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. This is a competency based course of one year duration. “Dress Making” CITS trade is applicable for Instructors of “Dress Making Trade. 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 Craft 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 industries, 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 role :

Supervisors and Foremen, Tailoring and Dress Making; Supervisor and Foreman, guides workers engaged in production of ready made garments and ensures standard fittings and finish at reasonable cost. Guides workers in making patterns for cutting, adjusting electrical and special purpose sewing machines, setting, joining and sewing parts, button matching, etc., and ensures standard fittings and finish. Checks work and directs or makes alterations where necessary and keeps machines and equipment in working order. Maintains production register and delivers goods against receipts. May copy or develop new designs to boost sale. May train new entrants. May be designated according to section or work supervised

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 & equipments 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. Ensures availability & proper functioning of equipment and tools in stores.