CURRICULUM

FOR THE TRADE OF

FITTER STRUCTURAL
UNDER

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENURESHIP
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

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 CONTENTS

Sl. No. Topics Page No.

1. Acknowledgement 3
2. Background 4-5
2.1 Apprenticeship Training under Apprentice Act 1961
2.2 Changes in Industrial Scenario
2.3 Reformation

3. Rationale 6
4. Job roles: reference NCO 7
5. General Information 8
6. Course structure 9 - 10
7. Syllabus 11-27
7.1 Basic Training
7.1.1 Detail syllabus of Core Skill
A. Block-I (Engg. drawing & W/ Cal. & Sc.)
B. Block-II (Engg. drawing & W/ Cal. & Sc.)
7.1.2 Detail syllabus of Professional Skill & Professional
Knowledge
A. Block – I
B. Block – II
7.1.3 Employability Skill
7.1.3.1 Syllabus of Employability skill
A. Block – I
B. Block – II
7.2 Practical Training (On-Job Training)
7.2.1 Broad Skill Component to be covered during on-job
training.
A. Block – I
B. Block – II
Assessment Standard 28-30
8.1 Assessment Guideline
8.
8.2 Final assessment-All India trade Test (Summative
assessment)
9. Further Learning Pathways 31
10. Annexure-I – Tools & Equipment for Basic Training 32-36
11. Annexure-II – Infrastructure for On-Job Training 37
12. Annexure-III - Guidelines for Instructors & Paper setter 38

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 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The DGT sincerely express appreciation for the contribution of the Industry, State Directorate,
Trade Experts and all others who contributed in revising the curriculum. Special acknowledgement to
the following industries/organizations who have contributed valuable inputs in revising the curricula
through their expert members:

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Special acknowledgement is expended by DGT to the following expert members who had
contributed immensely in this curriculum.

Co-ordinator for the course : R.N.MANNA, Training Officer, CSTARI, Kolkata

Sl. Name & Designation Organization Remarks

No. Sh./Mr./Ms.
1. Sri Nirmalya Nath, CSTARI, Kolkata Expert
Astt. Director of Trg.
2. R.N.Manna, Training Officer CSTARI, Kolkata Expert
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 2. BACKGROUND

2.1 Apprenticeship Training Scheme under Apprentice Act 1961

The Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the objective of regulating the programme of
training of apprentices in the industry by utilizing the facilities available therein for
imparting on-the-job training. The Act makes it obligatory for employers in specified
industries to engage apprentices in designated trades to impart Apprenticeship Training on
the job in industry to school leavers and person having National Trade Certificate(ITI pass-
outs) issued by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) to develop skilled
manpower for the industry. There are four categories of apprentices namely; trade
apprentice, graduate, technician and technician (vocational) apprentices.
Qualifications and period of apprenticeship training of trade apprentices vary from trade to
trade. The apprenticeship training for trade apprentices consists of basic training followed
by practical training. At the end of the training, the apprentices are required to appear in a
trade test conducted by NCVT and those successful in the trade tests are awarded the
National Apprenticeship Certificate.

The period of apprenticeship training for graduate (engineers), technician (diploma holders
and technician (vocational) apprentices is one year. Certificates are awarded on completion
of training by the Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development.

2.2 Changes in Industrial Scenario

Recently we have seen huge changes in the Indian industry. The Indian Industry registered
an impressive growth during the last decade and half. The number of industries in India have
increased manifold in the last fifteen years especially in services and manufacturing sectors.
It has been realized that India would become a prosperous and a modern state by raising
skill levels, including by engaging a larger proportion of apprentices, will be critical to
success; as will stronger collaboration between industry and the trainees to ensure the supply
of skilled workforce and drive development through employment. Various initiatives to
build up an adequate infrastructure for rapid industrialization and improve the industrial
scenario in India have been taken.

2.3 Reformation
The Apprentices Act, 1961 has been amended and brought into effect from 22nd December,
2014 to make it more responsive to industry and youth. Key amendments are as given
below:

 Prescription of number of apprentices to be engaged at establishment level instead of

trade-wise.

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 Establishment can also engage apprentices in optional trades which are not designated,
with the discretion of entry level qualification and syllabus.

 Scope has been extended also to non-engineering occupations.

 Establishments have been permitted to outsource basic training in an institute of their

choice.

 The burden of compliance on industry has been reduced significantly.

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 3. RATIONALE
(Need for Apprenticeship in FITTER STRUCTURAL trade)

A Unique Training Process

The Apprenticeship system of training is unique in that it is the only formal, structured, and nationally
recognized education and training program available that combines the two most common forms of
career and occupational learning: classroom instruction with on-the-job training.

Apprentices not only learn occupational skills in the classroom, their learning is expanded to include
hands-on, paid, on-the-job training. Students learn and practice all phases of the trade/occupation in
real-world applications.

Apprenticeship is a training strategy that, leads to a certificate of completion and nationally recognized
skilled worker status. These credentials have explicit meaning, recognition, and respect in the eyes of
Central and State Governments and relevant Industries.

The Apprenticeship Programs train men and women to craftsman status. By participating in a program,
apprenticeship training shape applicants with character, aptitude, motivation and good personality traits
into competent Craftsmen and Craftswomen who have in-demand skill sets, comprehensive knowledge,
positive attitudes and superior abilities.

