FITTER

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL - 5
 1. INTRODUCTION
• Fitter trade under CTS is one of the most popular courses delivered
nationwide through network of ITIs.
• The course is of two years duration.
• It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade
Theory & Practical) impart professional skills and knowledge, while Core
area (Workshop Calculation science, Engineering Drawing and
Employability Skills) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge and life
skills.
• After passing out of the training program, the trainee is awarded National
Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.
 2. JOB ROLE
• 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 equipments 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.
 JOB ROLE (Cont…)
• 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.
• 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.
 JOB ROLE (Cont…)
• May do simple turning of parts on machines and perform welding, brazing,
etc, 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.
 3. COURSE INFORMATION
• During the two-year duration a candidate is trained on subjects
Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing,
Workshop Science & Calculation and Employability Skill 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.
• 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 multi-skilling.
• 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 Occupational safety and
health (OSH) & Equipments, PPE, Fire extinguisher, First Aid and in
addition 5S being taught.
 COURSE INFORMATION (Cont…)
• 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.
4. CANDIDATES BROADLY NEED TO DEMONSTRATE
THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO:

• 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 & employability 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.
 5. PROGRESSION PATHWAYS:
• Can join industry as Technician and will progress further as Senior
Technician, Supervisor and can rise to the level of Manager.
• Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
• Can appear in 10+2 examination through National Institute of
Open Schooling (NIOS) for acquiring higher secondary certificate
and can go further for General/ Technical education.
• Can take admission in diploma course in notified branches of
Engineering by lateral entry.
• Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries
leading to National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
• Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for
becoming instructor in ITIs.
• Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as
applicable.
 6. ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the
period of course through formative assessment and at the end of the
training programme through summative assessment as notified by the
DGT from time to time.
a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training
will be done by Formative assessment method by testing for
assessment criteria listed against learning outcomes.
b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment
method. The All India Trade Test for awarding NTC 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. The examiner
during final examination will also check individual trainee’s profile
as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical
examination.
 7. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Assessment will be evidence based comprising the following:
• Job carried out in labs/workshop
• Record book/ daily diary
• Answer sheet of assessment
• Viva-voce
• Progress chart
• Attendance and punctuality
• Assignment
• Project work
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