DOEACC Scheme on Hardware Courses 1.

1 About Hardware Courses under DOEACC

The conception of the scheme under DOEACC for hardware courses is a result of the amalgamation of experience of running the existing DOEACC Scheme in computers and of CEDTI Franchising Scheme (CFS) of erstwhile CEDTI in hardware courses. The scheme is being implemented jointly in association with MAIT. 1.2 The DOEACC Scheme on Hardware Courses are at two levels as under: Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance CHM- O Level CHM - A Level Advanced Diploma Networking in Computer Hardware Maintenance and

2.0 Objective of the Scheme 2.1 The objective of the scheme is to generate quality manpower for hardware in the field of Information Technology (IT) by utilizing the facilities and expertise available with training institutes/ organizations in the non-formal sector. Computer training institutes/ organisations in the non-formal sector, subject to meeting welldefined norms, are granted accreditation for specified levels of courses i.e. Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance (CHM) O Level and Advanced Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance & Networking (CHM) A Level. 2.2 The Courses are to be conducted according to the prescribed syllabus for each level, which has been worked out keeping in view the changing requirements of the industry. Students from accredited hardware institutes as well as working professionals are eligible to appear for the examinations at these levels conducted by DOEACC Society. 3.0 Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance (CHMO level) 3.1 Objective: The Objective of the CHM-O Level course is to train 10+2 Qualifiers to acquire basic knowledge in computer hardware & peripherals for installation, trouble shooting & maintenance, system software, database management, data back-up, disaster prevention, diagnosis, rectification of faults besides personality development and communication skills. Course Structure: Bridge Course BC CHM-O1 CHM-O2 CHM-O3 CHM-O4 Electronic Components and PC Hardware PC Architecture Computer Peripherals and Networking System Software, Diagnostic & Debugging Tools Personality Development and Communication Skills (Mandatory for 10+2 non-science candidates)

CHM-05
Only internal Exam CHM- OP1 CHM- OP2

PC Debugging- Repair & Maintenance (Practical) Software Installation & Maintenance (Practical)

3.2 Eligibility Criteria: 10 + 2 pass or ITI (one year after 10 pass) in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computers/ Instrumentation. All non-Science students are required to appear in one additional examination called Bridge

3.3 Career Opportunities: The career opportunities are proposed considering the sector of prospective employers i.e. Service Industry (H/W & S/W) and Academia such as Troubleshooters, Technicians (PC), Asst. System Administrators and Lab Demonstrators. 4.0 Advanced Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance and Networking (CHM A level) 4.1Objective: The Objective of the CHM-A Level course is to train Diploma or graduates in Electronics/ Computers/ Electrical/ Instrumentation to acquire advanced skills in computer hardware & networking for network management, administration, installation, trouble shooting of servers & system software, information security besides development of entrepreneurship skills. 4.2 Course structure: Electronics Components and PC Hardware CHM-A1 CHM-A2 CHM-A3 CHM-A4 CHM-A5 CHM-A6 CHM-A7 CHM-A8 CHM-A9 CHM-A10 CHM-A11 CHM-APJ Electives: CHM -AE1 CHMAE2 CHMAE3 CHM-AE4 Practical Exams: Subject Name Sr. No. 1. 2 3 4 PC Debugging Maintenance Repair & From Practicals/ Experiments/ Assignments subjects CHM - O1/A1-RO & CHM-O2/A2-RO & From Practicals/ Experiments/ Assignments subjects CHM-O3/ A3-RO & CHM-O4/ A4 RO and From Practicals/ Experiments/ Assignments subjects CHM-A6-R0 & CHM-A7-R0. of of of the the the Topics covered for the examination IT Security Advanced Network Management Introduction to Embedded Systems Networking with Advance Components PC Architecture Computer Peripherals and Networking System Software, Diagnostic & Debugging Tools Personality Development & Communication skills Advance PC Hardware and Networking Components Data Communication and Computer Networks Network Management and Administration Linux Administration
Entrepreneurship Development Elective Project

Software Installation Network Maintenance Advanced Hardware Networking Network Administration

From Practicals/ Experiments/ Assignments of the subject CHM-A8-R0 (student has to opt one platform compulsorily out of Win 2000/ 2003/ NT and Novell

Netware) 5. Linux Administration From Practicals/ Experiments/ Assignments of the subject CHM-A9-R0) (student has to opt. one out of Red Hat and Suse) Opted From Practicals/ Experiments/ elective opted. CHM-A11-R0. Assignments of the

6.