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 4. JOB ROLES: REFERENCE NCO

Brief description of Job roles:

7214.70 Structural Fitter is responsible to carry out fit up operations on

structural steel elements and assemblies and excel at marking these steel
elements in accordance with the workshop drawings. He/ she should be able
to carry out fit up operations of assemblies in fabrication yard.
Erects columns, trusses and general fabrication work at site for construction
of buildings, heavy foundations, hangars, sheds, etc. under guidance of
Civil Engineer or Overseer. Examines drawings and other specifications.
Assembles and fits together various parts of heavy structures such as
bridges, overhead canes, hoists, ship etc. in work-shop according to
drawings under Instructions of structural Engineer and dismantles them for
transporting to site for final construction. Checks parts to be fitted together.
Cuts steel plates and angle iron using power shear or flame cutting
equipments. Drills holes for bolts and rivets. Bends rods/plates using hand
tools or bending machine and joins them together with wires or fasteners.
Places them in forms and fixes them in position. Slings members in position
with connecting pins to ensure that members fit together at site. Checks
preparatory to permanent erection of structures at site. Checks alignment of
parts with sprit level, etc. to ensure accuracy of fit. Dismantles parts of
assembled structures to facilitate transportation to site. Assemble structural
members by fitting, drilling, riveting, bolting or welding.
The individual should have good knowledge of safe working practices.

Reference NCO: 2004/7214.70

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 5. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Name of the Trade : FITTER STRUCTURAL

2. N.C.O. Code No. : 2004/ 7214.70

3. Duration of Apprenticeship Training (Basic Training + Practical Training): 2years

3.1 For Freshers :- Duration of Basic Training: -
a) Block –I : 3 months
b) Block – II : 3 months
Total duration of Basic Training: 6 months
Duration of Practical Training (On -job Training): -
a) Block–I: 9 months
b) Block–II : 9 months
Total duration of Practical Training: 18 months
3.2 For ITI Passed :- Duration of Basic Training: - NIL
Duration of Practical Training (On -job Training): 12 months
4. Entry Qualification : Passed 10th Class with Science and Mathematics under 10+2
system of Education or its equivalent

5. Selection of Apprentices: The apprentices will be selected as per Apprentices Act

amended time to time.

6. Rebate to ITI Passed out Trainees : one year for the trade of Fitter.

Note: Industry may impart training as per above time schedule for different block,
however this is not fixed. The industry may adjust the duration of training considering the
fact that all the components under the syllabus must be covered. However the flexibility
should be given keeping in view that no safety aspects is compromised.

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 6. COURSE STRUCTURE

Training duration details: -

Time 1-3 4-12 13-15 16-24

(in months)
Basic Training Block– I ----- Block – II ------
Practical Training ---- Block – I ------ Block – II
(On - job training)

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 Duration of Training in Months
Components of Training
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
Basic Training Block - I
Practical Training Block - I
Basic Training Block - II
Practical Training Block - II

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 7. SYLLABUS
7.1 BASIC TRAINING
(BLOCK – I & II)
DURATION: 06 MONTHS

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Name of the Trade : FITTER STRUCTURAL

2. Hours of Instruction : 1000 Hrs. (500 hrs. in each block)
3. Batch size : 20 (Maximum)
4. Power Norms : 2 KW for Workshop

5. Space Norms : 70 Sq .m

6. Examination : The internal assessment will be held on

completion of each Block.
7. Instructor Qualification :

i) Degree/Diploma in Mechanical / Civil Engg. from recognized

university/Board with one/two year post qualification experience
respectively in the relevant field.
OR

ii) NAC in the trade of FITTER STRUCTURAL with three year post
qualification experience in the relevant field.

Preference will be given to a candidate with Craft Instructor Certificate (CIC)

8) Tools, Equipments & Machinery required : - As per Annexure – I

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 7.1.1 DETAIL SYLLABUS OF CORE SKILL

A. Block– I
Basic Training

Topic a) Engineering Drawing Duration b) Workshop Science & Duration

No. (in hours) Calculation (in hours)

1. Drawing Instruments : their uses 30 Properties of Material : 20

Drawing board, T-Square, Drafter properties -Physical &
(Drafting M/c), Set Squares, Mechanical, Types –Ferrous &
Non-Ferrous, difference
Protractor,
between Ferrous and Non-
Drawing of lines and their Ferrous metals, introduction of
Iron, Cast Iron, Wrought Iron,
application (Hidden, centre,
Steel, difference between Iron
construction, Extension, Dimension, and Steel, Alloy steel, carbon
Section) steel, stainless steel, Non-
Ferrous Alloys.
Methods of Division of line segment

2 Drawing of Geometrical Figures: Mass, Weight and Density:

Angle, Triangle -different types, Mass, Unit of Mass, Weight,
Rectangle, Square, Rhombus, difference between mass and
parallelogram, Circle and its weight, Density, unit of density,
elements. specific gravity of metals.
Centre of gravity and its
practical application.

3 Lettering and Numbering as per BIS - Forces definition.

SP46-2003: Single Stroke, Double - Definition and example of
Stroke, inclined, Upper case and compressive, tensile, shear
forces, axial and tangential
Lower case
forces.
4 Dimensioning: Mensuration : parallelogram
lengths of diagonals of square &
- types and methods of rectangles. Pythagoras Theorem,
dimensioning (functional, Area and perimeter of square,
non-functional and auxiliary) rectangle, parallelogram,
- Types of arrowhead triangle, circle, semi circle. Area
- Leader Line with text of trapezoid,

5 Method of presentation of Volume of solids – cube,

Engineering Drawing cuboids, cylinder and Sphere.
- Pictorial View Surface area of solids – cube,
- Orthogonal View cuboids, cylinder and Sphere.
- Isometric view .

