Carpenter

ITI Carpenter is a job-oriented vocational training program recognized and powered by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training). This trade equips students with the skills required to excel in both government and private sector jobs. It is designed to empower individuals for self-employment and entrepreneurship as well.

The ITI Carpenter trade is meticulously structured to meet the industrial demands of Indian and International markets. Through comprehensive practical and theoretical training, students become proficient in various carpentry tasks and woodworking techniques.

Career Scope and Opportunities

A trained Carpenter has vast employment opportunities, ranging from self-employment and contractual work to industrial jobs. After successful completion of the course, candidates can be employed in the following roles:

• Carpenter
• Construction Carpenter
• Furniture Maker
• Formwork Carpenter
• Interior and Modular Furniture Specialist

Trade Summary

Block-I (Basic Training)

1. Measuring, Marking, and Testing Instruments
   Understand and apply the use of measuring tools, marking instruments, and testing equipment with an emphasis on safety precautions.
2. Timber and Wood Selection
   Learn about the growth, functions, identification, and classification of different timbers, along with an understanding of common defects and diseases in timber.
3. Sawing Operations
   Operate various saws, including portable power saw machines, for ripping, cross-cutting, oblique sawing, and curve cutting, ensuring maintenance and safe handling.
4. Planning and Surface Finishing
   Analyze and perform surface finishing with accurate sizing using hand shaving tools and portable power planning machines on both straight and curved surfaces.
5. Chiseling and Paring Operations
   Use paring tools effectively, ensuring proper positioning with holding devices to achieve clean and precise chiseling results.
6. Workshop Appliances and Striking Tools
   Understand and work with different workshop appliances such as workbenches, bench vices, bench hooks, mitre boards, and various striking tools.
7. Carpentry Joints
   Study and construct various types of wood joints, including angle joints, framing joints, broadening joints, and lengthening joints, focusing on strength and appearance.
8. Seasoning of Timber
   Learn different methods for seasoning timber to enhance its durability and workability.
9. Preservation of Timber
   Gain knowledge of various timber preservation techniques to protect wood from decay and insects.
10. Boring Tools and Bits
    Operate different types of boring tools and understand the applications of various bits.
11. Timber Conversion
    Understand and apply different timber conversion techniques for effective utilization of wood.
12. Small Wooden Jobs and Hardware Application
    Create small wooden items as per drawings using timber or alternative materials like FRP, MDF, and foam. Learn to operate portable electric tools like jig saws, disc sanders, and drills.
13. Carving and Decorative Work
    Use carving tools to convert wooden pieces into decorative articles for use in interior furniture.
14. Surface Finishing and Polishing
    Prepare wooden items through surface finishing techniques, staining, and applying preservatives like polish and varnish.

Block-II (Advanced Training)

15. Power Saw Operations
    Perform ripping, cross-cutting, and curve cutting on band saw and circular saw machines. Learn the grinding and setting of blades/cutters.
16. Planning Machine Operations
    Conduct various operations on planning machines, including surfacing, thickening, chamfering, and edge bending. Sharpen machine blades.
17. Pedestal Grinding
    Operate pedestal grinders for sharpening tools, drills, and removing mushroom heads from tools.
18. Drilling and Hole Making
    Drill holes of different sizes at accurate locations on woodwork.
19. Wood Turning Lathe Operations
    Perform different operations on a wood-turning lathe and sharpen cutting tools for turning tasks.
20. Mortise and Tenon Machine Work
    Operate tenon and mortise machines for precision wood joining.
21. Pattern Making for Moulding
    Design and create different types of patterns, core boxes, and core prints with accurate allowances and proper color coding for moulding applications.
22. Building Construction Works
    Construct doors, window frames, shutters, flooring, staircases, roof trusses, and other structural wooden components.
23. Fitting and Fixing Works
    Fit and fix various furniture components, including glass fittings, and ensure their functionality.
24. Furniture Repairing Techniques
    Learn various techniques to repair different types of wooden furniture effectively.
25. Estimation and Costing
    Prepare detailed estimates for different types of woodwork and carpentry projects.

Assessments and Examinations

• Internal Assessments: Conducted regularly to evaluate practical skills and theoretical understanding.
• Semester-End Examinations: Held at the end of each block to assess the comprehensive knowledge and skills gained.
• Final NCVT Certification: Awarded after successful completion of all assessments, ensuring recognition at the national level.

Key Highlights

• Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
• Eligibility: 10th Pass
• Certification: NCVT
• Employment Areas: Construction sites, Furniture manufacturing, Interior designing firms, Modular furniture companies, Self-employment, and Entrepreneurship opportunities.