- COMPUTER OPERATOR AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT (COPA)
- COSMETOLOGY
- SECRETARIAL PRACTICE (ENGLISH)
Duration: 1 year, NSQF level-3
Course Contents: The trainee learns about safety and environment, use of fire extinguishers. They 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 use internet to search information using browser along with official/social communication process. Trainees will create basic static webpage using HTML. At the end of this semester 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 use VBA to create & edit various types of macros in MS Excel and to develop user form using VBA. They can maintain accounts of an organization using accounting software Tally. 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 cyber crimes now days and will be able to secure information from Internet by using cyber security concept. At the end of this semester trainees can go on industrial visit or projects specified in the syllabus.
Skills acquired: Computer Operator: Computer Operator operates computer and peripheral equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, or other data, according to operating instructions. Enters commands, using keyboard of computer terminal, and presses buttons and flips switches on computer and peripheral equipment, such as tape drive, printer, data communications equipment, and plotter, to integrate and operate equipment, following operating instructions and schedule. Loads peripheral equipment with selected materials, such as tapes and printer paper for operating runs, or oversees loading of peripheral equipment by Peripheral Equipment Operators. Enters commands to clear computer system and start operation, using keyboard of computer terminal. Observes peripheral equipment and error messages displayed on monitor of terminal to detect faulty output or machine stoppage. Enters commands to correct error or stoppage and resume operations. Notifies supervisor of errors or equipment stoppage. Clears equipment at end of operating run and reviews schedule to determine next assignment. Records problems which occurred, such as down time, and actions taken. May answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problem. May assist workers in classifying, cataloguing, and maintaining tapes.
Duration: 1 year, NSQF level-3
Course Content: Recognize & comply safe working practices, environment regulation and housekeeping. Work in a team, understand and practice soft skills, technical English to communicate with required clarity. Identify and develop specific area to perform practical operations. Explain energy conservation, global warming and pollution and contribute in day to day work by optimally using available resources. Explain personnel finance, entrepreneurship and manage/organize related task in day to day work for personal & societal growth. Explain and apply basic computer working, basic operating system, simulate preprogrammed using simulation software and uses internet services to get accustomed & take benefit of IT developments in the industry. Understand and explain the concept in productivity, quality tools, and labor welfare legislation and apply such in day to day work to improve productivity & quality. Explain occupational safety and health, hygiene, accident prevention techniques and first aid. Develop good appearance and behavior, practice, tasks as per industry standard and express good communication skill. Prepare and maintain work area and maintain health and safety at the work place. Carry out epilation and depilation services. Illustrate and explain hair structure & hair growth cycle. Carry out manicure and pedicure services. Explain anatomy of nail. Differentiate between and identify nail disease nail disorders. Carry out facial treatments for common skin problems. Illustrate and explain skin structure. Carry out hair treatment for common hair problems. Illustrate and explain structure of hair. Create basic haircuts using special cutting techniques. Demonstrate basic yogic exercises for stamina building and correcting body posture. Demonstrate day, evening, party & bridal makeup and explain effects of light on makeup. Demonstrate basic corrective makeup & explain basic facial shapes. Create traditional hair styles using artificial aids. Create hair designs using thermal gadgets and wet styling techniques. Demonstrate hair coloring, perming, straightening, re bonding& smoothing. Explain the knowledge of bonds. Create bindi, heena & tattoo designing, drape saree in different styles.
Skills acquired: A Cosmetologist job role provides various types of beauty services, aware of the Beauty therapy, Health and hygiene, Safety & needs to be knowledgeable about beauty products. They must able to perform Basic Epilation, Manicure, Pedicure, Facial treatments, Haircuts, Hair Styles, Hair Coloring, Straightening, Re bonding, perming & Hair treatments. They are also able to demonstrate different types of makeup & basic corrective makeup. A cosmetologist must be able to perform and demonstrate basic Yoga asana & Meditation in order to remain fit & active for long working hours as they have to work under pressure, be polite & patient. Demonstrate the operation of Beauty & Hair Equipment’s. Plan and organize assigned work and detect & resolve issues during execution. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to environment, self-learning and productivity.
