Entry Level Qualification 

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Career Fields 

Information Technology & Computer Science

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

NIMCET MCA

About Career 

As a Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, you will be involved in operating computers using various software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc. You will be performing different tasks using the software such as data entry, writing a letter, emailing, making cost estimates for a project, etc.

You may also work to develop various software for in-house use at the organization where you work. You may assist Software Engineers and Programmers in developing computer software.

Key roles and responsibilities

1. To install and set up an operating system and related software in computers.

2. To create, format and edit document using word processing application software.

3. To create and manage database files using MS Access.

4. To create and customize slides for presentation.

5. To maintain accounts using accounting software.

6. To develop web pages using JavaScript.

7. To enter commands via computer terminal and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to complete various programming tasks.

8. To monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.

9. To notify Supervisor/Computer Maintenance Technicians about equipment malfunctions.

10. To respond to program error messages by identifying and resolving errors or by terminating the program.

11. To record information such as computer operating time, errors that occurred, and actions taken.

12. To operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.

13. To guide and train Peripheral Equipment Operators and Computer Operator Trainees.

14. To assist Programmers and Systems Analysts in testing and debugging new programs.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies - ITI Certificate in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant/Similar training from other training institutes.

After completing your secondary level school studies (class 10), you can choose to do an ITI Certificate course in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant or you can also opt for any other similar course offered by training institutes across the country.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies - Computer Operator and Programming Assistant Training program under the Craftsmen Training Scheme of the Government of India.

After completing your secondary level school studies (class 10), you can choose to do the Computer Operator and Programming Assistant Training program under the Craftsmen Training Scheme of the Government of India. The duration of the course is 1 year (two semesters).

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies - Computer Operator and Programming Assistant Training program under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme of the Government of India.

After completing your secondary level school studies (class 10), you can choose to do Computer Operator and Programming Assistant Training program under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme of the Government of India. Generally, the duration of the course is 15 months including basic training and practical training sessions.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After School

You can complete your secondary level school studies with any subject combination of your choice. After this, you can either complete your higher secondary level studies or you can directly enroll in an ITI certification course in Computer Operator & Programming Assistant. On successful completion, you can get a job as a Computer Operator & Programming Assistant.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Interests

1. Investigative: You should have interests for Investigative Occupations. Investigative occupations involve working with ideas and quite a lot of thinking, often abstract or conceptual thinking. These involve learning about facts and figures; involve the use of data analysis, assessment of situations, decision making and problem-solving.

2. Realistic: You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

3. Artistic: You should have interests for Artistic Occupations. Artistic occupations mostly involve working with creative ideas, art, and designs. These occupations involve abstract or conceptual thinking, creative self-expression and often do not follow any set processes or rules for getting things done.

Abilities

1. Abstract Reasoning: The ability to understand ideas that are not expressed in words or numbers; the ability to understand concepts that are not clearly expressed verbally or otherwise.

2. Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules and common logic to specific problems to produce answers that are logical and make sense. For example, understanding the reasons behind an event or a situation using general rules and common logic.

3. Fluency of Ideas: The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

4. Inter-Personal: The ability to build and maintain good relationships with others at workplaces and elsewhere.

5. Numerical Reasoning: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform other basic numerical calculations correctly.

6. Originality: The ability to come up with unusual or innovative ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

7. Verbal Reasoning: The ability to think and reason with words; the ability to reason out ideas expressed in words.

8. Visualization: The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

9. Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Knowledge

Computers: Knowledge of computer hardware and software, computer programming, computer networks, computer, and mobile applications.

Skills

1. Active Learning: Focused and continuous learning from various sources of information, observation and otherwise for application in getting work done.

2. Communication in English: Skills in communicating effectively in writing as well as verbally with others in English language.

3. Computer (Software Development):Skills in using programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, Ruby, Swift, Perl, LISP, SQL, and MATLAB; development tools such as GitHub, Bootstrap, Dreamweaver, Atom, etc.; operating systems such as Windows 10, Linux, Android, Ubuntu, Mac OS, DOS, Unix, etc.; and project management tools such as Agile and SCRUM.

