Weapon Fitter Apprenticeship Course Syllabus

Course Title

Weapon Fitter Apprenticeship Course

Course Code

WF101

Description

This course, under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS), provides comprehensive training for weapon fitters, focusing on assembling, maintaining, and repairing weapon systems and components, such as small arms, artillery, and missile assemblies. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience in interpreting technical drawings, using precision tools, and ensuring compliance with defense standards, preparing them for roles in defense manufacturing, ordnance factories, and military workshops. The course aligns with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and complies with the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Objectives

• Assemble and refurbish weapon components to meet precise defense specifications.
• Perform maintenance and fault diagnosis on weapon systems, ensuring operational readiness.
• Interpret technical drawings and use precision tools for weapon fitting and calibration.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and defense regulations, including DRDO and BIS standards.

Schedule

The course spans 8 weeks, combining basic training and on-the-job practical training as per ATS guidelines. Each week focuses on specific skills essential for weapon fitters. Below is the detailed breakdown:

Week 1: Introduction to Weapon Fitting

Overview of weapon systems (small arms, artillery, missile components), fitter roles, workplace safety, and defense standards under ATS. Introduction to ordnance factory operations.

Week 2: Technical Drawings and Specifications

Interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, and defense specifications for weapon components, including tolerances and materials.

Week 3: Precision Tools and Fabrication

Using precision tools (e.g., micrometers, verniers, torque wrenches) and fabricating components like firing mechanisms, barrels, and mounts.

Week 4: Assembly of Weapon Systems

Assembling weapon components, such as triggers, bolts, and recoil systems, ensuring alignment and functionality.

Week 5: Maintenance and Refurbishment

Performing preventive maintenance, refurbishing worn components, and calibrating weapon systems for accuracy.

Week 6: Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

Identifying and resolving issues in weapon systems using diagnostic tools and techniques like root cause analysis.

Week 7: Safety, Compliance, and Quality Control

Implementing safety protocols, adhering to DRDO, BIS, and MoD regulations, and conducting quality checks on assembled systems.

Week 8: Final Project and Assessment

Completion of a comprehensive weapon fitting project (e.g., assembling and testing a small arms component) and preparation for the All India Trade Test (AITT) under NCVT.

Assessment Methods

Apprentice performance is evaluated through a combination of practical, theoretical, and participatory components, preparing them for the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC):

• Weekly Assignments: 40%
• Midterm Project: 20%
• Final Project: 30%
• Participation and Attendance: 10%

Instructor

Prof. Vikram Reddy

Language

Available in: English

Status

Published

Additional Notes

Apprentices must be at least 14 years old and meet the minimum educational qualification (typically 10th grade passed or equivalent, preferably with a science or technical background, as per trade requirements). The course includes basic training (20-25% of the program) and on-the-job training, with a stipend provided as per NAPS guidelines (e.g., Rs. 7700 per month for one-year ITI trade passed apprentices, as per Gazette notification dated 25th September 2019). Successful completion leads to the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) upon passing the All India Trade Test (AITT), recognized for employment in government and private sectors, including ordnance factories and DRDO facilities. The training emphasizes precision, safety, and compliance with defense standards, addressing the demand for skilled weapon fitters in India’s defense sector, with institutions like the Defense Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, and College of Military Engineering, Pune, offering related advanced programs.

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