TECHNICIANS
Overview
Technicians or engineering technicians, as they are known in the UK and USA, handle work that is limited in scope but very practically oriented. In fact, their utility is probably as much as that of scientists and engineers. They are an indispensable part of any project engineers and scientists are working on. They assist engineers and scientists in all spheres of their work in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection or maintenance. Some technicians may work in quality control — inspecting products and processes.
Nature of Work
Technicians work in installation, maintenance, servicing, manufacturing, and many industries where their services are required. They have a wide range of opportunities to use their training and talents. Work hours are usually regular and maybe in shifts depending upon the nature of assignment and responsibilities.
Craftsmen who are trained in different engineering trades do much of the actual technical work using machines and tools under the supervision and guidance of engineering technicians.
Work Environment
There are a variety of workplaces for the technician including the factory, scientific installations, research laboratories, on construction sites, and in their own workshops. Depending upon the sphere of specialisation the workplace may be totally air-conditioned or involve working outdoors.
Specialisations
Most engineering technicians specialise in certain areas learning skills and working in the same disciplines as engineers. Occupational titles, therefore, tend to follow the same structure as for engineers.
Chemical engineering technicians work in industries producing pharmaceutical, chemicals, petroleum products, etc., or in laboratories or processing plants.
Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers plan and build roads, buildings, bridges, dams, waste-water treatment systems, etc.
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help design, develop, test and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment such as radios, television, navigational equipment, industrial measuring or control devices and computers.
Electrical communication or telecommunication engineering technicians design, manufacture, install, operate and maintain broadcasting television, telephone and telegraph systems, radar and various other telecommunications equipment.
Industrial engineering technicians are usually found supervising production departments of manufacturing plants.
Mechanical engineering technicians are engaged in designing, building and operating machinery, mechanical parts and other equipment.
Engineering Trades
Working under the supervision of engineering technicians, are the craftsmen who are trained in different engineering trades. These are the repairers and mechanics working at the workshop level. They do much of the actual technical work using machines and tools.
Engineering craftspersons do skilled work and need sufficient theoretical knowledge to understand the principles behind the operations they carry out and to solve basic problems. They work in all branches and may be in charge of semi- and unskilled workers.
Machine-shop crafts include:
Tool making: use of precision machinery and tools to make jigs, fixtures, gauges and other tools used in production work.
Turning: operating lathes which use fixed cutting tool(s) to remove metal/material from a rotating workpiece.
Fitters, working in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering, combine the basic skills of machine-shop craftspersons with the ability to use hand tools. In production work, they may assemble cars, generators, TV sets, etc. They carry out maintenance and repair work on domestic appliances and office machinery either on customers' premises — private houses, factories, offices, etc. — or in workshops.
Physical and Psychological Requirements
A practical and methodical approach with an interest in technology is needed for all technician jobs. Manual dexterity and good communication are important skills. One should also have the ability to work with others since you are often part of a team of engineers and other technicians. Creativity is desirable for those who are involved in designing.For those trained in the engineering trades, manual dexterity and physical hardiness are important along with meticulousness andprecision.
Study/Training Engineering Trades
Minimum educational level for entry varies between a pass in Class 8 or pass in class 10. Preferred level of entry is Class 10 and 12.
Science and Maths should have been studied uptil class 10th for most of these. Admissions are on a merit basis.
Under Craftsmen Training Scheme (Model Training Institute):
Training is of 1-3 years duration training for different trades. Engineering Technicians
3-4 year diploma programmes in various disciplines are conducted by polytechnics, vocational training institutions run by government and private bodies and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). Admission is after class 10. For some diploma courses, 10+2 Science isrecommended.
Diploma courses are offered in the following disciplines:
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, Automobile, Printing, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical (Maintenance), Architectural Assistantship, Electronics (Digital/Medical), Production, Plastics, Interior Design, Construction, Chemical, Computer, Tool & Die-Making, Power Systems, Industrial, Paper Technology, Radio & Video, Textile, Transportation, etc. Importance of training institution
It is advisable to undergo technical training at an institution recognised by AICTE or the State Board of Technical Education. In every state the State Board of Technical Education provides information on the courses available and recognised in that particular state. Foremployment in government / allied organisations as well as in private organisations recognised diploma courses only are acceptable.
Higher education for engineering Diploma holders may be entering degree engineering programmes directly in the second year (only with excellent academic records) or entry into first year of engineering degree programmes through the entrance examination.Engineering diploma-holders can progress to Post Diploma Engineering Diploma courses to upgrade their competence to a levelequivalent to BE/BTech in relevant areas.
The Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET) also conducts Training of Craft Instructors [1-year duration] through its Advanced Training Institutes. Employment Prospects
Job prospects for engineering technicians, and those skilled in the various trades are good. The availability of jobs is expected to vary from time to time and from place to place depending upon the economic booms and slumps in various industries. Government, defence and Indian Coastguards are important employers for diploma holders.More technical support specialists will be needed in the electrical, electronics and computer maintenance sector with increasing demand for more sophisticated electrical and electronic products and the expansion of these products and systems into all areas of industryand manufacturing processes.
Career Progression
Advancement possibilities for skilled, experienced technicians depend upon their field of activity. Some may go on to become supervisors while others become instructors. After some solid work experience with a reputed company quite a few establish their own workshops or servicing agencies. They invariably have work rolling in once they have established a reputation for reliability and efficient service. To stay ahead and above competition, engineering technicians and craftspersons should fully develop their technical expertise, continuously upgrade themselves in the newer technologies and develop their analytical ability with experience.
International Outlook
UK
BTEC, Central House, Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H OHH
National Council for Vocational Qualifications, 222 Euston Road, London NWl 2BZwww.city-and-guilds.co.uk
USA
The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), at 1420 King St., Suite 405, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794.
homepage: http://www.asee.org/jets
Information on ABET-accredited engineering technology programmes is available from: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. Ill Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202. Homepage: http://www.abet.ba.md.us
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LIST OF TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
Place
Institutions
Courses offered
Eligibility criteria
Chennai
MTI attached to Central Training institute (CTI),
Guindy,
Chennai 600032
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Howrah
MTI attached to Advanced Training Institute (ATI), Das Nagar,
Howrah 711105
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Hyderabad
MTI attached to Advanced Training Institute (ATI),
Vidya Nagar,
Hyderabad 500007
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Kanpur
MTI attached to Advanced Training Institute (ATI),
Udyog Nagar,
Kanpur 208022
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Ludhiana
MTI attached to Advanced Training Institute (ATI),
Gill Road,
Ludhiana 141003
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Mumbai
MTI attached to Advanced Training Institute (ATI) Sion, Mumbai 400022
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Women’s Vocational Training Programme
(under the aegis of National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT))
Allhabad
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women,
5 New Katra Road,
Allahabad 211002
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Bangalore
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women,
Hosur Road,
Bangalore 560029
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Hisar
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women,
Thankti Satak,
New Subzi Mandi,
Hisar 125001
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Indore
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women,
Nanda Nagar,
ITI Campus,
Indore 452003
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Jaipur
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women,
ITI for Women,
Banipark,
Jaipur 302016
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Mumbai
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women,
Kashinath Dhru Street,
Dadar W.
Mumbai 400028
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Noida
National Vocational Training Institute for Women,
Sector I,
Noida 201301
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Trivandrum
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women, Kazhakuttom,
Trivandrum 695582
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Vadodara
Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women,
ITI Campus,
Tarsali Road,
Vadodara 390009
Engineering trades explained above
Class 8-12 depending upon Trade Merit
Merit
Place
Institution
Courses offered
Eligibility criteria
Aurrangabad
Central for Electronics Design and Technology of India (CEDTI),
CEDTI Complex,
University Campus,
Aurangabad 431004
Course: 3-year diploma in Electronics Production and Maintenance (DEPM),
Objective: To groom students for a career as Production/ Maintenance Supervisor or Design Assistant in Electronics/ allied industry.
Age: 15-18 years
Eligibility: X standard passed with 50% (45% SC/ST) in Maths and Science subjects.
Selection: Entrance test and interview.
Other CEDTI centres also offer courses in specialised disciplines.
Aurangabad
Indo-German Tool Room,
Aurangabad (A Govt. of India Society)
P-31, M.I.D.C. Industrial Area,
Chikalthana,
Aurangabad 431210
(I) 4-uear Advance Diploma in Tool & Die-Making
(II) 2-year Certificate course in Machinist (Tool Room)
10th standard with science and maths with 60% marks in the aggregate (50% reserved categories)
10th standard with science and maths with 50% marks in the aggregate (40% reserved categories).
Ahmedabad
Indo-german Tool Room
Plot 5003, Phase IV, Vatva,
Ahmedabad 382445
(I) 4-uear Advance Diploma in Tool & Die-Making
(II) 2-year Certificate course in Machinist (Tool Room)
10th standard with science and maths with 60% marks in the aggregate (50% reserved categories)
10th standard with science and maths with 50% marks in the aggregate (40% reserved categories).
Kolkata
National institute of secondary steel technology (NISST)
Kolkata office: Dy Manager,
NISST, c/o the Development commission for Iron an steel,
Nizam Palace, 7th Floor,
234/4 Acharya J C Bose Road,
kolkata 700020
Job-Oriented Certificate Course on rolling Technology/ Steel Making.
Duration: 3 semesters of 6 months duration each.
Objective: To provide trained manpower to rolling mills/ steel making industry for supervisory position mode of delivery students attend counselling and practical classes once in every week at the enrolled centres located in: mandi gobindgarh (Punjab); nagpur (maharahtra); kolkata (west bengal) .
