CURRICULUM

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Computer Operator
(Basic Computer Application)
(SHORT COURSE)

1989

Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training

Curriculum Development Division
Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
Revised on: 2008
Second Revised on: February 2014
Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3
Aim ................................................................................................................................... 3
Objectives ......................................................................................................................... 3
Description ........................................................................................................................ 3
Duration ............................................................................................................................ 3
Target Group .................................................................................................................... 3
Target location .................................................................................................................. 3
Group Size ........................................................................................................................ 4
Medium of Instruction ...................................................................................................... 4
Pattern of Attendance........................................................................................................ 4
Focus of Curriculum.......................................................................................................... 4
Entry Criteria..................................................................................................................... 4
Instructional Media and Materials ...................................................................................... 4
Teaching Learning Methodologies ..................................................................................... 4
Follow up Provision .......................................................................................................... 4
Grading System ................................................................................................................. 5
Students Evaluation Details ............................................................................................... 5
Trainers' Qualification (Minimum) .................................................................................... 5
Trainer-Trainees Ratio ....................................................................................................... 5
Suggestions for Instruction ................................................................................................ 5
Certificate Requirements ................................................................................................... 6
Physical Facilities ............................................................................................................... 7
Module 1: Introduction to Computer ............................................................................. 9
Module 2: Operating System ........................................................................................ 10
Module 3: Word Processing Program ........................................................................... 14
Module 5: Spreadsheet Program ................................................................................... 18
Module 5: Presentation Program .................................................................................. 23
Module 6: Database Program ....................................................................................... 25
Module 7: Photo Editor Program ................................................................................. 27
Module 8: Email, Internet & webpage .......................................................................... 28
Module 9: Computer Hardware & Networking ............................................................ 30
Module 10: Computer Security ..................................................................................... 33
Module 10: Entrepreneurship Development................................................................. 34
References .................................................................................................................... 36
Curriculum Revision Team: .......................................................................................... 37

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Introduction
The competency based and market oriented curriculum for "Computer Operator" is designed to
produce employable workforce equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the clerical
occupation. Once the trainees acquired the competencies they will have ample opportunity for wage
employment and self-employment through which they will contribute in the national streamline of
poverty reduction in the country

Aim
The main aim of this program is to produce employable Computer Operator who could provide
clerical services in the government, semi government and private organizations as well as also creates
self employment opportunities as well.
Objectives
After completion of training the trainees will be able:

1. To acquire the Concept of computer fundamentals

2. To use MSDOS to edit and run different types of programs
3. To Use MS Window XP, Windows 7, Widows 8 to customize your computer and edit, run
different types of programs
4. To use Word Processing Program to edit, write and publish anything
5. To use Spreadsheet Program and keep simple daily transaction in proper way
6. To create the slides and show them in desired way using Presentation Program.
7. To prepare the required software to calculate and maintain the tables and files using
Database Program
8. To edit & Design the photo using Photo Editing Program.
9. To browse Email and Internet
10. To use of computer hardware & Network in office automation.

Description
This curriculum is based on the job required to be performed by a computer operator. This course
is designed to equip trainees with knowledge and skills of the field of on basic computer application.
This course consists of three sections viz;: SOFTWARE SECTION, HARDWARE SECTION and
NETWORK SECTION. Moreover, the SOFTWARE SECTION includes MS DOS, MS Window
XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Word Processing Program, Spreadsheet Program, Presentation
Program, Database Program, Photo Editor Program and Em@il and Internet modules.
Trainees will practice & learn skills using computer and peripherals necessary for the program.
Duration
The total duration of the course extends over 220 hours.

Target Group
The target group for this training program will be all interested individuals in the field computer
application; with educational prerequisite of minimum SLC pass.
Target location
The target group for this training program will be all over Nepal.

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Group Size
The group size of this training program will be maximum 20, provided all necessary resources to
practice the tasks/ competencies as specified in this curriculum.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for this program will be Nepali or English or both
Pattern of Attendance
Trainee should have 90% attendance during the training period to get the certificate.
Focus of Curriculum
This is a competency-based curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes on competency performance.
75% time is allotted for performance and remaining 25% time is for related technical knowledge. So,
the main focus will be on performance of the specified competencies in the curriculum.
Entry Criteria
Individuals who meet the following criteria will be allowed to enter this curricular program:
• Minimum of SLC pass
• Nepali citizen
• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Should pass entrance test
Instructional Media and Materials
The following instructional media and materials are suggested for the effective instruction
and demonstration.

Printed Media Materials (Assignment sheets, Case studies, Handouts, Information
sheets, Individual training packets, Procedure sheets, Performance Check lists,
Textbooks etc.).

Non-projected Media Materials (Display, Models, Flip chart, Poster, Writing board
etc.).

Projected Media Materials (Opaque projections, Overhead transparencies, Slides etc.).

Audio-Visual Materials (Audiotapes, Films, Slide-tape programs, Videodiscs,
Videotapes etc.).

Computer-Based Instructional Materials (Computer-based training, Interactive video
etc.).
Teaching Learning Methodologies
The methods of teachings for this program will be a combination of several approaches.
Such as Illustrated Lecture, Group Discussion, Demonstration, Simulation, Guided practice,
Practical experiences, Fieldwork and Other Independent learning.

Theory: Lecture, Discussion, Assignment, Group work.

Practical: Demonstration, Observation, Guided practice and Self-practice.

