Fitter of
Fitter of
FITTER (OF)
(Duration: 1200 hrs.)
(Designed in 2020)
Version: 1.0
NSQF LEVEL - 4
Developed By
Ministry of Defense
Directorate General of Ordnance Factories
ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD
10-A, S.K. Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 001
www.ofb.gov.in
&
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
www.cstaricalcutta.gov.in
CONTENTS
1. Course Information 1
2. Training System 2
3. Job Role 5
4. General Information 6
5. Learning Outcome 7
6. Assessment Criteria 8
7. Trade Syllabus 13
The trainees will be imparted safety aspects which covers components like use of PPs,
Fire extinguishers, First Aid, OSH&E. In addition, trainees will be imparted knowledge of 5S and
safely use of Tools and equipment’s. The practical part starts with basic fitting to the complex
operations. The topics covered under this course are filing, chipping, drilling, turning, Pipe
joints, measurement etc.
The course element of employability skills, library & extracurricular activities, project
work and revision & examination has not been considered in this course being as trainees are
NCVT complied Govt. Servants and course is meant to re-skill the working employees to other
engineering trades.
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2. TRAINING SYSTEM
2.1 GENERAL
OFB is a giant industrial setup which functions under the Department of Defence
Production of the Ministry of Defence Mission of OFB is Production of State of the Art Battle
Field Equipment. It needs large number of skilled resources in various fields. With the changing
need of the armed forces there is shift in production requirements because of which there is a
pressing need for re-skilling of employees working in the tailoring and other trades.
• Read & interpret technical parameters/document, plan and organize work processes,
identify necessary materials and tools;
• Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and
environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional skill, knowledge& core skills while performing jobs.
• Check the job/assembly as per drawing for functioning, identify and rectify errors in
job/assembly.
• Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.
Training is imparted to re-skill the employees in other trades to make them align with the
changing demands. The carrier progression will be as : -
Semi-Skilled (SS) > Skilled (SK) > High Skilled-II (HS-II) > High Skilled-I (HS-I) > Master
Craftsman (MCM).
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Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements: -
The training will be tested for skill and knowledge during the period of course. There will be
internal assessment in every two months conducted by faculty/trainer for the course element
covered during the period.
The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment method. The Trade Test for
awarding NCVT equivalent certification will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as
per the guidelines. The pattern and marking structure are being notified by DGT from time to
time. The learning outcome and assessment criteria will be basis for setting question papers
for final assessment in accordance with above course elements. The examiner during final
examination will also check individual trainee’s profile as detailed in assessment guideline
before giving marks for practical examination.
The minimum pass percentage for practical is 60% & minimum pass percentage of
theory subjects is 33%. There will be no Grace marks.
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3. JOB ROLE
Fitter: 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 appropriate tool and equipment 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 centres, 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, micrometre, 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, micrometre, 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.
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.
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4. GENERAL INFORMATION
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5. LEARNING OUTCOME
1. Plan and organize the work to make job as per specification applying different types of
basic fitting operation and Check for dimensional accuracy following safety
precautions.
2. Manufacture simple sheet metal items as per drawing.
3. Join metal components by observing standard procedure/operation.
4. Produce components by different operations and check accuracy using appropriate
measuring instruments.
5. Make different fit of components for assembling as per required tolerance observing
principle of interchange ability and check for functionality.
6. Produce components involving different operations on lathe observing standard
procedure and check for accuracy.
7. Make & assemble components of different mating surfaces as per required tolerance
by different surface finishing operations using different fastening components, tools
and check functionality.
8. Make different gauges by using standard tools & equipment and checks for specified
accuracy.
9. Make drill jig & produce components on drill machine by using jigs and check for
correctness.
10. Plan & perform basic day to day preventive maintenance, repairing and check
functionality.
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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. Plan and organize the work Plan & Identify tools, instruments and equipment for
to make job as per marking and make this available for use in a timely manner.
specification applying Mark as per specification applying desired mathematical
different types of basic calculation and observing standard procedure.
fitting operation and Check Measure all dimensions in accordance with standard
for dimensional accuracy specifications and tolerances.
following safety
Identify Hand Tools for different fitting operations and
precautions. make these available for use in a timely manner.