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6 Symbolic Representation (as per - Area of cut-out regular
BIS SP:46-2003) of : surfaces: circle and segment and
- Fastener (Rivets, Bolts and Nuts) sector of circle.
- Bars and profile sections
- Weld, brazed and soldered
joints.
- Electrical and electronics
element
- Piping joints and fittings
7 Construction of Geometrical - Volume of simple solid blocks
Drawing Figures: - Volume of cut-out solids: hollow
- Polygons and their values of cylinders, frustum of cone, block
included angles. section.
- Conic Sections (Ellipse)
8 Drawing of Solid figures (Cube, Work, Power and Energy:
Cuboids, Cone and Frustum of Cone) work, unit of work, power, unit
with dimensions. of power, Horse power, energy,
use of energy, potential and
kinetic energy, examples of
potential energy and kinetic
energy.

9 Free Hand sketch of hand tools and Friction – Limiting frication –

measuring tools used in the trade. measuring of friction – examples.
Simple problems on straight and bell
crank levers. Laws of friction, co-
efficient of friction and angle of
friction. Problems on inclined plane.

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 B. Block- II
Basic Training

Topic a) Engineering Drawing Duration b) Workshop Science & Duration

No. (in hours) Calculation (in hours)

1 30 stress, strain and modules of 20

Drawing of riveted joints, different
elasticity, ultimate, strength,
types of threads, bolts, nuts, locking
factor of safety and different
devices, keys, cotters, couplings, types of stresses
bearings, pulleys cotters screw joint,
knuckle joint etc.
Making drawings of lap and butt
and single or double strap riveted
joints.
2 Elementary principle of triangle of
Free hand sketching of pipe joints-
forces and parallelogram of forces.
flanged, socket & screwed sleeve Resolution and composition of
joints and preparation of drawings of forces. Application to lifting
pipe joints. tackles like chain pulley block,
crane, wall crane, etc. problems.
Moment of a force-couples-simple
Free hand sketching of simple problems. Example in simply
machine parts and production of supported and loaded beams-
working diagrams General conditions of equilibrium
for a series of forces acting on a
body. Stable, non stable and
neutral equilibrium of bodies-
simple explanation.
3 - Construction of simple curves Heat and temperature, their
of interpretation-simple
units, difference between heat
and temperature, boiling
exercises.
point, melting point, scale of
- Development of surfaces of
temperature, relation
prism, cylinders, pyramids and
between different scale of
cones
temperature, Thermometer,
pyrometer, Expansion of solids,
liquids and gases due to heat, co-
efficient of expansion. Brief
description of transference of heat-
conduction, convection and
radiation.
4 Electricity and its various effects.
Reading of advanced blue prints
Electric current-positive and
including structural drawings and negative terminals, use of switches
other allied items such as materials, and fuses. Types of current- AC,
list. DC, Units of current, resistance
and voltage; Simple electric
circuit-Ohm's law-simple
calculation. Conductor,

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 insulator, Types of
connections – series, parallel,
electric power, Horse power,
energy, unit of electrical
energy. Concept of earthing.
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- Drawings of fabricated channels Trigonometry:
or I section Girders. Trigonometric ratios,
Trigonometric tables.
- Drawings of fabricated
channels simple poof trusses, - Finding the value of
purlins, braced columns unknown sides and angles of
glazing or window frames and a triangle by Trigonometrical
welded girders. method.
- Finding height and distance
by trigonometry.
- Application of trigonometry
in shop problems. (viz. taper
angle calculation).
6 - Drawing of fabricated jobs like Levers and Simple
brackets, bed plates. Machines: levers and its
types.
- Drawings for welding vessels,
pipes, ducts, etc. Simple Machines, Effort and
Load, Mechanical Advantage,
Velocity Ratio, Efficiency of
machine.

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 7.1.2 DETAIL SYLLABUS OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
A. Block –I
Basic Training

Week Professional Skills (275 hrs.) Professional Knowledge (120 hrs.)

No.
1  Instructions in Health & Safety precautions as Safety precautions: Safety at work- correct
applicable to the trade. technique to avoid accidents. Safety precautions to
 Marking out from drawings in mm/ inch. Marking be observed in general- particularly in the shop
for cutting to shape. floor. Fire Extinguishers, protective equipment and
protective clothing-their importance and use.
Electrical safety and fuses. Knowledge of
elementary first aid
Description, use and care of different marking off
and layout tools.
2  Chipping. Description, use and care of different hand tools
 Grinding of Chisels. and holding devices.
Common shapes of chisels (cold). Safety
precautions for chipping. Method of chipping and
cutting. Method of removing welds and rivets by
chipping and grinding. Use of pneumatic chisels
for chipping.
3  Sawing. Types of Drills, Their nomenclature and uses.
 marking for drilling Use of templates. Use of master plates for batch
 Drilling and drill grinding drilling.
 Dressing of grinding wheel.
Types of grinding machines. Special safety
precautions for grinding. Description, use and care
of different grinding wheels.
4.  Tapping. Different thread forms and their uses.
 Threading with dies.
5-6  Filling to marking and size. Description, use and care of different precision
 Use of micrometers. measuring instrument.
 “Use of vernier – linear and angular.
7- 8  Scraping & sharpening of scrapers. Jigs & templates making: Simple set outs.
 Drilling counter boring, counter sinking & spot Intersections various tapes their purpose and use.
facing Jigs-use of jigs for drilling plates and angles simple
 Use of jigs and templates with location points fixtures and clamping device. Use of jig bushes

9-11  Simple marking out of sheet metal Description and use of different marking and hand
 Making simple joints of sheet metal. tools for sheet metal work.
 Simple riveting.
Riveting: Types of rivets and riveting, Hand
riveting. Cold & Hot, Method of riveting. Use of
pneumatic riveting. Method of holding up. Use of
hydraulic riveting. Checking rivets, removing bad
rivets.