Follow up Provision
First follow up: Six months after the completion of the program
Second follow up: Six months after the completion of the first follow up
Follow up cycle: In a cycle of one year after the completion of the second follow up for five
years

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Grading System
The trainees will be graded as follows based on the marks in percentage secured by them in
tests/ evaluations.
• Distinction: Passed with 80% or above
• First Division: passed with 75% or above
• Second Division: passed with 65% or above
• Third Division: passed with 60% or above
Students Evaluation Details
• Continuous evaluation of the trainees' performance is to be done by the related
instructor/ trainer to ensure the proficiency over each competency under each
area of the whole course.
• Related technical knowledge learnt by trainees will be evaluated through written
or oral tests as per the nature in the institutional phase of training.
• Trainees must secure minimum marks of 60% in an average of both theory and
practical evaluations.
• The entrance test will be administered by the concerned training institute.
Trainers' Qualification (Minimum)
• BE in computer Engineering or equivalent
• Good communicative and instructional skills
• Experience in related field
Trainer-Trainees Ratio
• In theory classes 1(trainer): 20 (trainees)
• In practical classes (in workshop and laboratory) 1(trainer): 10 (trainees)
Suggestions for Instruction

1. Select objectives
• Write objectives of cognitive domain.
• Write objectives of psychomotor domain.
• Write objectives of affective domain
2. Select Subject matter
• Study subject matter in detail.
• Select content related to cognitive domain.
• Select content related to psychomotor domain.
• Select content related to affective domain.
3. Select Instructional Methods
• Teacher centered methods: like lecture, demonstration, question answers
inquiry, induction and deduction methods.
• Student initiated methods like experimental, field trip/excursion,
discovery, exploration, problem solving, and survey methods.
• Interaction methods like discussion, group/team teaching, microteaching
and exhibition.
• Dramatic methods like role play and dramatization
4. Select Instructional method (s) on the basis of objectives of lesson plans and
KAS domains.
5. Select appropriate educational materials and apply at right time and place.
6. Evaluate the trainees applying various tools to correspond the KAS domains.

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 7. Make plans for classroom / field work / workshop organization and
management.
8. Coordinate among objectives, subject matter and instructional methods.
9. Prepare lesson plan for theory and practical classes.
10. Deliver /conduct instruction / program.
11. Evaluate instruction/ program.

Special suggestion for the performance evaluation of the trainees

1. Perform task analysis.
2. Develop a detail task performance checklist.
3. Perform continuous evaluation of the trainees by applying the performance
checklist.

Suggestion for skill training

1. Demonstrate task performance in normal speed.
2. Demonstrate slowly with verbal description of each and every step in the
sequence of activity of the task performance using question and answer
techniques.
3. Repeat 2 for the clarification on trainees demand if necessary.
4. Perform fast demonstration of the task.

Provide trainees the opportunities to practice the task performance

demonstration

1. Provide opportunity to trainees to have guided practice.

2. Create environment for practicing the demonstrated task performance.
3. Guide the trainees in each and every step of task performance.
4. Provide trainees to repeat and re-repeat as per the need to be proficient on the
given task performance.
5. Switch to another task demonstration if and only trainees developed proficiency
in the task performance.

Other suggestions
1. Apply principles of skill training.
2. Allocate 20% time for theory classes and 80% time for task performance while
delivering instructions.
3. Apply principles of learning relevant to the learners’ age group.
4. Apply principles of intrinsic motivation.
5. Facilitate maximum trainees' involvement in learning and task performance
activities.
6. Instruct the trainees on the basis of their existing level of knowledge, skills and
attitude.

Certificate Requirements
The related training institute will provide the certificate of” Computer Operator (Basic computer
Application" to those trainees who successfully complete the prescribed course and conducted
evaluation.

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Physical Facilities
The theory class rooms at least should have area of 10 square feet per trainee and in the workshop it
should be at least of 30 square feet per trainees. All the rooms and laboratory should be well
illuminated and ventilated.

• Well equipped computer lab with adequate space 1 (No.)

• Well furnished class room with adequate space 1 (No.)
• Office room equipped with modern facilities 1 (No.)
• Principle room equipped with modern facilities 1 (No.)
• Reception room equipped with modern facilities 1 (No.)

Equipment list

ITEM QUANTITY
Computer P 4 or Latest As per Requirements
Furniture As per Requirements
Computer Programs (MS DOS, MS Windows XP, 7, 8
or latest MSOffice, MSWord, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint, MS Access, Adobe Photoshop)
Hardware and peripheral device and Device driver
Network card, cable, modem, hub, connector

Consumables materials (for class of 30):

ITEM QUANTITY

DVD As per Requirements

Pen Drive
Hardware Device
Modem, Network Card, Cable,
Connector.

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Course Structure of Computer Operator
S. No. Modules Class hrs
T P Total
1 Introduction to Computer 2 5 7
2 Operating System 6 21 27
CUI: DOS
GUI: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8,
Open source
3 Word Processing Program 4 22 26
4 Spreadsheet Program 4 22 26
5 Presentation Program 2 10 12
6 Database Program 4 18 22
7 Photo Editor Program 2 14 16
8 Email, Internet & Webpage 5 17 22
9 Computer Hardware & Networking 5 13 18
10 Computer Security 2 2 4
11 Entrepreneurship Development 18 22 40
Total 54 166 220

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 Module 1: Introduction to Computer
Duration: 7 hrs (2 hrs theory & 5 hrs practical)

Th. Pr.
S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge
Hours Hours
1 • Introduce Computer • Introduction to computers 1 2
• Familiarize computer generation. • History of computers and its
• Familiarize the digital computer generation.
• Familiarize Memory unit • Classifications of digital
• Familiarize storage devices computer
• Familiarize Input and output devices • Memory unit & its capacity
• Familiarize Printer • Auxiliary storage devices
• Familiarize Scanner • Input and output devices
2 • Familiarize Computer Software • Computer Software ½ 2
• Familiarize Compiler & Interpreter • Computer Language
• Familiarize Utility Program • Utility Program
• Familiarize Virus removal software • Virus & its type
• Familiarize application software • Antivirus & its type.
• Basic application program
3 • Familiarize with Keyboard. • Keyboard layout & key, ½ 1
Keyboard button handling
• Nepali Typing
• Typing speed
Total 2 5

