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Frequently Asked Questions IT-ITeS Data entry Operator -TOT course January 2023
Question: What will we learn in this course?
Answer: Some of the topics that we will cover in the course for Trainers are:-
Difference between andragogy and pedagogy and what method works best for skill courses.
What are the different learning styles of students? How do I reach out to all my students with different learning styles?
What is competency based education and assessment ?
What is the difference between a teacher and a trainer?
How to inspire and motivate students?
What kind of activities and projects can I take up with students?
How do I make the practical sessions more effective?
What is flipped class? Can I use this approach ?
What are the personal and professional skills a Trainer must develop to be effective?
Some topics focused on the domain part of the course:-
What are some technologies that Data entry operators and customer support executives must be aware of?
How is AI changing the nature of these job roles?
Question: How much time and money should a Vocational Trainer spend on self development?
Answer: This will depend on several factors, including the teacher’s subject area, the specific needs of their students, and the teacher’s personal goals.
In general, it’s a good idea for teachers to set aside time on a regular basis for self-development, such as reading professional journals, attending conferences and workshops, or taking online courses. 10 days a year or 45-60 hours/year is the least amount of time that a trainer needs to devote to professional development.
It’s also important for teachers to continuously monitor the needs of their students and the changing demands of their subject area, and adjust their self-development efforts accordingly. For example, if a teacher is teaching a subject that is rapidly advancing, such as technology or science, they may need to spend more time on self-development to stay current.
In addition to formal professional development, teachers can also stay current by networking with colleagues, participating in professional learning communities, and experimenting with new teaching methods in their classrooms.
Question: Why is certification important for a Trainer?
Answer: Certification for teachers is important because it ensures that teachers have met certain standards of education and training, and have demonstrated their knowledge and skills in their subject area. It also serves as a way for states to ensure that teachers are qualified to teach in the classroom and provide a high-quality education for students. Additionally, certification can also be used as a way for teachers to advance their careers and potentially earn higher salaries.
Question: What is the validity of the certificate ?
Answer: The certificate is valid for a period of two years.
Question: What do we need to do when the certificate expires?
Answer : You would need to take a reassessment to extend the certificate. You would not need to go through the entire training again, it may be possible for you to take the assessment directly or go through a short refresher program.
Question: Where is this certificate valid?
Answer : This certificate is recognised in all NSQF, PMKVY, PMKK and NULM programs.
Question: Why is getting this certificate important?
Answer : This certification has become a mandatory requirement across State Government hiring for the post of vocational trainer.
Question: How will the course be conducted, how long is it ?
Answer : This is a 28 hour Instructor led course. Besides you have to invest an additional 30 + hours for group exercises and assignments .The first 4 days earmarked for platform training, days 5 to 7 are for domain training. Each day will have 4 hrs of online master trainer facilitated sessions, you will also be expended to complete course work both individually and with other learners in your group. The time for the group work is mentioned below and you need to plan for it. You will need to take two online assessments on day 8
Question: When will the course start? How will we access it?
Answer : The course will start within a few days as soon as the registration completes. You will access it via Zoom and a learning management application. The details of your user id/password will be communicated to the participants directly.
Question : What are the prerequisites for completing the course effectively?
Answer : You need to have a working Internet connection and preferably a computer/laptop/desktop to access the course. You will need to plan for sufficient time as indicated in the table above on a daily basis for the duration of the course to attend the sessions and complete the coursework. You will need to have adequate data access/internet access so please top up your data plans to a maximum for the course period. You are expected to keep your video on during the training sessions so a good data plan is mandatory.
Question : How long will we be able to access the content in the course?
Answer : The course will contain handouts which you will be able to download and keep for your reference. The online content within the course will be available until the day of completion of your course and assessment.
Question : What will the group size be ?
Answer : The group size will be limited to 25 so that all participants are given adequate individual attention.
Question : What are the benefits of the course ?
Answer : These courses were initially offered in physical mode which meant you needed to travel to the city and location where they were being offered and then participate in them. Currently you can access them from the comfort of your home, online at a fraction of the price that you would have had to pay earlier. These certifications have now been made mandatory by various State Governments.
