GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

DATABASE SYSTEM ASSISTANT

(Duration: One Year)
Revised in July 2022
CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)
NSQF LEVEL- 4

SECTOR – IT & ITES

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DATABASE SYSTEM
ASSISTANT
(Non-Engineering Trade)

(Revised in July 2022)

Version: 2.0

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL - 4

Developed By

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
www.cstaricalcutta.gov.in
 CONTENTS

S No. Topics Page No.

1. Course Information 1

2. Training System 2

3. Job Role 6

4. General Information 7

5. Learning Outcome 9

6. Assessment Criteria 10

7. Trade Syllabus 13

8. Annexure I (List of Trade Tools & Equipment) 29

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1. COURSE INFORMATION

During the one-year duration of Database System Assistant trade a candidate is trained
on professional skill, professional knowledge and Employability skill related to job role. In
addition to this a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work and extra-curricular activities
to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as
below:-

The trainee learns about demonstration of various parts of computer system and
practice with Microsoft Word. Familiarize with Operating System and practice with all the
system application. Install Operating System and all other related application software.
Configure network connection and browsing Internet. Create, format, edit a worksheet using
Microsoft Excel. Create customized database files using Microsoft Access. Design and develop
web pages using HTML. Design and develop web pages using PHP. Install and configure MySQL;
and practice on MySQL syntax for database design. At the end of this year trainees can go on
industrial visit or projects specified in the syllabus.

The trainee learns to create a table and manipulate data using query language. Select
data from table using ‘select’ query and maintain database. Practice on transaction in database
using SQL programming. Implement XML data and use it in SQL server. Design an online
Database System using open source software tools. Secure a Database System by applying
Information Security, Security Threats, Security Vulnerabilities and Risk Management.
Implement Database System backup and restoring backup. Implement Database System security
by creation of roles and functions for Database Users. Configure and use Web Server, Reporting
Services tools. At the end of year trainees can go on industrial visit or projects specified in the
syllabus.

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2. TRAINING SYSTEM

2.1 GENERAL

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different
sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under
the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with
variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for
strengthening vocational training.

The “Database System Assistant” Trade under CTS is one of the popular courses
delivered nationwide through network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly
consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts
professional skills and knowledge, while the core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite
core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is
awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Trainees need to demonstrate broadly that they are able to:

 Read and interpret technical parameters/ documentation, plan and organize work
processes, identify necessary materials and tools;
 Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and
environmental protection stipulations.
 Apply professional knowledge & employability skills while performing the job and
modification & maintenance work.
 Check the system specification and application software as per requirement of the
design of job.
 Document the technical parameter related to the task undertaken.

2.2 PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

 Can join industry as Database System Assistant and will progress further as Database
System Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager.
 Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
 Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries leading to National
Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
 Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in
ITIs.
 Can join advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.

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2.3 COURSE STRUCTURE

Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of one year: -

Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
1 Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 840
2 Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 240
3 Employability Skills 120
Total 1200

Every year 150 hours of mandatory OJT (On the Job Training) at nearby industry,
wherever not available then group project is mandatory.

On the Job Training (OJT)/ Group Project 150

Trainees of one-year or two-year trade can also opt for optional courses of up to 240
hours in each year for 10th/ 12th class certificate along with ITI certification, or, add on short
term courses

2.4 ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of course
through formative assessment and at the end of the training programme through summative
assessment as notified by the DGT from time to time.

a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training will be done by
Formative Assessment Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning
outcomes. The training institute has to maintain an individual trainee portfolio as detailed in
assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative assessment
template provided on www.bharatskills.gov.in

b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment. The All India Trade Test
for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as per the guidelines.
The pattern and marking structure is being notified by DGT from time to time. The learning
outcome and assessment criteria will be the basis for setting question papers for final
assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check the individual trainee’s
profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.

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2.4.1 PASS REGULATION

For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six
months and one year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for
two years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is
60% & for all other subjects is 33%.

2.4.2 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial

barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while
undertaking the assessment. Due consideration should be given while assessing for teamwork,
avoidance/reduction of scrap/wastage and disposal of scrap/waste as per procedure,
behavioral attitude, sensitivity to the environment and regularity in training. The sensitivity
towards OSHE and self-learning attitude are to be considered while assessing competency.

Assessment will be evidence based comprising some of the following:

 Job carried out in labs/workshop

 Record book/ daily diary
 Answer sheet of assessment
 Viva-voce
 Progress chart
 Attendance and punctuality
 Assignment
 Project work
 Computer based multiple choice question examination
 Practical Examination

Evidences and records of internal (Formative) assessments are to be preserved until

forthcoming examination for audit and verification by examining body. The following marking
pattern to be adopted for formative assessment:

Performance Level Evidence

(a) Marks in the range of 60%-75% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate  Demonstration of good skills and accuracy in
should produce work which demonstrates the field of work/ assignments.
attainment of an acceptable standard of  A fairly good level of neatness and

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craftsmanship with occasional guidance, and consistency to accomplish job activities.

due regard for safety procedures and  Occasional support in completing the task/
practices job.
(b) Marks in the range of 75%-90% to be allotted during assessment
For this grade, a candidate should produce  Good skill levels and accuracy in the field of
work which demonstrates attainment of a work/ assignments.
reasonable standard of craftsmanship, with  A good level of neatness and consistency to
little guidance, and regard for safety accomplish job activities.
procedures and practices  Little support in completing the task/ job.
(c) Marks in the range of more than 90% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the  High skill levels and accuracy in the field of
candidate, with minimal or no support in work/ assignments.
organization and execution and with due  A high level of neatness and consistency to
regard for safety procedures and practices, accomplish job activities.
has produced work which demonstrates  Minimal or no support in completing the
attainment of a high standard of task/ job.
craftsmanship.