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 Module 2: Operating System
Duration: 27 hrs (6 hrs theory & 21 hrs practical)
S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.
Hours Hours

1. • Understand the basic principle of • List out the name of operating 1 -

operating system system
• Understand the different types of • Differentiate the GUI and
operating system CUI operating system
• Major function of operating
system
• Define open source operating
system
• Define mobile operating
system

2 • Basic operation of Disk Operating • General knowledge of MS- ½ -

System DOS

2.1 • Turn on, off computer system • Knowledge of POST 1/4 1

• Open and exit DOS operating system operation
• Practice dir, cls, date, time, vol, label, • Introduction of DOS
exit, commands • Running and closing DOS.
• Get the help in DOS • Internal and external
• Make the directories using MD commands.
command. • Using command syntax in
• Change the directory using DVD dos.
command. • Making and changing
• View the subdirectories in TREE directories using MD and
structure. DVD command.
• Getting help about commands
in dos using HELP command.
• Using TREE commands to
view the directories & its
contents.
2.2 • Create .txt and .doc files. • Different types of files and 1/4 1
• Save the file. their extension.
• Open the Create files using the path. • Creating and saving files.
• Switch to parent directory. • Using edit command and edit
• Edit the files created in any directory. menu to edit the files.
• Rename the files and directories. • Renaming files and directories.
• Remove the subdirectories and • Deleting files and directories
directories using RD and DEL using DEL and RD command
commands. respectively.

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2.3 • Practice copy and move command to • Copying and moving files and 1/4 1
change the location of the files and directories to different
directories. location.
• Perform XCOPY command. • Using XCOPY command.
• Format a disk using FORMAT • Formatting disk.
command. • Copying& movingfiles &
• Copy and move files &directoriesfrom directoriesfrom one location
one location to another location. to another location.

2.4 • Find out the files using (*) & (?) wild • Knowledge on how to search 1/4 1
card with DIR command. files and folders using * with
• Manipulate the file attributes by DIR commands.
ATTRIB command. • Hiding and attributing the files
• Find out the hidden files or hide the and directories.
files. • Using and creating of BAT
• Create simple BAT file. file.
3
Window Operating System • Basic Concept of Window XP ½ -
Professional or Window 7
professional or Window 8.1
Professional
3.1. 3• Start the window operating system log • Knowledge of development of 1/4 2
on with user name and password. window operating system
• Using the Mouse: Pointing, Clicking, • Different types of windows
Double-clicking, Dragging, Right- operating systems.
clicking • Logging on to windows XP,
• Use Start Menu , Help and Support Window 7 or Window 8.1.
• Run Paintbrush from start menu and • Desktop, icons and taskbar.
draw the different pictures using • Using mouse.
paintbrush tools. • Using start menu and Help
• Save the drawing and open it. • Using paintbrush for drawing.
• Saving and opening the
drawings

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3.2. • • 1/4 1
Open and understanding a window. Different parts of windows.
• Sizing Buttons of window • Function of Title bar, Menu
• Move and Resize a Window bar, caption buttons and Scroll
• Switch Between Windows bar
• Delete and restore the files and folder • Resizing the windows using
of the recycle bin. mouse.
• Moving the windows to
different direction of the
desktop using mouse.
• Default icons of desktop and
their use
3.3. 3 • Managing files and folder. 1/4 2
• Understand What’s in Your Computer • Using windows explorer to
• Open Drives, Folders, and Files manage files and folder.
• Windows Explorer Window and • Creating new folder.
Navigate the computer • Renaming files and folder.
• Create Folder and File • Opening files and folder.
• Select Multiple Folders and Files • Deleting files and folder.
• Copy and Move Folders and Files • Using copy, cut, move and
• Change Window Layout and Views paste.
• Sort and Filter Items • Creating shortcut of the files
• Use Search and folder.
• Work with Compressed Folders • Searching files and folders.
• Format a Pen Drive • Handling Pen Drive

3.4. • • 1/4 1
Run different programs from start Using the start menu
menu or run command • Using Programs, Accessories,
• Run Notepad, Word-Pad, Calculator Startup, Internet Explorer,
• Shut down the computer. Documents, Settings, Search,
• Restart the computer Help, Run and Shutdown
• Logoff the user.
• Hibernate the computer

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3.5. 1• • Changing the position and size ½
Customize the Taskbar 2
• Resize and Move the Taskbar of the taskbar.
• Use Jump Lists • Using quick lunch toolbar.
• Customize the Start Menu • Hiding and displaying taskbar
• Work with Desktop Icons • Placing icons on taskbar.
• Use Gadgets
• Start a Program Automatically with
Windows
3.6. • •
Personalize Windows Choosing a screen saver. ½ 3
• Change Color and Theme • Changing the appearance of
• Change the Desktop Background windows elements.
• Use a Screen Saver • Changing desktop icons and
• Adjust Display Settings effect.
• Adjust Sound • Modifying the display of
• Adjust the Mouse colors and resolution.
• Change the Date and Time • Modify language setting
• Change Language and Region
• Customize Folder View Options
3.7. • Connect to the Internet • Concept of Computer ½ 3
• Connect Broadband Connections Network
• Connect to a Wireless Network • NIC Card
• Diagnose and Repair a Connection • File and folder sharing
using Windows. concept
• Share Files and Folders
3.8. • Open Control panel • Concept control panel ½ 3
• Install of fonts • Hardware and software
• Install New Hardware with plug and installation
play • Power saving
• Install a local Printer • Disk repairing
• Insert and remove USB Flash Drives • Restore point
• Troubleshoot Hardware
• Adjust Power Settings
• Repair Disk Errors
• Defragment Your Hard Disk
• Restore Computer
Total 6 21

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 Module 3: Word Processing Program
Duration: 26 hrs (4 hrs theory & 22 hrs practical)

S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.

