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Syllabus for the subject

of

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Under

CRAFTSMAN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS) /

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME (ATS)

(For all courses of MORE THAN ONE SEMESTER duration)

Re-Designed

in

– 2013 -

By

Government of India

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Directorate General of Employment & Training

CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Block - EN - 81 SECTOR – V, SALT LAKE CITY,

KOLKATA – 700 091

CONTENTS

A / Rationale / 4
B / General Information / 5
C / Allotment of time and marks / 6
D / Details of Syllabus / 7
E / Tools & Equipments / 9
F / Members of the Trade Committee / 10

A.  RATIONALE

Hard skills are a person’s skill set and ability to perform a certain type of activity or task. Soft skills are a person’s ability to interact effectively with coworkers and customers. Hard skills are mainly applicable inside the workplace. Soft skills are broadly applicable both inside and outside the workplace. Soft skills complement the hard skills which are occupational requirement of a job. It also complements many other activities even outside the workplace. Presently soft skills are increasingly sought out by employers in addition to standard qualification. There are instances of professions where soft skills proved to be more important, on a long term basis, than occupational skill. Soft skills refer to a number of features, routines, behavior, communication skills those make persons excellent workers and suitable to work in a team. Studies suggest that soft skills are equally important indication of job performance as hard skills.

Recognizing this importance of soft skills the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) during its 38th Meeting held on 31st May, 2011 recommended introduction of subject “Employability Skills” replacing “Social Studies” in ITI curricula. Govt. of India accepted the above recommendations of the Council (NCVT) and introduced the subject “Employability Skills” in ITI curricula in replace of “Social Studies” from the August, 2011 session.

B.  GENERAL INFORMATION

1.  Name of the subject : EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

(For all courses of MORE THAN ONE SEMESTER duration)

2.  Applicability :

·  CTS- Mandatory for all trades

·  ATS- Mandatory for fresher only

3.  Hours of Instruction: 100 Hrs

4.  Examination Pattern: The examination for the subject with full marks and pass marks of 50 and 20 respectively will be held in the last semester of the course of a trade.

5.  Instructor Qualification:

OR

Existing Social Studies Instructors duly trained in Employability Skills from DGET institutes

6.  Instructor:

·  One full time instructor is required for 1000 seats and above

·  For seats less than 1000, the instructor may be out sourced/ hired on contract basis.

C.  ALLOTMENT OF TIME AND MARKS AMONG THE TOPICS

SL.NO. / TOPICS / ALLOTED HOURS / Marks Allotted For courses more than one semester
01 / I.T. Literacy / 20 hrs / 10
02 / English Literacy / 15 hrs / 8
03 / Communication skill / 15 hrs / 7
04 / Entrepreneurship skill / 10 hrs / 5
05 / Environment Education / 10 hrs / 5
06 / Occupational safety, health & environment / 10 hrs / 5
07 / Labour Welfare Legislation / 10 hrs / 5
08 / Quality Tools / 10 hrs / 5
TOTAL / 100 hrs / 50

