What an ITI is, how the Fitter course runs, who is who in the institute and what you can do after it.
What is an ITI?
An Industrial Training Institute (ITI) gives job-oriented skill training under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS). The scheme is run by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India. After passing the All India Trade Test you get the National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT.
Objective of ITI training
- Supply skilled manpower (craftsmen) to industry.
- Train young people for wage-employment and self-employment.
- Reduce unemployment by giving practical, hands-on skills.
Fitter trade at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters / 2 annual exams) |
| Sector | Capital Goods & Manufacturing |
| Subjects | Trade Practical, Trade Theory, Workshop Calculation & Science, Engineering Drawing, Employability Skills |
| Exam | CBT (online) for theory subjects + practical exam |
Who is who in an ITI
- Principal – head of the institute.
- Vice-Principal / Group Instructor – looks after a group of trades.
- Training Officer / Instructor (Craft Instructor) – teaches theory and practical of the trade.
- Office staff, store keeper, librarian – administration, tools and books.
Facilities
Workshop with machines and tools, theory classroom, drawing hall, library, computer lab, hostel (in many ITIs), placement cell and sports.
After ITI Fitter
- Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (railways, PSUs, private industry).
- Jobs as fitter, maintenance fitter, assembly fitter, machine operator.
- Higher study: diploma (lateral entry) or CITS to become an instructor.
- Self-employment: fabrication or repair workshop.
Quick Revision
- ITI training runs under CTS, controlled by DGT.
- Certificate after passing: NTC by NCVT.
- Fitter is a 2-year engineering trade.
- Apprenticeship comes under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
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