Computer Training For Visually Impaired Career Centric Computer Training Program.

 

KVTC) is Collaborated with enable India and promoting this CCCT course.

 

Course Code : CCCT                                                   

 

                   

Duration: 6 Months

 

The new batch for Career Centric Computer Training (CCCT) for the visually impaired will commence on 28 03 2016  (Monday), 2016.

 

Introduction to (KVTC) Karna Vidya Technology Center:

Karna Vidya Technology Centre had it official opening on 28th September 2013.
 

Objectives are:

 

 

 

Providing an accessible and independent learning atmosphere for the visually challenged.

 

Providing professional training courses for securing employability skill set required today to get employed in IT and other prime departments.

 

KVTC aims at providing the above with the state-of-art self-learning environment equipped with Technology environment and training with placement opportunities.

 

“BE THE CHANGE! ENGAGE TECHNOLOGY AND GAIN COMPETENCY!”

 

All the potentials of Computers and Assistive Technology enable them to begin the Change! For a sustainable and beneficial project model for visually challenged drafted into a shape.

 

Introduction to Career Centric Computer Training:

 

Computer Training for the visually impaired is the greatest form of empowerment which opens up the world to them: a world of information (aiding research, education, daily living, recreation), people, jobs, books (print to voice). 

 

 

Computer training involves training on Computer Basics, MS office applications, Internet using the JAWS & NVDA screen reading software which are talking software that aid the visually impaired to “hear” everything that a sighted person would “read”.

 

This is an initiative from (KVTC)collaborated With ENABLE INDIA team conducting course towards giving quality computer training for visually impaired people who have completed their studies and are seeking job, and those who want to continue their studies in the field of computers.

 

Main goal of this course is to make the candidate employable by providing computer knowledge and making them efficient in using computers independently. This will increase the employment opportunities, betterment of existing job, and for higher studies. 

 

 

Course Contents:

 

 

1. Life skills and life education training for both career and life: 

 

personal competencies, overcoming disability, managing conflicts, effective work habits etc.

 

2. English training: spoken and written communication, business communication and heavy emphasis is to enhance spellings.

 

3. Computers: basic computers with Microsoft Office applications like MS word, excel outlook, PowerPoint, and internet.

4. Miscellaneous concepts like scanning and reading, Printing documents, CD Burning, Physical connections of computer, trouble shooting etc…

5. Employability training: disability specifics which will enable candidates to overcome their disability, General employability fundamentals which will enable them to work efficiently at 

6. Workplace, job simulation which will help candidates to know about different jobs. 

7. Work Ethic Audio /Video Files to help them to improve their Skills.

8. Fun and Entertainment: helps the overall development of the candidates. 

 

Material Used:

 

a. Computers with Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010, 

b. Jaws 14

c. Latest NVDA

 

 

2. Audio files for Theory

3. Training Manuals and student manuals (student manuals available in English and Tamil)

4. Self paced exercises for each concept.

5. Weekly tests and final assessment test.

6. Designed Curriculum with computer concepts and employment aspects.

7. Tactile Diagrams

8. Enable India EYE tool for automated correction and self learning.

Enable India Spelling Tool

9. Real world exposure through role simulations on the computer Activities:

• Field visits to the bank, shopping malls, ATM’s etc where candidates learn about the usage of computers in different fields.

• Work shadowing in the companies 

• Real work which will give hands-on experience of working in a company/NGO

• Candidates also carry out project work which involves requirements gathering, planning, status reporting and execution.

• 20 hours of community project is mandatory.

 

 

Course Format:

• The duration of the course is 6 months. (1 month Bridge Course, 3 months Basic Foundation & 2 months Skilled Employability and candidates can exit at the end of each level)

• First month will be focused on typing, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, Spellings, mobility, awareness of assistive aids and work environment. The next 3 months will be focused on basic computers with English communication, mobility, employability and life skills.

• The last 2 months will be skilled employability training.

 

Course Details:

Timings           : 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday – Saturday

Start Date : 28 03 2016 (Monday), and end date September Second Week 2016

Seats : 17

Premise        : (KVTC) training center, Chennai

Course Fee : No Course Fee

 

Facilities:

 

Accommodation will be provided. Assistance will be provided to get PG or Hostel based on request. 

 

 

Assistance will be provided in getting employment for eligible candidates based on their performance.

 

Eligibility: 

• Any visually impaired person with graduation or equivalent diploma.  PUC/+2 pass candidates may be considered on an exception basis. 

• Age should not be more than 35 years 

• Who want to use computer skills for their education/ employment 

• Visually Impaired persons who can dedicate their full time for the entire course duration

 

Significant Note: Persons who are waiting to join other courses/education/employment during this period that is April 2016 to September 2016 are not eligible to join the course.

 

Joining Procedure:

 

Register for the training on or 26th March2016

 

Registered candidates should come down to Chennai on or before 30th March 2016.

 

It helps us to assist you with the hostel/PG accommodation

 

Seats are available on first come first serve bases.

 

For further queries get in touch with us:  

Karna Vidya Technology Centre,

RR Tower 3, Ground Floor,

Thiru VI Ka Industrial Estate,

Guindy Chennai 600032.

 

Contact NO: 9840018012

 

Mail: Kvtc.chennai@gmail.com

 

Contact Person:

1. Raghuraman: 9840018012

2. Yuvaraj: 9884647568