- MECHANIC REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING (SCVT)
- Electrician (NCVT)
- FITTER (NCVT)
- Plumber (NCVT)
Duration 2 yrs. NSQFIevel-5
Course Content: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Trade, under CTS, is one of the most popular courses delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of two years duration. It mainly consists of Domain and Core areas.
The Domain areas (Trade Theory & Practical) impart professional skill/s and knowledge, while the Core areas (Workshop Calculation science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skill/s related to the relevant Job-Role/s) impart requisite core skill & knowledge and life skills that are all essential/ necessary to perform the job in any given situation;
In addition to this, a Candidate is entrusted to undertake group-wise project work and extracurricular activities to build up confidence. The broad components covered during the Course, are as detailed here-below:-
In the FIRST year, the trainee learns about personal safety and machinery safety, manipulating tools, instruments and equipment in the refrigeration workshop, while during the SECOND year, the trainee learn about different commercial compressor and its dismantling, assembling, fault finding and rectification - among other relevant subject-topics;
Skills Acquired: Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioner: May work in ice factory, cold storage plants, specialized air conditioning units or domestic refrigerators. Repair and service in refrigerator, water cooler, bottle cooler, deep freezer, Visi Cooler, Walk in Cooler, Ice candy plant, Cold storage, Ice plant, Split Air Conditioner, Package Air Conditioner, Central Air Conditioner, mobile Air Conditioner; Options for employment work as Refrigeration and A/C Technician in Industries and factories like - Chemical, Pharmaceuticals and Beverage plants; Manufacturing units - Godrej, L.G., Blue Star, Voltas; Defense services - as Plant Operator/Mechanic.
Options for self-employment / Entrepreneurship Development: The trainee can set up his own: S.S.I. unit - For Deep freezer, Bottle Cooler, Water Cooler; Repairing workshop - Refrigerator and a/c equipment; Ice manufacturing unit, Cold storage on rental basis, Ice-cream/cold drink house, Bottle Filling plant.
Duration Duration: 2 years, NSQF level-5
Course Content: In the first year the trainee learns about safety and environment ,use of fire extinguishers, artificial respiratory resuscitation to begin with. He gets the idea of trade tools & its standardization, identifies different types of conductors, cables & their skinning & joint making. Basic electrical laws like Kirchhoff's law, ohm's law, laws of resistances and their application in different combinations of electrical circuit are practiced along with laws of magnetism. The trainee practices on circuit for single phase and poly-phase circuits for 3 wire /4wire balanced & unbalanced loads. Skilling practice on different types & combination of cells for operation and maintenance is being done. Wiring practice with installation of different accessories like ICDP switch, distribution fuse box and mounting energy meters are practiced as per IE rules for hostel/residential building, workshop and its fault detection is done by trainee. The trainee will practice for pipe & plate earthing. Different types of light fitting are to be done like HP/LP mercury vapour and sodium vapour are prominent. The trainee will practice on different types of measuring instruments like multimeter, wattmeter, energy meter, phase sequences meter, frequency meter, for measurement of electrical parameters in single& three phase circuits. He will gain skill on range extension, calibration and testing of meters. Practice for dismantling, assembling and testing of heating element equipment, induction heating equipment, grinding machines and washing machines will be done by trainee. Skill will be gained on transformer for operation, efficiency, series parallel operation, replacement of transformer oil and combination of single phase transformers for 3 phase operation. The trainee will practice on winding of small transformer.
In the second year, the trainee will study the details of rotating machines: DC machines, induction motors, alternators & MG sets and practice on them. The trainee will practice on determining characteristics, their performance analysis, starting, speed control and reversing direction of rotation of machines. He will practice on parallel operation & synchronization of alternators, winding practice and over hauling will be practiced for DC machine and induction motors. Practices on diodes for bridge rectifier, switching devices &lifiers by electronic components, different wave shape generation and testing by CRO is carried out. Designing control cabinet, assembling control elements and their wiring are to be practiced. Speed control of AC/DC motors by electronic controller is being practiced. The trainee will practice on testing, analyzing and repairing of voltage stabilizer, emergency light, battery charger, UPS and inverter. He will gain knowledge of thermal, hydel, solar & wind energy systems. The trainee will practice on distribution system, domestic service line and accessories& their protection by practicing on relay and circuit breaker for operation and maintenance.