D. Details of Syllabus

1.  I.T. Literacy
Hours of Instruction : 20 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 10
Basics of Computer / Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and peripherals, Switching on and shutting down of computer.
WINDOWS / Basics of Operating System, WINDOWS, The user interface of Windows OS, Customizing Windows Operating System, Create, Copy, Move and delete Files and Folders, Use of External memory like pen drive, CD, DVD etc, Use of Common applications.
MS office / Basic operations of Word Processing, Creating, opening and closing Documents, use of shortcuts, Creation and Editing of Text, Formatting the Text, Printing document, Insertion & creation of Tables.
Basics of Excel worksheet, understanding basic commands, creating simple worksheets, understanding sample worksheets, use of simple formulas and functions, Printing of simple excel sheets
INTERNET / Basic of Computer Networks (using real life examples), Definitions of Local Area Network (LAN),Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet, Concept of Internet (Network of Networks), Applications of Internet : Browsing, Searching, Emailing, Social Networking
WEB Browser / Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW), Search Engines with examples, Web Browsing, Accessing the Internet using Web Browser, Downloading Web Pages, Printing Web Pages
Information Security and antivirus tools, Do’s and Don’ts in Information Security, Awareness of IT – ACT, Importance of information security and IT act, types of cyber crimes.
2.  English Literacy
Hours of Instruction : 15 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 08
Pronunciation / Phonetics and pronouncing simple words.
Listening / Interpreting conversation and discussions related to everyday life, Responding to spoken instructions in order to carry out requests and commands.
Speaking / Asking and answering simple questions in English to describe people, things, situations and events.
Reading / Reading and interpreting simple sentences, forms, hoardings, sign boards and notices.
Writing / Writing sentences with simple words, reply to everyday office correspondence,
Writing CV & simple application forms.
3.  Communication skill
Hours of Instruction : 15 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 07
Communication Skills / Definition, Effective communication, Verbal communication, Use of right words, Non verbal communication, Body Languages.
Motivation / Self awareness, Goal setting, Career planning, Values and Ethics
Time management / Managing time effectively through planning
Facing Interviews / Appearance and behaviour in an interview, Do’s and don’ts
Behavioural Skills / Attitude, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills, Confidence building
4.  Entrepreneurship skill
Hours of Instruction : 10 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 05
Business & Consumer / Types of business in different trades and the importance of skill, Understanding the consumer, market through consumer behavior, market survey, Methods of Marketing, publicity and advertisement
Self Employment / Need and scope for self-employment, Qualities of a good Entrepreneur (values attitude, motive, etc.), SWOT and Risk Analysis
Govt Institutions / Role of various Schemes and Institutes for self-employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Financial institutions and banks.
Initiation Formalities / Project Formation, Feasibility, Legal formalities i.e., Shop Act, Estimation & Costing, Investment Procedure - Loan Procurement - Agencies - banking Process
5.  Environment Education
Hours of Instruction : 10 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 05
Ecosystem / Introduction to Environment, Relationship between Society and Environment, Ecosystem and Factors responsible for destruction.
Pollution / Pollution and pollutants including liquid, gaseous, solid and hazardous waste.
Energy Conservation / Conservation of Energy, re-use and recycle.
Global warming / Global warming, climate change and Ozone layer depletion.
Ground water / Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water and treatment of water.
Environment / Right attitude towards environment, Maintenance of in-house environment.
6.  Occupational Safety, Health & Environment
Hours of Instruction : 10 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 05
Safety & Health / Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health, Importance of safety and health at workplace
Occupational Hazards / Occupational health, Occupational hygiene, Occupational Diseases/ Disorders & its prevention
Accident & safety / Accident prevention techniques- control of accidents and safety measures
First Aid / Care of injured & Sick at the workplaces, First-aid & Transportation of sick person
Basic Provisions / Idea of basic provisions of safety, health, welfare under legislation of India
7.  Labour Welfare Legislation
Hours of Instruction : 10 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 05
Welfare Acts / Benefits guaranteed under various acts- Factories Act, Apprenticeship Act, Employees State Insurance Act (ESI), Payment Wages Act, Employees Provident Fund Act, The Workmen’s Compensation Act
8.  Quality Tools
Hours of Instruction : 10 Hrs. Marks Allotted : 05
Quality Consciousness / Meaning of quality, Quality Characteristic
Quality Circles / Definition, Advantage of small group activity, objectives of Quality Circle, Roles and Functions of Quality Circles in organisation, Operation of Quality Circle, Approaches to Starting Quality Circles, Steps for Continuation Quality Circles
Quality Management System / Idea of ISO 9000 and BIS systems and its importance in maintaining qualities.
House Keeping / purpose of Housekeeping, Practice of good Housekeeping.
5 S Principles of Housekeeping: SEIRI – Segregation, SEITON – Arrangement, SEISO – Cleaning, SEIKETSU – maintenance of Standards, SHITSUKE - Discipline

E.  Tools & Equipments for Employability Skills:

Sl. No. / Name of the Equipment / Quantity
1 / Computer with latest Configurations and Internet connection / 10 nos.
2 / UPS / 10 nos.
3 / Scanner cum Printer / 1 no.
4 / Computer Tables / 10 nos.
5 / Computer Chairs / 20 nos.
6 / LCD Projector / 1 no.
7 / White Board 1200mm x 900mm / 1 no.

