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Entrepreneurship in Paper Bag, Envelope and File Making Annexure III – Curriculum / Syllabus Entrepreneurship in Paper Bag, Envelope and File Making Qualification Title Entrepreneurship Paper Bag, Envelope and File Making Qualification code NARQ30009 - PRODUCT Pre-requisites to training Inclination for taking up Paper Cover, Paper Bag, Envelope and File Making as a self employment occupation. Training outcomes At the end of the training, the candidates will be able to 1. Appreciate the importance of embarking on self-employment and has developed the confidence and personal skills for the same. 2. Indentify business opportunities in chosen sector / sub-sector and plan and market and sell products / services 3. Start a small business enterprise by liaising with different stake holders 4. Effectively manage small business enterprise 5. Understand the various materials and other items required for making Paper Cover, Paper Bag, Envelope and File 6. Make different types of Paper Cover, Bag, Envelope and File by using the various types of papers and technologies. 7. Develop finished products such as Paper Cover, Paper Bags, Envelope, File, Pusti, Fancy paper bag, paper art work etc. Page 1 of 9 Sl. Course Component Key Learning Outcomes Estimated NSQF No. size Level (Learning hours) 1 Professional Knowledge- 1. Candidate is clearly able to differentiate A - Entrepreneurship between Wage employment, Self- employment and Entrepreneurship 1. Knowledge of self-confidence , 2. Understand, appreciate and develop the 12 Hours Level 3 attitude self-confidence for embarking on self- (Theory) 2. Entrepreneurial competencies employment / entrepreneurship. 3. Understand and internalize entrepreneurial 3. Banking, insurance , financial accountancy and management competencies and know their importance for becoming a successful entrepreneur. 4. Legal aspects ,regulatory 4. Trainee is able to understand the legal and aspects of SMEs regulatory aspects of launching an Domain/Technical Knowledge enterprise. 10 Hours Level 3 5. Need for paper products as a 5. Trainee is able to appreciate need for substitute to plastic. continuous growth and expansion of an 6. Selection of paper quality, enterprise availability of papers / used 6. Interest generated in learning the covers. etc. techniques of making Paper Cover, Bag, Envelope and File etc., for taking it up as 7. Tools and different ingredients self employment venture. used in preparing Paper Cover, Paper Bag, Envelope and File. 7. Knowledge of various quality of paper, ingredient used in making paper cover, bags, envelope, pusti, files etc. 2 Professional /Technical Skills 8. Able to select quality paper for making 40 Hours Level 3 8. Making paper covers from covers, bags etc., used cover and newspaper 9. Able to make paper covers from used 9. Making paper bags, envelopes cement covers and news papers. and files / pusti. 10. Able to make paper bags, envelopes and 10. Making Fancy paper bags, files / pusti. paper art work, paper chart 11. Able to make Fancy paper bags, paper art work, paper chart etc., 3 Core Skills 12. Trainee is able to analyze major trends in 11. Identify business opportunities a given economic sector / sub-sector and 14 Hours Level 3 in chosen sector identify Business Opportunities (Practical) 12. Conduct market survey and 13. Trainee is able to conduct market survey prepare simple business plan and develop sound Business Plans based on obtained data. 13. Ability to plan and assess risk 14. Develop effective personal management 14. Problem solving capabilities skills like time management and 15. Time management skills communication skills. 15. Knows to maintain simple books of 16. Communication skills accounts and prepare financial statement 17. Business Management skills for small business 16. Trainees able to devise a simple marketing Page 2 of 9 and sales strategies and plan for a small business 17. Trainees able to manage small team of workers required for managing a small business 4 Admission & Examination 4 hours Registration & Inauguration, Final Evaluation Test Total Course Duration 80 Hours Page 3 of 9 Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for Paper bag – Detailed Curriculum SL Mode of Subject Hrs No delivery MODULE I - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1 Registration & Inauguration. Lecture, 2 hrs A formal gathering Video Introduction of trainers Objectives of the programme Rules & Regulations of the Institute 2 Rapport building & unfreezing – Ice breaking exercise Games, 2 hrs Climate Setting & confidence building by Ice Breaking exercises Exercises, Familiarizing themselves with each other Group Importance of interaction in the learning process discussion, Psychological approach – Rising participants’ consciousness Skits etc Shedding shyness, reservations, inferiority