Computer Operator & Programming Assistant

 1. 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 professional skill, subjects 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 use internet to search information using browser along with official/ social communication process. 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 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 the training trainees can go on industrial visit or projects specified in the syllabus.   

2. GENERAL 

 The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for strengthening vocational training. 

“Computer Operator and Programming Assistant” trade under CTS is one of the most popular courses delivered nationwide through network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while Core area (Employability Skills) imparts requisite core skill, knowledge and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide. 

Trainee needs to demonstrate broadly that they 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. 

3. PROGRESSION PATHWAYS 

• Can join industry as Craftsman and will progress further as Senior Craftsman, Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager. 

• 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.