Prepare the job for Hacksawing, chiselling, filing, drilling,
tapping, grinding.
Perform basic fitting operations viz., Hacksawing, filing,
drilling, tapping and grinding to close tolerance as per
specification to make the job.
Observe safety procedure during above operation as per
standard norms and company guidelines.
Check for dimensional accuracy as per standard procedure.
Avoid waste, ascertain unused materials and components
for disposal, store these in an environmentally appropriate
manner and prepare for disposal.
2. Manufacture simple sheet Identify Hand Tools for Sheet Metal work.
metal items as per drawing Mark and develop various forms as per drawing using sheet
metals.
Make of simple items with sheet metal as per drawing.
Prepare the job for joint operations.
Identify tools for drilling and use these tools.
Mark according to drawing.
Drill through holes on the job.
Observe safety procedure during operation as per standard
norms and company guidelines.
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4. Produce components by Ascertain and select tools and materials for the job and
different operations and make this available for use in a timely manner.
check accuracy using Plan work in compliance with standard safety norms.
appropriate measuring Produce component by observing standard procedure.
instruments. Check the dimensions of the produced components to
ensure dimensions are within prescribed limit.
Avoid waste, ascertain unused materials and components
for disposal, store these in an environmentally appropriate
manner and prepare for disposal.
5. Make different fit of Recognize general concept of Limits, Fits and tolerance
components for necessary for fitting applications and functional application
assembling as per required of these parameters.
tolerance observing Ascertain and select tools and materials for the job and
principle of make this available for use in a timely manner.
interchangeability and Set up workplace/ assembly location with due consideration
check for functionality. to operational stipulation
Plan work in compliance with standard safety norms and
collecting desired information.
Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the
team.
Make components according to the specification for
different fit using a range of practical skills and ensuring
interchangeability of different parts.
Assemble components applying a range of skills to ensure
proper fit.
Check functionality of components.
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7. Make &assemble Ascertain and select tools and materials for the job and
components of different make this available for use in a timely manner.
mating surfaces as per Plan work in compliance with standard and collecting
required tolerance by necessary information.
different surface finishing Set up workplace/ assembly location with due consideration
operations using different
to operational stipulation
fastening components,
Produce different components with appropriate accuracy
tools and check
by observing standard procedure& method as per
functionality. specification using appropriate tools & machines.
Perform scraping and lapping of components to obtain
required surface finish of different mating surface.
Comply with safety rules when performing the above
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operations.
Check tolerance and accuracy of components as defined
with appropriate instruments observing standard
procedure.
Assemble different components using different fastening
components, tools and check the functionality.
8. Make different gauges by Ascertain and select tools and materials for the job and
using standard tools & make this available for use in a timely manner.
equipment and checks for Plan work in compliance with standard safety norms.
specified accuracy. Produce gauge by observing appropriate method and as per
specification of drawing.
Perform Lapping of gauge to obtain required finish as per
drawing.
Check tolerance and specified accuracy of gauge with
appropriate measuring instruments as per drawing.
Avoid waste, ascertain unused materials and components
for disposal, store these in an environmentally appropriate
manner and prepare for disposal.
9. Make drill jig & produce Set up workplace/ assembly location with due consideration
components on drill to operational stipulation
machine by using jigs and Ascertain and select tools and materials for the job and
check for correctness. make this available for use in a timely manner.
Collect information related to standard procedure,
methods and tools to make drill jigs.
Mark the components as per drawing.
Make drill jigs by turning, drilling, reaming, filing, taping,
etc.
Test the functionality of jig.
Select suitable jigs for drilling considering desired result
and collecting necessary information.
Produce component by using jig observing standard
procedure and check the correctness of the job.
Comply with safety rules when performing the above
operations.