Skills Acquired: Electrician General: installs, maintains and repairs electrical machinery equipment and fittings in factories, workshops power house, business and residential premises etc. Studies drawings and other specifications to determine electrical circuit, installation details etc. Positions and installs electrical motors, transformers, switchgears. Switchboards and other electrical equipment, fittings and lighting fixtures. Makes connections and solders terminals. Tests electrical installations and equipment and locates faults using megger, test lamps etc. Repairs or replaces defective wiring, burnt out fuses and defective parts and keeps fittings and fixtures in working order. May do armature winding, draw wires and cables and do simple cable jointing. May operate, attend and maintain electrical motors, pumps etc .Electrical Fitter: fits and assembles electrical machinery and equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, switchgears, fans etc., Studies drawings and wiring diagrams of fittings, wiring and assemblies to be made. Collects prefabricated electrical and mechanical components according to drawing and wiring diagrams and checks them with gauges, megger etc. to ensure proper function and accuracy. Fits mechanical components, resistance, insulators, etc., as per specifications, doing supplementary tooling where necessary. Follows wiring diagrams, makes electrical connections and solders points as specified. Checks for continuity, resistance, circuit shorting, leakage, earthing, etc. at each stage of assembly using megger, ammeter, voltmeter and other appliances and ensures stipulated performance of both mechanical and electrical components filled in assembly. Erects various equipment such as bus bars, panel boards, electrical posts, fuse boxes switch gears, meters, relays etc. using nonconductors, insulation hoisting equipment as necessary for receipt and distribution of electrical current to feeder lines. Installs motors, generators, transformer etc. as per drawings using lifting and hoisting equipment as necessary, does prescribed electrical wiring, and connects to supply line. Locates faults in case of breakdown and replaces blown out fuse, burnt coils, switches, conductors etc. as required. Checks, dismantles, repairs and overhauls electrical units periodically or as required according to scheduled procedure. May test coils. May specialize in repairs of particular equipment manufacturing, installation or power house work and be designated accordingly.
Options for employment: Huge job opportunities in electricity department, public sectors, private and Govt, industries in power generation, transmission, distribution stations and abroad job opportunities as electrician, lineman, service technician, lab technician, electrical supervisor, re-winder etc.
Options for self-employment / Entrepreneurship Development: License certificate for self-employment, wiring contractors, own shop for repairs of domestic appliances, motor rewinding, sale of electrical materials and appliances, set up own electrical workshop, undertake contract of installation of machinery, panel boards and bus bars in industries.
Duration 2 Years NSQF level-5
Course Content :FIRST YEAR: The practical part starts with basic fitting in the beginning and the candidate also imparted training on allied trades viz., Sheet Metal, Welding (Gas & Arc) which leads to multiskilling .In the basic fitting the skills imparted are sawing, filing, marking, chipping ,measurement, riveting, soldering, brazing, drilling and observation of all safety aspects is mandatory. The accuracy achieved is of±0.25 mm. The safety aspects cover components like OSH & E, PPE, Fire extinguisher, First Aid and in addition 5S being taught .Different drilling operations (through, blind, angular), reaming, offhand grinding, tapping, dieing, different fits viz., sliding fit, etc., scraping, fastening (nuts & bolts, riveting, studs, screws, etc.,). The accuracy achieved is of± 0.04 mm and angular accuracy to 30minutes.Different turning operations on lathe (step, grooving, chamfering, drilling, boring, knurling &threading), simple repair, overhauling and lubrication work on machine are being taught in the practical. SECOND YEAR: Power tool operation, different complex assembling and fitting, fastening, lapping, making gauges, pipe works and pipe joints, dismantling, overhauling& assembling valves are covered. The accuracy achieved is of an accuracy of ± 0.02 mm & 10 minutes .Making & using drill jigs, making of critical components, repair & maintenance of power transmission system, making of template &complex gauges, identify different Pneumatic &hydraulic components and circuit construction, repair & maintenance of machinery like lathe, drill, grinding, bench drilling, Inspection of Machine tools, Accuracy testing of Machine tools and erection of simple machines are being performed as part of practical training .Professional Knowledge subject is simultaneously taught in the same fashion to apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. In addition components like Physical properties of engineering materials, Interchangeability, Method of expressing tolerance as per BIS Fits, different types of iron, properties and uses, special files, honing, Metallurgical and metalworking processes such as Heat treatment, the various coatings used to protect metals, different bearing, working material with finished surface as aluminum, duralumin and stainless steel, topics related to non-ferrous metals, Method of lubrication are also covered under theory part .Total three projects need to be completed by the candidates in a group. In addition to above components the core skills components viz., Workshop calculation &science, Engineering drawing, employability skills are also covered. These core skills are essential skills which are necessary to perform the job in any given situation.