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3. JOB ROLE

Database Administrator; co-ordinates physical changes to computer databases; and codes,

tests, and implements physical database, applying knowledge of database management system:
Designs logical and physical databases or reviews description of changes to database design to
understand how changes to be made affect physical database (how data is stored in terms of
physical characteristics, such as location, amount of space, and access method). Establishes
physical database parameters. Codes database descriptions and specifies identifiers of database
to database management system or directs others in coding database descriptions. Calculates
optimum values for database parameters, such as amount of computer memory to be used by
database, following manuals and using calculator. Specifies user access level for each segment
of one or more data items, such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data. Specifies which
users can access databases and what data can be accessed by user. Tests and corrects errors,
and refines changes to database. Enters codes to create production database. Selects and
enters codes of utility programs to monitor database performance, such as distribution of
records and amount of available memory. Directs programmers and analysts to make changes
to database management systems. Reviews and corrects programs. Answers user questions.
Confers with co-workers to determine impact of database changes on other systems and staff
cost for making changes to the database. Modifies database programs to increase processing
performance, referred to as performance tuning. Workers typically specialize in one or more
types of database management systems. May train users.

Junior Data Associate; is responsible for designing and implementing processes and layouts for
complex, large-scale data sets used for modelling, data mining, and research purposes.
Responsibilities also include designing and implementing statistical data quality procedures
around new data sources.

Reference NCO-2015:

(i) 2522.0100 - Database Administrator

(ii) 2521.0202 - Junior Data Associate

Reference NOS: --

(i) SSC/N3022
(ii) SSC/N9469
(iii) SSC/N0503
(iv) SSC/N0501
(v) SSC/N9482
(vi) SSC/N9483

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(vii) SSC/N9484
(viii) SSC/N9485
(ix) SSC/N9486
(x) SSC/N9487
(xi) SSC/N9488
(xii) SSC/N9401
(xiii) SSC/N8115
(xiv) SSC/N8116

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4. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the Trade DATABASE SYSTEM ASSISTANT

Trade Code DGT/1110

NCO - 2015 2522.0100, 2521.0202

SSC/N3022, SSC/N9469, SSC/N0503, SSC/N0501, SSC/N9482,
NOS Covered SSC/N9483, SSC/N9484, SSC/N9485, SSC/N9486, SSC/N9487,
SSC/N9488, SSC/N9401, SSC/N8115, SSC/N8116
NSQF Level Level - 4
Duration of Craftsmen
One Year (1200 Hours + 150 Hours OJT/Group Project)
Training
Entry Qualification Passed 12th class examination with Science and Mathematics

Minimum Age 14 years as on first day of academic session.

Eligibility for PwD LD, CP, LC, DW, LV, AA, LV, AUTISM, SLD
Unit Strength (No. of
24 (There is no separate provision of supernumerary seats)
Student)
Space Norms 70 Sq. m.

Power Norms 3.45 KW

Instructors Qualification for
(i) Data Base System B.Voc./Degree in Engineering (Computer Science or IT) / MCA/
Assistant MSc. (Computer Science or IT) from UGC Recognized university
with One year Experience in relevant field.
OR
Diploma (Minimum 3 years) in Computer Science or IT from
recognized of education or relevant Advanced Diploma
(Vocational) from DGT with two years’ experience in the relevant
field.
OR
NTC/ NAC passed in Database System Assistant trade with Three
years Experience in relevant field.

Essential Qualification:
Relevant Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor

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Certificate (NCIC) under DGT.

Note: Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2(1+1), one
must have Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC
qualifications. However both of them must possess NCIC in any
of its variants.
(ii) Employability Skill MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two
years’ experience with short term ToT Course in Employability
Skills.

(Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic

Computer at 12th / Diploma level and above)

OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors in ITIs with short term ToT
Course in Employability Skills.
(iii) Minimum age for 21 years
Instructor
List of Tools & Equipment As per Annexure-I

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5. LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment

will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

5.1 LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate various parts of computer system and practice with Microsoft Word
following safety precautions. (NOS:SSC/N3022)
2. Familiarize with Operating System and practice with all the system application.
(NOS:SSC/N3022)
3. Install Operating System and all other related application software. (NOS:SSC/N3022)
4. Configure network connection and browsing Internet. (NOS:SSC/N3022)
5. Create, format, edit a worksheet using Microsoft Excel. (NOS:SSC/N3022)
6. Create customized database files using Microsoft Access. (NOS:SSC/N9469)
7. Design and develop web pages using HTML. (NOS:SSC/N0503, SSC/N0501)
8. Design and develop web pages using PHP. (NOS:SSC/N9482)
9. Install and configure MySQL; and practice on MySQL syntax for database design.
(NOS:SSC/N9401)
10. Create a table and manipulate data using query language. (NOS:SSC/N8115)
11. Select data from table using ‘select’ query and maintain database. (NOS:SSC/N8116)
12. Perform transactions in database using SQL programming. (NOS:SSC/N9401)
13. Implement XML data and use it in SQL server. (NOS:SSC/N9483)
14. Design an online Database System using open source software tools. (NOS:SSC/N9484)
15. Secure a Database System applying Information Security, Security Threats, Security
Vulnerabilities and Risk Management. (NOS:SSC/N9485)
16. Implement Database System backup and restoring backup. (NOS:SSC/N9486)
17. Implement Database System security by creation of roles and functions for Database
Users. (NOS:SSC/N9487)
18. Configure and use Web Server, Reporting Services tools. (NOS:SSC/N9488)

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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Demonstrate various Demonstration of various parts of computer system such as mother
parts of computer board, RAM, CPU, serial and parallel ports.
system and practice Open, resize and close MS WORD. Opening, edit and save/ “save as”
with Microsoft Word documents.
following safety Add Bullets and numbering. Create Hyperlinks. Create broachers.
precautions. Create book work.
(NOS:SSC/N3022)

2. Familiarize with Using desktop, task bar, start button, title bar, menus and windows
Operating System and help.
practice with all the Creating, deleting and renaming of files, folders & short cuts.
system application. Expand compressed directories and files. Open and manage multiple
(NOS:SSC/N3022) director windows. View and sort files, creating and renaming files/
directories, disk operation using file manager.
Introduction Linux – Practicing of Linux commands.