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10. Plan & perform basic day Ascertain preventive maintenance/repair procedure as per
to day preventive manual of machine and select appropriate tools &
maintenance, repairing equipment for undertaking job.
and check functionality. Interpret construction, alignment and assembly of different
parts of machine.
Plan to carry out the preventive maintenance/repair task
with appropriate accuracy of simple machine by collecting
necessary information.
Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the
team.
Perform preventive maintenance/dismantle, repair parts
and assemble sub-assemblies of simple machine as per
layout plan and standard procedure.
Put the machine in operation complying Standard
operating procedure.
Check for proper functioning of repaired machine and
other parameters of simple machine as per manual after
erection.
Dispose unsalvageable materials as per standard
procedures.
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7. TRADE SYLLABUS
FITTER (OF)
Reference
Professional Skills Professional Knowledge
Duration Learning
(Trade Practical) (Trade Theory)
Outcome
Professional Plan and organize Importance of trade training, All necessary guidance to be
Skills – 150 the work to make List of tools & Machinery used in provided to the new comers to
Hrs job as per the trade. become familiar with the
Professional specification Safety attitude development of working of Industrial Training
Knowledge applying different the trainee by educating them Institute system including
– 36 Hrs types of basic to use Personal Protective stores procedures. Soft Skills,
fitting operation Equipment (PPE). its importance and Job area
and Check for First Aid Method and basic after completion of training.
dimensional training. Importance of safety and
accuracy Safe disposal of waste materials general precautions observed
following safety like cotton waste, metal in the in the industry/shop
precautions. chips/burrs etc. floor. Introduction of First aid.
Hazard identification and Operation of electrical mains
avoidance. and electrical safety.
Safety signs for Danger, Introduction of PPEs.
Warning, caution & personal Response to emergencies
safety message. e.g.; power failure, fire, and
Preventive measures for system failure. Importance of
electrical accidents & steps to housekeeping & good shop
be taken in such accidents. floor practices.
Use of Fire extinguishers. Introduction to 5S concept & its
Practice and understand application.
precautions to be followed Occupational Safety &
while working in fitting jobs. Health: Health, Safety and
Safe use of tools and equipment Environment guidelines,
used in the trade. legislations & regulations as
Identification of tools applicable.
&equipment as per desired
specifications for marking & Basic understanding on Hot
sawing work, confined space work and
Selection of material as per material handling
application.
Visual inspection of raw material Linear measurements- its units,
for rusting, scaling, corrosion dividers, callipers,
etc. hermaphrodite, centre punch,
Marking out lines, gripping dot punch, their description
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parts, drill and ream holes not Slip gauge: Necessity of using,
less than 12.7 mm. classification & accuracy, set of
Lap flat surfaces using lapping blocks (English and Metric).
plate Details of slip gauge. Metric
Lapping holes and cylindrical sets 46: 103: 112. Wringing and
surfaces building up of slip gauge and
Dovetail and Dowel pin care and maintenance.
assembly
Application of slip gauges for
Scrape cylindrical bore
measuring, Sine bar-Principle,
Scrapping cylindrical bore and to
make a fit application & specification.
Scrapping cylindrical taper bore Procedure to check adherence
and check taper angle with sine to specification and quality
bar standards.
Make a cotter jib assembly Lapping: Application of
Hand reams and fit taper pin lapping, material for lapping
Drilling and reaming holes in tools, lapping abrasives,
correct location, fitting dowel charging of lapping tool.
pins, stud, and bolts Surface finish importance,
equipment for testing-terms
relation to surface finish.
Equipment for tasting surfaces
quality – dimensional
tolerances of surface finish.
Honing: Application of honing,
material for honing, tools
shapes, grades, honing
abrasives. Frosting- its aim and
the methods of performance.
Metallurgical and metal
working processes such as Heat
treatment, various heat
treatment methods
normalizing, annealing,
hardening and tempering,
purpose of each method,
tempering colour chart.
Annealing and normalizing,
Case hardening and carburising
and its methods, process of
carburising (solid, liquid and
gas).
