ITI IN FITTER

 FIRST YEAR SYLLABUS

1. Professional Skill (Trade Practical)

(Focus: Basic Fitting Operations and Introduction to Machines)

1. Workshop Safety & Discipline
   • Importance of safety, first aid, fire prevention.
   • Use of PPE (gloves, goggles, shoes, apron).
   • Housekeeping and 5S concept.
2. Introduction to Tools & Equipment
   • Identification of hand tools: hammers, chisels, files, hacksaws, punches.
   • Marking tools: scriber, divider, surface plate, V-block.
   • Measuring tools: steel rule, calipers, vernier caliper, micrometer.
3. Basic Fitting Operations
   • Sawing, filing, drilling, tapping, reaming, counter-sinking, counter-boring.
   • Preparation of male & female fitting jobs.
   • Flatness and squareness checking using try square.
4. Bench Work & Assembly
   • Assembly of simple components using nuts, bolts, keys, pins.
   • Practice on marking, fitting, alignment.
5. Machine Introduction
   • Familiarization with lathe, drilling, grinding, shaping machines.
   • Safety precautions while working on machines.
6. Sheet Metal and Pipe Work
   • Cutting, bending and forming simple sheet-metal jobs.
   • Pipe threading, bending and fitting with elbows, tees, unions.
7. Maintenance & Lubrication
   • Cleaning and lubrication of tools and machines.
   • Simple maintenance schedules.

2. Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory)

1. Introduction to Fitter Trade
   • Role and scope of a fitter in industry.
   • Types of industries using fitter skills.
2. Engineering Materials
   • Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, properties and uses.
   • Heat treatment: annealing, hardening, tempering.
3. Fitting Tools & Operations
   • Types, classification, and use of hand tools.
   • Measuring instruments and care of tools.
4. Fasteners & Threads
   • Different types of screws, bolts, nuts, studs.
   • Types of threads and their applications (metric, BSW, NPT).
5. Machine Tools (Introduction)
   • Basic parts and operations of lathe, drilling and grinding machines.
6. Basic Workshop Practice
   • Bench work, marking, fitting, assembly.
7. Safety & Maintenance
   • Electrical safety, fire safety, preventive maintenance, use of first aid.

3. Workshop Calculation & Science

• Units, measurements, systems of units, conversion.
• Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ratio, proportion, percentage, average.
• Area and perimeter of simple shapes.
• Volume and weight calculations.
• Basic trigonometry for angular measurements.
• Basic science: metals, heat and temperature, expansion of solids.

4. Engineering Drawing

• Drawing instruments and their use.
• Types of lines and their applications.
• Simple geometrical constructions.
• Orthographic and isometric projections.
• Sectional views of simple solids.
• Dimensioning methods and standards.
• Freehand sketching of simple tools and parts.

5. Employability Skills

• Communication skills (verbal & written).
• Teamwork, discipline, and punctuality.
• Computer basics and Internet awareness.
• Time management, self-motivation.
• Entrepreneurship basics: what is business, how to start small services.
• Occupational safety, health and environment (OSHE).

 SECOND YEAR SYLLABUS

1. Professional Skill (Trade Practical)

(Focus: Advanced Fitting, Precision Work, Machine Maintenance)

1. Precision Fitting
   • Use of vernier height gauge, depth gauge, dial indicator.
   • Fitting within limits and tolerances.
   • Scraping, lapping, honing, polishing.
2. Lathe Operations
   • Facing, turning, step turning, taper turning.
   • Thread cutting (internal/external).
   • Drilling, boring, parting-off, knurling.
3. Grinding & Finishing
   • Surface and cylindrical grinding operations.
   • Dressing and balancing grinding wheels.
4. Welding & Fabrication
   • Basic arc and gas welding (flat and lap joints).
   • Brazing and soldering exercises.
5. Machine Maintenance
   • Dismantling and re-assembling of pumps, gearboxes, valves, couplings.
   • Checking alignment using dial gauge.
   • Lubrication system maintenance.
6. Hydraulics & Pneumatics
   • Identification of hydraulic/pneumatic components.
   • Study of basic circuits.
   • Preventive maintenance of hydraulic systems.
7. Project Work
   • Fabrication of mechanical assembly or fixture.
   • Complete machine overhaul or repair job.
   • In-plant training or job simulation.

2. Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory)

1. Fits, Limits & Tolerances
   • Classification and system of fits.
   • Limit gauges, slip gauges, tolerance types.
2. Machine Components & Assemblies
   • Couplings, bearings, pulleys, keys, splines, clutches.
   • Alignment methods.
3. Maintenance Practices
   • Breakdown vs preventive maintenance.
   • Fault finding and troubleshooting.
4. Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
   • Basic principles, components, working and applications.
5. Quality Control
   • Inspection methods, use of gauges, comparators, and micrometers.
   • Surface finish and roughness measurement.
6. Modern Trends
   • CNC, robotics, Industry 4.0 (basic awareness).
   • Safety standards, environmental management, and energy conservation.
7. Entrepreneurship & Industrial Practices
   • Cost estimation, job pricing, managing workshop resources.
   • Professional ethics and customer interaction.

3. Workshop Calculation & Science

• Advanced geometry: circles, triangles, polygons.
• Volume and surface area of cylinders, cones, and spheres.
• Calculation of cutting speed, feed and machining time.
• Power, work, and energy calculations.
• Tolerance and allowance calculations.
• Friction, pressure, and mechanical advantage.
• Stress, strain, and modulus of elasticity.
• Heat treatment and expansion.

4. Engineering Drawing

• Assembly and detailed drawings of machine parts.
• Sectional drawings (half/full section).
• Shaft, coupling, bearing, and gear assembly drawings.
• Thread profiles and conventions.
• Surface finish and welding symbols.
• Introduction to CAD (2D mechanical drafting).

5. Employability Skills

• Communication at workplace; customer handling.
• Resume writing and interview preparation.
• Entrepreneurship and self-employment guidance.
• Work ethics and teamwork.
• Digital literacy and online documentation.
• Productivity improvement and sustainability in workshop.