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. The study of the subject
would prepare the students not only for wage employment but also
understand the concept and idea of self employment.
Objectives
This course aims at enabling the learner to: 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
Entry Qualification
Education : X Class pass
Job Opportunities
Wage employment:1. Typist Hindi/English,2.
Assistant
Self employment1. Undertake typing work on
contract from various offices
Duration
One Year
Scheme of Evaluation
Internal Assessment: NA External Examination - Total Marks - 100
Theory - 30% Practical - 70%
Passing criteria:
A minimum 33% marks separately in Theory and Practical
Course Contents
Unit Contents:Theory/Practical
- TypeWriter and its Uses:
- Identifies various parts for proper maintainance of
TypeWriter
- Identification of various makes of TypeWriter
- Demonstrates cleaning and maintaning of TypeWriter
- Care & unkeep of Typewriter
- Demonstration of Ribbon Economy changing and practice
- Methods of Typewriting-Demonstration of two:
- Touch Method
- Sight Method
- Their Merits and Demerits