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 the economy/ labour market. The vocational training programs 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 programs of DGT for propagating vocational training.

‘Weaving Technician for Silk & Woolen Fabrics’ trade under CTS is one of the courses delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while the Core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Candidates broadly need to demonstrate that they are able to:

• Read and interpret technical parameters/documents, plan and organize work processes,
• identify necessary materials and tools;
• Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations
• and environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs.
• Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

JOB ROLE

Weaving Master; assists in organizing and controlling weaving of clothes, calendaring and process preparatory to weaving such as winding, warping, sizing, etc. Instructs Jobbers for proper winding, warping and sizing of yarn. Ensures that required degree of temperature and humidity in various weaving sections is maintained. Visits sections periodically and supervises work of men in charge. Ensures that quality of cloth produced conforms to prescribed standard and suggests alterations and improvements wherever necessary. Gets machines repaired or replaced as necessary for restoration of work. Maintains quality and quantity of production and keeps machines, looms and equipment in good working order. Controls staff and maintains discipline. May introduce new methods and devices to improve quality of cloth. May conduct research for better methods of production.

LEARNING OUTCOME

• 1. Identify the types of operation of the weaving machine used in the industry with the raw materials used following safety precaution.
• 2. Identify the different types of fibre, yarn and its characteristics.
• 3. Identify and select the parts of loom, Perform and monitor the operation.
• 4. Prepare and work on bobbin and cone and carry out the operation of drafting, denting, gaiting up of looms.
• 5. Identify and operate primary motions, secondary motions and auxiliary motions in weaving machines.
• 6. Identify the causes and remedies in woollen fabric defects.
• 7. Assist in analyzing the different patterns adopted in weaving of silk and woolen fabrics.
• 8. Apply the methods of finishing, dyeing and printing of silk and woolen fabrics.
• 9. Assist in plan, design plain weave, twill and satin with the draft and peg plan.
• 10. Assist to estimate the cost of folded yarn and calculation of conversion table for yarn count.
• 11. Identify different parts of power loom, salient features of power loom and tuning of loom for woollen fabrics.
• 12. Identify & select working of various dobby and jacquard motion.
• 13. Prepare jacquard design on graph papers and harness mounting and card cutting to produce different structure of woolen fabric.
• 14. Prepare different types of weft insertion system for various shuttleless loom.
• 15. Identify the defects, causes and remedies of silk and woollen fabrics.
• 16. Carry out finishing of silk and woollen fabrics.