GOVT. ITI KARNAL

Schemes

Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) (erstwhile DGE&T, Ministry of Labor and Employment) in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India initiated Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) in 1950 by establishing about 50 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for imparting skills in various vocational trades to meet the skilled manpower requirements for technology and industrial growth of the country. The second major phase of increase in ITIs came with the oil-boom in West-Asia and export of skilled manpower to that region from India. Several new private ITIs were established in 1980’s in southern states mostly in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, etc. from where trained craftsmen found placement mainly in Gulf countries. In 1980, there were 830 ITIs and the number rose to 1900 ITIs in 1987. During 1990’s, the growth of ITIs had been steep and presently there are over 10,750 ITIs (2275 in Govt. & 8475 in Private Sector) having a total seating capacity of 15.22 lakhs. Under the constitution of India, Vocational training is the concurrent subject of both Central and State Governments. The development of training schemes at National level, evolution of policy, laying of training standards, norms, conducting of examinations, certification, etc. are the responsibilities of the Central Government, whereas the implementation of the training schemes largely rests with the State Govts./UT Administrators. The Central Govt. is advised by the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT), a tripartite body having representatives from employers, workers and Central/State Governments. Similar Councils termed as State Councils for Vocational Training are constituted for the same purpose by the respective State Governments at state levels.

Semester System

Structure of training program has been converted into semester system in place of long term, w.e.f August, 2013
The courses have been designed to impart basic skills and knowledge in the trades so as to prepare trainee for employment as a semi-skilled worker or for self-employment.
As 70% of the training period is allotted to practical training and the rest to subjects relating to Trade Theory, Workshop Calculation & Science, Engineering Drawing, therefore, emphasis is on skill building.
For over all personality development of trainees, a course on “Employability Skill” has been introduced from session July, 2012.The subject cover topics introduced on IT Literacy, English Literacy, Occupational Safety and Health, Quality tools, Communication Skills, Entrepreneurship Skills, Environment Education and Labor Welfare legislation.
Trade Syllabus
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Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS)

BACKGROUND

Development of human resource is crucial for the industrial development of any nation. Up-gradation of skills is an important component of Human Resource Development. Training imparted in institutions alone is not sufficient for acquisition of skills and needs to be supplemented by training at the workplace. The Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the prime objective to utilize fully the facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to meeting the requirements of skilled manpower for industry. Initially, the Act covered the apprenticeship training for the trade Apprentices and subsequently amended in 1973, 1986 and 2014 to bring the Graduates, Technician, Technician (Vocational) and Optional Trade Apprentices respectively under its purview.

OBJECTIVES
Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the following objectives :-

To regulate the program of training of apprentices in the industry so as to conform to the syllabi, period of training etc. as laid down by the Central Apprenticeship Council; and
To utilize fully the facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to meeting the requirements of skilled manpower for industry.

MONITORING OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT

Directorate General of Training under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship monitors the implementation of the Apprentices Act in respect of Trade Apprentices in the Central Government Undertakings & Departments and establishments operating business 4 or more states through six Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training (RDAT) located at Chennai, Faridabad, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kolkata, & Mumbai.
State Apprenticeship Advisers are responsible for implementation of the Act in respect of Trade Apprentices in State Government Undertakings/ Departments and Private Establishments.
Department of Education in the Ministry of Human Resource Development is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Act in respect of Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) Apprentices. This monitoring is done through four Boards of Apprenticeship Training located at Chennai, Kanpur, Kolkata and Mumbai.

CENTRAL APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL

It is an apex statutory body. It is tripartite by constitution with members from Government both Central and States/UTs, Employers etc.
It advises the Government on laying down of policies and prescribing norms & standards in respect of Apprenticeship Training.

Fields of apprenticeship training

Apprenticeship training can be provided to apprentices both in designated and optional trades.
(i) Designated trade
Designated trade means any trade or occupation as notified by the Government.

(ii) Optional trade
Optional trade means any trade or occupation decided by an employer.

Categories of apprentices
There are five categories of apprentices:
1. Trade apprentices
2. Graduate apprentices
3. Technician apprentices
4. Technician (Vocational) apprentices
5. Optional trade apprentices

Coverage

It is obligatory on the part of employers having manpower strength 40 or more and having requisite training infrastructure as laid down in the Act, to engage apprentices.
Employer shall engage of apprentices in a band of 2.5% to 10% of total manpower strength of the establishments including contractual staff.
The total engagements of apprentices in the band with of 2.5% to 10% include all categories of apprentices engaged by establishment.
The establishments /Employers can decide the categories of apprentices and trade(s) in which the apprentices to be engaged depending upon the facility available with them for imparting on-the- job training/ practical training at his workplace.

