University/Central and State Government Approved Academic and Vocational Courses
Daily Archives: April 2, 2012
Introduction
P.N PANIKER COMMUNITY COLLEGE and RETC will work together in the area of sustainable development for evolving appropriate academic / vocational / educational job oriented training programmes for the integrated development across Kerala.
GUIDELINES
RAJESWARY EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (RETC) KAYAMKULAM
Helpline: 92881 10726 Web site: retckerala.com
Phone 0479-2442639 (O) email: retckayamkulam@yahoo.com
Guidelines for Vocational /Job oriented Training Programmes and its Certifications
The RETC (Rajeswary Educational Training Centre) is an NGO, running a charitable Educational Institution, registered with the Govt .of kerala under the society Registration Act 1986, in 2005, followed by an accreditation from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) Ministry of HRD, Dept. of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi
As such the RETC is conducting several short term/ long term courses under Academic/ Vocational / Job oriented programmes / Govt. and University and kerala PSC approved Courses to meet the potential employment opportunities for the upkeep and welfare of students community coming from lower segment of the society and particularly women and socially backward classes granting reasonable concession and scholarship etc.
In super cession of all previous instructions the following guidelines are issued for information to all Authorized Training / Admission Centers with effect from 1/11/2011.
I ) Application Form
Separate application form with prospectus have to be obtained from this centre for admission to Govt courses of NIOS (approved by PSC) by remitting Rs 50/-
Similarly separate application form is also insisted for all courses Coming under
(IT) programme of IGNOU (approved by PSC) by remitting Rs 50/-
Rs 10/- is insisted for application form related to Govt approved / job oriented
Programmes, approved by Banks/Govt/ Private companies/ abroad for attestation
II ) Courses, Duration, Eligibility
(a) Govt courses (PSC approved)
1) CCA (Certificate in Computer Application) 1 yr SSLC& Above
2) CDTP( Certificate in Desktop Publishing) 6months SSLC& Above
3) CHAM ( Certificate in Hardware Assembly) 6months SSLC& Above
(b) IGNOUUniversity Diploma Courses (PSC approved)
1) DCA(Diploma in computer application) 1Yr SSLC & Above
2) DOA(Diploma in Office Automation) 1Yr SSLC & Above
3) DTP(Desktop publishing) 1Yr SSLC & Above
4) DCFA( Diploma in Computerized financial accounting) 1Yr SSLC & Above
5) CTTC(Computer teachers training certificate) 1Yr SSLC & Above
6) AutoCAD (Auto diploma in computer aid design) 1Yr SSLC,ITIAbove
(c) IGNOU Certificate courses (PSC approved)
1. Data Entry 6months SSLC & Above
2. Webdesigning 6months SSLC & Above
3. CCA (Certificate in computer application) 6months SSLC & Above
4. Graphic designing 6months SSLC & Above
5. Multimedia and Animation 6months SSLC & Above
6. CTTC (computer teachers training course) 6months SSLC & Above
7. CLP (MS office) 1months Literacy
(d)Job oriented / Govt. Approved Certificate (in Banks/ Govt/Private companies)
1. PGDCA 1Year Degree
2. MS office 6 /3 months SSLC & Above
3. DCA (Diploma in computer application) 6months SSLC & Above
4. DTP (Desktop publishing) 6 /3 months SSLC & Above
5. DOA (Diploma in Office Automation) 6 /3 months SSLC & Above
6. DOS (Diploma in Office Secretaryship) 6 /3 months SSLC & Above
7. DRM (Diploma in Retail Management) 6 /3 months SSLC & Above
8. DOM ( Diploma in Office Management) 6 /3 months SSLC & Above
9. DCFA(Diploma in Computerized financial accounting) 6/3 months SSLC & Above
(e) Special Job oriented Courses
Steps are in progress at its final stage to start the undernoted courses on job oriented programmes with due participation from the similarly placed training centres, institutions with an aim to extend our educational service as a joint venture
1. PPTTC (Pre-Primary Teachers Training Course) 1year +2 and above
2. MTTC (Montisori Teachers Training Course) 1year +2 and above
3. NTTC (Nursery Teachers Training Course) 1year SSLC & Above
4. DH&N (Diploma in Hardware and Net Working) 1year SSLC & Above
5. DHT (Diploma in Hardware Technician) 6 Months SSLC & Above
6. DBT (Diploma in Beauty Therapy) 6 Months SSLC & Above
III ) Recognition and Validity
(a) Govt. Courses are conducted by NIOS, Ministry of HRD, Dept. of Education, New Delhi at various AVI Centres, throughout India. One centre at kayamkulam. These courses come under the category of Senior Secondary Vocational Computer Certificate approved by kerala Govt. and PSC, all State Govts., and Central Govt. for employment purposes
(b) IGNOU Courses
All the Diploma /Certificate courses having one year/ 6 months duration are certified by the IGNOU after examination conducted. All such diploma / certificates issued are widely accepted for central and state Govt appointments which have its own reputation and credibility.