Hours Hours
1 • Open and Close Word Processing • Definition of word processing ½ 1
Program. with its uses.
• Open a new file/ existing files in word • Running Word Processing
processing program. Program.
• Open recent files • Creating files.
• Close the file • Saving files.
• Save the file giving the suitable name • Opening files.
with or without password.
• Use password to open the files.
• Store the file in different locations
using the save as command.
2 • Separate the required area on the • Knowledge on setting the page. 1/4 1½
document by using the left, right, and • Using margins/gutter.
top and bottom margin. • Selecting paper size & paper
• Measure the size of the page and fix orientation.
the text and object in the desired • Selecting paper layout.
position while printing.
• Keep two sheets on a page.
• Show the view in mirror.
• Fix the gutter position.
• Adjust the paper in portrait or
landscape mode.
• Select the paper size.
3 • Display the document in print • Print preview of the document 1½
preview. and Copying/ sending as email of 1/4
• Edit the text from the preview stage. the document.
• Print the document. • Using send to command from file
• Copy the files in the Pen Drive. menu.
• Send the files as the email. • Printing document
4 • Repeat the command previously given • Copy, cut and Paste in different 1/4 1½
and undo that using redo and undo locations including other
command. commands like undo, redo, delete
• Cut the text and keep that in memory • Using edit menu and other
for pasting later. commands.
• Copy the text and paste it in the
desired location.
• Clear the whole document.

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S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.
Hours Hours
• Select the character, word, line,
paragraph and the whole document.
5 • Replace the wrong word by the • Finding the text. 1/4 2
correct one by using CRTL +H • Replacing the text.
command. • Jumping on Page, line paragraph -
• Go to line number, page number, Using view menu to show/hide
bookmark, paragraph by using CTRL toolbars.
+G command. • Using header/footer.
• Show and Hide the various tool bars. • Setting ruler.
(Standard, formatting, drawing, word • Viewing a document with
art.) Magnifying as percentage wise.
• View the document in different view
like print layout, normal, outline.
• Use header and footer option to type
the heading and logos of the
companies.
• Show and hide rulers on the screen.
• Make full screen/ increase and
decrease the document sizes.
• Zoom in or zoom out.
6 • Insert the page numbers of the • Idea on inserting page, page ½ 2½
different formats in the documents number, symbols, date, field
including dates and time and other name.
information like authors name. • Knowledge on inserting text box
• Insert mathematical and other types of and formatting it.
symbols in the document. • Using colors.
• Write comments, footnote and • Using footnote & endnote
endnotes on the documents.
• Insert field names and auto text on the
document.
• Insert pictures or charts from the file,
scanner and word art or from the
clipart.
• Put text box on the page and write on
it.
• Remove the text box.
• Fill colors in the text box.
7 • Insert bookmark. • Using bookmark, hyperlink. 1/4 2
• Insert other applications file on the • Inserting objects.
document as an object. • Knowledge on creating style of
• Establish the link between the files to text (heading1,heading2)
jump from one file to another. • Creating table of contents

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S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.
Hours Hours
(Hyperlink)
• Use auto text, auto format
• Modify the Table of Content from the
index and table.
8 • Change the color of the font and font • Using format menu for changing 1/4 1½
styles. its basic appearances of fonts.
• Apply the text superscript and sub • Using format menu for
script. paragraphs.
• Increase and decrease the space • Aligning the text. (left, Center,
between the characters by expanding Right & Justify)
or condensing by certain points. • Using superscript & subscript
• Modify the text with different types of
text effects, which is non-printable.
• Edit the paragraph, Increase/ decrease
the space between the lines.
9 • Apply the suitable number or bullets' • Inserting bullets and numbering 1/4 1
format. • Inserting background
• Apply borders around the page or text • Changing the letter case
and apply shadow. • Using drop cap & themes
• Apply the artistic page border. • Inserting columns.
• Remove the shadow and page boarder
including the shadow of the text.
• Type in the text in two or more
columns as in the newspaper.
• Apply colorful background.
• Change the case of the characters and
set the tab.
• Use drop caps and themes
10 • Format picture and use it as • Selecting the layout of the picture. 1/4 2
background. • Using spelling & grammar check.
• Place picture on the desired location. • Using macro recording.
• Increase and decrease the brightness • Knowledge on inserting picture
and contrast of the picture.
• Check spelling, language and
grammar.
• Use the macro to get the different
function done.
11 • Type the address in the envelope and • Using letter wizard 1/4 1½
print it. • Using Track change.
• Draft the letter using the letter wizard. • Using Thesaurus.
• Use the track change style as wished • Printing on envelops.
by the user.

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S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.
Hours Hours
• Find antonyms & synonyms.
12 • Apply different style of the table. • Knowledge on inserting/ ½ 2
• Delete the table. formatting table.
• Merge cell and remove the merged • Splitting & merge cell.
cell. • Using auto format.
• Find the sum of the given data, add, • Inserting formula.
remove and format the cell. • Using table properties.
• Convert the text in the table and
remove the table.
• Show and hide the gird lines.
• Sort the data given in the table.
• Format the table.
13 • Show the new window. • Customizing the window. 1/4 2
• Split the window. • Splitting & removing windows.
• Arrange the window. • Arranging windows.
• Merge letters to the addresses. • Using mail merge.
• Open the help file in the word
processing and get.
• Create other inventive (creative or
original) items.
Total 4 22

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 Module 4: Spreadsheet Program
Duration: 26 hrs (4 hrs theory & 22 hrs practical)

S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.