12  Reaming. : Description of croppers, shearing machines and

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  Scraping of bearing guillotine shears, punching machines, edge
 Identification of steel, C.I. etc. planning machines and nibbling machines and their
use. Plate roots and its use. Pyramid roll for plate
bending of plates, angle iron, pipes, etc. Hot
bending and joggling of angles. Bending angles and
channels after cutting the flanges-blanking and
press work

13. Revision
Internal Assessment 03days

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 B. Block –II
Basic Training

Week Professional Skills (275 hrs.) Professional Knowledge (120 hrs.)

No.
1-2  Marking of gusset plates, joint section beams.  Templates for cutting to size. Templates for
joints columns, curved and bent plates and drilling. Use of prick punch, back marks,
section. Marking for built up section. Allowing standard back marks and cross centres. Edge
distances. Templates for gussets, templates for
for rolling tolerance.
marking angles, techniques of marking several
items from a simple template. Template for
 Inspection of finished materials. Techniques of
marking joint sections.
checking slope length shape etc
 Machining allowances- allowances allowing for
distortion in welding and cutting. Allowances
for temperature variations. Use of working
points and intersection points.
3-4  Simple welding (Arc and Gas) Welding & Gas cutting:
 Simple soldering Welding tools and welding accessories, protective
 Marking for beveling and chamfering. marking clothing, etc. Different processes of welding - oxy-
after assembly for welding, marking of sloping acetylene, electric and Thermal - Brief description &
members. application, welding methods.Common gases used in
welding- oxygen, hydrogen-Acetylene, TIG & MIG,
CO2 , Argon different types of joint and its
application properties. Storage and use of various
gasses used in welding. Gas cutting-profile and
straight line-oxy-acetylene flame lighting and
adjustment Use of different types of flames –
oxidizing, reducing & neutral. Flame cutting-free
hand, guided and mechanical. Flame cutting factors,
Elementary electricity as applied to electric welding.
Types of arc welding, carbon metallic, resistance etc.
and application. Principal of arc welding. The
welding arc-its characteristics, advantages and
disadvantages, welding machines – D.C. Generators.
A.C. Transformers-rectifiers-their description and
operation, Different types of electrodes purposes of
flux coating. Method of coating position of flux-
characteristics of flux. Various welding position Edge
preparation application. Method of heating of metals,
Distortion-causes and effects. Method employed to
minimize distortion. Types of welding. Welding of
different metals, Techniques employed in gas and arc
welding. Common defects in arc and gas welding.
Non destructive method of flow detection like M.P.T.
Ultrasonic di-penetration, Radiography, knowledge
of relevant I.S.I. specification regarding materials,
fasteners, electrodes and tolerances, Safety
precautions during welding 60 hrs
5-6  Fitting of mating parts. Description and use of different mechanical
 Cutting key way and fitting keys. fasteners.

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7-8  Fitting & removal of studs. Simple techniques of assembly. Assembling of
 Assembly of Structural parts. riveted plate girder trusses. Assembling of laced and
lattice structures. Using fixture for clamping and
location. Use of drifts for faring holes.
9 – 10  Repair works. Rectification of mistakes and errors, slinging loads,
 Use of gauges & templates. Use of chain, wire sling, tackle, clamps, level table
 Use of sine bar & Slip gauges. and level stallage. Marking of simple fixture,
Preventing or allowing for welded distortion.
Assembling of welded I-section. Assembling of
cylindrical tanks including fitting and lining of
vessels. Use of jointing cement. Lagging & insulation

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cutter, pipe wrenches, pipe vices, etc. Pipe threads-
 Cutting, bending, threading, joining and standard pipe threads- dies and taps. Standard pipe
assembly. fitting methods of fitting or replacing the fitting –
repair and erection of pipes line. Methods of
 Marking of pipes and intersections preventing leaks at the Joints. pipe bending methods-
use of bending fixture, pipe bending machine etc.
12  Elementary concept of material handling like Roof trusses-their description, types and use.
methods of slinging and use of various
material handling equipment and fixtures.

13. Revision
Internal Assessment 03 days

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 7.1.3 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
GENERAL INFORMATION

1) Name of the subject : EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

2) Applicability : ATS- Mandatory for fresher only

3) Hours of Instruction : 110 Hrs. (55 hrs. in each block)

4) Examination : The examination will be held at the end of

two years Training by NCVT.

5) Instructor Qualification :

i) MBA/BBA with two years experience or graduate in sociology/social

welfare/Economics with two years experience and trained in Employability skill from
DGET Institute.
And
Must have studied in English/Communication Skill and Basic Computer at 12th
/diploma level
OR
ii) Existing Social Study Instructor duly trained in Employability Skill from DGET
Institute.

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 7.1.3.1 SYLLABUS OF EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
A. Block – I
Basic Training

Topic Topic Duration

No. (in hours)

English Literacy 15
1 Pronunciation :
Accentuation (mode of pronunciation) on simple words, Diction (use of word and
speech)
2 Functional Grammar
Transformation of sentences, Voice change, Change of tense, Spellings.