3. Install Operating System Practice on Installation of Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux.

and all other related Installation of MS Office, Libre Office, Open source and utilities,
application software. remote control, chat, voice and video, Live CD Operations.
(NOS:SSC/N3022)

4. Configure network Operations browsing, downloading messages, pictures from

connection and internet, sending and receiving emails, sending attachments of
browsing Internet. pictures and text information, E-chatting.
(NOS:SSC/N3022) Testing and troubleshooting of Modem. Operating of Routers,
Security Implementations, Troubleshooting of internet connection.
Operating WiFi access points/ modems, setting up of blue tooth and
data sharing with mobiles.

5. Create, format, edit a Practice Excel - creating various worksheets, mathematical

worksheet using calculations, using different formulae.
Microsoft Excel. Preparing various types of Graphs/ charts, different Chart options,
(NOS:SSC/N3022) colouring etc.

6. Create customized Creating and designing tables, forms in MS Access.

database files using Data entering using forms/ tables with different fields, modifying
Microsoft Access. structure, generating queries, reports.
(NOS:SSC/N9469)

7. Design and develop Practice on creation of HTML tags for text, images, links, list, simple

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web pages using HTML. layouts, complex layouts, tables, frames, style, internet style sheets.
(NOS:SSC/N0503, Creating Tables - Adding and Deleting Rows, Columns, and Cells,
SSC/N0501) Background Colors.
Practicing Hyperlinks - To 'Outside'/ External Sites, Internal Link,
Bookmark, Email Addresses, Rollover Styles, Target Frames, Practice
on Marquees.
Practice on Sample Forms Page, Date and Time Stamp, Counter,
Page Transitions, Changing your Password.
Practice on creating Frames, Shared Borders.

8. Design and develop Installation of Apache Web Server.

web pages using PHP. Practice on simple PHP programming to test events.
(NOS:SSC/N9482) Practicing the while and do-while statement.
Practicing user defined functions, dynamic functions, variable scope.
Practice on The anatomy of a cookie, setting a cookie with PHP.
Practice on working with the query string, creating query string.
Practice on working with directories in PHP, checking for existence
of file, determining file size.
Working with Object constructors and destructors, Class constants,
Class inheritance, Abstract classes and methods, Object serialization.

9. Install and configure Installation of MySQL.

MySQL; and practice on Configuration of MySQL.
MySQL syntax for Practice on MySQL syntax and creating database design.
database design. Importing and exporting formats.
(NOS:SSC/N9401) Practice on Database repair and archival.

10. Create a table and Practicing on Creation and use of database, Data type, Creation of
manipulate data using table.
query language. Practicing on simple insert query and insert query using select.
(NOS:SSC/N8115)

11. Select data from table Select specific column.

using ‘select’ query and Concatenate the text value in the output.
maintain database. Practice on where clause.
(NOS:SSC/N8116) Practice on arithmetic operation, comparisons operator, and/ or
operator.
Practice on Null value, order by Top value of the table, Distinct.

12. Perform transactions in Practice on Aggregate and Group by –Min, Max, Sum, Count, Group
database using SQL by, Compute and compute by Pivot.
programming. Practice on Sub queries – and exists, Nested sub queries, Correlated
(NOS:SSC/N9401) sub queries.

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13. Implement XML data Implement XML schemas and handling of XML data.
and use it in SQL XML data: how to handle it in SQL Server and when not to use it,
server. including XML namespaces.
(NOS:SSC/N9483) Import and export XML.

14. Design an online Create an online database using any one of Open Tools Postgre SQL
Database System using (Or) Ingres (Or) Fire Bird, (Or) Cubrid (Or) ISQL.
open source software
tools. (NOS:SSC/N9484)

15. Secure a Database Practice on Information Security.

System applying Practice on Security Vulnerabilities.
Information Security, Practice on Risk Management.
Security Threats, Practice on Securing Database.
Security Vulnerabilities
and Risk Management.
(NOS:SSC/N9485)

16. Implement Database Practice on configure and maintain back up strategy, manage
System backup and different back up models.
restoring backup. Practice on Restoring a database to point in time.
(NOS:SSC/N9486) Practice on Restoring in, create a restore strategy for redundant
server.

17. Implement Database Manage logins and server roles Configure server security; secure the
System security by SQL Server using Windows Account / SQL Server accounts, server
creation of roles and roles; create login accounts.
functions for Database Manage database permissions Configure database security;
Users. database level, permissions; protect objects from being modified.
(NOS:SSC/N9487) Create database user accounts; contained login; Troubleshoot
security; Manage certificates and keys; endpoints

18. Configure and use Web Web Sever configuration Manager.

Server, Reporting Web server management studio.
Services tools. Reporting services configuration.
(NOS:SSC/N9488)

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7. TRADE SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS FOR DATABASE SYSTEM ASSISTANT TRADE