Question: The government has recently started a project called Skill Hub Initiative under PMKVY 3.0. Does this certification enable me to be a faculty for that course?
Answer: Yes. There is an opportunity for VTs to earn additional income by conducting Skill Hub Initiative courses after school hours in designated schools; for which this SSC certification will be the qualifying criteria.
Question: Why do we have to do an assessment from TVET from Nasscom as well as for the domain course (Domestic Data entry OPerator SSC/Q2212 from NASSCOM?
Answer: Nasscom has broken up the assessment in two parts. One is for the QP/NOS SSC/Q2212 which is the domain part of the course and the second part TVET is for the Trainer Job role for which the QP is MEP/Q2601.
Question: How much do we pay LAQSH and to what account?
Answer: Total payable to LAQSH for the training is Rs 5900/= in max two installments. Pay via UPI and share the UTR No with your VTC. The QR code is :-
You can also pay via net banking or credit card. LAQSH account details are as follows:-
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Bank Branch: Old airport Road Branch
Account Name: LAQSH JOB SKILLS ACADEMY PVT LTD
Account No: 50200061358950
Account Type: Current
IFSC Code:HDFC0000075
MICR Code: 560240005
Question: How much do we pay Nasscom for the assessments and how?
Answer: You have to pay Rs 1180/= to Nasscom for domain assessment and Rs 1416/= to Nasscom for the Trainer assessment . Do a fund transfer to the following account and share details with LAQSH.
QP / NOS (w.r.t. the QP) Assessment Fee 1,000/- + 18% GST (1,000 + 180 = 1,180/-)
TVET Assessment Fee Rs 1200/- + 18% GST (1,200/- + 216 = 1,416/-)
The assessment fee is non-refundable and non-transferable in all cases. All exceptions to be discussed.
Participants who score less than 80% aggregate in QP based domain assessment need to pay the re-assessment fee directly to NASSCOM.
Participants who score less than 80% aggregate in TVET based assessment need to pay the re-assessment fee directly to NASSCOM.
For every re-assessment (domain or/& TVET), there will be an additional fee as mentioned .
IT-ITeS NASSCOM Bank Account Details:
Bank A/c Name: National Association of software & service companies.
Bank A/c No: 135901001060
IFSC Code: ICIC0001359
Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd
Branch address: Arunachal Building, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110001
Question : If the course is mandatory can you send an email to the school principals about this?
Answer: As per your service conditions mentioned in your engagement letter you have to be certified by the respective SSC. However this does not mean you can do it during school hours . Hence it is your personal time, effort and investment to take up the course and get certified. You do not have to take the Principal’s approval for this as you will not be doing the program during school hours. When we conduct an inservice training for all VTs then the school principles need to be informed since you will be unavailable during those working hours.
Question: I have many years of teaching experience. Why is this course required now?
Answer: Even though you have the right degree and have perhaps gained some teaching experience on the job there are several teaching methodologies, concepts regarding competency based training and assessment which you are not trained on. This course will help you become a better Trainer. Further your engagement letter and the respective state governments are mandating this certification for you to continue in this role. In case you are confident you are welcome to take up the assessments with the SSC directly without attending the training. I will be happy to share details on the assessment process with you.
Question: Will our salary increase after doing the course?
Answer: Salary is fixed by the state government and increases from time to time based on many factors. However by getting your self certified you now have the option of taking on training for other schemes like PMKK, PMKVY, NULM, Skill Hub, Udaan etc where there is scope to earn additional income. Many of our trainers have also leveraged their certification to become trainers in the growing edtech industry and earn additional income.
Question: How do I find out my UPI Id?
Answer: Go to your profile on paytm or Gpay or phonepay and click on your profile. The UPI id will be something like xxxx@okhdfcbank or xxxx@okicicibank.
Question : What is the Referral Scheme:
Answer: Those VTs who have already done the course may refer their fellow professionals and earn a reward. This reward is Rs 400 per person who signs up using the referral code link sent by you. If you enjoyed the course and found value in it please do share the details with your colleagues and we would be happy to give you a reward for your efforts. Your colleague who registers using your referral link also gets a discount. So it’s a win -win.
