The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for strengthening vocational training.

CTS courses are delivered nationwide through network of ITIs. The course ‘Technician Mechatronics’ is of two-year duration. It mainly consists of trade (skills and knowledge) and Core area (Workshop Calculation & Science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills). After passing out of the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Trainee broadly needs to demonstrate that they are able to: 

• Read & interpret technical parameters/documentation, plan and organize work  processes, identify necessary materials and tools;  
• Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations;  
• Apply professional knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing the job of a Technician Mechatronics and machining work. 
• Check  the  job/components  as  per  drawing  for  functioning  identify  and  rectify  errors  in job/components. 
• Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken. 

JOB ROLE

Technician Mechatronics; are generalized trade-technician workers. Mechatronics technicians will usually assist design, development and engineering staff, as well as working closely with other trades persons to install, maintain, modify and repair Mechatronics systems, equipment and component parts.

Technician Mechatronics may

• Fit and assemble parts and sub-assemblies made from mechanical and electrical - electronic and computer components
• Manufacture, install, modify, repair and fault-find hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and systems
• Inspect machinery and make repairs
• Erect machinery and equipment on site
• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements
• Set up and adjust machines and equipment
• Operate machines to produce parts and components
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts
• Set up and-or operate hand and machine tools and equipment.
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.

Mechatronics technicians build automated systems for industry. Mechatronics involves mechanics, electronics, and pneumatics and computer technology. The computer technology element covers information technology applications, programmable machine control systems, and technology which enable communication between machines, equipment and people.

In addition Technician Mechatronics have the ability to visualize the job, good coordination, mechanical attitude, manual dexterity and perform work related mathematical calculations.

Plan and organize assigned work and detect and resolve issues during execution. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to environment, self-learning and productivity.

LEARNING OUTCOME

FIRST YEAR:

• 1. Plan and organize the work to make job as per specification applying different types of basic fitting operation and check for dimensional accuracy following safety precautions. [Basic fitting operation – Filing, Marking, Hack sawing, Drilling, Taping, chipping and Grinding etc. Accuracy: ± 0.1mm]
• 2. Perform different fit of components for assembling as per required tolerance observing principle of interchangeability and check for functionality. [Different Fit –Open & Square Fit; Required tolerance: ±0.05 mm]
• 3. Produce components involving different operations on Lathe, Milling and Grinding machines observing standard procedure and check for accuracy. (Different Operations – facing, plain turning, step turning, parting, chamfering, shoulder turn, grooving, knurling, threading (external ‘V’ only), plain milling, step milling, grooving, slot milling, profile milling, surface grinding and cylindrical grinding (internal and external))
• 4. Perform different computer operation and troubleshoot. [Different computer operations: setting of computer & MS Office operation]
• 5. Perform joining of metals by welding and brazing observing standard procedure.
• 6. Construct different electrical sub-systems and measure parameters. [Different electrical sub-systems: - AC/DC Motors, DC machine, DC motors, DC motor starter, Universal motor, Induction motor, AC drive, Servo drive, transformer.]
• 7. Construct different electronics sub system and test electronic devices and sub system. [Different sub system: - Diodes, rectifier circuit, voltage regulator, transistor power electronic devices, op-amp circuit, LED circuit, SCR etc.]
• 8. Estimate and perform panel wiring using cables, connectors, Protective devices and test functionality.
• 9. Construct and verify different Digital Logic Circuits. [Different DLC:- Logic Gates, half & full adder, binary & outer, P/ down counter.]
• 10. Install different software in computer system and test. [Different software: Office, Multimedia, Fluidism, PLC, etc.]
• 11. Write an assembly level programme and interface peripherals to 8051 Microcontroller to check functioning.
• 12. Troubleshoot and repair different Electrical, Electronic systems/ devices. [Different Electrical, Electronic systems/ devices:- Fuse, MCB, Power circuit, Control panel, Circuit Breaker, Stabilizer, AC/DC drives.]
• 13. Demonstrate function of different sensors. [Different sensors: Proximity Sensors, inductive sensor, capacitive sensor, magnetic sensor, Reflex Photoelectric Sensors, Temperature Sensors, etc.]

SECOND YEAR:

• 14. Set (both job and tool) CNC turn centre and milling machine to produce simple components as per drawing.
• 15. Construct simple pneumatic control system to measure various parameters using transducer, sensor and switches. [Various parameter: pressure, flow, level of oil, load displacement]
• 16. Check various components of pneumatics system and construct pneumatic circuit to check functionality.
• 17. Construct an electro-pneumatic circuit and check functionality of a process. [E.g.- process: Automatic braking system.]
• 18. Install an electro-pneumatic system and trouble shoot faults.
• 19. Construct simple hydraulic circuit and check functionality.
• 20. Demonstrate installation of accessories in hydraulic system and troubleshoot defects.
• 21. Construct hydraulic circuit; verify various processes to assess functioning of valves and auxiliaries. [Various processes: - speed control, lub system, press control etc.]
• 22. Install hydraulic pump, motors and carryout maintenance of these components.
• 23. Construct different hydraulic system and operate to achieve desired functions. [Different hydraulic system:- Clamp control, injection control, reciprocating screw, oil filtration, hydraulic press control, accumulator control. ]
• 24. Programme PLC and interface with other devices to check its Applications.
• 25. Explain robot anatomy and perform programming robot using teach box, software.
• 26. Simulate the electrical circuits on simulation software and detect fault as per diagnostic procedure for Electrical system design.
• 27. Simulate the electronic circuits on simulation software and detect fault as per diagnostic procedure for Electronics system design.
• 28. Simulate the Hydraulic and Pneumatic circuit on simulation software and detect fault as per diagnostic procedure for Hydraulics and Pneumatics system design.
• 29. Perform project work on Mechatronics (Project-“Pick and Place Mechatronics system” involving Fitting, Drilling, Turning, Milling, Grinding, Electrical wiring, programming, Hydraulic circuit assembly, Pneumatic circuit assembly, Drives, system assembly and Interfacing, functional testing, trouble shooting and repair. Safety measures in each stage).