Annexure- 1
Model Curriculum
Assistant Computer Operator
Course/Job Role Particulars of Duration (in Hours)
Assistant Computer Total 360 Hours
Operator Theory: 90 Hours 2-3 hours per day
Practical: 210 Hours
Employability Skills: 60 Hours
Minimum Educational 10th Pass
qualification OR
8th Pass plus 2 years of ITI Pass
OR
8th Pass with 2 year experience
Minimum age 18 years
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completion of the course, the trainee should be able to:
Perform Assistant Computer Operator tasks more effectively
Works as an Assistant Computer Operator in offices / shops or run own venture
COURSE STRUCTURE
Knowledge Domain
Computer and its Components
Cable Connection
Operating System & MS Office.
Anti-virus
Safety Walk Place & First aid
Record Keeping
Customer relationship
Skill Domain
Operating Computer and its Peripherals
Working on Operating systems and MS Office Software
Install and run antivirus and essential software
Use of search engines in day to day work i.e., website booking, e-mailing and social
media
Handling customers
Communicate effectively
Trainers Qualification: ITI / Diploma / Certificate from recognized institute and minimum 2
years of experience in the relevant job role. He/ she should be proficient in data entry tasks i.e.,
MS Office Suite, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, Internet usage, E-mail access etc. Besides
being knowledgeable, he/ she should be energetic, motivating, innovative and good at
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communication. The trainer should be able to establish rapport with the trainees and employ
innovative methods to impart instructions.
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MATERIAL AND TOOL REQUIREMENT
The indicative list of tools of equipment are as below:
1. Computer /Laptop
2. CPU, Keyboard , Mouse
3. Printer, Scanner, Fax, Copier Machine etc.
4. Projector, Cameras etc.
5. Stationery item i.e. diary, files, papers, books, pen, pencil, marker etc.
Assistant Computer Operator
National Occupational Standards
I. Introduction
II. Safety precautions and First Aid
Basic computer knowledge and its applications i.e. MS Office Suite, MS Word, MS
III.
PPT, MS Excel
IV. Maintain Office Records
V. Market Exposure
VI. Employability Skills including Life Enrichment Education
Course Curriculum and Content aligned with NOS
1. Introduction
Sub Topic Introduction to JSS Scheme & Assistant Computer Operator Course
Introduction to JSS Scheme
Content Introduction to the course “Assistant Computer Operator”
Overview of job profiles in Assistant Computer Operator
Discussion and demonstration session through pictures/visuals and
Methodology
use of audio-visual material
Knows about the JSS scheme and the course on “Assistant
Expected Learning Computer Operator”
Outcomes Understands the relevance of the course “Assistant Computer
Operator” in income-generation
Total Hours 06 Hours
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2. Safety precautions and First Aid
Sub Topic Physical Safety and First Aid
Understand the basic physical safety, first aid and personal
hygiene practices, improve bearing and deportment and
grooming trainees into smart individuals
Content Understand the importance of First Aid in case of fire/electrical
short-circuits at the workplace
Basic knowledge of use of fire fighting equipment at workplace
in case of emergency
Discussion, Lecture, Safety & First Aid Awareness and
Methodology
Demonstration on Various Safety Measures while working
Understand the importance of Physical health and First Aid
Expected Learning
Understand personal hygiene practices
Outcomes
Knows basic safety of tips
Total Hours 07 Hours
3. Required basic computer knowledge and its applications i.e. MS Office Suite, MS Word,
MS PPT, MS Excel
Basic computer knowledge and its applications i.e. MS Office
Sub Topic Suite, MS Word, MS PPT, MS Excel
Knowledge of basic computer & its components, basic cable
connections to turn computer and its allied components ON or
OFF
Introduction of Operating System (MS Windows)
Knowledge & Skills of basic MS Word, MS PPT, MS Excel
Content
Knowledge & Skills of basic Anti- Virus Software & their
installation
Knows how to connect with internet
Knowledge & Skills of internet usage in day-to-day work i.e.
website, bookings, access emails
Methodology Discussion, demonstration of data entry tasks and practical
Have basic Computer Knowledge
Expected Learning Able to perform data entry tasks proficiently
Outcomes Knowledge about basic installation of computer software to
protect data from virus etc.
Total Hours 176 Hours
4. Maintain Office Records
Maintain Office Records
SubTopic
Able to understand how to maintain records in office
Able to maintain files, call log, reports, task lists, and schedules
Content with co-workers
Knows how to connect and install Printer, Cartridge, Fax, Copier
Machines, Camera, bio-metric machines
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Methodology Discussion, Lectures on office maintenance
Expected Learning Knows basic maintenance of computer and its parts
Outcomes Able to manage records in the office/industry
Total Hours 105 Hours
5. Market Exposure
Sub Topic Market Exposure
Visit local Market to know about course prospects and practice
Content Learn how to communicate effectively
Familiar with actual office/industry conditions
Methodology Demonstration, discussion about Assistant Computer Operator
Able to identify the locations where Assistant Computer
Expected Learning
Operator are high in demand
Outcomes
Able to learn about basic risk management at workplace
Total Hours 06 Hours
6. Employability Skills including Life Enrichment Education: 60 Hours
60 Hours of employability skills including soft skills/ Financial/Digital literacy, e-market places,
maintain book of records, record keeping, inculcating national and social values is included in
the course curriculum of Assistant Computer Operator. Employability skills enables the
beneficiaries in setting up their own small shop/ventures and placement in private companies/
malls/retail stores etc.
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