Skills Acquired: Fitter General Sizes metal parts to close tolerances and fits and assembles them using hand tools for production or repairs of machines, or other metal products. Studies drawings to understand specification of different parts, fittings or assembles to be made and their functions. They select materials, appropriate tool and equipment s to carry out their work. Holds the work in Vice, Cuts and shapes required parts to dimensions and specifications by processes of sawing, chipping, filing, grinding, drilling holes, screw cutting, scrapping etc., using hand tools for making specimens or finished components. Measures object while working using foot rules, calipers, micrometer, gauges etc. and checks for correct filing with square. Gets half-finished object marked or marks it himself using face plate, marking block scriber, vernier, height gauges, vee-blocks, angle plate, sine plate, slip gauges, combination set, etc. depending on accuracies required, to indicate guide lines for finished sizes, holes to be drilled and pitch centers, threads to be cut and other working details as specified in drawing or sample. Clamps object securely in correct position in vice and files it to required dimensions according to punch marks and guide lines frequently measuring it with calipers, micrometer , vernier, gauges etc, makes holes with drill, cuts threads with taps and dies ensuring that they are square or at required angle to base. Measures finished article with dial indicator, micrometer, vernier, height gauges, screw gauges, plug gauges, sine bar, slip gauge, etc. according to prescribed accuracies. May make parts separately and assemble those with screws, rivets, pins, etc. as specified so as to make complete unit according to drawing. Dismantles or removes worn out, broken or defective parts using hand tools or power tools and replaces them by repaired or new ones. Performs repairing and maintenance work (including preventive maintenance) of simple machines, dismantles and replaces different components to construct circuit of Pneumatics and Hydraulics. Tests completed article/ assembly to ensure correct performance. May do simple turning of parts on machines and perform welding, brazing, and like operations. May explain heat treatment processes viz., annealing, hardening, tempering etc. May specialize in particular type of machine or product and be designated accordingly. May suggest alterations. In addition, Fitter have the ability to visualize the job, good coordination, mechanical attitude, manual dexterity and perform work related mathematical calculations. Plan and organize assigned work and detect & resolve issues during execution. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to environment, self-learning and productivity .May be designated as FITTER General according to nature of work done.
Options for employment :Bench fitter in manufacturing industries; maintenance fitter in shipping industries and oil rigs; erection in various industries; fabricator for windows/shutter in small workshops; Stores clerk in an Engineering stores.
Options for self-employment / Entrepreneurship Development: Can set up own workshop for fabrication and structural work such as grills, gates, steel; furniture and shutters; can carry out repairs and maintenance of domestic water pipe line individually; can manufacture cutlery such as chopper, knife, axe and chisel; can manufacture and repair locks and keys; can undertake repairs of machines.
Duration 1 year, NSQF level 4
Course Content: During the one-year duration a candidate of Plumber trade is trained on subjects Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Science & Calculation and Employability Skills related to job role. 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 pipe work viz. cutting of pipes, threading, joining, etc. and finally to fitting, fixing and laying of hot & cold water pipe line, repairing and reconditioning of waste pipe line at the end of the course. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below:
The practical part starts with basic fitting in the beginning and the candidate imparted training on allied trades viz., carpenter, Welding (Gas & Arc), Masonry which leads to multi-skilling. In the basic fitting the skills imparted are marking, sawing, chipping, filing, measurement, soldering, brazing, drilling, grinding and observation of all safety aspects is mandatory. The accuracy achieved is of±0.25 mm. The safety aspects covers components like OSH&E, PPE, Fire extinguisher, First Aid etc. Cutting Pipes in different angle. Joining of pipes of different diameter and angles by gas welding, thread cutting on different types of pipes & fittings accessories. Making of brick wall and RCC casting. Brick wall cutting for concealing pipe line. Bending of Pipes, Making of pipe line circuit for water distribution, fixing Cocks & valve, Water analysis test, Water Pressure test are being taught. Alignment and laying of humid asbestos pipeline & maintenance of drainage pipe line. Installation and maintenance of Electric pumps, Construction of inspection chamber, manhole, gutter, septic tank, socket etc. Testing of drainage pipe, Removal of leakage pipe line, Installation, fixing & maintenance of valve & cock, water meter, Fixtures, hot & cold water pipe line, Repairing & reconditioning of waste pipe line, Repairing & reconditioning, scraping & painting of sanitary fittings are being taught in the practical. Professional Knowledge subject is simultaneously taught in the same fashion to apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. In addition, components like Physical properties of engineering materials, different types of iron, properties and uses, Heat & Temperature are also covered under theory part. Total three projects need to be completed by the candidates in a group. In addition to above components the core skills components viz., Workshop calculation & science, Engineering drawing, employability skills are also covered. These core skills are essential skills which are necessary to perform the job in any given situation.