3 Reading
Reading and understanding simple sentences about self, work and environment

4 Writing
Construction of simple sentences Writing simple English

5 Speaking / Spoken English

Speaking with preparation on self, on family, on friends/ classmates, on know, picture
reading gain confidence through role-playing and discussions on current happening
job description, asking about someone's job habitual actions. Cardinal (fundamental)
numbers ordinal numbers. Taking messages, passing messages on and filling in
message forms Greeting and introductions office hospitality, Resumes or curriculum
vita essential parts, letters of application reference to previous communication.
I.T. Literacy 15

1 Basics of Computer
Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and peripherals,
Switching on-Starting and shutting down of computer.
2 Computer Operating System
Basics of Operating System, WINDOWS, The user interface of Windows OS, Create,
Copy, Move and delete Files and Folders, Use of External memory like pen drive,
CD, DVD etc, Use of Common applications.
3 Word processing and Worksheet
Basic operating of Word Processing, Creating, opening and closing Documents, use
of shortcuts, Creating and Editing of Text, Formatting the Text, Insertion & creation
of Tables. Printing document.
Basics of Excel worksheet, understanding basic commands, creating simple
worksheets, understanding sample worksheets, use of simple formulas and functions,
Printing of simple excel sheets
4 Computer Networking and INTERNET
Basic of computer Networks (using real life examples), Definitions of Local Area
Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet, Concept of Internet (Network
of Networks),
Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browser, Web Site, Web page and
Search Engines. Accessing the Internet using Web Browser, Downloading and
Printing Web Pages, Opening an email account and use of email. Social media sites

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 and its implication.
Information Security and antivirus tools, Do's and Don'ts in
Information Security, Awareness of IT - ACT, types of cyber crimes.
Communication Skill 25

1 Introduction to Communication Skills

Communication and its importance
Principles of Effective communication
Types of communication - verbal, non verbal, written, email, talking on phone.
Non verbal communication -characteristics, components-Para-language
Body - language
Barriers to communication and dealing with barriers.
Handling nervousness/ discomfort.
Case study/Exercise
2 Listening Skills
Listening-hearing and listening, effective listening, barriers to effective listening
guidelines for effective listening.
Triple- A Listening - Attitude, Attention & Adjustment.
Active Listening Skills.
3 Motivational Training
Characteristics Essential to Achieving Success
The Power of Positive Attitude
Self awareness
Importance of Commitment
Ethics and Values
Ways to Motivate Oneself
Personal Goal setting and Employability Planning.
Case study/Exercise
4 Facing Interviews
Manners, Etiquettes, Dress code for an interview
Do's & Don'ts for an interview
5 Behavioral Skills
Organizational Behavior
Problem Solving
Confidence Building
Attitude
Decision making
Case study/Exercise

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 B. Block– II
Basic Training
Topic Topic Duration
No. (in hours)

Entrepreneurship skill 15

1 Concept of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship- Entrepreneurship - Enterprises:-Conceptual issue
Entrepreneurship vs. Management, Entrepreneurial motivation. Performance &
Record, Role & Function of entrepreneurs in relation to the enterprise & relation to
the economy, Source of business ideas, Entrepreneurial opportunities, The process of
setting up a business.
2 Project Preparation & Marketing analysis
Qualities of a good Entrepreneur, SWOT and Risk Analysis. Concept & application
of Product Life Cycle (PLC), Sales & distribution Management. Different Between
Small Scale & Large Scale Business, Market Survey, Method of marketing, Publicity
and advertisement, Marketing Mix.
3 Institutions Support
Preparation of Project. Role of Various Schemes and Institutes for self-employment
i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Idea for financing/ non financing support
agencies to familiarizes with the Policies /Programmes & procedure & the available
scheme.
4 Investment Procurement
Project formation, Feasibility, Legal formalities i.e., Shop Act, Estimation & Costing,
Investment procedure - Loan procurement - Banking Processes.
Productivity 10

1 Productivity
Definition, Necessity, Meaning of GDP.

2 Affecting Factors
Skills, Working Aids, Automation, Environment, Motivation
How improves or slows down.
3 Comparison with developed countries
Comparative productivity in developed countries (viz. Germany, Japan and Australia)
in selected industries e.g. Manufacturing, Steel, Mining, Construction etc. Living
standards of those countries, wages.
4 Personal Finance Management
Banking processes, Handling ATM, KYC registration, safe cash handling, Personal
risk and Insurance.
Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Education 15
1 Safety & Health
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health importance of safety and health at
workplace.
2 Occupational Hazards
Basic Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Vibro-acoustic Hazards, Mechanical Hazards, Electrical
Hazards, Thermal Hazards. Occupational health, Occupational hygienic, Occupational
Diseases/ Disorders & its prevention.

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 3 Accident & safety
Basic principles for protective equipment.
Accident Prevention techniques - control of accidents and safety measures.
4 First Aid
Care of injured & Sick at the workplaces, First-Aid & Transportation of sick person
5 Basic Provisions
Idea of basic provision of safety, health, welfare under legislation of India.

6 Ecosystem
Introduction to Environment. Relationship between Society and Environment,
Ecosystem and Factors causing imbalance.
7 Pollution
Pollution and pollutants including liquid, gaseous, solid and hazardous waste.
8 Energy Conservation
Conservation of Energy, re-use and recycle.
9 Global warming
Global warming, climate change and Ozone layer depletion.
10 Ground Water
Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water, Conservation and Harvesting of water
11 Environment
Right attitude towards environment, Maintenance of in -house environment
Labour Welfare Legislation 5

1 Welfare Acts
Benefits guaranteed under various acts- Factories Act, Apprenticeship Act, Employees State
Insurance Act (ESI), Payment Wages Act, Employees Provident Fund Act, The Workmen's
compensation Act.
Quality Tools 10

1 Quality Consciousness :
Meaning of quality, Quality Characteristic
2 Quality Circles :
Definition, Advantage of small group activity, objectives of quality Circle, Roles and
function of Quality Circles in Organization, Operation of Quality circle. Approaches to
starting Quality Circles, Steps for continuation Quality Circles.
3 Quality Management System :
Idea of ISO 9000 and BIS systems and its importance in maintaining qualities.
4 House Keeping :
Purpose of Housekeeping, Practice of good Housekeeping.
5 Quality Tools
Basic quality tools with a few examples

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 7.2 PRACTICAL TRAINING (ON-JOB TRAINING)
(BLOCK – I & II)
DURATION: 18 MONTHS (9 months in each block)

GENERAL INFORMATION

1) Name of the Trade : FITTER STRUCTURAL

2) Duration of On-Job Training : a) Block–I: 9 months

b) Block–II : 9 months
Total duration of Practical Training: 18 months
3) Batch size : a)Selection of Apprentices as per apprenticeship
guidelines.
b) Max. 20 trainees per group
4) Examination : i) The internal assessment will be held on
completion of each block
ii) NCVT exam will be conducted at the end
of 2nd year.
5) Instructor Qualification :

i) Degree/Diploma in CIVIL / MECHANICAL Engg. from recognized

university/Board With one/two year post qualification experience in the relevant field.
OR

ii) NAC in the trade of FITTER STRUCTURAL with three year post qualification
experience in the relevant field.