DURATION – ONE YEAR
Professional Skills
Reference Learning Professional Knowledge
Duration (Trade Practical)
Outcome (Trade Theory)
With Indicative Hours
Professional Demonstrate various Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers
Skill 20Hrs; parts of computer 1. Connecting of power supply to  Basic Definition,
system and practice computer and its peripherals. hardware, software.
Professional with Microsoft Word (01 hr.)  Block Diagram of
Knowledge following safety 2. Demonstration of various parts Computer system.
06Hrs precautions. of computer system such as  I/O devices and its
(NOS:SSC/N3022) mother board, RAM, CPU, serial application.
and parallel ports. (04 hrs.)  Switching and shutting
down the computer.
Microsoft WORD  Features and functions of
3. Open, resize and close MS Operating systems,
WORD. Opening, edit and save/ different types of
“save as” documents. (03 hrs.) operating systems.
4. Use all menu bar features. Use
all Standard tool bar features. Microsoft WORD
(04 hrs.)  Text editing software’s.
5. Create Document, non- Introduction to MS Office.
documents files. Create Features and application
templates. Create tables. Insert of Microsoft word.
pictures and videos. (03 hrs.) Concept of word
6. Mail merge documents. processing.
Creating Bookmarks. (03 hrs.)  Menu bar features.
7. Add Bullets and numbering. Standard tool bar
Create Hyperlinks. Create features. Editing the text,
broachers. Create book work. use of different tools,
(03 hrs.) formatting the text.
 Creating, Document, non-
documents files. Creating
templates. Creating
tables. Inserting pictures
and videos.
 Mail merge. Book marks.
Bullets and numbering.
Hyperlinks. Creating
broachers. Creating
bookwork. (06 hrs.)

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Professional Familiarize with MS Windows MS Windows

Skill 40Hrs; Operating System 8. Using desktop, task bar, start  Different versions,
and practice with all button, title bar, menus and advantages and
Professional the system windows help. (02 hrs.) application of windows.
Knowledge application. 9. My computer & recycle bin. (02 Starting windows and
12Hrs (NOS:SSC/N3022) hrs.) their operations.
10. Creating, deleting and renaming  File Management through
of files, folders & short cuts. (03 Windows explorer.
hrs.)  Introduction and
11. Opening & closing of different applications of
windows. Using different Accessories such as
windows at a time. (02 hrs.) notepad, word pad, paint
12. Moving through windows and brush, calculators,
mouse, maximize/ minimize calendar, character map,
windows, use of help feature, system tools,
exit windows, starting an entertainment.
application and closing  Multimedia and windows
application. (03 hrs.) media player and sounds.
13. File management through  Application of control
windows explorer-select files panel.
and directories, copy, move,  Zipping and unzipping.
delete files/ directories. (05  Introduction to Linux.
hrs.) (12 hrs.)
14. Expand compressed directories
and files. Open and manage
multiple director windows.
View and sort files, creating and
renaming files/ directories, disk
operation using file manager.
(05 hrs.)
15. Using essential accessories-
notepad, word pad, paint
brush, calculators, calendar,
character map, system tools,
entertainment. (04 hrs.)
16. Using Multimedia and windows
media player and sounds. (04
hrs.)
17. Using control panel. (03 hrs.)
18. Zipping and unzipping. (02 hrs.)
19. Introduction Linux – Practicing
of Linux commands. (05 hrs.)
Professional Install Operating Software Installation  Different configurations
Skill 20Hrs; System and all other 20. Practice on Installation of of Computer system and
related application Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux. (10 its peripherals,

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Professional software. hrs.) Compatible with different

Knowledge (NOS:SSC/N3022) 21. Installation of MS Office, Libre hardware/ software.
06Hrs Office, Open source and Software Installation –
utilities, remote control, chat,  Pre-installation -
voice and video, Live CD Prerequisites, Install
Operations. (10 hrs.) procedure, Rollback or
Un-install procedure,
Tests.
 Post-installation – Backup
procedure &
specifications, Restore
procedure, Periodical
view check.
 Awareness of IT –Act
2000, its Amendments
and Phenomena (T-5)
- Provisions of act.
- Types of offences,
fines, imprisonment.
- Cyber Crime, Cyber
Law.
 Awareness of legal
aspects of using
computers such as
copyright, patent etc. (06
hrs.)
Professional Configure network Internet Internet
Skill 30Hrs; connection and 22. Sharing Internet connection  Operations and
browsing Internet. through LAN to other applications of internet.
Professional (NOS:SSC/N3022) computers (10 hrs.)  Setting of modem,
Knowledge 23. Operating WiFi access points/ connecting dial up
12Hrs modems, setting up of blue connecting ISDN and
tooth and data sharing with Broadband connections,
mobiles. (10 hrs.) DTMF telephone system.
24. Creating simple VPN  Testing and
implementation, Visit to NIC/ troubleshooting of
other Data centers. (10 hrs.) Modem, Routers.
 WiFi, Bluetooth and VPN
Implementation.
 Introduction to Routers/
Firewalls, Anti-Spam
milters and VoIP.
 Introduction to Data
Centers and applications

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 Introduction to Cloud
computing. (12 hrs.)
Professional Create, format, edit Microsoft EXCEL Microsoft EXCEL
Skill 30Hrs; a worksheet using 25. Practice Excel - creating various  Application of spread
Microsoft Excel. worksheets, mathematical sheet.
Professional (NOS:SSC/N3022) calculations, using different  Advantages of MS Excel,
Knowledge formulae. (10 hrs.)  Use of Microsoft Excel
12Hrs 26. Preparing various types of features for creating
Graphs/ charts, different Chart worksheets with
options, colouring etc. (10 hrs.) mathematical formulae
27. Practice on Sorting and and graphs. (12 hrs.)
Filtering. (07hrs.)
28. Printing worksheet (03 hrs.)
Professional Create customized Microsoft Access Microsoft Access
Skill 40Hrs; database files using 29. Creating and designing tables,  Introduction to data base
Microsoft Access. forms in MS Access. (20 hrs.) management systems.
Professional (NOS:SSC/N9469) 30. Data entering using forms/  Data Types.
Knowledge tables with different fields,  E-R Modeling, Data Flow
12Hrs modifying structure, generating Diagram.
queries, reports. (20 hrs.)  Relational Databases,
transactional databases.
 Database Creation,
NULL's, dropping a table,
DB abstracts. (12 hrs.)
Professional Design and develop HTML HTML
Skill 40Hrs; web pages using 31. Practice on creation of HTML  HTML skeleton, HTML
HTML. tags for text, images, links, list, tags for text, links, lists,
Professional (NOS:SSC/N0503, simple layouts, complex HTML tags and web
Knowledge SSC/N0501) layouts, tables, frames, style, standards for images
12Hrs internet style sheets. (04 hrs.) (graphics), Simple layouts,
32. Introduction to Front Page. Complex layouts, HTML
Creating Background Pictures. tags for layout, HTML tags
(04 hrs.) for tables, HTML tags for
33. Creating Tables - Adding and styles.
Deleting Rows, Columns, and  Introduction to Front
Cells, Background Colors. (04 Page, Background Pictures
hrs.)  Tables - Adding and
34. Practicing Picture Manipulation Deleting Rows, Columns,
- Transparent, Alt and Cells, Background
Representation Text Tags, Colors.
Rotating, Thumbnails, Picture  Picture Manipulation -
Gallery. (04 hrs.) Transparent, Alt
35. Practicing Hyperlinks - To Representation Text Tags,
'Outside'/ External Sites, Rotating, Thumbnails,