Skills acquired: Plumber, General; lays out, assembles, installs and maintains sanitary fittings and fixtures, sewage and drainage systems, heating and sanitary systems, gas and water pipe lines etc. Receives instructions from Sanitary Engineer or Civil Engineer regarding layout of pipes, gas or water mains, position of fixtures and fittings, etc. Examines drawings or other specifications regarding size and dimensions of area where sanitary fittings or pipe are to be fitted or laid. Marks points at places to indicate position for fixing brackets and laying pipes. Drills passage holes in walls or floor of premises and fixes necessary brackets, stands, holders etc. to keep or hold fittings and fixtures in position, using nuts, bolts, clamps etc. and tightens them with hand tools. Cuts reams, threads and bends pipes as appropriate. Ensures that pipe lines are laid properly by Pipe Fitter. Joins pipes with sockets, Tees, elbow etc. or with molten lead or lead wool. Caulks joints (operation of making joint seam tight to withstand pressure) and tests them for leaks with pneumatic or hydraulic pressure. May repair and maintain sewerage and pipe lines by replacing washers on leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, opening clogged drains, etc. May do lead burning, dressing and bossing of lead pipe and sheet lead, inlaying of wooden tanks, construction of septic tanks etc.
Plumber, Operations; is responsible for operation of plumbing system used in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber, General-installation and Repair; Plumber (General)-ll is responsible for installation and repair plumbing systems including those of advanced sanitary fixtures as per manufacturer’s specifications in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber, General Helper; is responsible for helping Plumber (General) by carrying and handling of tools and materials required in installation, minor repair and maintenance of plumbing systems.
Plumber, General Assistant; is responsible for assistance in, preliminary installation and minor repair work of basic plumbing systems in domestic, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber, Maintenance and Servicing Assistant; is responsible for assistance in maintenance and servicing of pipes and sanitary fixtures in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber, Maintenance and Servicing; is responsible for assistance in maintenance and servicing of pipes and sanitary fixtures in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Pipe Layer/Plumber Pipeline; Sewer Pipe Layer lays concrete, stone ware or clay pipes to form sanitary drains and sewers. Receives instructions regarding size and type of concrete, stone ware or clay pipe to be laid. Digs or gets earth dug along marked lines using spade, picks etc. to make trenches for laying pipes. Levels and smoothens bottom of trenches to proper gradient by scooping with shovels. Receives pipes of required size lowered into trench manually or by pulley and adjusts their position by hand or crow-bar for correct leveling and vertical and horizontal alignment. Joints pipes together using appropriate couplings, joints, rings etc. and closes joints by caulking with fibre and cement to prevent leakage. Tests joints by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure after sealing. Fills trench with earth to cover laid pipe and rams earth to avoid sinking. Is designated as PIPE LAYER WATERMAINS or WATER MAINS FITTER if engaged in laying cast iron or galvanized iron water pipe mains and in caulking their joints with lead to prevent leakage. May lay pipe lines to provide water connection to houses, sanitary sewers etc. May fix meters to stopcocks, remove defects from pipe lines and replace defective ones.
Pipe Fitter; lays, repairs and maintains, pipes for supply of water, gas, oil or steam in buildings, gardens, workshops, stores, ships etc., according to drawings or instructions. Examines drawings and other specifications or receives relevant instructions. Cuts passage holes for laying pipes in walls and floors. Cuts reams, threads and bends pipes according to specifications. Lays pipes in cut passage and assembles pipe sections with couplings, sockets, Tee's elbows etc. Levels position of pipes using sprit level for gravitational flow. Caulks joints, tests them for leakage with pneumatic or hydraulic pressure and secures pipe line to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers. Fits water meters, taps etc. to pipe where necessary. Repairs and replaces leaky pipe lines, taps and joints and provides connections to overhead water tanks. Helps Plumber, General in fittings sanitary fittings to buildings. May join pipe sections and fittings.
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, Other; perform number of routine and low skilled tasks such as assisting in laying pipes, making water tight joints, fitting sockets and reducers, threading pipes with taps and dies, removing leakages, etc., and are designated as Plumber Mate or Pipe Fitter Helper according to type of work done.
Plumber (Welder)/Plumbing (Sanitary Fixtures) Fitter Assistant; is responsible for welding activities related to plumbing works in housing, commercial and institutional setups. Plumber (Welder) Assistant; is responsible for assistance in welding activities related to plumbing works in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber (Pumps and E/M Mechanic); is responsible for installation and repair of Pumps and E/M equipment used for different plumbing applications of housing, commercial and institutional Set ups. Options for employment: Plumber in Government departments/PWD, Star hotels, Industries, etc.; Pump Operator, Plumbing Supervisor and Pipe Fitter in Ship industries and oil refineries. Options for Self-Employment / Entrepreneurship Development: Plumbing contract for domestic and industries; Establish Hardware shop; Maintenance contracts of domestic lines and industrial lines.