Fitter

Fitter – ITI Trade Overview

Trade Name: Fitter
Sector: Capital Goods & Manufacturing
Trade Type: Engineering
Affiliation: NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training)
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: 10th Pass (under 10+2 system) with Science & Mathematics

Course Description

The Fitter Trade at Gyan Ganga Pvt. I.T.I trains students in assembling, fitting, and maintaining machinery components in various industries. The course blends hands-on technical training with theoretical instruction, making students proficient in mechanical fitting, tools usage, blueprint reading, and equipment assembly.

This trade is highly job-oriented and ideal for students seeking employment in manufacturing, construction, engineering, and maintenance sectors, both in India and internationally. The program also promotes self-employment through strong foundational mechanical skills.

Key Topics Covered

  • Workshop Safety & Tool Handling
    Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools

  • Fitting Operations
    Marking, chipping, filing, drilling, reaming, tapping, and assembling components

  • Mechanical Assembly Techniques
    Joining and aligning machine parts and structures

  • Machine Maintenance
    Preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment

  • Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawing
    Understanding mechanical drawings, symbols, and measurement systems

  • Welding Basics & Fabrication
    Introduction to gas and arc welding for basic fabrication tasks

  • Lathe, Milling & Shaping Machines
    Operating conventional machine tools (basic level)

  • Threading, Alignment, and Dismantling
    Fitting of shafts, pulleys, couplings, bearings, and pipes

    Career Opportunities

    After completion, Fitter trade graduates can find employment in sectors such as:

    • Manufacturing and Production Industries

    • Structural Fabrication (Bridges, Roofs, Frames)

    • Automobile and Engineering Workshops

    • Railways, Road Transport & Shipbuilding

    • Construction & Infrastructure Projects

    • Public Sector Units (BHEL, BEML, NTPC, etc.)

    • Defence and Aerospace Industries

    • International Job Markets (Gulf, Europe, Singapore, etc.)

    • Self-Employment in Workshops or Repair Units

International Comparability

While no formal global equivalency documents exist, many ITI Fitter graduates secure jobs in:

  • Gulf Countries

  • European Nations

  • Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and more
    Proving the trade’s global demand and job relevance.


Progression Pathways

Post-course, students can:

  • Pursue 10+2 through NIOS for further general or technical education

  • Join Diploma Programs in Mechanical or related Engineering branches via lateral entry

  • Enter Apprenticeship Programs to earn the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

  • Climb the Career Ladder from semi-skilled worker to supervisor by completing part-time diploma courses

  • Train to Become an Instructor via the Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS)


Why Choose Fitter Trade at Gyan Ganga Pvt. I.T.I?

  • Industry-aligned curriculum with practical emphasis

  • Experienced instructors with industrial expertise

  • Modern workshops with up-to-date tools and machines

  • Strong placement network and job readiness training

  • Focus on discipline, safety, and technical excellence

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