For Selected/ Elective

4.3 Eligibility Criteria: CHM-O Level Pass/ Diploma in Electronics/ Computers/ Electrical/ Instrumentation after 10 pass or undergoing 2nd year BSc. with Physics/ Electronics/ Computers or undergoing 2nd year B.E. (Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer/ IT) and accredited A Level course (may be concurrent). 4.4 Career Opportunities: The career opportunities are proposed considering the sector of prospective employers i.e. Service, Industry (H/W & S/W) and Academia such as Installation/ Service/ Maintenance Engineer (PC), System Administrator, Lab Specialist, Network Engineer/ Consultant and Network/ Information Security Manager. 4.5 Exemptions Students, who have qualified CHM-O level, shall get exemption in the same subjects of CHM-A level e.g. A student, who has qualified CHM-O1-R0, CHM-O2-R0, CHM-O3-R0, CHM-O4-R0 shall get exemption in CHM-A1-R0, CHM-A2-R0, CHM-A3-R0, CHM-A4-R0.

4.6

Practicals

There shall be two practical examinations for CHM-O and four practical examinations for CHM-A. The duration of each practical examination shall be of three hours including viva-voce and maximum marks in each practical examination shall be 100 [80 (Practical) + 20 (Viva-voce)]. Students shall be awarded grades in practical examinations based on the marks scored by them in the practical and viva-voce. Every candidate has to pass in both theory and practical examinations separately. 4.7 Project DOEACC hardware curriculum has a project as an important component of A level and above. The project is identified and carried out by the student under the guidance and support of guide and management of the respective accredited hardware institute. It is felt that such a project provides an opportunity to the student to apply his/ her knowledge and skills to real life problems (including oral and written communication skills), and as such the project shall be given utmost importance and priority both by the students as well as by the accredited hardware institute in respect of its identification, planning and implementation.

Examination Pattern

The theory examination for each module would be for duration of three hours and the total marks for each subject would be 100. Schedule of examinations will be announced through newspapers well in advance. Practical work will be conducted at respective accredited institutions. The Society will be responsible for holding the examination for theory and practicals. To qualify for a pass in a module, a candidate must have obtained at least 50% in each theory and practical examination. The marks will be translated into grades, while communicating results to the candidates. The gradation structure is as below: Percentage Grade

Failed (<50) 50% & <55% 55% & <65% 65% & <75% 75% & <85% 85%

F D C B A S

Candidates are allowed to appear in a maximum of twelve consecutive examinations, reckoned from the examination which a candidate is eligible to take as indicated in the letter of allotment of registration number to the candidate, for successfully completing CHM-O/ CHM-A Level examination. Practical Examination Scheme No. of Practical Examination : Two/ Four Duration of Each Examination : Three hour duration including viva-voce Max. Marks in each Examination : 100 = [80 (Practical) + 20 (Viva-voce)] Grading: Students will be awarded grades in practical examinations based on the marks scored in the practical and viva-voce. Every candidate has to pass in both theory and practical examinations separately. Schedule: Schedule will be announced in leading newspapers and on DOEACC websites. The practical examinations will be held at the accredited hardware institutions conducting hardware courses. The accredited hardware institute is obliged to conduct practical examinations and arrange infrastructure, faculty for conduct of practical examination. The accredited hardware institute is not allowed to charge any fee from the candidates, for practical examinations. 6. Registration Registration is meant for students and is a pre-requisite for appearing in the examinations for Hardware CHM-O or CHM-A Level course under the DOEACC Hardware Scheme. This system of registration is similar to that followed in distance education as well as in the formal stream. This shall help in monitoring the growth of a student at various levels. Some important aspects about registration are:

Registration is allowed only at one level at a time; It is valid for a specified period after which re-registration is required; After completion of a particular level successfully, registration is allowed for the next higher level after paying the prescribed fees. Registration number is unique, and will remain the same for a candidate unless the candidate changes level, without completion of the level for which initial registration is given. A candidate can surrender the registration in favour of another level. But if failed, at the original level, shall not be eligible to appear in the unsuccessful papers in the original level. Also no exemption against modules passed (even for common papers) shall be allowed at new level.

