment opportunity.