Operating Model

• Skill Gap Study
• NOS Development & Registration
• Assessment & Certification Framework Development
• Accreditation Framework Development
• Training of Trainers
• LMIS Development & Maintenance

About Us

The Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) is a pioneering non-profit organization, established on December 24, 2013, under the esteemed aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

It operates as an autonomous body aligned with the guidelines and standards set by NSDC and has been accredited by the National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET) as an Awarding Body since June 3, 2022. The Council is steadfastly committed to empowering individuals by enhancing their skill sets to meet the evolving needs of the apparel industry.

The NSDC has entrusted AMHSSC with the mandate to lead skill development, standardization, and certification efforts for both short-term and long-term education and training programs across the apparel, home furnishing, and made-ups sectors.

AMHSSC's foremost mandate is to develop a highly skilled workforce that aligns with the industry's evolving demands while fostering growth, innovation, and excellence. Through a holistic and forward-thinking approach, the Council spearheads skill development in the apparel, made-ups, and home furnishing sectors. This is achieved by curating a robust skills repository, designing bespoke training programs aligned with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), and ensuring all successful trainees undergo assessments and certification through accredited mechanisms.

Mission:

To empower individuals and enable youth with enhanced skills in the Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing sectors through structured training programs and assessments, thereby fostering a competent workforce for national and international competitiveness.

Vision:

To set the global benchmark in the Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing sectors by cultivating a highly skilled workforce, driving innovation, and steering the industry towards sustainable excellence and international prominence.

Objectives:

AMHSSC's objectives reflect its unwavering commitment to building a skilled workforce capable of competing on a global stage while upholding the highest standards of excellence. In this endeavour, the Council aims to establish a comprehensive and standardized framework for assessing and certifying skills to meet industry demands and achieve global benchmarks.

The key objectives are:

1. Competency Validation: Conducting effective and reliable assessments to certify both formally and informally acquired skills, ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of the apparel, made-ups, and home furnishing sectors.
2. Standardization: Promoting uniformity in the assessment and certification process to ensure consistent delivery of skills across the industry.
3. Global Recognition: Ensuring that certifications are widely acknowledged and valued by national and international governments, private industries, and trade organizations, thereby fostering global competitiveness.
4. Transparency and Accountability: Publishing ratings and assessment outcomes to provide credible insights into the performance of trainees and training institutions, reinforcing trust and accountability.
5. Industry Alignment and Job Creation: Strengthening workforce development by aligning the certification process with the industry's current and emerging skill requirements, driving innovation, growth, sustainability, and employment opportunities.