This institute offers training in 21 trades. The trades include: Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Fitter, Welder, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist (composite), Machinist-Grinder, Tool and Die Maker, Turner, Electronics Mechanic , Mechanic -- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Draughtsman (Civil & Mechanical), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Stenographer (English, Hindi), Cutting & Sewing, Data Entry Operator, Information Technology & Electronics System Maintenance (ITESM), Automobile (COE). Total maximum sanctioned intake is 376 students per year.

INTRODUCTION

The Directorate of Technical Education in Union Territory of Chandigarh has four technical institutes under its control viz. Central Polytechnic (CPC), Government Polytechnic for women (GPW), Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and Government Central Crafts Institute for Women (GCCIW). These institutes cater to the Supervisory and skilled manpower needs of the industry in and around the city Beautiful of Chandigarh.

ABOUT ITI CHANDIGARH

The Industrial Training Institute was set up in 1962 in the erstwhile state of joint Punjab with modest motive to supply trained manpower in areas of mechanical, electrical, electronics and automobile engineering for meeting the requirements of the local industry. Training is also imparted in non-engineering areas of Stenography and Data Entry. The Institute as over the years developed into one of the best ITIs of the region with excellent training being imparted in Electronics/Electrical/ mechanical areas.

The institute is one of the oldest and largest institutes in the northern region of the country. It has presently twenty one (21) trades and have maximum sanctioned seats of three hundred and seventy six (376) trainees every year. The institute has supplied man power to many reputed companies in the country and abroad.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

This Institute has been selected for opening of Centre of Excellence in the 'Automobile Sector' by the Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India.

Training under this scheme 'Centre of Excellence in Automobile Sector' is being imparted w.e.f Session 2005-06 and this consist of 6 Modules of basic training for one year in Automobile trade with active involvement of the industry in the city. The trade testing is done National Council of Vocational training in July every year.

TRADES

The trades running in this institute are as follows :

• Mechanical Group

Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Plumber, Carpenter, Tool & Die Maker and Draughtsman (Civil and Mechanical).

• Electrical/Electronics Group

Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, and Information Technology and Electronics System Maintenance.

• Automobile Group

Automobile (Centre of Excellence)

• Non Engineering Group

Stenography (English, Hindi), Cutting & Sewing, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Data Entry Operator

Table below details of the duration, intake seats and entry qualifications for each trade.

Sr. No.	Name of Trade	Duration (Years)	Seats	Entry Qualifications
ENGINEERING TRADES
1.	Welder (Gas & Electric)	1	12	Essential : Passed Middle Examination
2.	Plumber	1	16	Essential : Passed Middle Examination
3.	Carpenter	1	16	Essential : Passed Middle Examination
4.	Fitter	2	48	Essential: Passed Matriculation examination or equivalent or 10th Class under 10+2 system.
5.	Machinist	2	24	Essential : Passed Matriculation examination or equivalent or 10th Class under 10+2 system.
6.	Turner	2	24	Essential : Passed Matriculation examination or equivalent or 10th Class under 10+2 system.
7.	Electrician	2	32	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent/ passed 10th class with Science, Physics and Chemistry as the subjects under 10+2 system.
8.	Instrument Mechanic	2	32	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent/ passed 10th class with Science, Physics and Chemistry as the subjects under 10+2 system.
9.	Mech. Refrigeration, Air Conditioning	2	32	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects.
10.	Electronic Mechanic	2	32	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects.
11.	Draughtsman Civil	2	16	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects.
12.	Draughtsman Mechanical	2	16	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects.
13.	Tool and Die Maker	3	16	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects.
14.	Machinist Grinder	2	12	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects.
15.	Information Technology & Electronics Systems Maintenance (ITESM)	1	16	Passed Matriculation with Science (Physics & Chemistry) & Mathematics or its equivalent Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects
16.	Centre of Excellence Automobile	1 year + 6+6 months	96	Passed 10th class under 10+2 system
NON ENGINEERING TRADES
17.	Stenography English	1	16	Passed 12th under 10+2 system with English as subject.
18.	Stenography Hindi	1	16	Passed 12th under 10+2 system with Hindi as subject.
19.	Cutting & Sewing	1	16	Passed middle class or equivalent
20.	Computer Operator and Programming Asstt.	1	20	Passed 12th Class under 10+2 or duly recognized Diploma in Engg. from any Polytechnic of three years duration.
21.	Data Entry Operator	6 months	20	Essential: Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with English. Typing speed of 30 W.P.M in English/Hindi/Regional Language.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum of each trade is uniformly sub divided into activities and tasks to be carried out every week. The curricula of most of the trades as been revised and updated by the trade committees constituted by the Directorate general of Employment and Training (DGET). The curriculum also sows the achievement level at the end of each unit.

FACULTY

The Institute has well qualified and experienced faculty. Two of the faculty numbers are Toppers of their Batch. Ten faculty numbers hold degrees in engineering. Besides this there are 16 diploma holders. Three faculty members have post graduate degrees.

The faculty up dates its knowledge and skills by attending refreshers courses at Institutes of excellence like NITTTR, CSTARI, ATI’S, NIC, CDAC etc.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

The Institute is the RI (Related Institutions) centre for the apprentices of the Industry of Chandigarh.

The Institute has well equipped workshops and labs for Training. Under the World Bank aided project the Institute has started two new trades viz. TOOL & DIE MAKER and MACHINIST GRINDER. The Institute also received AV equipment and staff training.

