Trades - Fitter

About ITI Course/Trade in Fitter:

ITI Fitter is a course designed for candidates who want to take technical training that is associated with various types of fitting work involved in industries and various organizations.

It is a job-oriented 2- year duration course, which trains candidates to get a job in various disciplines like machine fitting, pipefitting, maintenance of devices etc. It is a demanding course in India for students who complete Class 10th studies and want to be enrolled in some job-oriented course.

ITI Fitter is a good course for those candidates who have an interest in machines and aspiring to gain technical knowledge on the working of parts of the machine. The demand for ITI Fitter candidates is also high because of the usage of the machine in various industries. These professionals add value to industries on a large scale.

ITI Fitter Trade Highlights

Following are the major highlights of the ITI Fitter course:

Course NameITI Fitter
Duration2 years
EligibilityClass 10th
Job rolesMechanical Fitter, Technician, Sanitary hardware fitter, Lathe Machine Operator, Pipe Fitter, Trainer

ITI Course/Trade in Fitter Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission in ITI Fitter course must have passed Class 10th board for admission. He/ She must have studied Mathematics and Science in the qualifying examination. The lower age limit of the candidates should be 14 years, while there is no upper age limit for the same.

ITI Fitter Trade Admission Process

Admission in ITI Fitter course in various institutes in India is considered on merit basis. Marks obtained in the qualifying examination are considered for admission in the course. Candidates must secure good marks in Class 10th especially in Mathematics and Science.

Some states conduct centralized counselling or entrance exam for admission in ITI trades. The entrance test for the ITI course is easy and candidates with the basic understanding of the subject can easily qualify the entrance test.

ITI Course/Trade in Fitter Syllabus

A candidate enrolled in ITI Fitter course will have to study the following major topics throughout the course:

  • Theoretical concepts of fitter
  • Personality and Skill Development
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Measurement
  • Lathe machine
  • Pipe joints
  • Drilling
  • Hydraulics
  • Workshop Calculation and Science

Career Options and Job Prospects

Various career options are available for candidates who complete the ITI Fitter course from a recognized institute. They can either apply for jobs in government sectors of they can work in private companies.

Some of the job roles they can choose from are listed below:

  • Mechanical Fitter
  • Technician
  • Sanitary Hardware Fitter
  • Lathe Machine Operator
  • Pipe Fitter
  • Trainer

The government organizations that hire ITI Fitter candidate include BHEL, Indian Railways, SAIL, GAIL, Electricity Department, NTPC etc.

Course Includes :

  • Communication Skills
  • Basics of computer
  • Practicals on Fitter