National Skill Training Institute

The Craft Instructors’ Training Scheme is operational since inception of the Craftsmen Training Scheme. This is a competency-based course of one year duration. “Computer Software Application” CITS trade is applicable for Instructors of “COPA” and “Database System Assistant” trades. It consists of Trade Technology (Professional skills and Professional knowledge), Training Methodology and Engineering Technology/ Soft skills. After successful completion of the training programme, the trainees appear in All India Trade Test for Craft Instructor. The successful trainee is awarded NCIC certificate by DGT. 

The main objective of Crafts Instructor training programme is to enable Instructors explore different aspects of the techniques in pedagogy and transferring of hands-on skills so as to develop a pool of skilled manpower for industry, also leading to their career growth & benefiting society at large. Thus promoting a holistic learning experience where trainee acquires specialized knowledge, skills & develops attitude towards learning & contributing in vocational training ecosystem. 

Description of job roles:

Manual Training Teacher/Craft Instructor; instructs students in ITIs/Vocational Training Institutes in respective trades as per defined job role. Imparts theoretical instructions for the use of tools& equipment of related trades and related subjects. Demonstrate process and operations related to the trade in the workshop; supervises, assesses and evaluates students in their practical work.

Computer Operator; operates computer and peripheral equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, or other data, according to operating instructions. Notifies supervisor of errors or equipment stoppage. Clears equipment at end of operating run and reviews schedule to determine next assignment. Records problems which occurred, such as down time, and actions taken. May answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problem.

Programming Assistant; installs, maintains and updates computer programs by making minor changes and adjustments to them under the guidance of computing professionals. Applies knowledge of principles and practices in the area of programming and computing in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work. They may receive guidance from managers or professionals. May supervise other workers also. 

Database Administrator; co-ordinates physical changes to computer databases; and codes, tests, and implements physical database, applying knowledge of database management system: Specifies user access level for each segment of one or more data items, such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data. Specifies which users can access databases and what data can be accessed by user. Tests and corrects errors, and refines changes to database etc. May train users.

Junior Data Associate; is responsible for designing and implementing processes and layouts for complex, large-scale data sets used for modelling, data mining, and research purposes. Responsibilities also include designing and implementing statistical data quality procedures around new data sources.