I.T.I Courses
Overview
- I.T.I – Industrial Training Institutes and Industrial Training Centers.
- They constituted to provide training in various technical trades under;
Directorate General of Training (DGT) - Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,
- Union Government
ITIs were first started in 1969 with the aim of promoting industrialization in India. As small enterprises have been the forerunner in generating employment, It was decided to develop the skills for these sectors. In the beginning there were only some traditional industrial trades like fitter, machinist, welder etc. in which training was provided. But with the rise of service sector, trades like hospital management, retail management etc. were added later for training. The vocational training system of India offers training through ITIs (government institutes) and ITCs (private institutes).There are about 12000 such institutes in the country.
This course is very well known as an Industry-ready course. This course provides basic training for the technical and non-technical subjects. This course is aimed to provide quick practical knowledge of trade and employment right after passing out from class 10th or 12th. The training programs and teaching methodology are well structured and trade specific to impart essential skills and practical training important for the trade.ITI programs have potential to create skilled workers which are in huge demand because there is a shortage of skilled workers.
ITI can be studied after passing 8th, 10th or 12th standard. This course is favourite among students because of its short duration courses that are of 6 months, 1 year and 2 years which make students not to study for 3-4 years. That gives students an early age job settlement and easy employment. Skill India initiative highlights the importance of skilled employees. The Government wants to develop a skilled workforce which will help people get employment. A large portion of Indian workforce is non or semi skilled due to this unemployment being a huge problem in India. Government and private ITIs are spread all across India in which getting admission is not a difficult task and cost of training is also very affordable.
On completion of courses, Students are required to appear for the All India Trade Test [AITT], and after successfully clearing this exam students are awarded National Trade Certificate [NTC].
Eligibility
The Criteria for ITI admission is:
- The minimum academic qualification should be at least class 8th, 10th, and 12th standard pass [depends upon course selected].
- The age of the candidates should lie within 14 to 40 years as on admission year.
COURSE DURATION
Duration of ITI courses may vary from course to course. Candidates can select courses of 6 months duration, courses of 1 year duration and courses of 2 years duration.
ITI TRADES
DRAUGHTSMAN
2 Years
welder
1 Years
pump operator
1 Years
plumber
1 Years
electrician
2 Years
desiel mechanic
1 Years
surveyor
2 Years
fitter
2 Years
computer operator & progamming assistant
1 Years
Scope
After completion of course students can get employed in the private sector, government sector and public sector such as Railways, Telecom, IOCL, ONGC and PWD. In addition to this, they can also explore career opportunities with the Indian Armed Forces like Indian Army, Indian Navy, Air force, BSF, CRPF and other defence forces. Private sector seeks out ITI students for trade specific jobs opportunities in construction, agriculture, textiles, energy, industries etc.
There is immense requirement for skilled and semi- skilled workers in industries like carpenter, sawyer, upholster, machinist, fitter, crane operator, mechanic, welder, turner, plumber, electrician, tool & die maker, mason, draftsman, maintenance mechanics (dairy, textile machinery etc.), patternmaker, mechanic (Tractor, Earthmover Machinery, motor, vehicle) etc. who can join industries and workshops as workers.
Most demanded ITI trades for jobs are like stenographer, computer operator, COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), company secretary, electronics, fitter, welder, mechanical, electrician, welding refrigeration and air-conditioner mechanic etc. Electronic mechanic trade can find jobs in IT companies and in electronics equipment manufacturing units. Welders and air-conditioner technicians trade with great scope in India and abroad, they can even apply for different positions available in the different sections of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and in railways as technicians and instructors etc. Fitter trade is enormous, they can find jobs in any sector and industry whether it is onshore and offshore companies such as oil and gas factories, shipyards, workshops, manufacturing units etc. Electrician trade candidates can find jobs in the electricity board/departments of government through PSC (Public service Commission) Exams.
They can become teachers as they are the vital organ for any organization. It is difficult to imagine an educational organisation or institute without trainers or faculty members. After completion of ITI training course, the person can go for advanced training courses (CTS/POT), which is a prerequisite for becoming an instructor in institutions. The increase in the number of ITIs’ private sector is creating a huge job demand for instructors.
Candidates can become Self-employed like electricians, plumbers can start their repairing workshops, motor mechanics can open their garages, carpenters, fitters, can start their own shops or can work as service providers. Some trades are baker & confectioner, fruit & vegetable processor, leather crafts trades (leather goods maker, footwear maker), photographer, health & slimming assistant, textile trades (weaver, knitter, printing knitter), hairdresser, dress designing, health & slimming assistant etc. It can fetch them good income based on the individual’s skills. Even the foreign countries are looking towards India for their requirement of skilled manpower.