ITI COPA course offers training in basic computer operations, internet, and programming. Candidates must pass the 10th board examination with at least 35% marks to be eligible for the course. The lower age limit to get enrolled in ITI COPA course is 14 years.
In private colleges, the admission process is direct whereas in government colleges, one has to appear for an entrance examination.
COPA is one of the most opted ITI courses. The course has a duration of 1 year and includes training on computer operations, internet and programming. This training course has been designed in a way such that a student who has completed his class 10 board examination will be able to comprehend it without having any prior knowledge of computer programming.
COPA is an ITI tradesmanship, non-engineering course. It imparts training in basic computer operations, internet, and programming. The course runs over a period of 1 year and can be opted for after passing the 10th board examination. It falls under the IT and ITeS sector.
The course aims to teach the professional requirements related to computer operations and programming together with employability skills.
Through the ITI COPA course, the candidate is taught about environment and safety, fire extinguishing, trade tools, computer peripherals, DOS commands, internal components, Linux and windows interfaces and their installations.
The key highlights of the COPA course can be found in the table below:
| Course Name | COPA |
| Full Form | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant |
| Level of Course | Certificate Course |
| Course Duration | 1 Year (2 Semesters) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must have passed class 10 board examination |
| Age Criteria | Must have attained 14 years of age |
| Admission Process | Merit-Basis/Direct/Entrance Exam |
| Job Profile | Data Entry Operator, Computer Operator |
| Average Starting Salary | INR 10,000 - INR 15,000 per month |
In order to enrol into the ITI COPA course, the candidate must satisfy the eligibility criteria for the same. The eligibility criteria for the course are as follows:
The candidate must have passed the 10th board examination with at least 35% marks in aggregate.
The candidate must have attained 14 years of age in order to be eligible for the course.
The admission procedure for enrolling in the ITI course is relatively simple. The candidates are selected mostly on merit basis. For the government institutes they have to appear for entrance examinations.
The steps involved in the ITI COPA admission process are:
Step 1: Download the online application form from the official website. Step 2: Fill out the application form. Step 3: Attach the educational certificates and identity proof along with other necessary relevant documents. Step 4: Submit the application form. Step 5: Keep a copy of the application form for future reference.The duration of the ITI COPA course is 1 year which is divided into 2 semesters.
The break-up of hours for the course is given below:
| Subjects | Hours |
|---|---|
| COPA Trade Practical | 1200 |
| COPA Trade Theory | 240 |
| Employability Skills | 160 |
If a candidate does not want to get engaged in work, he/she can also consider studying further after the completion of ITI COPA course. There are a number of higher education opportunities that can be taken up by the candidates. They are as follows:
There are several job opportunities available for the candidates after completion of the ITI COPA course. The initial salary structure of an ITI COPA technician ranges between 1.2 LPA to 1.5 LPA. with experience, time, and additional degrees or diplomas, the salary range gets higher.
The job roles offered to the ITI COPA technicians are as follows:
| Job Role | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Operator | INR 2.2 LPA |
| Workshop Assistant | INR 2 LPA |
| Data Entry Operator | INR 2.1 LPA |
| Contact Centre Assistant | INR 2.16 LPA |
| Data Capture Operator | INR 2.5 LPA |
| Operations Analyst | INR 4.9 LPA |
| Trainee Service Desk Operator | INR 1.1 LPA |
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