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Internal Link, Bookmark, Email Picture Gallery.

Addresses, Rollover Styles,  Hyperlinks - To
Target Frames, Practice on 'Outside'/External Sites,
Marquees. (04 hrs.) Internal Link, Bookmark,
36. Practice on Forms - Search Email Addresses, Rollover
Page, Inserting a Form, One Styles, Target Frames,
Line Text Box, Option Button, Marquees.
Check Box, Text Area, Drop  Forms - Search Page,
Down Box, Confirmation Pages. Inserting a Form, One Line
(04 hrs.) Text Box, Option Button,
37. Practice on Sample Forms Page, Check Box, Text Area,
Date and Time Stamp, Counter, Drop Down Box,
Page Transitions, Changing your Confirmation Pages.
Password. (04 hrs.)  Sample Forms Page, Date
38. Practice on - Themes, Banners, and Time Stamp, Counter,
Buttons, Headings, Hyperlinks/ Page Transitions,
Bullets/ Horizontal Lines, Changing your Password.
Navigation Bars. (04 hrs.)  Themes, Banners,
39. Practice on creating Frames, Buttons, Headings,
Shared Borders. (04 hrs.) Hyperlinks/ Bullets/
40. Practice on Scheduling a Web Horizontal Lines,
Page or Picture to Appear. (04 Navigation Bars
hrs.)  Frames, Shared Borders,
Scheduling a Web Page or
Picture to Appear. (12
hrs.)
Professional Design and develop PHP (Hyper Text Pre Processor) PHP (Hyper Text Pre
Skill 100Hrs; web pages using 41. Installation of Apache Web Processor)
PHP. Server. (04 hrs.)  Introduction to PHP, its
Professional (NOS:SSC/N9482) 42. Practice on simple PHP features and advantages.
Knowledge programming to test events.  Basic PHP Syntax, tags,
24Hrs (03 hrs.) Data types, Constants and
43. Practicing the IF statement. Variables, Operators and
Using the else clause with if expressions.
statement. (02 hrs.)  PHP Conditional Events,
44. Practicing the switch statement Flow control and looping
using the operator. (02 hrs.) in PHP.
45. Practicing the while and do-  Functions in PHP, Arrays
while statement. (02 hrs.) and Strings in PHP.
46. Practice on for statement,  Super Global Variables in
breaking out of loops, nesting PHP. Form handling and
loops. (02 hrs.) validations. (24 hrs.)
47. Practicing on Functions and
returning value from function.

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(02 hrs.)
48. Practicing user defined
functions, dynamic functions,
variable scope. (03 hrs.)
49. Practice on accessing variable
with the global statement,
Function calls with the static
statement. (04 hrs.)
50. Practice on setting default
values for arguments, passing
arguments to a function by
value, passing arguments to a
function by reference and
testing for function existence.
(02 hrs.)
51. Practicing the Writing to the
browser, getting input from
forms. (02 hrs.)
52. Practice on Output buffering,
Session handling. (02 hrs.)
53. Practice on Regular expression,
Common math, Random
numbers. (02 hrs.)
54. Practice on File upload, File
download. (04 hrs.)
55. Practice on Environment
variables, E-mail in PHP. (04
hrs.)
56. Practice on The anatomy of a
cookie, setting a cookie with
PHP. (04 hrs.)
57. Practice on deleting a cookie,
creating session cookie. (04
hrs.)
58. Practice on working with the
query string, creating query
string. (04 hrs.)
59. Practice on starting a session,
working with session variables,
destroying session. (04 hrs.)
60. Practice on passing session Ids,
encoding and decoding session
variables. (04 hrs.)
61. Practice on creating and
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writing text files. (02 hrs.)

62. Practice on working with
directories in PHP, checking for
existence of file, determining
file size. (04 hrs.)
63. Opening a file for writing,
reading, or appending, writing
Data to the file, reading
characters. (04 hrs.)
64. Working with forms super
global variables, the server
array. (04 hrs.)
65. A script to acquire user input,
importing user input, accessing
user input. (04 hrs.)
66. Combine HTML and PHP code,
using hidden fields, redirecting
the user, file upload and scripts
(04 hrs.)
67. Working with Regular
Expressions, the basic regular
expressions PCRE, matching
patterns, finding matches,
replace patterns, Modifiers,
breakup Strings. (04 hrs.)
68. Working with Classes and
Objects, objects oriented
programming, define a class, an
object. Creating an object,
object properties, object
methods. (04 hrs.)
69. Working with Object
constructors and destructors,
Class constants, Class
inheritance, Abstract classes
and methods, Object
serialization. (04 hrs.)
70. Checking for class and method
existence, Exceptions, Iterators.
(04 hrs.)
Professional Install and configure My SQL My SQL
Skill 90Hrs; MySQL; and practice 71. Installation of MySQL. (10 hrs.)  Introduction to MySQL.
on MySQL syntax for 72. Configuration of MySQL. (10  Table Creation Rules.
Professional database design. hrs.)  Dropping a Table.
Knowledge (NOS:SSC/N9401) 73. Server Client architecture. (10

