Introduction to the Trade COPA
COPA STANDS FOR : COMPUTER OPERATOR AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT
DURATION OF THE COURSE: One Year
SECTOR: IT & ITeS (Non Engineering Trade)
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Course Information
During the one-year duration of Computer Operator and Programming Assistant trade a candidate is trained on professional skill, professional knowledge and Employability skill related to job role. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work and extracurricular activities to build up confidence. The Broad components covered under the professional skill subject are as below:
The trainee learns about safety and environment, use of fire extinguishers. He learns about trade tools, identifies computer peripherals, internal components, basic DOS commands, Windows and Linux interface and its related software installation process. Trainees will work with MS Office package to create word document, practice with excel sheet and get idea to create a good power point presentation, maintain database with MS Access. They will set up and configure a network system of an organization. They will understand and able to work on Advanced excel concepts. They will use internet to search information using browser along with official/ social communication process. Trainees will learn E-commerce system and will be able to browse, select and transact using different E-commerce websites. They will identify different type of cybercrimes now days and will be able to secure information from Internet by using cyber security concept. The trainees will be able to use cloud for their projects. They will comprehend the basic programming techniques and can create algorithms and flow charts. Trainees will create basic static webpage using HTML. Trainees can go on industrial visit or projects specified in the syllabus. The trainee learns scripting language i.e. JavaScript and will develop dynamic webpage and hosting technique in a registered domain. They will be able to develop programms using Python.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of the Trade | COMPUTER OPERATOR AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT |
Trade Code | DGT/1003 |
NCO-2015 | 4131.0600,3514.0300,2513.0101,2513.0201, 2523.0100 |
NOS Covered | SSC/N3022,SSC/N0503,SSC/N0501 |
NSQF Level | Level-3 |
Duration of Craftsmen Training |
One Year (1200 Hours + 150 hours OJT/ Group Project) |
Entry Qualification | Passed10th class examination |
Minimum Age | 14 years as on first day of academic session. |
Eligibility for PwD | LD,CP, LC,DW,AA, LV,HH,AUTISM,SLD |
Unit Strength (No. Of Student) | 24(There is no separate provision of supernumerary seats) |
Space Norms | 60sq.metre |
Power Norms | 5.5KW |
Instructors Qualification for | |
| B. Voc /Degree in Computer Science/ IT from AITCE/UGC Recognized University with one year experience in the relevant field. OR Post Graduate in Computer Science /Computer Application / IT from UGC Recognized University or NIELIT B Level with one year experience in the relevant field. OR Bachelor in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT OR PGDCA from UGC recognized University or NIELIT A Level with two year experience in the relevant field. OR 03 years Diploma in Computer Science / IT from recognized Board/ Institute or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) (ADIT) from DGT with two year experience in the relevant field. OR |
NTC/NAC in COPA or any trade in IT – ITeS sector trade with three year experience in the relevant field. Essential Qualification: Relevant Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) under DGT. | |
2. EmployabilitySkill | MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two years’ experience with short term ToT Course in Employability Skills from DGT institutes. (Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic Computer at 12th / Diploma level and above) OR Existing Social Studies Instructors in ITIs with short term ToT Course in Employability Skills from DGT institutes. |
3. Minimum Age for Instructor | 21 Years |
TRAINING SYSTEM
After the Training Trainees are able to:
- Read and interpret technical parameters/ documentation, plan and organize work processes, identify necessary materials and tools.
- Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations.
- Apply professional knowledge & employability skills while performing the job and repair & maintenance work.
- Check the job/ assembly as per drawing for functioning identify and rectify errors in job/ assembly.
- Document the technical parameter related to the task undertaken.
PROGRESSION PATHWAYS
- Can join industry as computer operator and will progress further as assistant programmer, programmer and can rise up to the level of senior programmer.
- Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
- Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries leading to National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
- Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in ITIs.
- Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.
COURSE STRUCTURE
| S No. | Course Element | Notional Training Hours |
| 1 | Professional Skill (Trade Practical) | 840 Hrs. |
2 |
Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) |
240 Hrs. |
| 3 | Employability Skills | 120 Hrs. |
| Total | 1200 | |
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| On the Job Training (OJT)/ Group Project | 150 |
PASS REGULATION
For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six monthsandoneyearduration coursesand50%weightageisappliedtoeach examination fortwo years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is60% & for all other subjects is 33%.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.
- Install and setup operating system and related software in a computer following safety precautions. (NOS: SSC/N3022)
- Create,formatandeditdocumentusingwordprocessingapplicationsoftware.(NOS: SSC/N3022)
- Create,format,edit anddevelopaworkbookbyusingspreadsheet applicationsoftware. (NOS: SSC/N3022)
- Create and customize slides for presentation. (NOS: SSC/N3022)
- Create and manage database file using MySQL. (NOS: SSC/N9401)
- Install, setup/configure, troubleshoot and secure computer network including Internet. (NOS: SSC/N3022)
- Develop web pages using HTML and CSS. (NOS:SSC/N0503, SSC/N0501)
- Develop web pages using Java Script. (NOS:SSC/N0503, SSC/N0501)
- Createworkbookswithadvancedformulae,macros,charts,pivottablesanddemonstrate ability to use Power tools. (NOS: SSC/N9402)
- Browse,selectandtransactusingEcommercewebsites.(NOS: SSC/N9403)
- Secure information from Internet by using cyber security concept. (NOS:SSC/N9404)
- ExplainCloudconcepts&services.(NOS:SSC/N9405)
- WriteprogramsusingPython/Java language.(NOS:SSC/N9406,SSC/N9407)