Preference will be given to a candidate with Craft Instructor Certificate (CIC)

6) Tools, Equipments & Machinery required : - As per Annexure – II

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7.2.1 BROAD SKILL COMPONENT TO BE COVERED DURING
ON - JOB TRAINING

A. BLOCK – I

JIGS AND TEMPLATE MAKING

1. Making templates for simple objects – marking, cutting to size, Setting out and use of inter-sections
points, reference points & reference lines, Allowance for machining and edge planning.
2. Making fixtures for assembly and Welding.
3. Making simple drilling jigs and templates.
4. Gauges for bending.
5. Development on sheet metal for making bunkers or hoppers.
6. Setting out for three dimensional structures.
7. Marking gusset plates, joints section beams, joints columns.
8. Marking curved and bent plates & sections, Providing marks to facilitates assembly.
9. Inspection & checking.

PREPARATION

1. Cutting plates by guillotine shears, by cropper.

2. Cropping of sections.
3. Straightening plates and sections.
4. Edge planning.
5. Bending plates ( hot and cold).
6. Punching, Press work, Nibbling.

RIVETING

1. Hand riveting hot.

2. Use of Pneumatic riveting.
3. Use of Hydraulic riveting.

B. BLOCK – II

WELDING AND GAS CUTTING

1. Safety precautions in gas & electric welding.

2. Use of hand tools used in gas welding & cutting.
3. Use of welding torch, regulation of flame.
4. Use of high pressure acetylene bottles.
5. Use of acetylene generators and oxygen cylinders.
6. Fusion runs with and without rods by gas.
7. Straight line beads on M.S. Sheets and plates by gas.
8. Butt joints on M.S. by gas welding/ brazing.
9. Use of hand tools used in electric welding.
10. Study of electric arc welding machines and regulation of current and voltage.
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 11. Straight line beads by electric welding on mild steel Using different sizes of electrodes.
12. Square butt joint, open corner joint, fillet tag and Tee joint by electric welding on mild steel.
13. Gas welding.
14. Preparation of joints for welding.
15. Tack welding techniques.
16. Single and multi-run welding techniques.
17. Special problems on assembling for welding.

CHIPPING AND GRINDING

1. Use of pneumatic chisels for chipping.

2. Removing welds and rivets.
3. Grinding flush.

ASSEMBLY

1. Assembling of simple structures, simple trusses, end cleats, brackets to beams.

2. Use of lifting tackles, slings, lifting, devices, slinging fabricated structure for fitting.
3. Assembling of riveted joints.
4. Assembling of simple structures for welding,
5. Assembling of welding I-sections.
6. Use of level table for leveling and positioning.
7. Marking of simple fixtures.
8. Preventing or allowing for welding distortion, Correction of errors.
9. Assembling of tanks and vessels.
10. Fixing pipe and fitting vessels.
11. Use of jointing cements in vessels.
12. Use of lagging material and insulation in vessels.

PAINTING AND DESPATCH

1. Paints-Primary and finishing coats.

2. Distinguishing marks for dispatch and erection.
3. Loading lorries and wagons.
4. Lashing and tying loads.

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 8. ASSESSMENT STANDARD
8.1 Assessment Guideline:
Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial
barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while
undertaking assessment. Due consideration to be given while assessing for team work,
avoidance/reduction of scrape/wastage and disposal of scarp/wastage as per procedure,
behavioral attitude and regularity in training.

The following marking pattern to be adopted while assessing:

a) Weightage in the range of 60-75% to be allotted during assessment under following

performance level:

For this grade, the candidate with occasional guidance and showing due regard for safety
procedures and practices, has produced work which demonstrates attainment of an
acceptable standard of craftsmanship.

In this work there is evidence of:

 good skill levels in the use of hand tools, machine tools and workshop equipment
 many tolerances while undertaking different work are in line with those demanded
by the component/job.
 a fairly good level of neatness and consistency in the finish
 occasional support in completing the project/job.

b) Weightage in the range of above75%- 90% to be allotted during assessment under

following performance level:

For this grade, the candidate, with little guidance and showing due regard for safety
procedures and practices, has produced work which demonstrates attainment of a
reasonable standard of craftsmanship.

In this work there is evidence of:

 good skill levels in the use of hand tools, machine tools and workshop equipment
 the majority of tolerances while undertaking different work are in line with those
demanded by the component/job.
 a good level of neatness and consistency in the finish
 little support in completing the project/job

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c) Weightage in the range of above 90% to be allotted during assessment under
following performance level:

For performance in this grade, the candidate, with minimal or no support in organization
and execution and with due regard for safety procedures and practices, has produced
work which demonstrates attainment of a high standard of craftsmanship.