STIPEND

The minimum rate of stipend per month payable to trade apprentices is as follows:

Stipend (Year wise)
Year	Minimum Rate of Stipend
First Year	70% of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory.
Second Year	80% of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory.
Third & Fourth Year	90% of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers notified by the respective State or Union territory.

The expenditure on stipend for trade apprentices is borne by the employers.
The rates of stipend for Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) apprentices are Rs. 4984 p.m., Rs. 3542 p.m. and Rs. 2758 p.m. respectively. (with effect from 19th December, 2014)
Expenditure on Stipend for the categories of Graduate, Technician & Technician (Vocational) apprentices is shared equally between the employer and the Central Government.

TRAINING OF TRADE APPRENTICES

Minimum age is 14 years.
Qualifications vary from Class VIII pass to XII class pass (10+2) system.
Period of training varies from 6 months to 4 years.
Training comprises Basic Training and Practical Training followed by Related Instructions as per prescribed syllabus for each trade.
259 trades in 39 trade groups have been designated.
Numbers of seats for apprentices are calculated in the band of 2.5% to 10% of the total strength of the workers.
Every apprentice and employer has to enter into a contract of apprenticeship training, which is registered by the Apprenticeship Advisers.
Employers and apprentices have to fulfill their obligations under the Act.

TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF TRADE APPRENTICES

All India Trade Tests (AITT) for trade apprentices are conducted by National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) twice a year ( October/ November and April/May).
National Apprenticeship Certificates (NAC) are awarded to those who pass the AITT.
NAC is recognized for employment under Govt./Semi-Government departments/ organizations.

SKILL COMPETITION OF TRADE APPRENTICES

With a view to fostering healthy competition among apprentices as well as establishments, skill competition is organized at local, regional & All India levels.
Skill competition is held for 15 trades namely; Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Welder (Gas & Electric), Electrician, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tool & Die Maker (Die & Moulds), Tool and Die Maker(Press Tool, Jigs & Fixture), Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, Wireman, Mechanic(Diesel), Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic and Electronics Mechanic.

TRAINING OF GRADUATE, TECHNICIAN AND TECHNICIAN (VOCATIONAL APPRENTICES)

126 subject fields have been designated for the category of Graduate & Technician apprentices. [Annexure IV]
128 subject fields have been designated for the category of Technician (Vocational) apprentices. [Annexure V]
Period of post qualification training for these categories is one year.
Seats are located based on managerial/supervisory posts and training facilities.
Training program is prepared in joint consultation between Apprenticeship Adviser Establishment concerned.
Certificates are awarded on completion of training by the Dept. of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development.

The Apprenticeship Rules, 1992
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Apprentices Act 1961
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Dual System of Training (DST)

The scheme Dual System of Training, with the revised guidelines, has been launched by DGT in Feb. 2019, in order to provide Employable Skills to the trainees who pass out from ITI in various trades. The revised guidelines are effective from academic year 2019. DST encourages ITI and industry partners to adopt/participate within the regular training duration of specific trade and within the ITI ecosystem, which strengthens industry connect of ITI and trainees viz a viz imparts industry relevant quality training to the trainees.

Under DST scheme, the admission to ITI, courses offered, their duration, examination and certification are same as the courses offered under Craftsmen Training Scheme. Under the DST scheme, On the Job Training (OJT), is conducted in the industry environment, in order to meet the skilled workforce requirements of industry, while theoretical component is covered in the ITI itself. The students appear in regular examination under Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) and awarded e-certificate under CTS like other ITI students. DST is applicable in all affiliated ITIs and covers all existing trades offered under CTS. After the completion of training, the trainees who are awarded E-National Trade Certificate (E-NTC) under the scheme have an edge over regular ITI pass outs in terms of employability and employment opportunities in industry.

As on1st Jan 2020, a total of 748 MoUs have been signed under the DST scheme by ITIs under State Directorates, NSTIs under DGT and by industrial clusters under STRIVE scheme. Under the constitution of India, Vocational training is the concurrent subject of both Central and State Governments. The development of training schemes at National level, evolution of policy, laying of training standards, norms, conducting of examinations, certification, etc. are the responsibilities of the Central Government, whereas the implementation of the training schemes largely rests with the State Govts./UT Administrators. The Central Govt. is advised by the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT), a tripartite body having representatives from employers, workers and Central/State Governments. Similar Councils termed as State Councils for Vocational Training are constituted for the same purpose by the respective State Governments at state levels.

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