The past decade has seen a new trend.
The opportunities in Engineering and Management have seen a dip and there has been an increasing trend of students going in for short term courses.
The reason is simple.
Everybody wants quick jobs within short period of time. In such cases, ITI’s are the best option due to less turnaround time between learning and earning also due to the affordable fee structure.
Industrial Training Institutes (ITI’s) and Industrial Training Centers (ITC’s) are pioneers in the field of technical education which provide support i.e basic skills to an individual to become self reliant in the trade they choose. ITI’s are government-run organisations whereas ITC’s are privately-run training organisations, both operating under the general guidance of the Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGET), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Union government of India. ITC’s are self financing and provide same courses as that of ITI’s. Courses in these institutes are designed to impart technical knowledge to the youngsters and offer training in engineering and non-engineering technical fields, such as in trades like electrician, machinist, fitter, plumber, turner, welder, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, computer hardware etc. Trade Test or qualifying test for both ITI and ITC trainees are also common i.e All India Trade Test (AITT)
The Hiring side of the matter:
Today, even the industries prefer students from ITI as compared to engineering students, they do not have to offer big salary packages to these students and also there is a great demand from industry for fitter, machinists, turners, and mechanics in diesel as well as in motor. The other reason is longevity and stickiness to the job. As compared to Engineering graduates, the turnover and the attrition rate of the diploma holders is low. Therefore, companies prefer to invest their energy and resources in training the ITI pass outs.
Area of Operations
Government and private ITIs operating at district level, are spread all across India. ITIs offer training in various trades that can be categorised into Engineering Trades and Non-Engineering Trades. Engineering trades are related to the field of engineering studies. Courses available under this trade are technical in nature. Non-Engineering trades are mostly related to computers, languages and soft skills.There are more than 50 subjects in which the training is offered to the students in two year course and the syllabus is designed on the basis of industry requirement.
The duration of courses offered by ITI varies from one year to three year depending upon the trade one opts. To obtain NCVT (National Council of Vocational Training) certificate, the candidate has to undergo practical training in his trade in a industry for one year or two.
Some of the ITI Colleges in India.”
- Gauhati University, Department of Political Science
- Baba Kharak Singh Baba Darshan Singh ITI
- Government ITI Patiala
- Govt. ITI Gokhle Road (W) Delhi
- Govt. ITI, Jahangirpuri, Delhi
- ITI Pusa
- Industrial Training Institute (w), Amritsar.
- Dayanand Industrial Training Institute, Amritsar
- Industrial Training Institute, Dera Baba road, Ajnala
- Art & Craft Teacher Training Institute, Amritsar
The Road Ahead for ITI pass outs
Apprenticeship Training Scheme
Candidates after completing ITI have both academic and job oriented prospects to continue with. Aspirants who have passed ITI can go for specialized short term courses in Advanced Training Institute (ATI) or for courses that are exclusively for the candidates who want a job at foreign location, aspirants can also apply for higher studies like Diploma in Engineering. As there is abundance of job opportunities in the private and public sectors for both engineering (Surveyor, Turner, Hardware fitter, Mechanics, etc.) and non-engineering trades (Craftsman, Fashion technology, Horticulture, Insurance Agent, etc.). Central/State Government organisations like Indian Army, Navy, and Air force provide opportunities for ITI passed candidates of different trades. Also candidates have ample opportunities in private sector as well. Also ITI qualified people can set their own business like can open winding shops, can start motor garage or repairing workshops, can operate generators etc. Skilled workers also have bright opportunities in foreign countries.
The HRD Ministry agreed to making two-year diploma courses at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) equivalent to Class 12 to ensure greater participation, if a student completes an ITI course, she will be eligible for admission in a graduate degree programme at a college or university. Students may, however, have to do a bridge course in the degree opted for.After the completion of the course candidates are awarded with diploma in different disciplines. Those who have passed minimum 2 years ITI course with National Trade Certificate are given an opportunity to go for a lateral entry directly to the 2nd year of the Polytechnic diploma course.
Difference between ITI and Polytechnic:
Most students confuse between an iTI and a Polytechnic and ITI course. However, there are differences. An ITI course is based on a specific domain and enables the candidate to have good theoretical and practical knowledge where Polytechnic course is based on particular field as complete to provide good knowledge both theoretical and practical. ITI courses are just for the span of 1 year maximum so by the end you will be certified for the particular domain and Polytechnic is a separate course which goes for 3 years where you will receive as proper diploma completion certificate.
Summing up:
Thus, If you just want a quick job after completion of Grade X, ITI should come in handy as you will be trained with one field and you can start your job on your own.
Step up and get going on a course that offers a career- fast track.