In this work there is evidence of:

 high skill levels in the use of hand tools, machine tools and workshop equipment
 tolerances while undertaking different work being substantially in line with those
demanded by the component/job.
 a high level of neatness and consistency in the finish.
 minimal or no support in completing the project

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 8.2 FINAL ASSESSMENT- ALL INDIA TRADE TEST (SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENT FOR TWO YEARS TRADE)
SUBJECTS Marks Sessional Full Pass Marks Duration of
Marks Marks Exam.

Practical 300 100 400 240 08 hrs.

Trade Theory 100 20 120 48 3 hrs.
Workshop Cal. & Sc. 50 10 60 24 3 hrs.
Engineering Drawing 50 20 70 28 4 hrs.
Employability Skill 50 50 17 2 hrs.
Grand Total 550 150 700 -

Note: - The candidate pass in each subject conducted under all India trade test.

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 9. FURTHER LEARNING PATHWAYS

 On successful completion of the course trainees can opt for Diploma course
(Lateral entry). ). [Applicable for candidates only who undergone ATS after
CTS]

 On successful completion of the course trainees can opt for CITS course.

Employment opportunities:

On successful completion of this course, the candidates may be gainfully

employed in the following industries:

1. Structural / Fabrication like bridges, Roof structures and Building & construction
industries.
2. Service industries like road transportation and Railways.
3. Ship building and repair industries
4. Infrastructure and defence organisations
5. In public sector (Central and State) and private industries of related field in India &
abroad
6. Self employment

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 ANNEXURE – I

10. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT FOR BASIC TRAINING

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PROFESSIONAL SKILL & PROFESSIONAL

KNOWLEDGE

TRADE: FITTER STRUCTURAL

LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS FOR 20 APPRENTICES

A : TRAINEES TOOL KIT:-

Sl. Quantity
Name of the items
No. (indicative)

1 Steel Rule 15 cm with metric graduation 21 nos.

2 Try Square 10 cm blade. 21 nos.
3 Caliper inside 15 cm spring. 21 nos.
4 Caliper 15 cm hermaphrodite 21 nos.
5 Caliper outside 15 cm spring 21 nos.
6 Divider 15 cm spring 21 nos.
7 Straight Scriber 15 cm. 21 nos.
8 Centre Punch 10 cm 21 nos.
9 Screw driver 15 cm 21 nos.
10 Chisel cold flat 10 cm 21 nos.
11 Hammer ball peen 0.45 kg. With handle 21 nos.
12 Hammer ball peen 0.22 kg. With handle. 21 nos.
13 File flat 25 cm. second cut 21 nos.
14 File flat 25 cm. smooth 21 nos.
15 File half round second cut 15 cm. 21 nos.
16 Hacksaw frame fixed 30 cm. 21 nos.
17 Safety goggles. 21 nos.

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B : TOOLS INSTRUMENTS AND GENERAL SHOP OUTFITS

Sl. Quantity
Name of the items
No. (indicative)
1. Steel Rule 30 cm 4 nos.
2. Steel Rule 60 cm. 4 nos.
3. Straight edge 45 cm steel 2 nos.
4. Surface plate 45 x 45 cm CI / Granite. 1 nos.
5. Marking table 91 x 91 x 122 cm. 1 no.
6. Universal scribing block 22 cm. 2 nos.
7. V-Block pair 7 cm and 15 cm with clamps 2 nos.
8. Square adjustable 15 cm blade. 2 nos.
9. Angle plate 10 x 20 cm. 1 nos.
10. Spirit Level 15 cm metal 1 no.
11. Punch letter 3 mm set. 1 no.
12. Punch number set 3 mm. 1 no.
13. Punch prick 6mm 2 nos.
14. Portable hand drill (Electric) 0 to 6 mm 1 nos.
15. Drill twist straight shank 1.5 to 12 mm by 0.5 mm 1 Set
16. Drill twist straight shank 8 mm to 15 mm by ½ mm 1 Set
17. Taps and dies complete set in box B.A 1 no.
18. Taps and dies complete set in box with-worth. 1 no.
19. Taps and dies complete set in box 3-18 mm set of 10 1 no.
20. File warding 15 cm smooth 4 nos.
21. File knife edge 15 cm smooth 4 nos.
22. File cut saw 15 cm smooth 2 nos.
23. File Rounded edge 15 cm smooth 2 nos.
24. File triangular 15 cm smooth 2 nos.
25. File round 20 cm second cut 4 nos.
26. File square 15 cm second cut 4 nos.
27. File square 25 cm second cut 4 nos.
28. Feeler gauge 10 blades 1 set
29. File triangular 20 cm second cut. 4 nos.
30. File triangular 15 cm second cut. 4 nos.
31. File flat 30 cm second cut. 4 nos.
32. File flat 20 cm bastard 4 nos.
33. File flat 30 cm bastard. 4 nos.
34. File half round 25 cm second cut. 4 nos.
35. File Swiss type needle set of 12. 2 sets