(c) Job oriented / Govt.approved Courses
Certificates are issued by TIST / RETC generally on the performance of theory / Practical Tests, conducted either at Master Centre/ Authorized Training Centre as per the scheme drawn up for that purpose. In the case of examination conducted at ATC, a declaration to that effect will be inststed under the signature and seal of the institution, holding the entire responsibility on them. These certificates have its own popularity, credibility and considered as a desirable qualification widely accepted by Banks / Companies / private organization / abroad as recognition of computer knowledge.
IV ) Conduct of the course
On the basis of the mutually agreed condition, the associate centre can start.New RETC/ TIST certified courses under any job oriented vocational programmes. After getting prior permission from the RETC, additional courses shall also be conducted by the Associate Centre provided the scope and employment potential is convinced and approved by the governing body of the RETC.
V ) Syllabus
The Co-ordinator of the ATC will ensure that a uniform Syllabus for each course is followed, under intimation to RETC. The Associate Centre shall have freedom to incorporate the required subjects in the syllabus of the course for which training is given. However the RETC has a uniform and standard syllabus of all courses for which training is given. The Associate Centre will allow the students to use the Lab / Workshop facilities / Demonstration materials during the period of the course. The details are shown separately
VI ) Suggested time schedule
The following time schedule is prepared and suggested to the course come into effect in all ATCs for Job oriented / Govt approved courses
One year course
Theory = 1hr x 4 weeks x 10 months = 40 hrs
Lab = 4hr x 4 ” x 10 months = 160 hrs
Six months course
Theory = 1hr x 4 weeks x 6 months = 24hrs
Lab = 4hr x 4 ” x 6 months = 96hrs
3 months courses
Theory =1hr x 4 weeks x 3 months = 12hrs
Lab = 4hr x 4 ” x 3 months = 48 hrs
VII ) Internal Assessments
Internal Assessment will be awarded based on the parameters such as attendance,Participation in classes, performance in examination, assignments etc. The concerned faulty of the associate centre can conduct internal evaluation, under intimation to master centre.
VIII ) Assignment and project work
The associate centre should give proper and close attention, enabling the students to complete written assignments and project works as applicable to the course with the assistance of faculties and referring books and journals available.
IX) Examination
The examination, evaluation, declaration of results issue of certificates and mark list will be done by RETC / TIST master centre at kayamkulam. Mode of conducting examination and evalution will be prerogative of RETC /TIST Kayamkulam subject to the approval of the governing body of the RETC. The Associate Centre will intimate the detailed list of the eligible students (with one passport size photograph) to appear for the exam to be conducted by the RETC / TIST as per the scheduled programme. Hall ticket will be issued to all such candidates provided the share of course fee / examination fee due to the RETC is remitted in office for a particular course drawn up for that purpose. The date and schedule of examination will be intimated to the associated centre by the master centre in due course.
X) ON DEMAND EXAMINATION
In the case of Job oriented / Govt. approved certificates, on satisfactory completion of the course, an examination will be conducted either at the master centre or at the ATC according to the strength and convenience of the students. The exam fee for one year is Rs 200/- , 6Months Rs 100/- and for 3 months Rs 50/- to be remitted at master centre. The application from the students requesting on demand examination / tests will also be entertained at the master centre prior to two days of the exam on remitting the prescribed fees. They should attend the examination usually held on every Saturday at the master centre on the date and time fixed for the same.