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24Hrs hrs.)  The SQL-INSERT

74. Practice on Table Creation Command.
Rules. (10 hrs.)  Inserting NULL.
75. Practice on MySQL syntax and  Viewing data (SQL-
creating database design. (10 SELECT).
hrs.)  Updating Data in a table
76. Practice on data migration. (8 (The SQL-UPDATE
hrs.) command).
77. Importing and exporting  Deleting rows of data (The
formats. (08 hrs.) SQL-DELETE command).
78. Practice on data tunnelling. (6  Viewing the structure of
hrs.) an already existing table
79. Practice on Database repair and (SQL-DESCRIBE
archival. (8 hrs.) command).
80. Practice on cross database  MySQL Scripting.
syntax equivalents. (10 hrs.) (24 hrs.)
Professional Create a table and Database and Table Creation Database and Tables
Skill 30Hrs; manipulate data 81. Practicing on Creation and use  Various data types.
using query of database, Data type,  Data integrity.
Professional language. Creation of table. (10 hrs.)  DDL statement.
Knowledge (NOS:SSC/N8115) 82. Practice on Data integrity, DDL  DML statement.
12Hrs statement, DML statement,  Primary key and foreign
Primary key and foreign key, key
constraints. (10 hrs.)  constraints
Insert, Update, Delete Query (12 hrs.)
83. Practicing on simple insert
query and insert query using
select. (06 hrs.)
84. Practicing on Update query,
Delete query. (04 hrs.)
Professional Select data from Selection of Data (using select Selection of Data (using
Skill 30Hrs; table using ‘select’ query) select query)
query and maintain 85. Select all data. (03 hrs.)  Queries -selection of data.
Professional database. 86. Select specific column. (02 hrs.)  Where clause.
Knowledge (NOS:SSC/N8116) 87. Customize the display (change  Arithmetic operation
12Hrs the col name in display). (8 Range.
hrs.)  In and not in.
88. Concatenate the text value in  Like operator.
the output. (03 hrs.)  Null value.
89. Calculating the column. (02  Use of order by.
hrs.)  Top value of the table.
90. Practice on where clause. (02  Distinct
hrs.) - The SELECT Statement
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operation, comparisons - Using ORDER BY to

operator, and/ or operator. (05 Sort Data
hrs.) - The GROUP
92. Practice on Range, In and not in  BY Clause
Like operator. (02 hrs.) - Joining Table
93. Practice on Null value, order by (12 hrs.)
Top value of the table, Distinct.
(03 hrs.)
Professional Perform Transact-SQL Programming Transact-SQL Programming
Skill 90Hrs; transactions in 94. Practice on Aggregate and  Overview of Transact-SQL.
database using SQL Group by –Min, Max, Sum,  Using Built-In Functions.
Professional programming. Count, Group by, Compute  Controlling Flow.
Knowledge (NOS:SSC/N9401) and compute by Pivot. (20  Ranking Results.
24Hrs hrs.)  Limiting Results using TOP.
95. Practice on Joins - Inner join,  Inner Joins with 2 or more
Outer join and its type, Cross tables.
join, Equi join, Self join. (20  LEFT, RIGHT, FULL Outer
hrs.) joins.
96. Practice on Sub queries – and  Working with String
exists, Nested sub queries, Functions.
Correlated sub queries. (30  Working with Date Time
hrs.) functions.
97. Practice on Constraints -
 Using ROWNUMBER and
Primary key constraint,
RANK functions.
unique key constraint, foreign
 Using Aggregate Functions.
key constraint, Check
 Changing Data Types using
constraint, Default constraint.
CAST and CONVERT.
(20 hrs.)
 Displaying alternate values
using CASE.
 Using Common Table
Expressions.
 Writing Recursive Queries
using Common Table
Expressions.

 Aggregate and Group by

Min, Max, Sum, Count,
Group by Compute and
compute by Pivot.
 Joins - Inner join, Outer
join and its type, Cross
join, Equi join, self join.
 Sub queries - Use of sub
queries, Using in and

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exists, Nested sub queries,

Correlated sub queries.
 Constraints - Primary key
constraint, Unique key
constraint, foreign key
constraint, Check
constraint, Default
constraint. (24 hrs.)
Professional Implement XML data Query and manage XML data  Limitations of relational
Skill 40Hrs; and use it in SQL 98. Understand XML data types data.
server. and their schemas and  Introduction to semi-
Professional (NOS:SSC/N9483) interop w/, limitations and structured data and XML.
Knowledge restrictions. (8 hrs.)  XML query languages.
12Hrs 99. Implement XML schemas and  Principles of XML query
handling of XML data. (8 hrs.) processing. (12 hrs.)
100. XML data: how to handle it in
SQL Server and when not to
use it, including XML
namespaces. (8 hrs.)
101. Import and export XML. (12
hrs.)
102. XML indexing. (4 hrs.)
Professional Design an online Open Tools in Database Systems  Introduction to Open Tools
Skill 40Hrs; Database System 103. Create an online database in Database Systems such
Professional using open source using any one of Open Tools as Postgre SQL or Ingres or
Knowledge software tools. Postgre SQL (Or) Ingres (Or) Fire Bird, Cubrid, ISQL.
12Hrs (NOS:SSC/N9484) Fire Bird, (Or) Cubrid (Or) (12 hrs.)
ISQL. (40 hrs.)
Professional Secure a Database Overview of Information Security Overview of Information
Skill 50Hrs; System applying 104. Practice on Information Security
Information Security. (10 hrs.)  Understanding Information
Professional Security, Security Security - Need of the
Knowledge Threats, Security Overview of Security threats Information security,
12Hrs Vulnerabilities and 105. Practice on Security Threats. Basics of IS (CIA).
Risk Management. (10 hrs.)  History and evolution of IS,
(NOS:SSC/N9485) Dimensions of Information
Information Security Vulnerabilities Security, Intranet/Internet,
106. Practice on Security Information Security and
Vulnerabilities. (10 hrs.) Cyber Security
relationship.
Risk Management  Why Care About Security?
107. Practice on Risk - Challenges to Information
Management. (10 hrs.) Security, Benefits of
Information of Security.
Securing Database