Hours Hours
1 • Open Spreadsheet and close it. • Opening Spreadsheet. 1/4 2½
• Enter the data in proper way. • Entering the Data.
• Enter the text and edit it. • Customizing the key cell
• Enter Date and Time in the cell. movement.
• Change the direction of the
movement of the key cell while
pressing the enter key.
• Save the enter data with suitable file
name with or without password
2 • Move the key cell by using arrow • Knowledge on the movement of 1/4 1
combination or page down/ page up the key cell.
keys. • Knowledge on selecting range,
• Move the cell by using mouse. sheet, column, rows.
• Jump from one sheet to another.
(Using mouse, keyboard and go to
command)
• Move within the formulas.
• Select the cell, range of cell, the
whole sheet, several sheets and
different ranges in the same sheet,
which are non-continuous, a single
column or a single row.
3 • Insert new row or column into a • Inserting row and column. 1/4 1
work sheet. • Checking spelling and grammar.
• Insert a range of cells. • Knowledge on workbook.
• Resize the cell height or width. • Working with worksheet.
• Save the workbook, a backup copy • Using copy, paste, find, go to
and summary information. commands of the edit menu.
• Use copy, paste, find, replace and go
to tools.
• Check the spelling in a worksheet.
• Minimize and maximize the window
of the workbook.
• Exit from the worksheet and create
a new.

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S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.
Hours Hours
4 • Use built- in toolbar. • Handling built in tools. 1/4 2½
• Change the view of the worksheets. • Wrapping text.
• Zoom in /out the view. • Setting Styles.
• Redo/ undo the command formerly • Formatting number, text.
given. • Setting decimal places
• Show an office assistant and change • Viewing worksheet as magnifying.
it. • Modifying the worksheet’s cell,
• Align the data to the left, right or row and column.
center, top or bottom.
• Merge the cells into a single cell.
• Remove the merged cells.
• Rotate the texts in different angles.
• Wrap and shrink the text.
• Set the font styles
• Format the numbers.
• Set decimal places.
• Format Rows and columns.
5 • Increase/Decrease the column and • Deleting cells. 1/4 1
row height and width. • Inserting border.
• Delete cells, formats, objects and • Copying the column with formula.
worksheets. • Using several methods to move
• Edit/ add or remove the borders. and copy data.
• Use auto format to format the table
automatically.
• Copy the data in different locations
using clipboard and without using it.
• Apply drag and drop method to
copy the data.
• Copy the whole column, rows
including the formulas.
6 • Insert formula and function into the • Knowledge on the types of ½ 3½
sheet. operators used in Spread Sheet.
• Use different functions like sum, • Using formula.
count, v look up, h look up, average, • Inserting charts and editing work.
max, min, and round. • Setting page margins.
• Use chart wizard to insert the chart. • Inserting header and footer.
• Select the right chart icon for the • Making suitable arrangements for
desired chart printing.
• Change the color of the chart as
desired.
• Set the page margin for printing.

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S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.
Hours Hours
• Set the print quality for the data
output.
• Change the header and footer
height.
7 • Change the margin of the data using • Editing document in print 1/4 1½
the print preview. preview.
• Print out the document in the • Printing documents in a
proper position of the page. customized way.
• Print the document sideways. • Using various printing options.
• Print the row titles on each sheet.
• Use the print preview before
printing.
• Print the multiple sheets at the same
time.
8 • Insert/ delete worksheet. • Inserting worksheets. 1/4 1½
• Rename the worksheet. • Knowledge on freezing panes.
• Display the desired toolbar. • Grouping sheets.
• Change the look of the toolbar. • Creating series.
• Freeze the panes. • Using conditional formatting.
• Group /ungroup the sheets.
• Edit the series of the data to be
displayed like days, months.
• Insert the series in the table without
typing it.
• Set the condition and format
according to it.
9 • Create the new styles based on the • Customizing the data entered in a 1/4 1
existing formats. cell.
• Change the font color. • Formatting the fonts.
• Apply colors to the cells. • Formatting the sheet.
• Apply pattern to the cells. • Displaying columns, rows and
• Display the negative numbers on the worksheet.
cell.
• Turn off / on the gird lines.
• Hide / show the columns, rows,
work sheet.
10 • Enter functions directly to the • Defining formula for calculating ½ 2
worksheet. Amount sheet (Purchase Bill),
• Use wizard to paste the functions. Salary sheet and mark sheet.
• Use if () function with or & and (using mathematical operators-i.e
condition also. arithmetical operator, relational

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• Prepare some examples of operator, logical operator and also
calculating mathematical problems if() condition operator)
using all types of operator if ()
function.
11 • Sort the data by any field. • Sorting Data. 1/8 1½
• Use auto filter to view the data. • Creating filter.
• Set the criteria to filter the data. • Using advance filter.
• Use different operators to filter the • Finding subtotal.
data.
• Filter top 10 (top 10-auto filter.)
• Utilize the advance filter.
• Remove the advance filter.
• Find out the totals of the fields
12 • Use data forms. • Creating data forms. 1/8 1
• Make new records. • Entering records.
• Move between the records in the list • Deleting records.
and find the record. •
• Delete the records.
13 • Set the validation rule. • Using validation. 1/4 2
• Execute the warning message. • Setting other rules for validation.
• Input error and alert message. • Using goal seek.
• Give an example-using goal seek. • Creating scenario.
• Create an example to use the
property of scenario manager.
14 • Record the macro. • Recording and using macro. 1/4 2
• Protect the sheet by password. • Setting password.
• Create the button and give the • Creating pivot table.
macro action to it.
• Give an example using the pivot
table.
• Create a sample for using the pivot
table.
15 • Insert pictures and comments on • Inserting Pictures and comments. 1/4 2½
the cell. • Creating hyperlink.
• Merge the cells. • Editing formula required for daily
• Exporting and importing data from/ mathematical problems.
to excel program. • Creating profit and loss.
• Use hyperlink to link between the
files.
• Prepare mark-sheet record of a
school showing the division,

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Hours Hours
position pass, fails.
• Prepare a income expenditure table
to calculate the income and
expenditure in total showing the
profit /loss.
Total 4 22

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 Module 5: Presentation Program
Duration: 12 hrs (2 hrs theory & 10 hrs practical)

S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.