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36. File round 30 cm bastard. 4 nos.
37. File hand 15 cm second cut. 8 nos.
38. Card file. 4 nos.
39. Oil Stone 15 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm 4 nos.
40. Stone carborandum 15 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm x 4 cm. 2 nos.
41. Oil Can 0.25 liters. 2 nos.
42. Pliers combination 15 cm 2 nos.
43. Soldering Iron 350 gm. 2 nos.
44. Blow Lamp 0.50 liters. 2 nos.
45. Spanner D.E. 6 -26 mm set of 10 pcs. 2 set.
46. Spanner adjustable 15 cm 1 nos.
47. Interchangeable ratchet socket set with a 12 mm driver, 1 set
sized10-32 mm set of 18 socket & attachments.
48. Box spanner set 6-25 mm set of 8 with Tommy bar. 1 set
49. Glass magnifying 7 cm 1 nos.
50. Clamp toolmaker 5 cm and 7.5 cm set of 2. 2 nos.
51. Clamp “C” 5 cm 2 nos.
52. Clamp “C” 10 cm 2 nos.
53. Hand Reamer adjustable cover max 9 ,12,18mm – set of 3 1 set
54. Hand Reamer taper 4 -9mm set of 6 OR 4 -7 mm set of 4. 1 set
55. Reamer parallel 12 – 16mm set of 5. 1 no.
56. Scraper flat 15 cm. 4 nos.
57. Scraper triangular 15 cm 2 nos.
58. Scraper half round 15cm 2 nos.
59. Chisel cold 9 mm cross cut 2nos
60. Chisel cold 19 mm flat 2 nos.
61. Chisel cold 9 mm round nose. 2 nos.
62. Stud Extractor EZY – out 2 nos.
63. Combination Set 30 cm. 2 nos.
64. Micrometer 0 – 25 mm outside. 2 nos.
65. Micrometer inside 25 – 50 mm with extension rods. 1 no.
66. Vernier caliper 15 cm 2 no.
67. Vernier height gauges 30 cm. 1 no.
68. Vernier bevel protractor. 1 no.
69. Screw pitch gauge. 1 no.
70. Wire gauge, metric standard. 1 no.
71. Drill twist Taper Shank 12 mm to 25 mm x 1.5. 1 no
72. Drill chuck 12 mm. 1 no.
73. Pipe wrench 40 cm 1 no.
74. Pipe vice 100mm 1 no.

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 75. Adjustable pipe die set cover pipe size 15, 20, 25,32,38,50 mm 1 no.
with die stock
76. Wheel dresser (One for 4 units). 1 no
77. Machine vice 10 cm. 1 no.
78. Machine vice 15 cm. 1 no.
79. Sleeve drill Morse 0 – 1, 1 – 2, 2 – 3. 1 Set
80. Vice bench 12 cm jaws. 20 nos.
81. Vice leg 10 cm jaw. 2 nos.
82. Bench working 240 x 120 x 90 cm. 4 nos.
83. Almirah 180 x 90 x 45 cm. 2 nos.
84. Lockers with 8drawers (standard size). 3 nos.
85. Metal rack 182 x 182 x 45 cm 1 no.
86. Black board with easel. 1 no.
87. Fire extinguisher (For 4 Units) 2 nos.
88. Fire buckets. 2 nos.
89. Wing compass 25.4 cm or 30 cm. 2 nos.
90. Hand hammer 1 kg. with handle. 2 nos.
91. Torque wrench (14 to 68 Nm) 1 no.
92. Discussion Table 8’ x 4’ x 2½ ‘ 2
93. First- aid box As required
C : GENERAL MACHINERY INSTALLATIONS:-
Sl. Name & Description of Machines Quantity
No. (indicative)
1. Drilling machine pillar sensitive 0-20 mm cap with swivel table 1 no.
motorized with chuck & key.
2 Drilling machine bench sensitive 0-12 mm cap motorized with 2 nos.
chuck and key.
3 D.E. pedestal Grinding machine with 200mm diameter wheels 1 no.
rough and smooth with twist drill grinding attachment.
4 Transformer welding set 150 amps.-continuous welding current, 1set
with all accessories and electrode holder
5 Oxy -acetylene gas welding set equipment with hoses, regulator and 1set
other accessories.

Note: In case of basic training setup by the industry the tools, equipment and
machinery available in the industry may also be used for imparting basic training.

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 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR WORKSHOP CALCULATION & SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING DRAWING

TRADE: FITTER STRUCTURAL

LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS FOR 20 APPRENTICES

1) Space Norms : 45 Sq. m.(For Engineering Drawing)

2) Infrastructure:

A : TRAINEES TOOL KIT:-

Sl. Quantity
Name of the items
No. (indicative)
1. Draughtsman drawing instrument box 20+1 set
2. Set square celluloid 45⁰ (250 X 1.5 mm) 20+1 set
3. Set square celluloid 30⁰-60⁰ (250 X 1.5 mm) 20+1 set
4. Mini drafter 20+1 set
5. Drawing board (700mm x500 mm) IS: 1444 20+1 set

B : FURNITURE REQUIRED
Sl. Quantity
Name of the items
No. (indicative)
1. Models : Solid & cut section as required
2. Drawing Table for trainees as required
3. Stool for trainees as required
4. Cupboard (big) 01
5. White Board (size: 8ft. x 4ft.) 01
6. Trainer’s Table 01
7. Trainer’s Chair 01
8. Class room Chair 20 nos
9. Class Room table 20 nos

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 ANNEXURE – II

11. INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ON-JOB TRAINING

TRADE: FITTER STRUCTURAL

For Batch of 20 APPRENTICES

Actual training will depend on the existing facilities available in the establishment.

However, the industry should ensure that the broad skills defined against On-Job–

Training part (i.e. 9 months + 9 months) are imparted. In case of any short fall the

concerned industry may impart the training in cluster mode / in any other industry / at

ITI.

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 ANNEXURE-III

12. GUIDELINES FOR INSTRUCTORS AND PAPER SETTERS

1. Due care to be taken for proper & inclusive delivery among the batch. Some of the
following some method of delivery may be adopted:

A) LECTURE
B) LESSON
C) DEMONSTRATION
D) PRACTICE
E) GROUP DISCUSSION
F) DISCUSSION WITH PEER GROUP
G) PROJECT WORK
H) INDUSTRIAL VISIT

2. Maximum utilization of latest form of training viz., audio visual aids, integration of
IT, etc. may be adopted.

3. The total hours to be devoted against each topic may be decided with due diligence to
safety & with prioritizing transfer of required skills.

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