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108. Practice on Securing  Understanding techniques

Database. (10 hrs.) to enforce IS in an
organization, Identifying
tools to enforce
Information Security,
Identifying frameworks to
enforce Information
Security.

Overview of Security threats

 Overview of Information
Security Threats, Types of
threats – DDoS, Malicious
codes, Espionage, etc.
 Identification of Threats -
Probing of threats,
scanning of threats, Modus
Operandi, Sources of
Threats, External threats,
internal threats.
 Best Practices or
Guidelines used to Identify
Threats - Conduct regular
education and awareness
trainings for employees
and third parties.
 Best Practices or
Guidelines used in
mitigation of threats,
deploying up to date
technology.
 Maintaining Systems and
Procedures, Educating
Users, Conducting regular
education and awareness
trainings for employees
and third parties.
 Collaborate with peers and
experts through different
forums to understand
contemporary issues and
solutions.

Information Security

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Vulnerabilities
 Why do Information
Security Vulnerabilities
exists - Types of Technical
Vulnerabilities, Types of
Native Vulnerabilities,
Understanding Security
Vulnerabilities.
 Flaws in Software or
Protocol Designs,
Weaknesses in How
Protocols and Software Are
Implemented, Weaknesses
in System and Network
Configurations,
Weaknesses in Web or
Cloud applications,
Weaknesses in Online e-
transactions.
 Browser Security and Role
of cookies and pop-ups,
Security holes in Browser,
Web Applications, OS, and
Smart phones, Identifying
role of Social sites and
media in cyber security
and vulnerability.
 Understanding
Vulnerability Assessment
Tools and Techniques,
Techniques to Exploit
Vulnerabilities, Techniques
to Fix the Vulnerabilities,
Identify security
vulnerabilities on a regular
basis using requisite tools
and processes.
 How to fix the security
gaps and holes, Identifying
liabilities of service
providers, software
vendors, Software authors,
system owners, and third
parties.

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 Best Practices and

Guidelines to mitigate
security Vulnerabilities

Risk Management
 What is Risk? Relationship
between Threat,
Vulnerability, and Risk.
What Is the Value of an
Asset? What Is a Threat
Source/ Agent?
 Examples of Some
Vulnerabilities that Are Not
Always Obvious. What Is a
Control? What Is Risk
Likelihood and
consequences? What Is
Impact? Control
Effectiveness.
 Risk Management, Purpose
of Risk Management, Risk
Assessment (Phases). Why
Is Risk Assessment
Difficult?
 Types of Risk Assessment,
Different Approaches to
Risk Analysis, Best
Practices and Guidelines in
Assessing and Calculating
Risks.
 Develop and implement
policies and procedures to
mitigate risks arising from
ICT supply chain and
outsourcing, Best Practices
and Guidelines in
Mitigating Risk.

Securing Database
 Database Security Issues -
Controlling Access,
Database Integrity,
Administrative Controls,
Securing Database from

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Server Failures.
 Redundancy and
availability of Database,
Types of attacks,
Protection against Viruses
and malware. (12 hrs.)
Professional Implement Database Taking Backup Taking Backup
Skill 50Hrs; System backup and 109. Practice on configure and  Planning Backups.
restoring backup. maintain back up strategy,  Performing a Backup.
Professional (NOS:SSC/N9486) manage different back up  Designing Your Backup
Knowledge models. (20 hrs.) Strategy.
12Hrs
Restoring Backup Restoring Backup
110. Practice on restoring a  Restoring User-Defined
database to point in time. (10 Databases.
hrs.)  Recovering System
111. Practice on Restoring from a Databases. (12 hrs.)
corrupted drive. (10 hrs.)
112. Practice on Restoring in,
create a restore strategy for
redundant server. (10 hrs.)
Professional Implement Database Security of Database: Creation of Security of Database:
Skill 50Hrs; System security by roles and functions Creation of roles and
creation of roles and 113. Manage logins and server functions
Professional functions for roles Configure server  Identifying the Security
Knowledge Database Users. security; secure the SQL Features of SQL Server.
12Hrs (NOS:SSC/N9487) Server using Windows  Creating Login Accounts.
Account / SQL Server  Assigning Login Accounts
accounts, server roles; as Database Users.
create login accounts. (10  Implementing Statement
hrs.) and Object Permissions.
114. Manage access to the server,  Defining Linked Servers.
SQL Server instance and (12 hrs.)
databases; create and
maintain user-defined server
roles; manage certificate
logins. (08 hrs.)
115. Manage database
permissions Configure
database security; database
level, permissions; protect
objects from being modified.
(10 hrs.)
116. Manage users and database
roles; Create access to server

