ITI Trades

 Electrician – Power Distribution.

The Electrician – Power Distribution course is a two-year trade program offered at ITIs across the country. The course is divided into two areas: 

• Domain area

This area covers trade theory and practical, and imparts professional skills and knowledge.

• Core area

This area covers workshop calculation and science, engineering drawing, and employability skills.

After completing the course, students receive a National Trade Certificate (NTC) from the DGT, which is recognized globally. 

Some of the skills and knowledge students gain through the course include: 

• Handling tools
• Ensuring safety
• Interpreting electrical diagrams
• Troubleshooting electrical systems
• Working on high or low tension power lines
• Installing and repairing overhead power lines
• Joining cables
• Replacing fuses and faulty components
• Testing for electrical continuity

After completing the course, students can: 

• Join the industry as a technician and progress to senior technician, supervisor, or manager

Solar Technician (Electrical) 

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) offers a one-year Solar Technician (Electrical) course at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The course is part of the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), which is delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. 

The course covers the following areas: 

• Domain area

Includes trade theory and practical to provide professional skills and knowledge

• Core area

Includes employability skills to provide core skills, knowledge, and life skills

The course also includes:

• 150 hours of mandatory on-the-job training (OJT) at a nearby industry 
• Project work and extracurricular activities to build confidence 

After completing the course, trainees receive a National Trade Certificate (NTC) from the DGT, which is recognized worldwide. 

Some responsibilities of a solar energy technician include: 

• Attaching panels to different types of roofs
• Wiring panels to electrical grids
• Performing bypass diode tests
• Measuring ground continuity, impulse voltage, reverse current, and partial discharge
• Assisting in the installation and commissioning of solar PV plants and hybrid plants

Computer Operator and Programming Assistant

 (COPA)

The Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) course at an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) is a one-year vocational training program that teaches students the basics of computers, hardware, software, and programming: 

• Eligibility

To be eligible for the course, you must have passed the 10th class or equivalent from a recognized board or institute. 

• Course content

The course covers topics such as:

• Basic computer knowledge 

• Data entry 

• Using Microsoft Office 

• DOS 

• Internet uploading, downloading, and surfing 

• Career options

After completing the course, you can pursue a career as a craftsman in industries, a senior craftsman, a supervisor, or even a manager. You can also join the Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) to become an instructor at ITI colleges.

For more details contact CD ITI Deoria.