complex etc. 3 Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Lecture 2 Hrs Meaning of Self Employment & Entrepreneurship PPT Difference Between Self Employment & Entrepreneurship Video How Debt Recovery Agency can be an enterprise MODULE II - Achievement Motivation and positive psychology 4 Achievement Motivation - Confidence building Lecture 2 hrs What is motive? Internal & External Motivation PPT Motivational Factors leading to motivation Video Positive thinking Shedding negative feelings Motivational video clips MODULE III - Entrepreneurial Competencies 5 Entrepreneurial competencies – importance, explanation with Lecture, PPT, 4 hrs examples, its applicability to Recovery Agents Group Defining Competencies – Combination of knowledge, skill, motive and Discussion , trait Video Clips & Understanding all the 15 Competencies Case Study Relevance of entrepreneurial Competencies at different stages of enterprise launching and management Facilitating internalizing the entrepreneurial competencies by way of stories, viewing videos etc. Identifying entrepreneurial competencies through a case study How success is related to Entrepreneurial Competencies 6 Boat Game Game, 4 hrs Importance of Systematic planning & Efficiency Orientation, & Concern Discussion, for Quality Lecture, PPT Examine one’s own risk taking behaviour Time Management Information seeking Creativity 7 Tower Building Exercise – Self Confidence & Dependency Syndrome Game, 2 hrs Role of Self confidence in performing any activity Discussion, Importance of planning & scanning the environment Lecture Developing belief in own ability to complete a given task/face a challenge with minimum dependency upon external assistance Page 4 of 9 When, from whom and to what extent to seek help. MODULE IV - Personal Skills 8 Effective Communication Lecture, PPT, 4 hrs Importance of communication skills in running an enterprise Exercise Elements of effective communication Barriers of effective communication & the ways to overcome it MODULE V- Business Management 9 Banking – Deposits & Advances Lecture, PPT 2 hrs Deposits – SB, Current & Term Deposits General Advances Various Government schemes Mudra Loan CGTMSE Scheme Remittance Costing & Pricing, Marketing Management Lecture, PPT 2 hrs Components of direct and indirect, fixed and variable cost Importance of Costing in profitability Concepts of pricing and factors affecting pricing decisions Commercial feasibility of an enterprise 4 Ps of Marketing Market Survey – methodology, sources, nature of information to Lecture 2 hrs be collected PPT Need for market survey Video Methodology to collect and use the information generated How to develop an effective survey plan for the selected activity Dos & don’ts for conducting market survey Questionnaire for market survey Market survey report format Business Plan Preparation 2 hrs Plan format How to ascertain initial viability of a business proposal Lecture PPT Enlisting technical, financial, marketing and commercial aspects Exercise of business Profitability Paper Bag, covers, envelopes and File Making Need for paper products Theory, 46 hrs Paper bags as substitutes for plastics. demonstratio Selection of products, availability, paper quality. n and Raw materials used. practicals. Procurement of raw materials. Paper covers from news paper. Fancy paper bags. Paper art work. Paper charts. Envelopes making. File making. Interaction with successful entrepreneur. Assessment & Evaluation Test 2 hrs Feedback & Valedictory 2 hrs Total 80 Hrs Page 5 of 9 Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for Paper bag – Detailed Curriculum Mode of SL No Subject Hours delivery MODULE I - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Registration & Inauguration. A formal gathering Lecture, 1 Introduction of trainers 2 hrs Video Objectives of the programme Rules & Regulations of the Institute Rapport building & unfreezing – Ice breaking exercise Games, Climate Setting & confidence building by Ice Breaking exercises Exercises, Familiarizing themselves with each other Group 2 2 hrs Importance of interaction in the learning process discussion, Psychological approach – Rising participants’ consciousness Skits etc Shedding shyness, reservations, inferiority complex etc. Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Lecture Meaning of Self Employment & Entrepreneurship 3 PPT 2 Hrs Difference Between Self Employment & Entrepreneurship Video How Debt Recovery Agency can be an enterprise MODULE II - Achievement Motivation and positive psychology Achievement Motivation - Confidence building What is motive? Internal & External Motivation Motivational Factors leading to motivation Lecture 4 Positive thinking PPT 2 hrs Shedding negative feelings Video Motivational video clips MODULE III - Entrepreneurial
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