Name of Trade : Fitter

Duration : 2 Years

Entry Qualification : Passed 10th class examination with Science & Mathematics or its equivalent.

Minimum Age : 14 Years as on first day of academic session.

Training Area :

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 OSH & E, PPE, Fire extinguisher, First Aid and in addition 5S being taught.   
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.   
SECOND YEAR: Power tool operation, different complex assembling and fitting, fastening, lapping, making gauges, pipe works and pipe joints, Dismantling, overhauling& assembling valves are covered. The accuracy achieved is of an accuracy of ± 0.02 mm & 10 minutes.  
Making & using drill jigs, making of critical components, repair & maintenance of power transmission system, making of template &complex gauges, identify different Pneumatic & hydraulic components and circuit construction, repair & maintenance of machinery like lathe, drill, grinding, bench drilling, Inspection of Machine tools, Accuracy testing of Machine tools and erection of simple machines are being performed as part of practical training.  
 Professional Knowledge subject is simultaneously taught in the same fashion to apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. In addition components like Physical properties of engineering materials, Interchangeability, Method of expressing tolerance as per BIS Fits, different types of iron, properties and uses, special files, honing, Metallurgical and metal working processes such as Heat treatment, the various coatings used to protect metals, different bearing, working material with finished surface as aluminium, duralumin and stainless steel, topics related to non-ferrous metals, Method of lubrication are also covered under theory part.  
Total three projects need to be completed by the candidates in a group. In addition to above components the core skills components viz., Workshop calculation & science, Engineering drawing, employability skills are also covered. These core skills are essential skills which are necessary to perform the job in any given situation. 

Job Opportunities :

1. Can join industry as Technician and will progress further as Senior Technician, Supervisor and can rise to the level of Manager. 
2. Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
3. 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. 
4. Can take admission in diploma course in notified branches of Engineering by lateral entry.
5. Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries leading to National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
6. Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in ITIs. 
7. Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.