4. Computer (Web Authoring and Development Tools): Skills in using HTML, PHP, Adobe Dreamweaver, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, etc. as well as different web content management systems such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.

5. Critical Thinking: Skills in analysis of complex situations, using of logic and reasoning to understand the situations and take appropriate actions or make interpretations and inferences.

6. Judgment and Decision Making: Skills in considering pros and cons of various decision alternatives; considering costs and benefits; taking appropriate and suitable decisions.

7. Problem Solving: Skills in analysis and understanding of problems, evaluating various options to solve the problems and using the best option to solve the problems.

8. Programming: Skills in writing computer programs for various applications, installation of computer programs and troubleshooting of problems in computer programs or software.

9. Reading Comprehension: Skills in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

10. Social Media: Skills in using various social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for professional work.

11. Technical: Skills in using various technologies and technical methods to get things done or solve problems.

12. Time Management: Skills in prioritizing work, managing time effectively.

13. Troubleshooting: Skills in determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

14. Writing: Skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the readers.

Personality

1. You are somewhat organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

2. You are somewhat careful about your actions and behavior.

3. You are somewhat disciplined in your action and behavior.

4. You remain calm in difficult situations sometimes but some other times you are anxious.

5. You are imaginative sometimes.

6. You prefer to experience new things and have new experiences sometimes.

7. You act independently sometimes but do not do so in some other times.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

After you’ve gained the requisite qualification/certification, you can look for entry-level jobs roles such as Assistant Computer Operator, Assistant Programmer, Computer Lab Assistant, Data Entry Operator, to name a few. 

Work environment

As a Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, your work environment is largely determined by the type of job you undertake with your skills. Teaching and desk-based IT jobs will feature routine work tasks and have regular working hours (8-9 hours). 

CAREER GROWTH

While career growth opportunities in this line are limited, if you gain enough industry experience and obtain higher educational qualifications and professional skills, you can scale to higher job positions such as Systems Analyst, Senior Computer Operator, Computer Programmer, etc.

Salary Offered  

1. At the beginning of your career, you can expect to earn about Rs. 8,000 - 14,000 per month.

2. After you’ve gained 2-5 years of experience, you may earn about Rs. 10,000 - 16,000 per month.

3. After 6-12 years of experience, you can expect to earn about Rs. 13,000 - 20,000 or more per month.

4. With over 15 years of experience, your average monthly salary will range anywhere between Rs. 30,000 - 60,000.

MONTHLY EARNINGS IN INDIAN RUPEE 

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience 

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience 

3. Mid Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience 

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

Famous Personalities 

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Work Activities 

1. Analyzing and interpreting data and information: Analysis of data and information to find facts, trends, reasons behind situations, etc.; interpretation of data to aid in decision making.

2. Communicating with co-workers and others: Communicating with people in writing, verbally or otherwise inside your workplace and various other people who have professional relationships with your place of work including vendors, government officials, etc. or with people at large.

3. Computing: Computing using various computer software applications; writing algorithm for various computer and mobile applications; using software applications for scientific and technical work.

4. Creative thinking: Developing new ideas, concepts, innovative solutions to problems, newer ways of getting things done, designing products and services, creating work of art and craft, etc.

5. Decision making and problem solving: Analysis of data and information; evaluation of alternative decisions and results of decisions; taking the right decisions and solving problems.

6. Getting Information and learning: Observing, hearing, reading, using computers, or otherwise obtaining information and learning from it.

7. Organizing, planning and prioritizing tasks: Planning and organizing tasks in order to achieve work goals; prioritizing tasks to achieve goals and making the best use of the time available.

8. Providing advices and consultation to others: Giving advices or consultation to others about various issues, conceptual matters, know-hows, scientific matters, products or services.

9. Updating and using relevant knowledge: Keeping updated with the latest knowledge relevant to your fields of work and use of the relevant knowledge in getting things done.

10. Using computers for work: Using computers for day-to-day office work; using computer software for various applications in day-to-day professional work; entering data and process information; for writing.

11. Working in a team: Working in a team of people; developing team; maintaining professional relationships among team members.