Hours Hours
1 • Open and close Presentation program. • Introduction presentation 1/4 1
• Use auto content wizard to create program.
slides. • Using the auto content wizard
• Create blank presentation. • Using the Template and styles to
• Prepare slides using template and prepare slides.
styles. • Presentation media
• Open the prepared slides. • Effectiveness of presentation tips.
2 • Create objects using text box. • Viewing the slides in different 1/4 1
• View slides in different styles. styles.
• Choose a suitable layout for the given • Selecting the proper style (slide
slide. layout) according to the need.
• Add new line and paragraph. • Moving from one text box to
another.
• Adding new line/ paragraph
within the same text box.
3 • Change presentation style. • Selecting the type of presentation. 1/4 1
• Prepare slide title and object. • Preparing title slide.
• Use bullets. • Viewing the contents of the slides.
• Remove bullets. • Using bullets
• Inserting line spacing. • Increasing/ decreasing the space
between the lines and bullets.
• Inserting a new line without
bullet.
4 • Create new slides. • Inserting sub-level bullets. 1/4 1
• Insert sub bullets. • Switching to outline view to create
• Insert more slides titles. a presentation.
• Reduce the slide view. • Making new slide.
• Entering more slide titles.
• Reducing the view of slides.
• Moving slides and bullet.
5 • Write the summary. • Writing summary slide. 1/4 1½
• Format the text. • Formatting the text in the slide.
• Draw the shapes using drawing tools. • Using drawing tools in the slide.
• Change auto shape style. • Using auto shapes.
• Select objects. • Bringing changes in the auto
• Group, Ungroup and regroup the shapes.
objects. • Selecting more objects at a time.

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Hours Hours
• Align the objects. • Grouping/Ungrouping/
• Rotate objects. regrouping the objects.
• Apply background, shadow and text • Aligning the objects.
color. • Rotating the objects
• Print the slides. • Copying, cutting, pasting or
• Cut, Copy and Paste the objects. duplicating any object.
• Applying various types of colors
for background, shadow, and text.
• Printing the slides.
6 • Prepare the slide of the given measure. • Measuring the paper and print 1/4 1½
• Add animation and sound for out.
different objects. • Showing the slides.
• Set the time for animation. • Adding animation of various
• Show Slides types.
• Set slide transition. • Setting up the time for custom
• Set custom view in slide presentation animation of the text or objects.
• Apply shortcut key. • Setting the slide transition
method.
7 • Loop/ Break slide show. • Showing the slide in different ½ 3
• Zoom slides. styles for a number of times or
• Apply design. continuously.
• End slide show. • Setting up the loop.
• Set animation effect on mouse click or • Using zoom to make full screen
automatically. view.
• Create slide short-cut. • Applying design.
• Insert action button. • Ending the slide show.
• Apply master slides. • Setting the event on mouse click
or in the certain interval of time.
• Applying various animation
effects.
• Definition of mater slide.
• Using master slide.
• Creating the slide show short cut.
• Inserting Action buttons
Total 2 10

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 Module 6: Database Program
Duration: 22 hrs (4 hrs theory & 18 hrs practical)

S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.

Hours Hours
1 • Open database and save it. • Introduction to MS Access. 1/4 2
• Create table in design view. • Definition of DBMS/RDBMS
• Choose proper data type. • Importance & use of Access and
• Open the existing file. electronic database.
• Data, information, database, field,
record, table, Data type.
• Choosing the proper field
properties for the suitable data
like text, number, date and time,
currency, look up wizard.
2 • Move the field order. • Definition of primary & foreign ½ 2
• Customize data to be entered. key.
• Apply validation rule. • Use of primary key
• Apply primary key field in the data • Identify the function of validation
table. rules, validation text, and caption,
• Limitation to data. indexed.
• Mention the use of Primary Key
(P.K.)
• Differentiating the flat database
and relational database.
3 • Fill the tables with data. • Definition of Relationship 1 2½
• Add database to the favorite. • Uses of relationship
• Create relationship. • Types of relationship.
• Enforce data integrity rule. • Establishing relationship between
• Use (PK) and (FK) in the relation. the tables.
• Import & export data. • Applying referential Integrity
• Distinguishing one to one, one to
many and many to many
relationships.
4 • Use different formula by using query • Give the introduction of the ½ 2½
in table and calculate. objects used in MS Access like
• Create query in design view. forms, query, and reports.
• Switch between runtime and design • Using various types of queries.
view. • Calculating the fields using update
• Create APPEND, SELECT, MAKE query.
TABLE, DELETE query. • Creating query in design view and
• Switch between runtime and design by using wizard.
view. • Changing between the views.

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5 • Insert query parameters to retrieve the • Definition & uses of parameters. 1/4 1
data of the table.
• Use joins types to show the data.

6 • Create form using wizard. • Mentioning the use of forms. 1/4 2

• Create forms in design view. • Creating the different styles of
• Insert input fields & resources. forms using wizard.
• Insert images. • Inserting the images.
• Place the link (data link) • Connecting table with the form.
• Format the form & resources. • Using the naming convention of
buttons, text box, list box.
7 • Customize the form. • Mentioning the form properties ½ 2
• Link query in form. and select the required properties
• Create text box control for the form.
• Create Macros & assign task to it. • Linking query in the form.
• Use VB code. • Mentioning the use of Macros.
• Use nested if for complex decision. • Creating useful macros.
• Create simple calculator using VB. • Using VB for decision.
• Using nested if
• Using text box control.
8 • Insert check box. • Using check box control on the 1/4 2
• Insert radio buttons. form.
• Use DO command. • Using radio buttons on the form.
• Create splash screen. • Using do command.
• Create link between tables and forms. • Displaying message box.
• Display message box. • Creating log on dialogue box.
• Creating splash screen.
9 • Create report by wizard. • Knowledge on the function of the ½ 2
• Use SQL to create table and to run reports.
query. • Opening a report using the
• Enter in SQL. conditional macros.
• Show the report in print preview and • Mentioning the use of SQL
design view. (Structured Query language)
• Customize the report. • Using CREATE, SELECT, AS,
• Create table. FROM, ORDER BY, WHERE in
• Select table. SQL.
• Order the data (sorting).
• Update the data of table (calculate).
• Link the filed using AS, FROM.
Total 4 18

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 Module 7: Photo Editor Program
Duration: 16 hrs (2 hrs theory & 14 hrs practical)

S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.

