Craftmen Training Scheme

OBJECTIVES OF THE CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME 

1. To provide semi-skilled/skilled workers to industry by systematic training to school leavers.

2. To reduce unemployment among educated youth by equipping them with suitable skills for industrial employment.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SCHEME

1. Training is imparted in 49 engineering and 49 non-engineering trades.

2. ITIs are functioning under the administrative control of the respective State Govts./UTs / Private Organisations.
3. For eligibility of admission, age qualification etc. for details, please see Admission to ITI’s
4. The period of training for various trades varies from six months to three years and the entry qualification varies from 8th to 12th class pass, depending on the requirements of training in different trades.
5. The institutes / trades having necessary infrastructural facilities as per the norms, are granted affiliation.
6. These institutes are required to conduct training courses as per the curriculum prescribed by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). The admission to the new courses are made in the month of August every year.
7. The trainees after competition of the training period are required to appear in the All India Trade Test conducted under the aegis of National Council for Vocational Training. The successful trainees are awarded National Trade Certificate which has been recognized by Govt of India for the purpose of recruitment to subordinate posts and services under the Central Govt. 8. About 70% of the training period is allotted to practical training and the rest to theoretical training relating to Trade theory, Workshop Calculation & Science, Engineering Drawing, Social Studies including environmental science & family welfare.
9. Training in Govt. ITIs is provided free of cost or nominal fee is charged.  They are also provided with library, sports and medical facilities.
10. Syllabi of various trades are periodically revised to keep pace with changing technology in industry.
11. Seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates in proportion to their population in respective State/ UT. Guidelines for reserving 3% seats for physically handicapped and 25% for women candidates have been issued to State Governments and these could be filled based on the general reservation policy of each State/UT and total reservation is limited to 50%. Seats are also reserved for the wards of defence personnel.
12. Broad based modular training is offered in four Central Model Industrial Training Institutes (MITIs). This pattern of training has the advantage of re-orienting the training modules as per the changing skill requirements of the Industry in lesser time.
13. There is a procedure for evaluation of affiliated ITI’s/ITC’s which envisages deaffiliation of trades/units whose infrastructures are found not conforming to the standards/norms prescribed by NCVT.
14. A new trade titled “Information Technology & Electronics System Maintenance” (IT&ESM) has been introduced in selected ITIs of various States. The syllabus of the trade IT&ESM has been designed in consultation with Department of Electronics.
15. Introduction of eco-friendly refrigerants and phasing out of ozone damaging ones and retro-fitting of equipment needs new inputs in training and equipment. DGE&T is availing assistance from Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation (SDC) and has requested them to provide demonstration kits, to upgrade machinery and equipment in DGE&T Institutes / ITIs and also update syllabi for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning courses.

Lists of Trades in G.I.T.I Tandi (व्यवसाय )
1. विद्युतकार | (Electrician )
2. वायरमैन | ( Wireman )
3. इलैक्ट्रोनिक मैकेनिक | ( Electronic Mechanic)
4. वेल्डर (गैस एंड इलैक्ट्रोनिक)| ( Welder- Gas and Electronic)
5. मैकेनिक कंप्यूटर हार्डवेयर | ( Mechanic Computer Hardware)
6. ड्राईवर कम मैकेनिक | ( Driver cum Mechanic )

Trade wise Qualification (Engineering Trades)

S.No.

