402_IT_X 2024-25

Domestic Data Entry Operator (Job Role)

Qualification Pack

• Ref. Id.: SSC/Q2212

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

Publication Information

• First Edition: November 2022, Agrahayana 1944 PD 5T BS

• Published by: National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi

• Price: 330.00 INR

• ISBN: 978-93-5580-007-7

Foreword

• Recommends integrating work and education into the curriculum for personal and social development.

• Highlights that productive work generates values like self-reliance, creativity, and cooperation.

• Promotes Vocational Education and Training (VET) as a dignified choice for acquiring skills and earning a livelihood.

• National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) informs on grading qualifications across knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

About the Textbook

• IT–ITeS Sector Growth: Rapid expansion necessitates effective data management.

• Relevance: High demand for trained Data Entry Operators due to outsourcing.

• Roles include data entry, report generation, and familiarity with technology and database management.

• Experiential Learning: Focuses on hands-on experience through student-centered learning.

• Software Used: LibreOffice version 6.4 under Ubuntu Linux.

Content Overview

Unit 1: Digital Documentation (Advanced) Using LibreOffice Writer

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Styles

• Chapter 2: Working with Images

• Chapter 3: Advanced Features of Writer

Unit 2: Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced) Using LibreOffice Calc

Unit 3: Database Management System (DBMS) Using LibreOffice Base

Unit 4: Healthy, Safe, and Secure Working Environment

Key Concepts from Chapters

Styles in LibreOffice Writer

• Style Definition: Collection of formatting information (e.g., title style setup).

• Categories of Styles: Page, Paragraph, Character, Frame, List, and Table styles.

• Using Styles: Facilitates consistency in document formatting and reduces effort in manual changes.

Image Handling

• Image Insertion: Multiple methods such as using Insert Image dialog, Drag and Drop, Copy and Paste.

• Image Modifications: Through the Image Toolbar for resizing, cropping, and applying filters.

Data Management in Spreadsheets

• Scenario Analysis: Facilitates data-driven decision-making through various scenarios.

• Goal Seek Functionality: Allows backward-looking data analysis to find required input values based on desired outputs.

Database Management and Queries

• Creating and Managing Tables: Organizes data logically for easy access.

• Using Queries: Explores data retrieval with specific criteria, allowing for sorting and filtering of data across tables.

Workplace Health and Safety

• Health Focus: Ensures that both physical and mental well-being are maintained through safe work practices.

• Common Hazards: Includes exposure to electrical and physical risks.

• Emergency Procedures: Guidelines provided for addressing crises such as fires or injuries.

Summary of Learning Objectives

1. Understand the significance of vocational education in IT-ITeS.

2. Gain practical skills in data entry and document management using LibreOffice.

3. Ensure a healthy working environment through safety protocols.

4. Develop competency in managing databases and executing queries effectively.