Hours Hours
1 • Open photo editor program • Introduction to photo editor ½ 2
• Open image program
• Set work area • Tool bar, Option bar, Color
• Create new image palate, History bar etc.
• Save image • File format (JPEG, GIF, TIFF,
PDF, PNG etc)
• Different selection tools (Marquee
tool, Lasso Tool, Magic Wand)
• Crop, resize, Shape/drawing
• Type tool, Wrapping Text
•
2 • Make color adjustment • Resolution, pixel ½ 6
• Adjust image • Image mode
• Make selection • Brightness, Contrast, Auto color,
• Crop image Auto level, Color balance,
• Resize image Hue/Saturation.
• Scan Image/Document • Opacity, Stamp tool, Blur,
• Import Image Sharpen, smudge tool and
different types of Mode.

3 • Draw/add shape • Normal fill, Gradient fill 1 6

• Work with text • Different types of effect
• Format Character • Rotation/Transform image
• Apply filter • Use of layer
• Apply gradient fill • Use of filter
• Apply effect
• Transform image/text
• Work with layer
Total 2 14

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 Module 8: Email, Internet & Webpage
Duration: 22 hrs (5 hrs theory & 17 hrs practical)

S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.

Hours Hours
1 • Check Internet Connection • Define Internet 1 3
• Open web browser • Advantages/use of Internet
• Adjust web browser • Internet Service Provider
• Open/browse website • Dial up connection.
• Search information on the web • Define Web Site
• Download information/software • Use of Website.
• Clear history • Brief knowledge of home page,
• Use IMS web page, web browser, WWW,
• Share information through social HTTP and domain name.
networking sites • Search engine, searching
techniques and download.
• History
• Useful websites including social
network websites
2 • Create new email account • Define email 1 4
• Compose mail • Advantages/use of email.
• Send email • Free email service
• Attach a file • Compose, Inbox, Sent item,
• Reply email Trash, Reply, Forward, CC, BCC.
• Forward email • Address book
• Delete email • Concept of Outlook Express.
• Manage/use address book • Use of POP, SMTP, IMAP
• Print email
• Change password
• Configure outlook express
• Send/Manage email through
outlook express
3 • Create & save html page. • Introduction to HTML. ½ 2
• Create heading style. • Structure of HTML and HTML
• Create different font style Tags.
• Heading Tags, Paragraph Tags
and their attributes.
• Font Tag and their attributes.
4 • Create horizontal line • Body tags and attributes ½ 2
• Apply text format • Strike through, super script and
• Create multi column text sub script tag
• Multi column tag and attributes

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Hours Hours
5 • Add/insert images • IMG tag and attributesBulleted ½ 1
• Create order & unordered list list, Number list tag and attributes

6 • Create hyperlink • Define hyperlink ½ 1

• Types of link(Internal and external
link)
• Anchor and hyperlink tag and
attributes.

7 • Create table • Define table, row, column and ½ 2

cell.
• Table tag and attributes.
• Table caption and header
• Row span, col span

8 • Create form • Definition of tags, attributes, ½ 2

form, textbox, checkbox, radio
button, select, submit, reset, text
area.

Total 5 17

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 Module 9: Computer Hardware & Networking
Duration: 18 hrs (5 hrs theory & 13 hrs practical)

S.N Task Related Technical Knowledge Th Pr

Hours Hours
1 • Assemble computer components • Concept of assembled and ½ 1
& peripheral. branded computer.
• Connect different peripheral • Concept and working principle
devices like Digital camera, pen of Flash drive
drive, printer, scanner • Different peripheral
components, their driver and
finding and installing
appropriate application software
for them to upload or download
the data.
2. • Right click on My Computer, • Understanding hardware ½ 1
select properties and open installation, hardware listing,
Hardware tab. updating drivers, viewing
• Open Device Manager different hardware components
• Open advanced tab and see user in the system.
profiles, performance, startup • Understanding the concept of
and recovery button and its Virtual memory, page file and
settings. environment variables.
• Using startup and recovery
option for booting settings.
3. • Boot computer • Understanding the concept of 1 4
• Setup BIOS. booting the computer for
• Insert windows bootable DVD installing operating system.
in the DVD Drive or USB drive. • The concept of BIOS setup.
• Install Operating System. • The concept of formatting hard
• Format the partition using NTFS disk and Windows file systems
or FAT32 file system. like NTFS and FAT32.
• Make different logical disk drives • The concept of installing
• Resize the partition Operating system in different
partitions available in the
• Create user account & password.
computer.
• The concept of serial numbers,
copyright issues in Operating
Systems.
• The process of creating Primary
and Extended partitions in the
hard disk.

