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'''[[Vocational education]]''' is that form of instruction designed to prepare people for industrial or commercial employment. It can be acquired either formally in [[trade schools]], technical [[secondary school]]s, or in [[on-the-job training]] programs or, more informally, by picking up the necessary skills on the job.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/vocational-education|title=Vocational education|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2018-11-25|language=en}}</ref><br />
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The [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE) in [[India]] has included following vocational subjects in their senior secondary education:<br />
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'''Commerce based:'''<br />
# Office Secretaryship <br />
# [[Stenography]] and Computer Applications<br />
# [[Accountancy]] and [[Auditing]]<br />
# [[Marketing]] and [[Salesmanship]]<br />
# Banking<br />
# Retail <br />
# [[Financial market|Financial Market]] Management<br />
# [[Business administration|Business Administration]]<br />
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'''Engineering based:'''<br />
# [[Electrical technologist|Electrical Technology]]<br />
# Automobile Technology <br />
# [[Civil engineering|Civil Engineering]]<br />
# Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology <br />
# [[Electronic technology|Electronics Technology]]<br />
# [[Geospatial technology|Geospatial Technology]]<br />
# [[Foundry]]<br />
# [[Information technology|IT]] Application<br />
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'''Health and Para Medical based:'''<br />
# Ophthalmic Techniques <br />
# Medical Laboratory Techniques<br />
# Auxiliary Nursing & [[Midwifery]]<br />
# [[X-ray technician|X-Ray Technician]]<br />
# [[Healthcare Sciences]]<br />
# Health and Beauty Studies<br />
# [[Medical diagnosis|Medical Diagnostics]]<br />
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'''Home Science based:'''<br />
# [[Fashion design|Fashion Design]] & Clothing Construction<br />
# [[Textile design|Textile Design]]<br />
# Design Fundamental<br />
# Music Technical Production<br />
# [[Beauty services|Beauty Services]]<br />
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'''Others:'''<br />
# Transportation System & [[Logistics management|Logistic Management]]<br />
# Life Insurance <br />
# [[Library science|Library]] and [[Information science|Information Sciences]]<br />
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'''Agriculture based:'''<br />
# [[Poultry farming|Poultry Farming]]<br />
# [[Horticulture]]<br />
# Dairying Science and Technology<br />
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'''Hospitality and Tourism based:'''<br />
# [[Food production|Food Production]]<br />
# Food and Beverage Services <br />
# [[Mass media|Mass Media Studies]] and Media Production<br />
# Bakery and Confectionery <br />
# Front office<br />
# Travel and Tourism<br />
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== Courses offered by Government of India ==<br />
# Udaan<br />
# [[Government Polytechnic, Mumbai|Polytechnics]]<br />
# Parvaaz<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.yashodafoundation.org/vocational-training-for-underprivileged-children-and-youths-in-india/|title=Vocational Training and for Underprivileged Children and Youths in India|date=2015-04-28|work=Yashoda Foundation - An NGO dedicated to the betterment of underprivileged children & their families|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-GB}}</ref><br />
#[[National Rural Livelihood Mission]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://udd.uk.gov.in/pages/display/120-national-urban-livelihoods-mission-(nulm)|title=National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM): National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)|last=Indusnettechnologies|first=Goutam Pal, Dipak K S, Swadesh Dey|website=udd.uk.gov.in|access-date=2018-06-11}}</ref><br />
# Industrial Training Institutes<br />
# Aajeevika mission of national rural livelihood<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aajeevika.gov.in/|title=Welcome to National Rural Livelihoods Mission {{!}} National Rural Livelihoods Mission|website=aajeevika.gov.in|access-date=2018-06-11}}</ref><br />
# Craftsmen Training Scheme<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://vocationaltrainingcenter.net/vocational-training-in-india/#CoursesScheme_offered_by_Government_of_India|title=Vocational Training in India - A skill Based Education|date=2018-05-01|work=Vocational Training Center|access-date=2018-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==Sources==<br />
*[http://49.50.70.100/web_material/Circulars/2013/7_Vocational/List%20of%20Vocational%20Courses.pdf CBSE Vocational Courses]<br />
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== Further reading ==<br />
*[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/vocational-education-can-be-mainstream-career-option/articleshow/64314163.cms ‘Vocational education can be mainstream career option’] <br />
*[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/vocational-education-mostly-ineffective-in-india-survey/articleshow/63098719.cms Vocational education mostly ineffective in India: Survey] <br />
*[https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/cabinet-approves-establishment-of-national-council-for-vocational-education-and-training-118101000742_1.html Cabinet approves establishment of National Council for Vocational Education and Training]<br />
*[https://www.thehindu.com/education/the-vocational-way/article21378657.ece The vocational way]<br />
*[https://www.timeshighereducation.com/features/can-vocational-education-make-comeback Can vocational education make a comeback?]<br />
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== External links==<br />
*[http://mhrd.gov.in/vocational-education-overview Department of School and Education Literacy]<br />
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