Education and knowledge are one of the important aspects of life and our day to day routine, it grows when shared and discussed with another. Pursuing professional courses or degree should not be the only focus. Still, there are certain parents who force their child to go for a degree or bachelor courses, they think opting any other courses like ITI (Industrial Training) or diploma courses would not add that value what a professional degree will do.
We are not here to differentiate ITI courses or any professional degree. It’s just that we grasp a thing more practically rather than seating idle and looking into a book or making notes. Life is full of experience and so do the profession world. Experience counts in a professional world.
We learn from different experiences. We see ‘n’ number of advertisement but we grasp that advertisement which generates our interest. Thus, if something interests us, we likely, to get inclined to it.
What is ITI course
The industrial training course provides skill oriented and practical training in a chosen specified course.
It helps in vocational training. Sometimes our finance doesn’t let us study further but this becomes a need, without prior education no company hires us and we cannot burden ourselves with education loan here we can opt for Industrial Training.
Details for ITI course
ITI courses can be done after 10th standard or 12th standard depending upon the interest or the desired skill set. It can be pursued from any vocational institutes or any training center which can be either private or government or any external agency.
Eligibility of ITI course
- Students who are willing to go for vocational training or any ITI course must have passed their basic education like 10th standard or 12th
- Must hold a certificate from a reputed organization
Duration
ITI courses can be of 1 (one) year or 2 (two) years.
Scope after ITI courses
The listing below the names of ITI courses which Can be opted:
- Fitter
- Carpenter
- Machinist
- Motor Mechanics
- Electrician
- Draughtsman Civil
- Draughtsman Mechanical
- Tool & Die –Maker
- Painter (Domestic & International)
- Library and Information Science
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle
- Radio and TV Mechanic
- Radiology Technician
- Insurance Agent
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic
- Weaving Technician
- Wireman
- Foundry man Technician
- Crèche Management
- Spinning Technician
- Architectural Assistant
- Auto Electrician
- Vessel Navigator
- Firemen
- Automotive Body Repair
- Automotive Paint Repair
- Cabin or Room Attendant
- Para Legal Assistant
- Leather Goods Maker
- Hospital Waste Management
- Dairying
- Food and Vegetable Processing
- Rubber Technician
- Steno Hindi
- Weaving (Silk and Woolen Fabric)
- Laboratory Assistant
- Steward
- Call Centre Assistant
- Horticulture
- Old Age Care Assistant
- Multimedia Animation and Special Effects
- Corporate House Keeping
- Data Entry Operator
- Medical Transcription
- Domestic House Keeping
- Plate Maker cum Impost
- Front Office Assistant
- Event Management Assistant
- Office Machine Operator
- Tourist Guide
- Marketing Executive
- Mechanic Mining Machinery
- Mechanic Mechatronics
- Steno English
- IT and Communication System Maintenance
- Travel and Tour Assistant
- Human Resource Executive
- Sanitary Hardware
- Office Assistant cum Computer Operator
- Food Beverage
- Pump Operator cum Mechanic
- Basic Cosmetology
- Business Management
- Mechanic Agricultural Machinery
- Secretarial Practice
- Lift and Escalator Mechanic
- Health Safety and Environment
- Agro Processing
- Litho Offset Machine Minder
- Physiotherapy Technician
- Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics
- Marine Fitter
- Electroplater
1. Fitter
In this course, a person is trained to fit, assemble or adjust the machinery. Maybe it won’t be a lucrative opportunity but according to the recent amendments, you will be paid even if you are an apprentice. The span of this course is 2 years.
The fitter can be of different types: The employment opportunities for ITI students who want to make a career in Fitter domain.
- Fabrication Fitter – It includes assembling of motor and gearboxes for garage door, rolling shutter, automated sliding gates
- Bench Fitters/ Assembly Fitters – these fitters must be well versed with Engineering drawing(ED), tapping, and drilling as per the required drawing.
- Cable Jointers – Cable jointers are the person who must have knowledge of substation and substation equipment, equipment earthling, erection work, power and control cable laying etc.
- Mechanical Fitter – Mechanical fitter responds to fault finding, inspections & modification etc.
2. Carpenter
This too is a 2 years course; anyone after 10th or 12th can opt for it if your situation doesn’t allow studying further.