Courses are conducted in collaboration with visvesvaraya regional college engineering at nagpur and Bengal engineering college, shibpur at kolkata,
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths; Candidates with Diploma in Mechanical/ Metallurgy or BSc will be given preference.
Mumbai
The silk and art silk mills research association,
Sasmira’s institute of Man-made textiles, sasmira,
Sasmira marg, worli,
Mumbai 400025
Admission on all India basis for:
Diploma in Man-Made Fibre Manufacture (DMFM) Duration: 3 years full-time
Diploma in Management & Matketing of Man-Made Textiles
Duration: 1 year part-time
Class X with 50% marks at least.
Eligibility: 10+2 any discipline or Diploma in Engg. Technology
Mandigobindgarh
National institute of secondary steel technology (NISST)
(ESTD. By ministry of steel, govt. of India)
post Box No. 92, G T Road,
opp. Floating Restaurant,
mandigobindgarh 147301
Punjab
Phone: (01765) 58079/80, 59532
Fax: (01765) 58079
Job-Oriented Certificate Course on rolling Technology/ Steel Making.
Duration: 3 semesters of 6 months duration each.
Objective: To provide trained manpower to rolling mills/ steel making industry for supervisory position mode of delivery students attend counselling and practical classes once in every week at the enrolled centres located in: mandi gobindgarh (Punjab); nagpur (maharahtra); kolkata (west bengal) .
Courses are conducted in collaboration with visvesvaraya regional college engineering at nagpur and Bengal engineering college, shibpur at kolkata,
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths; Candidates with Diploma in Mechanical/ Metallurgy or BSc will be given preference.
Nagpur
National institute of secondary steel technology (NISST)
Nagpur office: National institute of secondary steel technology (NISST) MHADA Complex, opp. RBI Quarters,
Amarawati Road,
Nagpur 440010
Job-Oriented Certificate Course on rolling Technology/ Steel Making.
Duration: 3 semesters of 6 months duration each.
Objective: To provide trained manpower to rolling mills/ steel making industry for supervisory position mode of delivery students attend counselling and practical classes once in every week at the enrolled centres located in: mandi gobindgarh (Punjab); nagpur (maharahtra); kolkata (west bengal) .
Courses are conducted in collaboration with visvesvaraya regional college engineering at nagpur and Bengal engineering college, shibpur at kolkata,
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths; Candidates with Diploma in Mechanical/ Metallurgy or BSc will be given preference.
Note: Indo-German Tool Room centres are also available in other parts of the country.
Foundry & Forge Technology
Ranchi
National institute of foundry & forge technology,
Hatia,
Ranchi 834003
18-month advance diploma in:
(a) Foundry Technology
(b) Forge Technology
Diploma-holders in Met. / Mech./ Prod. Engg. Conducted by State Board of Technical Education or BSc with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
Place
Institutions
Courses offered
Eligibility criteria
Chennai
CIPET HQ,
Guindy,
Chennai 600032
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Extension centres of CIPET:
Ahmedabad
CIPET,
Plot No. 630, Phase IV, GIDC Vatva
Ahmedabad 382445
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Amritsar
CIPET,
Rayon & Silk Mills Post,
Amritsar 143104
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Bhopal
CIPET, Sector “G”,
Govindura Industrial Estate,
Bhopal 4620123
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Bhubaneshwar
CIPET, B-25, Chandaka Nucleus industrial Complex,
P.O. Patia,
Bhubaneshwar 7510031
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Hyderabad
CIPET
Post Bag No. 3, HCL Post,
IDA, Phase II, Cherlapally,
Hyderabad 500051
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Howrah
CIPET, NSIC Complex,
Batikuri,
Howrah 711402
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Imphal
CIPET, C-12 Industrial Estate,
Takyelpat,
Imphal 795001
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Lucknow
CIPET,
B-27 Amausi Industrial Area,
(Nadar Ganj),
Lucknow 226008
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Mysore
CIPET,
437/A Hebbal Industrial Estate,
Hebbal,
Mysore 570016
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Patna
CIPET, Centre C/o Area Office,
Patna Industrial Development Authority,
32 Patiputra Industrial Estate,
Patna 800013
3-year Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
2-year Diploma in Plastics Mould-Making
10th Standard with Maths, English and Science
Age: Below 18 years
Technicians to ITI Trade Cert.
In Turning/Fitting/ Machinist below 22 years.
