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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