Trades

Fitter

INTRODUCTION

Course Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility Criteria: 10th Passed

Fitter trade under Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) is one of the most popular courses running on pan India through ITIs. The course is of two years (04 semester) duration. It mainly consists of trade (skills and knowledge) and Core area (Workshop Calculation and science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills). After passing out the training programme, the trainee is being awarded National Trade Certificate

(NTC) by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) having worldwide recognition.

During the 02 years duration a candidate is trained on subjects Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Science & Calculation and Employability Skills. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to make/do project work and Extra Curricular Activities to build up confidence. The practical skills are imparted in simple to complex manner & simultaneously theory subject is taught in the same fashion to apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. The practical part starts with basic fitting with tolerance level ± 0.5mm and finally to ± 0.02mm and angular tolerance from 1 to 10′ at the end of the course. Total three projects need to be completed by the candidates in a group. After successful completion of this course the trainee shall be able to work in the field of pipe fitting, lathe, drilling, welding, Inspection & measurement, general fitting work observing safety precautions. The trainee can work on dismantling & assembly of various valves, test the accuracy of Machine tools; perform simple repair on machinery, dovetail slides and assemble with location dowel pins, stud and bolts and prepare snap gauge for checking diameters to an accuracy of ± 0.02 mm, etc.

Employment Opportunities

Fitters have a wide scope of Employability ranging from self-employment, contractual employment to Industrial jobs. On successful completion of this course, the candidates shall be gainfully employed in the following industries:

  • Production & Manufacturing industries.
  • Structural Fabrication like bridges, Roof structures, Building & construction.
  • Automobile and allied industries
  • Service industries like road transportation and Railways.
  • Ship building and repair
  • Infrastructure and defence organizations
  • In public sector industries like BHEL, BEML, NTPC, etc and private industries in India & abroad.
  • Self employment

Further learning pathways:

  • On successful completion of the course trainees can pursue Apprenticeship training in the reputed Industries/Organizations.
  • On successful completion of the course trainees can opt for Diploma course (Lateral entry).
  • On successful completion of the course trainees can opt for CITS course.