ITI (Trade-COPA) Day -2

ITI COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) – Basic Notes

Topic -Scope of the COPA trade

The scope of COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) trade refers to career opportunities, job roles, and further study options available after completing the trade.

1.1 Job Opportunities

After completing ITI COPA, students can work in:

• Government offices

• Private companies

• IT firms

• Schools and colleges

• Banks and insurance offices

• Cyber cafés and service centers

1.2 Job Roles

Common job roles for COPA students include:

• Computer Operator

• Data Entry Operator

• Office Assistant

• IT Support Assistant

• Junior Programmer

• Clerk (Computer-based work)

• Desktop Support Technician

1.3 Skills Gained in COPA Trade

• Computer operation and typing

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Internet and email handling

• Basic programming (C / Python)

• Data handling and documentation

• Office automation

1.4 Self-Employment Opportunities

COPA students can start:

• Data entry and documentation work

• Computer typing and printing center

• Online service center (forms, applications)

• Freelancing (basic IT work)

1.5 Higher Education & Career Growth

After ITI COPA, students can pursue:

• Apprenticeship training

• Diploma in Computer / IT

• Advanced computer courses

• Certification courses (Tally, DTP, Web Designing)

• Competitive exams for government jobs

1.6 Importance of COPA Trade

• High demand for computer-skilled manpower

• Suitable for both government and private sectors

• Good foundation for IT careers

• Opportunities for skill development and growth