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/ database with least

privilege; manage security
roles for users and
administrators. (10 hrs.)
117. Create database user
accounts; contained login;
Troubleshoot security;
Manage certificates and
keys; endpoints. (10 hrs.)
Professional Configure and use Administrating reports with Reporting Services
Skill 50Hrs; Web Server, reporting services (Apache Server)  Tour of Features
Reporting Services 118. Web Server configuration  Reporting Services
Professional tools. Manager. (10 hrs.) Architecture
Knowledge (NOS:SSC/N9488) 119. Web Server surface area  Reporting Services
12Hrs configuration. (08 hrs.) Terminology
120. Web server management  Reporting Services Editions
studio. (08 hrs.)  Deconstructing Reporting
Services
Reporting services tools  Shared Data Sources
121. Report manager. (08 hrs.)  Creating Reports from
122. Reporting services Scratch
configuration. (08 hrs.)  Deploying Reports and
123. Report services command line Data Sources
utilities. (08 hrs.)  Exporting Reports and
Printing
 Using the Web-Based
Report Manager. (12 hrs.)
Industrial Visit/ Project Work
Broad Areas:
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SYLLABUS FOR CORE SKILLS

1. Employability Skills (Common for all CTS trades) (120 Hrs)

Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of Core Skills subjects which is
common for a group of trades, provided separately inwww.bharatskills.gov.in / dgt.gov.in

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ANNEXURE-I

List of Tools & Equipment

DATABASE SYSTEM ASSISTANT (for a batch of 24 trainees)
S No. Name of the Tools and Equipment Specification Quantity
A. TRAINEES TOOL KIT
1. Laptop i3 2nd generation processor or 1 No.
equivalent and above with major
minimum features as below:-
1) Speed: - 2.1 GHz or Higher.
2) Cache Memory: - Minimum 3 MB or
better.
3) RAM: - 4 GB DDR-III or Higher.
4) Hard Disk Drive :- 500GB or
Higher,5400 rpm(minimum) or
Higher, WiFi Connectivity.
5) Network Card: Integrated Gigabit
Ethernet (10/100/1000).
6) Paper Licensed Operating System /
OEM Pack (Preloaded).
7) Antivirus / Total Security
2. Server for LAN Latest 32/64 bit processor or Higher 1 No.
with PCI Express Video Card, 4 GB
VRAM, 4 GB RAM expandable, 19" TFT,
Keyboard, Mouse, DVD OR BLU-RAY
WRITER with latest Paper license of OS
- Server Edition:
Internet, Antivirus / Total Security -
Server Edition & UPS for Power Back
up.
3. Workstation/ Nodes 2nd Generation Core i3 Processor or 12 Nos.
Equivalent and above with major
minimum features as below :
1) 32/64 Bit Processor (3.06 GHz or
Higher, 4 MB 4-Core) or Higher.
2) Network Card: Integrated Gigabit
Ethernet (10/100/1000).
3) RAM: 2 GB/ 4 GB DDR3 or Higher.
4) 320 GB / 500 GB HDD or Higher.
5) 19’’ TFT Monitor / Higher
6) DVD Writer
7) PS2 / USB Key Board , USB/Optical
Mouse with latest Paper

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Licensed Operating System / OEM

Pack(Preloaded)
Professional/Ultimate Edition with
Internet Facility.
4. Network Terminator (NT1) /Switch 1 No.
5. Terminal Adapter (TA)/Switch 1 No.
6. Network Interface Card Ethernet Card 10/100/1000 Mbps 4 Nos.
7. Fire extinguisher Arrange all proper NOCs and equipments from
Municipal/Competent authorities.
8. Vacuum Cleaner (For IT & ITES 1 No.
Sector)
9. DLP Projector/Multimedia 1 No.
Projector/Interactive Smart Board
10. Laser Printer (One Network 2 Nos.
Printer)
11. Inkjet Printer (Multifunctional) 1 No.
12. Different Expansion Cards 1 Each
13. Switch /Router 24 port 1 Each
14. Off – line UPS FOR NODES and As required
server
15. Air Conditioner As required
16. Broad Band connection or 1 No.
Internet connection
17. Networking cables As Required.
B. SOFTWARE (LATEST VERSION)
18. Windows O.S./ Linux (Latest version) Network Support with 1 No.
10 User license professional/ academic
edition
19. MS Office latest version / Open Office 10 user 1 No.
license professional/academic edition
(along with MS access and MS Front
page)
20. Anti Virus Latest version/ Total Security software 1 No.
with (10 User License) and CLAMAV
21. Visual Studio (Latest Version) with 10 user license 1 No.
22. MY SQL Server Open source 1 No.
23. Apache server 1 No.
24. Front Page Editor Academic edition with 10 user license 1 No.
C. LIST OF OTHER ITEMS/ FURNITURE
25. Computer Tables 12 Nos.
26. Instructor Table 1 No.
27. Instructor’s Chair 1 No.
28. Chairs (Computer Chairs ) 24 Nos.

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29. Steel cupboards drawer type 3 Nos.

30. Cabinet with drawer 2 Nos.
31. Pigeon hole cabinet -16 1 No.
compartments
32. Steel almirah big size 1 No
33. Steel almirah small size 2 Nos.
34. Class room chairs with writing pad 24Nos.
moulded type
D. TRAINEE TOOL KIT
35. Screwdriver Set of min. 5 bits (Combination of star 1 Set
& minus) + 1 ext. rod
36. Crimping Tool for BNC and RJ-45 1 No. Each
connectors
37. Punching Tool 1 No.
Note: -
1. Internet facility is desired to be provided in the class room. Latest version of hardware and
software should be provided.
2. All Software should be Network Version.
3. Some of Course Related CBTs can be purchased (Optional)

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ABBREVIATIONS

CTS Craftsmen Training Scheme

ATS Apprenticeship Training Scheme
CITS Craft Instructor Training Scheme
DGT Directorate General of Training
MSDE Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
NTC National Trade Certificate
NAC National Apprenticeship Certificate
NCIC National Craft Instructor Certificate
LD Locomotor Disability
CP Cerebral Palsy
MD Multiple Disabilities
LV Low Vision
HH Hard of Hearing
ID Intellectual Disabilities
LC Leprosy Cured
SLD Specific Learning Disabilities
DW Dwarfism
MI Mental Illness
AA Acid Attack
PwD Person with disabilities

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