During the one-year duration a candidate is trained on subjects Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Science & Calculation and Employability Skills 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. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subjects are as below:

After the completion of the one year course the trainee will be able to Check & perform Measuring & marking by using various Measuring & Marking tools. Plan & perform basic fastening & fitting operation by using correct hand tools, Machine tools &equipments. He will Trace and Test all Electrical & Electronic components & circuits and assemble circuit to ensure functionality of system. Repair Autobody panels by using Arc & Gas welding and Assess damage to Vehicle and identify repair and replacement needs. The trainee will also service, Repair and Maintenance of Air compressor and Air Lines. The trainee will be able operate welding and cutting equipment including plasma arc cutter. He will analyze minor body damage and perform repair following sequential procedures involved in metal damage repair and Evaluate and repair damage plastic part. The trainee will also be able to perform glasses, body parts and door fitting and repairing process and will demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for diagnosing structural collision damage and measuring systems to identify location and extent of damage. The trainee will be able to use advanced body repair techniques like how to use frame straightening equipment and re-alignment procedures along with various anchoring methods and ensuring the structural integrity of the vehicle and occupant safety.

Trades Summery: 

Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of Labour market. The vocational training programmes are running under aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS)with variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programmes under DGT for propagating vocational training.

Mechanic Auto Body Repair trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of one-year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while Core area (Workshop calculation science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills) imparts requisite core skill, knowledge and life skills. After passing out of the training programme, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Candidates need broadly to demonstrate that they are able to:

• Read & interpret technical parameters/documentation, plan work, identify necessary materials and tools;
• Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing the job. 
• 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.

JOB ROLE

Dent Remover/Auto Body Repair Technician/Denter; Dent Remover; Panel Beater removes dents from sheet metal parts such as mudguards, body panels, tanks, containers, trunks by beating with mallets, smoothens surface for painting and other operations. Gets parts dismantled, examines dents caused by stress or accidents and starts beating from highest point on inner side with mallet to bring it back to original shape. Supports outer surface with soft metal-piece, wood or broader mallet to avoid distortion in reverse direction. Manipulates support and uniformly beats inner portion till damaged portion is reformed to original shape. May engage an assistant to hold support and guide him in manipulating it. May also scrape or lightly file outer surface to remove further defects, if any, for obtaining finer finish.

Welder, Gas; fuses metal parts together using welding rod and oxygen acetylene flame. Examines parts to be welded, cleans portion to be joined, holds them together by some suitable device and if necessary makes narrow groove to direct flow of molten metal to strengthen joint. Selects correct type and size of welding rod, nozzle etc. and tests welding, torch. Wears dark glasses and other protective devices while welding. Releases and regulates valves of oxygen and acetylene cylinders to control their flow into torch. Ignites torch and regulates flame gradually. Guides flame along joint and heats it to melting point, simultaneously melting welding rod and spreading molten metal along joint shape, size etc. and rectifies defects if any. May join part at various spots to prevent distortion of shape, form dimension etc. May preheat materials like cast iron prior to welding. May also weld by other gases such as argon coal etc.

Gas Cutter; Flame Cutter cuts metal to required shape and size by gas flame either manually or by machine. Examines material to be cut and marks it according to instruction of specification. Mounts template and sets machine to cut to specifications. Makes necessary connections and fits required size of nozzle or burner in welding torch. Releases and regulates flow of gas in nozzle or burner, ignites and adjusts flame. Guides flame by hand or machine along cutting line at required speed and cuts metal to required size. May use oxyacetylene or any other appropriate gas flame.

Plan and organize assigned work and detect & resolve issues during execution in his own work area within defined limit. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to environment, self-learning and productivity.

LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

• 1. Check & perform Measuring & marking by using various Measuring & Marking tools following safety precaution (Vernier Calliper, Micrometer, Telescope gauges, Dial bore gauges, Dial indicators, straightedge, feeler gauge, thread pitch gauge, vacuum gauge, tire pressure gauge.)
• 2. Plan & perform basic fastening & fitting operation by using correct hand tools, Machine tools &equipments.
• 3. Trace and Test all Electrical & Electronic components & circuits and assemble circuit to ensure functionality of system.
• 4. Check and Interpret Vehicle Specification data and VIN, Select & operate various Service Station Equipments.
• 5. Assess damage to Vehicle and identify repair and replacement needs
• 6. Identify various vehicle parts and Service, Repair and Maintenance of Air compressor and Air Lines.
• 7. Demonstrate the proper operation and methods of welding and cutting equipment including plasma arc cutting processes
• 8. Analyze minor body damage and perform repair following sequential procedures involved in metal damage repair.
• 9. Evaluate and repair damage plastic part.
• 10. Demonstrate glasses, body parts and door fitting and repairing process
• 11. Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for diagnosing structural collision damage and measuring systems to identify location and extent of damage.
• 12. Demonstrate how to use frame straightening equipment and re-alignment procedures along with various anchoring methods and ensuring the structural integrity of the vehicle and occupant safety.

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME(CTS)

The Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) was introduced by the Government of India in year 1950 to ensure a steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for the domestic industry, to raise quantitatively and qualitatively the industrial production by systematic training, to reduce unemployment among the educated youth by providing them employable skills, to cultivate and nurture a technical and industrial attitude in the minds of younger generation. The Scheme is the most important in the field of Vocational Training, has been shaping craftsmen to meet the existing as well as future manpower need, through the vast network of ITIs spread over various States / Union Territories in the country. The day-to-day administration of ITIs under the Craftsmen Training Scheme was transferred to the State Governments/ Union Territory administrations with effect from the year 1956. From 1st April 1969, the financial control of the Industrial Training Institutes in the States as well as in the Union Territories was transferred to the respective State Governments / Union Territory. The financial assistance was granted to them in the form of bulk grant in consultation with the erstwhile Planning Commission and the Ministry of Finance.

Vocational Training is a concurrent subject of both Central and State Governments. The development of training schemes at National level, the evolution of policy, laying of training standard, norms, conducting of examinations, certification, etc. are the responsibilities of the central government, whereas, day to day administration including an admission in ITIs rests with the respective State Governments / UTs.

Presently, training courses under the Craftsmen Training Scheme are being offered through a network of 15,042 ITIs (Govt. 2,738 + Private 12,304) located all over the country with total trainees enrolled 22.82 lakhs (in the trades of 1 year and 2 year durations) on NCVTMIS portal with an objective to provide skilled workforce to the industry in 138 NSQF compliant trades.