The Institute has arranged training programme for the beneficiaries of Nehru Rozgar Yojna (NRY) of the Chandigarh housing board, Chandigarh.

Part time classes are also being held for Fitter, Machinist, Carpenter and Computer courses under the community polytechnic scheme.

Works Skill Competition organized by CII (NR) for industrial workers is done in this Institute.

MAIN MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT IN LABS AND WORKSHOPS

The institute has well equipped labs and workshops with latest machinery and equipment which is being utilized for imparting training to the students. A brief introduction to some of the labs and workshops is as under:-

• Tool and Die Maker Workshop

This workshop has got latest machines supplied under the Vocational Training project (VTP) with World Bank Assistance from the ministry of labour Govt. of India. The machines include Milling machines-Horizontal & Vertical & Universal lathes, Grinders-plain & surface, Tool & cutter, Universal lathes-all Geared, Tool room lathe and Drilling machine, Radial Drilling machine, etc.

• Machinist Grinder Workshop

Like the Tool and Die Maker this workshop also has latest and sophisticated machines installed in it. The main machines include Grinding Machines-Plain,Surface & Cylindrical, Universal Tool & cutter, HMT Vikram Lathe Machines, Honning machine etc.

• Electronic Lab

This laboratory has the distinction of having the distinguished scientist Prof. Yash Pal teach students during his visit on 22.01.96 about satellites in India. The lab is well equipped with electronic test equipment like Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes, Pulse generator, Signal Tracer, VHT TV, Wobbluoscope, L C R Bridge, Digital Multimeter, B/W & Colour TV Pattern Generators etc.

• Computer Centre

The Computer Centre of the Institute was inaugurated by the Director General of Employment and Training (D.G.E. & T) Ministry of Labour Govt. of India on 21.04.98 when he visited the ITI Chandigarh along with representatives of Confederation of Indian Industry. The centre has laptop, PENTIUM computers, Ink Jet, laser and dot matrix printers and Latest Software. There is a separate networking lab in which all systems are connected through LAN.

• Machinist (Composite) Workshop

The shop has machines such as Shapers, Milling, Lathes, Slotters, Drilling Machine, Power Hacksaw, Planner and Bench Grinder. All the machines are properly maintained and fully utilized.

• Fitter workshop

This workshop of the institute has maximum number of trainees working on jobs with files in their hands. In addition to over 50 vices it has Lathe, Drilling Machine (Pillar and Bench type), Pedestal Grinder and power hacksaw.

• Electrician Workshop

The workshop has all types of motors and electrical equipment in it. Coil winding machine (manual and automatic), Drying oven, Generator, Electrical Machine Trainer and cut models of various motors.

• Automobile (Centre of Excellence) Workshop

These shops gave demonstration models of two and four stroke Engines-both petrol and Diesel. Other equipment like compressor, Hydraulic jack, Hydraulic hoist, Car washer reciprocating type electrically operated wit 3 HP motor.

One Bus, one Car, one Three Wheeler and a Moped are also available in running condition.

• Turner Workshop

CNC turning Machine, General purpose lathes, power hacksaw and pedestal grinders etc.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The Institute has following achievements to its credit in the recent past :

Best ITI award by the DGET

The Institute as been awarded the BEST ITI award by the Directorate General of Employment and Training. New Delhi in 1995 in Instrument Mechanic.

State level Best Craftsman award in following Trades

• Fitter
• Machinist
• Electronics
• Mechanic Motor (Vehicle)
• Instrument mechanic
• Cutting & Sewing
• Electrician
• Turner

Visit by World Bank Review Mission

The Institute was selected for the visit of World Bank Review Mission in 1996.

Visit by AICTE team headed by Professor Yash Pal

The eminent Scientist of India, Prof. Yash Pal along with members of the All India Council for Technical Education visited this Institute on 22.01.96 to study the system of Industrial Training.

Selection to promote Industry Institute Interaction by CII

The Institute as been selected by the CII-DGET to implement a model project of Industry Institute Interaction.

World Skill competition

This institute has been selected by DGET, Ministry of labour, New Delhi to conduct World Skill competition in which major companies like- Hero Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Nestle India, Shriram fertilizers, ACC cement, Denso India and others of northern India take part.

PREVIOUS PLACEMENTS

The following industry has been supplied the technical manpower for the last over five years :

• Alliance India, Jharmajri, Baddi
• Arihant Engineers & Fabricators Ltd, New Delhi
• Avon Meters Pvt. Ltd. Derabassi.
• Bhushan Industries, Chandigarh
• Central Tool Room, Ludhiana.
• Century Sheet metals Ltd. Mohali.
• Charat Electronics Ltd, Panchkula
• Climate Systems India Ltd, Bhiwadi
• Colgate Palmolive(India) Ltd, Baddi
• Cooper Automotives Ltd, Baddi
• Delphi Automobile Systems, Noida
• Diplast Plastics Ltd, Mohali
• Eicher Motors Ltd, Bhopal
• Electronic System Punjab Limited, Mohali.
• Essen Deinki, Chandigarh.
• Eureka Forbes Ltd, Chandigarh
• GE Motors (India) Ltd, Faridabad
• Gilard Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh
• Godrej GE Appliances Ltd. Mohali.
• LG Electronics Ltd, Noida

Reff: http://chandigarh.gov.in/dept_techedu_iti.htm