Pre/Preparatory School Management (Assistant)

ITI Pre/Preparatory School Management (Assistant) Syllabus (English) – Concise Version

The Pre/Preparatory School Management (Assistant) ITI trade is a one-year non-engineering course under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), governed by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). It trains individuals in administrative tasks, child interaction, and school operations, preparing them for roles like school management assistants, creche supervisors, or administrative support staff in pre-primary schools, or for self-employment in educational setups.

Course Overview

• Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
• NSQF Level: Level 4
• Eligibility: 10th grade pass
• Objective: Equip trainees with skills in school administration, communication, and child welfare for efficient management of pre-primary institutions.

Syllabus Breakdown (English)

• Semester 1
  
  • Trade Theory:
    
    • Introduction to Education: Role of pre-primary schools, child development basics.
    • Office Administration: Record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence.
    • Communication Skills: Interacting with parents, staff, and children.
    • Child Safety: Hygiene, first aid, emergency protocols.
    • IT Basics: MS Office (Word, Excel), email management.
    • Safety and Ethics: Confidentiality, workplace professionalism.
  • Trade Practical:
    
    • Office Tasks: Filing, drafting letters, preparing timetables in labs.
    • Child Interaction: Organizing play activities, storytelling sessions.
    • IT Practice: Creating spreadsheets, basic data entry.
    • Safety Drills: Practicing first aid, evacuation procedures.
    • Project: Designing a mock school schedule with records.
• Semester 2
  
  • Trade Theory:
    
    • School Management: Budgeting, inventory, event planning.
    • Child Welfare: Nutrition, emotional well-being, learning aids.
    • Advanced IT: School management software, digital record-keeping.
    • Parental Engagement: Handling queries, conducting meetings.
    • Regulations: Basic education policies, compliance requirements.
    • Entrepreneurship: Starting a creche or preschool support service.
  • Trade Practical:
    
    • Management Tasks: Preparing budgets, managing supplies in workshops.
    • Child Activities: Planning educational games, craft sessions.
    • Digital Tools: Using attendance software, creating reports.
    • Field Exposure: Assisting in pre-schools/creches (2-4 weeks).
    • Project: Managing a mock pre-school event with documentation.
• Other Components:
  
  • Workshop Calculation: Budget calculations, resource allocation.
  • Employability Skills: Teamwork, time management, IT literacy.

Assessment and Certification

• Exams: Semester-wise (theory + practical).
• Certification: NCVT National Trade Certificate (NTC).
• Evaluation: Administrative accuracy, child interaction, digital skills.

Career Opportunities

• Jobs: School management assistant, creche supervisor, administrative aide in pre-primary schools.
• Self-Employment: Preschool consultancy, creche services.
• Further Studies: Diploma in Early Childhood Education, management certifications.