Introduction
Necessity is the mother of invention. In early days, man used to
write with hand. With the increase in work, necessity arose to
invent machines. Slowly machines took the place of handwriting.
Typewriter since then came into existence. Typewriting
Hindi/English course proposes to acquaint the learner with the art
of Typewriting and thus acquire a vocational skill for the purpose
of employment.
Objectives
Familiarise learners with the art of typewriting
Acquaint learners with the keyboard function
Make them type any matter with proper display
Prepare the learner for employment by providing a vocational
skill
Job Opportunities
Self employment : undertake typing work on contract
Wage employment : Office Assistant, Junior Assistant.
Course Duration
One Year
Scheme of study
Theory - 30%, Practical - 70%
Entry level Qualifications
Class 8th Pass
Scheme of Evaluation
Maximum Weightage in Theory-30% Time - 2 hours
Maximum Weightage in Practical-70% Time - 3 hours
Passing Criteria - 33% aggrigate in Public Examination in
secondary level or Grade 'E' as for independent vocational course
or Grade 'G' when combined with academic stream.
Passing criteria
Separate Pass 33% each in Theory and Practical
Course Content
Unit Theory Practical
- Know Your l History of Invention l Identification of
Typewriter of Typewriter various makes
Different makes of Typewriters
Typewriter
- Mechanism and l Parts of Typewriter l Identification of
Maintenance various parts of of the Typewriter
Typewriter l Care & upkeep of l Demonstration of
Typewriter maintenance of
Typewriter
- Methods &
- Methods of Typewriting l Demonstration of
Techniques of l Touch Method two methods of
of Typewriting l Sight Method typewriting
- Approaches to Typing
Horizontal
Vertical
- Keyboard l important operation and l Typing of
Operation function of the keyboard various small sentences
- Speed l How to gain speed l Demonstration of
Development and accuracy in Typewriting correct fingers
Position on keyboard
Concept of spacing
in punctuation
Syllabification
Errors in Typewriting
Calculation of l Few speed passages
Speed to be given for
calculation of
Speed by the learner themselves
- Quality and l Erasing of errors l Demonstration of Quantity of
l Materials used for spreading and work erasing squeezing
method
Demonstration of material
Carbon and its that is used while use erasing errors in typed
work
Errors on the Carbon paper
Unit Theory Practical
- Display and l Tabular statements l Typing of 2-3
Typewriting of tabular statements
Tabulation, Manuscripts of 2-3 columns
and stencil l Manuscript and l Typing from
cutting proof corrections Manuscript using proof correction
sign
Process of stencil cutting l Demonstration of
and Duplicating stencil paper
Identification of
stylus pen and
duplicating Ink
Scheme of Examination
Theory
Marks: 30
Duration: 1 ½ hrs.
Practical
Marks: 70
Duration: 1 hr