Option for employment: Beautician in the Beauty Parlours in India and abroad; Beauticians or Hairdresser in the Film Industry Instructors in the gymnasium and Health fitness center/club; Councilor on Beauty Care. Options for self-employment / Entrepreneurship Development: The trainee can set up a Beauty Parlour. Offer Hair & Skin treatment, Bridal makeup and dressing at home, Mehendi designing and preparation of herbal cosmetic products. Organize fashion shows.
Duration: 1 year, NSQF level-3
Course Content: During the one-year duration of “Secretarial Practice (English)” 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, extracurricular activities and on-thejob training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below: -
The trainee learns about safety and environment, use of Secretarial Practice English, artificial respiratory resuscitation to begin with. He gets the idea of about the basic computer fundamentals& its peripherals, classify the consonants & its direction / joining the consonants, distinguish between long & short vowels, Describe Logograms, Grammalogues Contraction & use of ‘the’ /punctuation mark. Understand Diphthong, Prepare Windows operating system on computer, Compare all types of alternative forms & recognize the finger positioning on the computer keyboard, Compare all types of alternative forms & recognize the finger positioning on the computer keyboard, Recognize the direction of SHR & SHL, Observed curved hooked strokes and compound consonant, Recognize Final Hooks, Recognize Final Hooks, application of the prefixes and suffixes, Identify the monetary units & use it, Identify the monetary units & use it. In this year trainees able to write in shorthand, translation, note taking techniques and apply on computer for speed typing in MS-Word.
The trainee will be able work with MS-Excel by manipulating data, maintain office stationeries, maintain simple accounts with formulas and functions, Label the office layout, Name the dispatch and diary register &maintain computer data safety , Identify all types of file requirements & implement the same on MS-Power point, Demonstrate MS-PowerPoint Presentation, searching of information with internet browser, Create E-Mail ID, correspondence through mail, filling up online forms and documents for registration etc., booking tickets for rail, bus, air and hotels, Identify all types of official tools & equipments, Observe all types of postal services, Prepare all types of letters, notice, agenda, minutes, reports, circular & memorandum. Trainees will able to maintain calendar of event and general Banking Correspondence.
Skills Acquired: Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers. Following are the job roles for a Secretarial Practice (English):
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals. • Arrange conferences, meetings, and travel reservations for office personnel. • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures. • Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports. • Greet visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs. • Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies. • Mail newsletters, promotional material, and other information. • Maintain scheduling and event calendars. • Make copies of correspondence and other printed material. • Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail and other material, and prepare answers to routine letters. • Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors. • Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material. • Take dictation in shorthand or by machine, and transcribe information. • Keep records of collections and disbursements. • Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet. • Coordinate conferences and meetings. • Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented. • Manage projects, and contribute to committee and team work. • Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information both internally and with other organizations. • Prepare and mail checks. • Provide services to customers, such as order placement and account information. • Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions. • Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
Options for employment: Trainees who have undergone training under Secretarial Practice trade have multiple job opportunities at par with Stenography trade in the offices of the Government, Judiciary, Legislatures, Public Sector Undertakings, along with trade, commerce and industry. A Matric (10th) or Intermediate (12th) Pass student can become a Stenographer Grade D, Assistant Sub Inspector (Steno) in various Police Departments, a LDC, Jr. Assistant or Head Constable (Ministerial) and Stenographer Grade C, or Personal Assistant (PA); a graduate with a speed of 100-120 w.p.m. can become Executive Assistant, Sr. Personal Assistant, Private Secretary, Vocational Teacher/Instructor, JTO, Training Officer, Assistant Director (Stenography) in Govt. Departments or a Sr. Stenographer, PS, Judgment Writer/Court Master in judiciary; a graduate with professional competence in Stenography can become Personal or Private Secretary to high executives in Multi-national Corporations, Public Sector Undertakings and Business Organizations with vast promotional avenues; a graduate with a speed of 140 w.p.m. can become Assembly Reporter through direct recruitment in State Legislatures and Parliamentary Reporter (Class I Gazetted) in both Houses of Parliament with a speed of 140-160 w.p.m. in Shorthand with promotional avenues as Dy. Director, Joint Director, Director and Joint Secretary through UPSC Exams.
Options for self-employment I Entrepreneurship Development: A professional can get selfemployment by setting up own commercial institution, call centre, contractual worker etc. even in the rural or remote areas.