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2. Understand and explain Explain concept of basic science related to the field such as Material
basic science in the field science, Mass, weight, density, speed, velocity, heat & temperature,
of study including force, motion, pressure.
simple machine. Explain relationship between different scales of temperature,
concept of heal and temperature.
Prepare list of appropriate materials by interpreting detail drawings
and determine quantities of such materials.
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Engineering Drawing
ENGINEERING DRAWING
LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. Read and apply Read & interpret the information on drawings and apply in
engineering drawing executing practical work.
for different Read & analyses the specification to ascertain the material
application in the requirement, tools and assembly/maintenance parameters.
field of work. Encounter drawings with missing/unspecified key information and
make own calculations to fill in missing dimension/parameters to
carry out the work.
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• Selection of sizes
• Title Block, its position and content
• Item Reference on Drawing Sheet (Item list)
8. Method of presentation of Engg. Drawing 2
• Pictorial View
• Orthographic View
• Isometric View
9. Symbolic representation – different symbols used in the trades 6
• Fastener (Rivets, Bolts and Nuts)
• Bars and profile sections
• Weld, Brazed and soldered joints
• Electrical and electronics element
• Piping joints and fitting
10. Projections 8
• Concept of axes plane and quadrant
• Orthographic projections
• Method of first angle and third angle projections (definition
and difference)
• Symbol of 1st angle and 3rd angle projection in 3rd angle.
11. Reading of fabrication drawing 4
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ABBREVIATIONS
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ANNEXURE-I
FITTER
LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (For batch of 20 candidates)
INSTRUMENTS
Steel Rule Graduated both in Metric and 300 mm Stainless steel
19. 4 nos.
English Unit
20. Straight edge steel 300 mm or above 2 nos.
Spirit Level metal Type - 2 300 mm Basic Length
21. 1 no.
Accuracy 0.1mm/Meter
22. Stud Extractor EZY - out Set of 8 2 sets
23. Combination Set 300 mm 2 nos.
24. Micrometer outside. 0 - 25 mm 2 nos.
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84. Adjustable pipe die set BSP cover pipe size 1" or 3/4" 1 Set
Wheel dresser (One for 4 units) Length 150 mm, diamond
85. 1 no.
Star/Dresser with Holder point
Sleeve drill Morse No. 0 - 1, 1 - 2, 2 - 3, 3 - 4, 4 -
86. 1 Set
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87. Vice bench 150 mm 20 nos.
88. Bench working. 2400 x 1200 x 900 mm 4 nos.
89. Almirah. 1800 x 900 x 450 mm 2 nos.
90. Lockers with 8 drawers (standard size). One locker for each trainee 3 nos.
91. Metal rack 1820 x 1820 x 450 cm 1 no.
92. Instructor Table
93. Instructor Chair
94. Black board with easel.
95. Fire extinguisher (For 4 Units) CO2 type, 3 kg capacity
96. Fire buckets.
97. Machine vice. 100mm 2 nos.
98. Wing compass. 254 mm or 300 mm 2 nos.
99. Hand hammer with handle. 1000 gm 1 nos.
100. Torque wrench (Standard/Ratchet type) 14 to 68 Nm 1 no.
101. Power tools for fastening Capacity 10-18mm 1 No.
Different Profile gauges (Plate type) - For
102.
demonstration Metric standard 4 nos.
Knurling tool (Diamond, straight &
103.
Diagonal) 1 each
104. Temperature gauge Range 0 - 150°C 1 each
Dowel pin (straight) Dia. -1” Length -4" (Mat:
105.
Stainless Steel) 1 each
Standard Tap screws M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10,
106.
M12, M14, M16 1 each
107. Lapping plate Dia. -6" 2 each
Letter drill gauge (A to Z), 2 nos.
Number drill gauge (1 to 60),
108. Drill gauges
Metric drill gauge (1.5mm to
12.5mm, 30 holes)
Jigs & Fixture (sample)-For
109. demonstration (May be manufactured in-
house) 1 no.
Pulleys (for V-belt or Flat belt) to fit on 50mm dia. Shaft
110.
with key slot 1 no.
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accessories.
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