* Note: Above Tools & Equipments not required, if Computer LAB is available in the institute.

F. List of the members attended the Trade Committee Meeting for Re-Designing of Curriculum on

“Employability Skills” under Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) held on 16th September 2013 at CSTARI, Kolkata

Sl. No. / Name & Designation
S/Shri / Representing Organisation / Remarks
1 / R. N. Bandyopadhyaya, Director / CSTARI, Kolkata / Chairman
2 / Amrit Pal Singh, Dy. Director, / DGE&T, New Delhi / Member
3 / K. L. Kuli, Jt. Director / CSTARI, Kolkata / Member
4 / L. K. Mukherjee, Dy. Director / CSTARI, Kolkata / Member
5 / B. K. Singha, Dy. Dir. Of Trg. / CSTARI, Kolkata / Member
6 / N. Nath, Asstt. Dir. Of Trg. / CSTARI, Kolkata / Member
7 / S. B. Sardar, Asstt. Dir. Of Trg. / CSTARI, Kolkata / Member
8 / Rajan Dogra, Principal / Govt. ITI(W), Chandigarh, (DTE,Chandigarh) / Member
9 / Surjit Singh, Trg. & Placement Officer / Govt. ITI(W), Chandigarh, (DTE, Chandigarh) / Member
10 / G. C. Rama Murthy, Dy. Director / Foreman Trg. Institute, Bangalore / Member
11 / S. D. Nalavade, Principal / SCP-ITI, Nasik, (DVET, Maharashtra, Mumbai) / Member
12 / M. S. Chakor, Principal / ITI, Niphad, (DVET, Maharashtra, Mumbai) / Member
13 / Vivek Chaudhari, / Ujjwal ITI, Nashirabad (Maharashtra Pvt. ITC) / Member
14 / Nitin Chaudhari / Ujjwal ITI, Nashirabad (Maharashtra Pvt. ITC) / Member
15 / Narayan Patel, Dy. Director / Directorate of Tech. Edun. & Trg., Odisha / Member
16 / P. K. Mukhopadhyay, Dy. Director / ITI, Howrah Homes (DIT. West Bengal) / Member
17 / A. K. Chandra, Scientist-E / NIELIT, (DOEACC Society) Kolkata / Member
18 / K.Udaya, ATO / Govt. ITI (New), Nizamabad, AP / Member
19 / M. Z. Rashid, / ITI, Ranchi (Dte of Tech. Edn.&Trg.Jharkhand) / Member
20 / Sumona Paul / ---- / Member
21 / N. Srinivas / Rajalakshmi ITI / Member
22 / Sashikanta Lenka / KIIT – ITI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha / Member
23 / Nikita Bengani / QUEST Alliance, Bangalore / Member
24 / Rashmi. M. / NIELIT, (DOEACC Society) Kolkata / Member
25 / Dr. Arun Kanti Biswas, / Former NEERI / Member
26 / Amlan Ray, Dean / IIPM, Kolkata / Member
27 / Avijit Chatterjee / CDAC, Kolkata / Member
28 / Mangal Naskar / Achievement Lab, Greater Noida / Member
29 / Sanjiv Kumar, Addl. Asstt. Director / RLI, Kolkata / Member
30 / R. N. Manna, Training Officer / CSTARI, Kolkata / Member
31 / P. Biswas / CSTARI, Kolkata / Member

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Employability Skill - For all courses of MORE THAN ONE SEMESTER duration