Name of the Trade

Period of Training

Entry Qualifications

1. Welder (Gas and Electric) 1 Year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 System of education or its equivalent
2. Foundry man 1 Year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
3. Mechanic (diesel)/Marine diesel 1 Year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
4.  Plumber 1Year Passed 8th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
5. Mason (Building Constructor) 1 Year Passed 8th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
6. Upholsterer 1 Year Passed 8th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
7. Mechanic Tractor 1 Year (i) Essential- Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of  education or its equivalent
8. Sheet metal worker 1 Year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 System of education or its equivalent
9. Forger and Heat Treated 1 Year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 System of education or its equivalent
10. Plastic Processing operator 1 year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 System of education or its equivalent
11. Carpenter 1 Year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 System of education or its equivalent
12 Pump Operator-Cum- Mechanic 1 Year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 System of education or its equivalent
13 Phototypesetter and desktop Operator 1 Year I.A Passed matriculation exam or 10th under 10+2 system with English B.Typing speed of 30 wpm in English II desirable – typing speed of 30 Wpm in regional language
14 Desktop Publishing Operator 1 Year I.A Passed matriculation exam or 10th under 10+2 system with English B.Typing speed of 30 wpm in English II desirable – typing speed of 30 Wpm in regional language
15 Computer Operator and Programming Assistant 1 Year 12th class passed under 10+2 system or duly recognized diploma in engineering from any Polytechnic of three years duration after class 10th
16 Pattern Maker 2 Year Passed 8th Class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
17 Painter (General 2 Year Passed 8th class  exam or its equivalent
18 Wireman 2 Year Passed 8th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science as one of the subject or its equivalent
19 Mechanic(Motor Vehicle 2 Year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subjects
20 Mechanic Agricultural Machinery 2 Years Essential- Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent Desirable- Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent
21 Fitter 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
22 Turner 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
23 Machinist 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
24 Mechanic watch and Clock 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
25 Electrician 2 years Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent
26 Instrument Mechanic 2 Years Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent
27 Electroplater 2 Years Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
28 Mechanic (Radio and TV) 2 Years Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent
29 Mechanic –Cum-Operator (Electronics communication system) 2 Years Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent
30 Tool and Died Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixture) 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
31 Tool and die maker (dies and moulds) 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
32 Refrigeration and Air-conditioning mechanic 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
33 Machinist (grinder) 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
34 Millwright maintenance mechanic 2 Years Matriculation with science and mathematics or its equivalent
34* Mechanic (machine tool maintenance) 3 Years Matriculation with science and mathematics or its equivalent
35 Draughtsman (mechanical) 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
36 Draughtsman(civil) 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
37 surveyor 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
38 Electronics mechanic 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
39 Maintenance mechanic(chemical plant) 2 Years Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics or its equivalent
40 Instrument mechanic (chemical plant) (a)for SSC 2 Years (b)forB.sc Six months (a)Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with physics and chemical and mathematics or its equivalent (b)passed B.sc with physics and chemistry
41 Attendant operator (chemical plant) (a)for SSC 2 Years (b)for B.sc Six months (a) Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with physics and chemical and mathematics or its equivalent (b) passed B.sc with physics and chemistry
42 Laboratory assistant (chemical plant) (a)for 10th class 2 Years (b)for B.sc Three months (a)Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with physics and chemical and mathematics as one of the subjects or its equivalent (b) ) passed B.sc with physics and chemistry
43 Information technology and Electronic system maintenance 2 Years Essential–passed in 10th class exam Under 10+2 system of education with 60percent marks put together in mathematics and science Desirable—passed 12th (10+2) class With mathematics and science
44 Hand Weaving of Newer ape, Durries and carpets 1 Year Passed 8th class exam or its equivalent
45 Cutting and tailoring renamed as cutting and sewing 1 Year Passed 8th class exam or its equivalent
46 Embroidery and Needle work 1 Year Passed 8th class exam or its equivalent
47 Book Binder 1 Year Passed 8th Class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
48 Cane willow and Bamboo Worker 1 Year Passed 8th Class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
49 Weaving of silk and Woolen fabrics 1 Year Passed 8th Class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
50 Weaving of woolen fabrics 1 Year Passed 8th Class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
51 Manufacture of Footwear 1 Year Passed 8th Class exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
52 Leather Goods Maker 1 Year Passed 8th class exam under 10+2  system of education or two class below Matriculation exam or its equivalent
53 Dress Making 1 Year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education  or its equivalent
54 Baker and confectioner 1 Year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education  or its equivalent
55 Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables 1 Year Passed 10th class exam under 10+2 system of education with science or its equivalent
56 Photographer 1 Year Passed 10th class exam with Physics and Chemistry under 10+2 or its equivalent
57 Bleaching, Dyeing and calico Printing 1 Year Passed 10th Class exam under 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics or its equivalent
58 Stenography (English) 1 Year Passed Matriculation Examination with English as cognate subject or its equivalent or 10th class under 10+2 system with English as a cognate subject.
59 Secretarial Practice 1 Year Passed Matriculation examination with English as cognate subject or its equivalent or 10th class under 10+2 system with English as a cognate subject
60 Stenography (Hindi) 1 Year Passed Matriculation examination with Hindi as cognate subject or its equivalent or 10th class under 10+2 system with Hindi as a cognate subject
61 Hair and skin care 1 Year Passed 10th class under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
62 Steward 1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or equivalents
63 Craftsman food Production (General) 1 Year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or equivalents
64 Craftsman food Production (Vegetarian) 1Year Passed 10th class examination with Science as one of the subject under 10+2 system of education or equivalents
65 Process cameraman 1 Year Passed 10th class under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of its subject or equivalent
66 Plate- Maker-cum-Impostor 1 Year Passed 10th class under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of its subjects or equivalent
67 Litho-Offset Machine Minder 1 Year Passed 10th Class under 10+2 system  of education with science as one of its subject or equivalent