Place
Institutions
Courses offered
Eligibility criteria
Chennai
Southern Region: Regional Labour Institute,
1 Sardar Patel Road, Adayar,
Chennai 600113
Diploma Course in Industrial Safety
(a) Recognised Degree or Diploma in any branch of Technology/ engineering or recognised degree in Physics or Chemistry with
(b) Practical experience in supervisory capacity for 2 years in case of engineering degree holders and 5 years in case of diploma holders and degree holders in Physics or Chemistry in manufacturing, maintenance or safety department in any industry; or in research, training and education in the field of industrial safety; or in a government department in administration of any safety legislation; or in building or other construction works or department of post or dock; or construction industry.
Kolkata
Eastern Region: Regional Labour Institute,
Lake Town,
Patipukur,
Kolkata 700089
Diploma Course in Industrial Safety
(a) Recognised Degree or Diploma in any branch of Technology/ engineering or recognised degree in Physics or Chemistry with
(b) Practical experience in supervisory capacity for 2 years in case of engineering degree holders and 5 years in case of diploma holders and degree holders in Physics or Chemistry in manufacturing, maintenance or safety department in any industry; or in research, training and education in the field of industrial safety; or in a government department in administration of any safety legislation; or in building or other construction works or department of post or dock; or construction industry.
Kanpur
Northern Region: Regional Labour Institute,
Sarvodya Nagar,
Kanpur 208005
Diploma Course in Industrial Safety
(a) Recognised Degree or Diploma in any branch of Technology/ engineering or recognised degree in Physics or Chemistry with
(b) Practical experience in supervisory capacity for 2 years in case of engineering degree holders and 5 years in case of diploma holders and degree holders in Physics or Chemistry in manufacturing, maintenance or safety department in any industry; or in research, training and education in the field of industrial safety; or in a government department in administration of any safety legislation; or in building or other construction works or department of post or dock; or construction industry.
Mumbai
Western Region: Central Labour Institute,
N.S. Mankikar Marg,
Sion
Mumbai400022
Diploma Course in Industrial Safety
(a) Recognised Degree or Diploma in any branch of Technology/ engineering or recognised degree in Physics or Chemistry with
(b) Practical experience in supervisory capacity for 2 years in case of engineering degree holders and 5 years in case of diploma holders and degree holders in Physics or Chemistry in manufacturing, maintenance or safety department in any industry; or in research, training and education in the field of industrial safety; or in a government department in administration of any safety legislation; or in building or other construction works or department of post or dock; or construction industry.
Place
Institutions
Courses offered
Eligibility criteria
Chennai
Regional Director,
Board of Apprenticeship Training (SR),
Taramani P.O.
Chennai 600013
1 year of Apprenticeship Training
An Engineering Graduate of a Diploma holder or Higher Secondary Vocational passed student does not have training or job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the specified qualifications as above as also persons who have not completed three years after obtaining Degree/ Diploma/ Vocational Certificate.
Kanpur
Regional Director,
Board of Apprenticeship Training (NR),
117-L/440, Kakadeo,
Kanpur 208025
1 year of Apprenticeship Training
An Engineering Graduate of a Diploma holder or Higher Secondary Vocational passed student does not have training or job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the specified qualifications as above as also persons who have not completed three years after obtaining Degree/ Diploma/ Vocational Certificate.
Kolkata
Regional Director, Board of Practical Training (ER),
Sector I, Opp. Laboni Estate,
Kolkata 700064
1 year of Apprenticeship Training
An Engineering Graduate of a Diploma holder or Higher Secondary Vocational passed student does not have training or job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the specified qualifications as above as also persons who have not completed three years after obtaining Degree/ Diploma/ Vocational Certificate.
Mumbai
Regional Director,
Board of Apprenticeship Training
(WR), New Admn. Building,
2nd Floor, ATI Campus,
sion-Trombay Road, Sion,
Mumbai 400022
1 year of Apprenticeship Training
An Engineering Graduate of a Diploma holder or Higher Secondary Vocational passed student does not have training or job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the specified qualifications as above as also persons who have not completed three years after obtaining Degree/ Diploma/ Vocational Certificate.
The 4 Regional Board of Apprenticeship Training are authorised in their respective regions to implement the Apprentices Act.
Sources for verification of training institutions/ programmes.
New Delhi
All India Council of Technical
Education (AICTE),
I.G. Sports Complex,
I.P. Estate,
New delhi 110002 or
Regional Offices located at Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kanpur and Mumbai
State Boards/ Directorate of Technical Education in Each State.
Chennai
Directorate of Technical Education
Sardar Patel Road,
Chennai 600025
Delhi
Department of training & Technical education Muni Maya Ram Marg,
Pitam Pura,
Delhi 110034
Mumbai
Directorate of Technical Education Maharashtra State,
3 Mahapalika Marg,
Mumbai 400001
Fax: 2692102
E-mail: eductech@bom5.vsnl.net.in
Mandi
Director, Technical education, vocational and insusftrial training,
Sundernagar, mandi (H P)
Phone: (01907) 66716, 66572,66120
Fax: (01907) 66120
All states/ other cities
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