Following are the employment opportunities for an ITI student who wants to pursue their career into carpentry domain.
- Finish Carpenter- Finish Carpenter involves in furniture making, instrument making, joints etc
- Trim Carpenter- It holds hands-on knowledge in molding and trimming of mantels, baseboard. They are also known as cabinet installers.
- Cabinet Maker- Cabinet maker’s work is related to making cabinets from wood, wardrobe, wooden almirahs or any other furniture made for storage.
- Ship Carpenter – warships like a ship, wooden constraint needs ship carpenter. Ship carpenter gets the first call when there is any repair emergency in a ship.
- Scenic Carpenter- scenic carpenter domain is related to filmmaking, TV, and theatres.
3. Machinist
There are some people who like the smell of the machine, it makes them happy. But due to certain reasons or any other, if and buts further studies is not possible, this is the best option where you can pursue your interest & earn.
ITI students have various opportunities if they are opting for a Machinist profile:
- General Machinist – In this profile machinist deals with different types of drill presses, planning layout of function setting up various types of constraint like turret lathes, engine lathes, precision grinding machines, honing machines and single and multiple spindle automatic screw machines which will perform all machining operations within the limits of the machines. The (input) data includes conventional means, (MDI), various graphics etc.
- Machinist Instructor– Machinist Instructor deals with aerospace oriented machining concepts etc.
- Machinist Tool operator – Machinist tool operator operates more than one type of machine tool like jig borer, grinding machine, fixtures, gauges metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster). The job role demands necessary adjustments and requisites dimensions. It can be only experienced through on the job training methods.
- Tool Room attendants – Here an individual issues tools and types of equipment for the workers, maintains the operation activity and prepare the MIS.
4. Motor Mechanics
This job is in high demand, the reputed motor companies are looking for you & you can generate a huge sum. Duration of this course is two years. If you are looking for your own business or source of other income, you can start your own garage shop.
The different career options in Motor Mechanics are as follows:
- Service Technicians – The service Technicians deals with oil and fluid levels, replacing them in line with manufacturers’ view. They also check the major electrical and mechanical components in line with service schedules. Service technicians check the operation of the fuel and ignition systems to ensure the reliability of the fuel. They diagnose problems such as poor starting or heavy fuel consumption.
- Brake and Transmission technicians – Brake & Transmission Technicians maintain the efficiency of the power train and steering components. They also have hands-on knowledge of the electronics systems that control components, such as four-wheel-drive systems.
- Vehicle Inspectors – Places or the place which require regular inspection of vehicles, here come the vehicle inspector. They diagnose, identify and retest any components that don’t meet the requirement or the required standards before issuing it to the owners.
- Body Repair Technicians – Body repair technicians replace the rotten or damaged parts of the vehicle be it a headlight, panels or fenders. Personalized vehicle requires customization; this is done by body repair technicians.
5. Electrician
The electrician is always in need, after 10th or 12th you can opt for this course, here also you can generate your own income, acts as a freelancer.
Various employment opportunity or career option for a student pursuing ITI as Electrician as a domain:
- Installation electrician – They install systems like lighting, security, power, fire protection systems and structured cabling. This job has a wider scope and opportunity as it allows the constraints the possibility of working on bigger projects. Workers can Install anywhere ranging from construction sites to commercial properties.
- Maintenance Electrician – The maintenance electrician involves or carries out function like fixing problems in the machinery and sees that machines run effectively and safely.
- Electrical Machine Repairer & Rewinder – Transformers, inventor, fan and compressor etc requires a specialist who can repair and rewind this type of the electrical machine.
- Electrical Installers (Domestic) – It only revolves around the home ranging from fixture from a socket, wiring etc.
- Instrumentation Electrician – Instrumentation Electrician test, find faults and repair environmental control systems like a refrigerator, Air conditioner (A.C)
Conclusion
Be that person, or develop that skill: you don’t need to search for a job or the company. Make your skill so upgraded companies will come searching for you. Be it ITI or any other course give your 100%, be open to learning new things, take an effort to have a self-learning attitude. If you don’t try, no one else can help you.
While choosing a course make sure that it interests you and please take care of the affiliation as well.
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