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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-

Government of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment

Directorate General of Employment & Training

CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Topics covered:

i. I.T. Literacy

ii. English Literacy

iii. Communication Skills

iv. Entrepreneurship Skills

v. Environment Education

vi. Occupational Safety and health

vii. Labour Welfare Legislation

viii. Quality Tools

Details of Syllabus

1. I.T. Literacy

Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and peripherals, Switching on and shutting down of computer.
Basics of Operating System, WINDOWS, The user interface of Windows OS, Customizing Windows Operating System, Create, Copy, Move and delete Files and Folder, Use of External memory like pen drive, CD, DVD etc, Use of Common applications.
Basic operations of Word Processing Creating, opening and closing Documents, use of shortcuts, Creation and Editing of Text, Formattion 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.
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.
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 in formation security and IT act, types of cyber crimes.

2. English Literacy

Phonetics and pronouncing simple words.
Interpreting conversation and discussions related to everyday life, Responding to spoken instructions in order to carry out requests and commands.
Asking and answering simple questions in English to describe people, things, situations and events.
Reading and interpreting simple sentences, forms, hoardings, boards and notices.
Writing sentences with simple words, reply to everyday office correspondence, Writing CV & simple application forms.

3. Communication skill

Definition, Effective communication, Verbal communication, Use of right words, Non verbal communication, Body Languages.
Self awareness, Goal setting, Career planning.
Managing time effectively through planning.
Attitude, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills, Confidence building.

4. Entrepreneurship Skill

Types of business in different trades and the importance of skill, Under standing the consumer, market through consumer behavior, market survey, Methods of Marketing, publicity and advertisement.
Need and scope for self-employment, Qualities of a good Enterpreneur (values attitude, motive, etc.), SWOT and Risk Analysis.
Role of various Schemes and Institute for self-employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Financial institutions and banks.
Project Formation, Feasibility, Legal formalities i.e. Shop Act, Estimation & Costing, Investment Prcedure-Loan Procurement-Agencies-banking Process.

5. Environment Education

Introduction to Environment, Relationship between Society and Environment, Ecosystem and Factors responsible for destruction.
Pollution and pollutants including liquid, gaseous, solid and hazardous waste.
Conservation of Energy, re-use and recycle.
Global warming, cllimate change and Ozone layer depletion.
Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water and treatment of water.
Right attitude towards environment, Maintenance of in-house environment.

6. Occupational Safety, Health & Environment

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health, Importance of safety and health at workplace.
Occupational health, Occupational hygiene, Occupational Diseases / Disorders & its prevention.
Accident prevention techniques- control of accidents and safety measures.
Care of injured & Sick at the workplaces, First-aid & Transportation of sick person.
Idea of basic provisions of safety, health, welfare under legislation of India.

7. Labour Welfare Legislation

Benefits guaranteed under various acts- Factouries Act, Apprenticeship Act, Employees State Insurance Act (ESI), Payment Wages Act, Employees Provident Fund Act, The Workmen’s Compensation Act.

8. Quality Tools

Meaning of quality, Quality Characteristic.
Definition, Advantage of small group activity, objectives of Quality Circle, Roles and Functions of Quality Circles in organistion, Operation of Quality Circle, Approaches to Starting Quality Circles, Steps for Continuation Quality Circles.
Idea of ISO 9000 and BIS systems and its importance in maintaining qualities.
Purpose of Housedeeping, Practice of good Housekeeping.
5 S Principles of Housekeeping : SEIRI - Segregation, SEITON - Arrangement, SEISO - Cleaning, SEIKETSU - maintenace of Standards, SHITSUKE - Discipline.