Syllabus
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Course Code: HS202-B Course Name: Household Equipment & consumer protection |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | 1. Difference between equipment and tools. Factors affecting requirement of household equipment. 2. Use, care, and storage of household equipment. 3. Kitchen tools and equipment Classification on the basis of their mode of operation: Hand operated, Electrically operated Classification on the basis of their utility: Major kitchen equipment and minor kitchen equipment Classification on the basis of their use: Cooking utensils and Serving utensils 4. Equipment for personal care and recreation: Hair dryer, hair straightener, Epilator, water filter, Iron, air conditioner, television, radio, L.C.D, C.D. player, cell phone, computer and laptop, inverter. 5. Equipment related to cleaning and washing: Manual and electrical equipment including washing machine, vacuum cleaner, immersion rods, floor scrubber etc. |
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| 2 | 1. Consumer: Definition and role of consumer in market 2. Rights, responsibilities and problems of consumers 3. Consumer Protection Laws in India 4. Consumer Protection Act 5. Standardizing and Quality control measures ISI, BIS, FPO, AGMARK, Eco mark, Wool mark, Silk mark, Cotton mark, Handloom mark, BEE star labelling. 6. FSSAI: Regulation on food labelling 7. Consumer protection Agencies: Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC), Federation of consumer organization in Tamil Nadu (FEDCOT), Citizen consumer and civil action group, Consumer guidance society of India (CGSI), Consumer unity of trust society 8. Buying and paying for goods and services Cash buying Credit buying Guarantees Warrantees |
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