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S.N Task Related Technical Knowledge Th Pr
Hours Hours
• Install motherboard driver • Concept of motherboard and its
• Install graphic driver. components.
• Install audio driver • Motherboard, its manufacturers,
• Install Ethernet card driver. processor type, processing
• Install printer & scanner driver. speed, hard disk, DVD ROM,
DVDRW, DVD R, DVD RW
and their specification should be
cleared.
• Introduction to Graphics card,
Sound Card, Ethernet card
(inbuilt or extra) and their
specification should be cleared
5 • Insert Modem or Ethernet Card • Introduction to the Network ½ 1
to the computer • Types of Network
• Install Driver for Modem or - LAN, MAN & WAN
Ethernet card to the computer.
6 • Cut UTP (Untwisted Pair) Cable • Introduction to the Network ½ 1
either CAT5 or 6 and see the Topology i.e. Bus, Star, Ring,
color of different cables inside it. Mesh.
• Take RJ45 connector and insert • Concept of Network protocols
the cables according to the color like Ethernet, Token Ring,
code specification TCP/IP and UDP.
• Use Clamper to fix cables inside • Concept of Network color code
RJ45 in correct position. standards.
• Knowledge of Switch, hub,
bridge and gateways.
•
7 • Right Click on My Network • Knowledge of IP Addressing 1 1
Places and select Properties and Techniques. Different Class of
select Local Area Connection IP Addresses.
then Right Click it. • Knowledge of DHCP and DNS
• Select Network Protocol • Concept of Default gateway and
(TCP/IP) and click on Preferred DNS Server and
Properties. Enter appropriate IP alternate DNS Server.
addresses for default gateway and • Concept of Subnet Mask, and
DNS. static and dynamic IP
Addressing.
8. • Create broadband internet • Concept of ADSL Broadband ½ 2
connection. Internet Configuration.
• Concept of Wi-MAX Internet
Configuration.
• Concept of Wirelss
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Hours Hours
InternetConfiguration
• Network connection wizard.
• ISP
• Username & password security.
• Speed & bandwidth.
•
9. • Search files or folders, computer • Understanding the working ½ 1
from the network by selecting principle of the Network
Network name in Look in box of • Understanding Network
• Share Printer & drives. bandwidth.
• Locate and download files or • Concept of file server.
folders to local computer • Concept of Print server.
• Upload files or folders to the • Concept of Shared folders in
server or other computer in the the domain or Network
network
Total 5 13

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 Module 10: Computer Security
Duration: 4 hrs (2 hrs theory & 2 hrs practical)

S.N. Task Related Technical Knowledge Th. Pr.

Hours Hours
1 • Protect computer using • Understanding Firewall 1 1
password. • Concept of IP Address and
• Use firewall domain names
• Apply security policy in window • Concept of different Security
• Use security in web surfing. Threats
• Limit or prevent computer • Introduction to hacking, external
access. challenges on network
• Concept of Data Security
• Concept of Network filtering

2 • Install Antivirus software. • Concept of Virus, Malware, 1 1

• Install Utility software. Worms, Trojan, Spyware, Adware
• Apply setting. • Activation of Antivirus Software.
• Scan virus using Antivirus
software.

Total 2 2

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 Module: 11 : Entrepreneurship Development
Total: 40 hrs
Theory: 18 hrs
Practical: 22 hrs

Course description

This course is designed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for micro enterprise or a
business unit of self-employment startup. The entire course intends to introduce enterprise, finding
suitable business ideas and developing business idea to formulation of business plan.

Course objectives

After completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand concept of enterprise and self-employment
2. Explore suitable business idea matching to self
3. Learn to prepare business plan
4. Learn to keep preliminary business record

Time (hrs)
S.N. Task statements Related technical knowledge
T P Tot.
• Introduction to
business/enterprise
• Classification of
business/enterprises
State the concept of
1. business/enterprises • Overview of MSMEs(Micro, 4 4
Small and Medium Enterprises)
in Nepal
• Cost & Benefits of self-
employment/salaried job
Grow entrepreneurial • Wheel of success
2. 3 3
attitudes • Risk taking attitude

Generate viable • Business idea generation

3. 1 2 3
business ideas • Evaluation of business ideas
• Concept of market and marketing
Prepare business plan
4. • Description of product or service 9 18 27
• Selection of business location

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 Time (hrs)
S.N. Task statements Related technical knowledge
T P Tot.
• Estimation of market share
• Promotional measures
• Required fixed assets and cost
• Required raw materials and costs
• Operation process flow
• Required human resource and
cost
• Office overhead and utilities
• Working capital estimation and
calculation of total finance
required
• Product costing and pricing
• Cost benefit analysis (BEP, ROI)
• Information collection method
and guidelines
• Individual business plan
preparation and presentation
Prepare basic business • Day book
5. 1 2 3
records • Payable & receivable account
Total: 18 22 40

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 References

Leon, A. & Leon, M. Leon V (2009). Fundamentals of Information Technology (Second Edition) New Delhi: Leon
Press Chennai and Bikash Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

Sanders, D. H. (1988). Computer today with basic (3rd Edition). New Delhi: McGraw- Hill, Inc.

Sinha P, Sinha P(2003), Computer Fundamentals 6th Edition, New Delhi , BPB PUBLICATIONS

V. Rajaraman (2010), Fundamentals of Computers 5th Edition , New Delhi , PHI

2007 Microsoft® Office System Inside Out, New Delhi , PHI

Entrepreneur’s Handbook, Technonet Asia, 1981

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 Curriculum Revision Team:
1. Mr. Chandra Bhakta Nakarmi, Director, CDD/CTEVT, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
2. Mr. Rom Kant Pandey, Sanothimi Campus, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
3. Mr. Siddhi Maharjan, DAV College, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
4. Er. Manoj Kumar Shah, Nepal Oil Corporation, Babarmahal, Kathmandu
5. Mr. Bhoj Raj Bagale, Ministry of Health, Kathmandu
6. Mr. Ridip Khanal, Himalaya Whilte House College, Lalitpur
7. Mr. Sangam Gautam, CTEVT Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
8. Ms. Surab Amatya, NITC, Kathmandu
9. Mr. Kiran Maharjan, Space Creation Pvt. Ltd., Lalitpur
10. Er. Raju Shah, Mercantile System Pvt. Ltd., Durbarmarg, Kathmandu
11. Mr. Dev Kumar Shresth, TITI, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
12. Mr. Suresh Maharjan, NSTB, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
13. Mr. Dipak Prasad Poudel, Dy-Director, CDD/CTEVT, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
14. Mr. Santosh Kumar Mahaseth, Tech. Asst., CDD/CTEVT, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur

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