"Computer Operator" is designed to produce employable workforce equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the clerical occupation.
Once the trainees acquired the competencies they will have ample opportunity for wage employment and self-employment through which they will contribute in the national streamline of poverty reduction in the country.
This curriculum is based on the job required to be performed by a computer operator. This course is designed to equip trainees with knowledge and skills of the field of on basic computer application. This course consists of three sections viz;: SOFTWARE SECTION, HARDWARE SECTION and NETWORK SECTION. Moreover, the SOFTWARE SECTION includes MS DOS, MS Window XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Word Processing Program, Spreadsheet Program, Presentation Program, Database Program, Photo Editor Program and Em@il and Internet modules. Trainees will practice & learn skills using computer and peripherals necessary for the program.
Aim
The main aim of this program is to produce employable Computer Operator who could provide clerical services in the government, semi government and private organizations as well as also creates self employment opportunities as well.
Objectives
After completion of training the trainees will be able:
1. To acquire the Concept of computer fundamentals
2. To use MSDOS to edit and run different types of programs
3. To Use MS Window XP, Windows 7, Widows 8 to customize your computer and edit, run different types of programs
4. To use Word Processing Program to edit, write and publish anything
5. To use Spreadsheet Program and keep simple daily transaction in proper way
6. To create the slides and show them in desired way using Presentation Program.
7. To prepare the required software to calculate and maintain the tables and files using Database Program
8. To edit & Design the photo using Photo Editing Program.
9. To browse Email and Internet
10. To use of computer hardware & Network in office automation.
Salient Features
Duration: The total duration of the course extends over 220 hours.
Target group: The target group for this training program will be all interested individuals in the field computer application; with educational prerequisite of minimum SLC pass.
Group size: The group size of this training program will be maximum 20, provided all necessary resources to practice the tasks/ competencies as specified in this curriculum
Target location: The target location of this training program will be all over Nepal.
Medium of Instruction: The medium of instruction for this training program will be Nepali or English or both.
Pattern of attendance: Trainee should have 90% attendance during the training period to get the certificate.
Focus of the program: This is a competency-based curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes on competency performance. 75% time is allotted for performance and remaining 25% time is for related technical knowledge. So, the main focus will be on performance of the specified competencies in the curriculum.
Follow up suggestion:
First follow up: Six months after the completion of the program
Second follow up: Six months after the completion of the first follow up
Follow up cycle: In a cycle of one year after the completion of the second follow up for five years
Grading System
The trainees will be graded as follows based on the marks in percentage secured by them in tests/ evaluations.
Distinction: Passed with 80% or above
First Division: passed with 75% or above
Second Division: passed with 65% or above
Third Division: passed with 60% or above
Certificate requirement: The related training institute will provide the certificate of” Computer Operator (Basic computer Application" to those trainees who successfully complete the prescribed course and conducted evaluation.
Eligibility
Entry Criteria
Individuals who meet the following criteria will be allowed to enter this curricular program:
Minimum of SLC pass
Nepali citizen
Minimum of 16 years of age
Should pass entrance test
Curricular Structure
Module 1: Introduction to Computer
Module 2: Operating System
Module 3: Word Processing Program
Module 5: Spreadsheet Program
Module 5: Presentation Program
Module 6: Database Program
Module 7: Photo Editor Program
Module 8: Email, Internet & webpage
Module 9: Computer Hardware & Networking
Module 10: Computer Security
Module 10: Entrepreneurship Development