XI) Examination Centre
The Associate Centre were the student is studying shall be examination centre provided the number of students exceed 5. The expenses incurred in connection with the participation of a faculty sent from RETC should be met by the concerned associate centre not exceeding Rs 200/-. However the number of students appearing for the examination falls below 5 and their residence located with in radius of 15 km Kayamkulam, they have to appear for the examination in the RETC Centre at Kayamkulam.
The govt examination conducted by NIOS, Delhi are held twice, usually May/ June and October/ November every year at any govt / private schools or colleges in or around kayamkulam. The praticals, viva, internal assessment will be held at this centre.
The IGNOU term –end examination are held twice during June/ December every year at any selected centre at kayamkulam.
XII ) Fees
The fees structure for the various courses are different from one to another in order to attract sizable number of students, we have grouped all the courses in to three. 1) Govt. Courses; 2) University Courses; 3) Job oriented / Govt. approved Courses. Scholarships will also be allowed for selected courses. Details of the courses and fees are shown separately in the enclosed Proforma.
XIII ) Evaluation
At the time of examination for one year course and six months course, the question paper will be prepared and sent to the ATC at least 3 days before the date of examination on getting a report of the ATC regarding the compleation of the syllabus. The answer sheet submitted by the students may be valued at the respective centres and a list showing the marks obtained under each paper by the students may be sent to the Master Centre in the proforma prescribed. Based on this a certificate and mark sheet of each students will be prepared & forwarded to the respective centre heads, to distribute the same on proper acknowledgement. There is also provision to receive the certificate / mark sheet from the Master Centre direct by the ATCs.
In the case of 3 months course the ATCs should arrange an examination of theory / practical tests and a certificate to that effect noting the completion of the syllabus and the examination date held may be intimated to the Master Centre in the prescribed performa. On getting the same, a certificate will be issued to the student through the ATC. But no mark sheet will be available.
XIV) Examination Dates
RETC will intimate the time table for the examinations / practicals in consultation with the associate centre. Question papers will be prepared by the RETC with the assistance of faculties of each associated centre under the supervision of the RETC. The answer sheet for writing the examination, materials for practical examination must be arranged by the associate centres and should assist the RETC for conducting the examination smoothly
The Vocational / Job oriented courses which have been commenced at different dates earlier, and the faculty of the institute have completed the syllabus of a particular batch of students on a particular course and fulfilled their requirements of the course sufficiently in time and awaiting to appear for the final examination, in such cases each institute will be provided with specific examination dates all examinations will be conducted on that particular dates only.
Individual applications of the similarly placed candidates will also be entertained by RETC for appearing the exam, usually being conducted on every Saturday provided the application along with the required exam fee is received in RETC office earlier.
XV) Result of Examination
The Examination results of the batch of students will be published after one week of the exam, under intimation to Associate Centre.
A student should secure 40% marks in theory and practical for passing the exam.
XVI) Issue of Certificates
The certificate will be issued affixing photos, to all students who successfully completed the course and appeared in the final exam conducted by the RETC/ TIST
The Mark lists will also be provided showing the details of the marks obtainned by the students in the examination conducted by RETC / TIST for the courses of 6 months and 1 year duration. No mark sheet will be issued for 3 months courses.
XVII) Sharing of Fees
The sharing of fees collected from the students under Job oriented Programmes/ Govt approved Courses will be as shown below.
Course Master share ATCs share Students share
Rs Rs Rs
3 months 300 1700 2000
6 months 500 3000 3500
1 year 1000 5000 6000 and above
The amount should be collected with the 1st installment / down payment from the students and remitted at RETC kayamkulam along with the application form
XVIII) General Information
the authorized training centers may please visit our website www retckerala.com
The principal/ co-cordinator will usually be available on every Saturdays at kayamkulam. The ATCs can meet the principal by advance information on all other weekdays.
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