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Domestic Data Entry Operator

Job Role and Qualification Pack

  • Qualification Pack ID: SSC/Q2212

  • Sector: Information Technology and IT-enabled Services (IT–ITeS)

Key Facts

  • Edition Date: First Edition November 2022

  • ISBN: 978-93-5580-007-7

  • Publication: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Foreword

  • The National Curriculum Framework (NCF)–2005 emphasizes integrating work and education into all areas of learning.

  • Work transforms knowledge into experience and cultivates values such as self-reliance and creativity.

  • Vocational Education and Training (VET) is promoted as a viable option for students.

  • The NCERT supports work incorporation across subjects and the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).

Importance of VET

  • VET is meant to provide students with skills necessary for livelihood, viewing it as a dignified choice.

About the Textbook

  • The IT–ITeS sector is rapidly growing in India, creating a huge demand for trained personnel.

  • Role of Domestic Data Entry Operators:

    • Responsible for electronic data entry and reporting on a daily/hourly basis.

    • Requires knowledge of technology trends and processes, typing accuracy, and database management.

  • The textbook promotes hands-on learning through experiential methods, using LibreOffice Open Source software for demonstrations.

Objectives of the Textbook

  • Aligns with National Occupational Standards (NOSs) for the Domestic Data Entry Operator role.

  • Focuses on developing necessary skills and knowledge for vocational training.

Learning Units

Unit 1: Digital Documentation (Advanced) using LibreOffice Writer

  • Introduces advanced document formatting techniques.

  • Explains working with images and using various styles.

Unit 2: Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced) using LibreOffice Calc

  • Analyzes data to extract useful information.

  • Focuses on features like macros in spreadsheets.

Unit 3: Database Management System using LibreOffice Base

  • Discusses DBMS concepts and functionalities.

  • Covers relational database principles and practices with practical applications.

Unit 4: Maintain Healthy, Safe and Secure Working Environment

  • Emphasizes workplace safety standards.

  • Details ergonomic practices and health-related knowledge for effective work practices.

Textbook Development and Contributors

  • Contributions from subject and industry experts to create a valuable educational resource.

  • Developed under the MoE's Vocationalization scheme, enhancing skill acquisition for students.

Acknowledgements

  • Thanks to contributors, the Project Approval Board, and various expert reviewers for developing this textbook.

  • Encouragement for feedback from users to improve future editions.

Contents Overview

  1. Digital Documentation (Advanced) using LibreOffice Writer

    • Introduction to Styles

    • Working with Images

    • Advanced Features of Writer

  2. Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced) using LibreOffice Calc

    • Analyze Data

    • Using Macros

  3. Database Management System using LibreOffice Base

    • Introduction to DBMS

    • Creating Tables and Queries

  4. Maintain Healthy, Safe, and Secure Working Environment

    • Health, Safety, and Security at Workplace

Key Takeaways

  • The textbook not only covers the practical aspects of the IT sector but also emphasizes the importance of workplace health and safety.

  • It acts as a comprehensive guide for students pursuing vocational education in the field of Domestic Data Entry.