Registration with DOEACC society is a pre requisite and candidates are required to register themselves with DOEACC Society, before they can appear in an examination, by applying in the prescribed form, which can either be downloaded from DEOACC website, or is available free of cost at the counter of DOEACC Society or its Centers. on any working day, between 10.00 to 16.00 Hours. The filled in form may be submitted along with the fee as prescribed in and as per eligibility criteria given for the level. Examination forms submitted without registration number shall be rejected. REGISTRATION is open throughout the year and valid for a specified number of consecutive examinations taking into account the cut-off date for the next immediate examination after registration. There is a cut-off date beyond

which the registrants can not take examination. Number of consecutive examinations in which a student can appear is mentioned in the registration allocation letter. 7. Examinations Under the DOEACC Hardware scheme, examinations are held twice a year in February and August for CHM-O and CHM-A levels in different Centers. Eligibility to appear in the examinations has been laid down and candidates can appear through an institution-run-course. The generation of quality manpower depends upon effective evaluation system. An Examination Board consisting of experts and professionals from leading institutes and industry monitors the examinations conducted under the DOEACC Hardware Scheme. An association of such experts and professionals ensures that the conduct of examinations, including evaluation system, is industry oriented thus meeting the requirements of industry. Macro level examination by a third party, as is the case in the DOEACC Examinations, ensures a uniform standard of output all over the country. Flexibility exists in the DOEACC Hardware Scheme.

To review, modify, or update and implement changes in syllabus to keep pace with the changing needs of the industry in a fast changing technology area. To allow students having aptitude for Hardware to join the DOEACC Hardware Scheme from diverse educational backgrounds at any stage of their career.

Frequency - Examinations are generally conducted every six months in February and August starting on second/ third Saturday of the respective months. Sale of Examination Forms - The schedule for the sale of examination forms and closing date of receipt of filled-in forms is announced through advertisement in leading newspapers. The students are required to fill the examination forms. Admit Cards are dispatched to the candidates well in advance by the examination authority. Venue of the examination is indicated on the Admit Card. 8. Accreditation Requirements Under the DOEACC accreditation scheme, institutions are approved to conduct DOEACC Courses (CHM-O and CHM-A levels) based on well-defined norms and criteria. As per the criteria, such an institution is required to have:

Own premises (or if hired, the lease must be on a long term basis); Faculty consisting of both teaching and support faculty (and must meet the numbers, qualifications and experience criteria as specified for the concerned level of course); The necessary hardware as well as software to conduct training as per syllabus of a particular level course; Faculty to provide hands-on training covering at least half of the allocated time; Licensed software, as understood in terms of intellectual property rights; A library with a good selection of books and subscription to the periodicals and magazines of standard quality; Sound financial status; Close interaction with the industry. IMPORTANT DATES

Dates for Receipt of Complete Registration Forms: Cut off Dates for February Exam August Exam

1. 2.

O level A level

Preceding 31st Aug Preceding 31st Sept

Preceding 28th February Preceding 31st March

Note:- Registration is open throughout the year. READY 1.) RECKONER Cost of Material, Published by DOEACC: Accreditation Guidelines: Rs. 500/Examination form: Rs. 50/per Level Registration form: Free Downloadable from Net. O Level Syllabus: Rs. 125/A Level Syllabus: Rs. 150/Accreditation Fee: The Accreditation fee to conduct DOEACC accredited hardware course(s) under Hardware Scheme shall be as under: Accreditation Fees (Rs.) Provisional Accreditation for (Level/ Period) CHM-O/ 3 Years 30000 + *VAF Awareness Creation Fund (Rs.) 2000 2000 Total Amount (Rs.)

32000 + VAF 32000 + VAF

CHM-A/ Years

3 30000

+ *VAF

*Variable Accreditation Fee (VAF) - VariableAccreditation Fees for each level @ Rs.5000/- is to be paid for every additional 25 candidates or part thereof fielded for the first time in examination in a year. Variable Accreditation Fees (VAF) for the first 25 candidates fielded first time in examination(s) in a year is exempted. The VAF is paid at the time of submission of examination application form. Training Fee; i.) The training fee charged by the accredited institute on basis of market forces. ii.) The course fee charged from the students is decided by accredited institute should be reasonable, justifiable and commensurate with the infrastructure and facilities offered. iii.) The course fee is inclusive of fee for practicals. Registration Fee Exam Form Fee Exam Fee (Theory) Exam Fee (Practical) Project Evaluation Fee (A Level & above) : : : : : Rs. 500/Rs. 50/Rs. 500/Rs. 500 /Rs. 1000/Per Level Per Level Per Paper Per Practical Per Project