🔧 COE - Fabrication (Fitting & Welding) - BBBT 🔥
(Center of Excellence – Fabrication under Broad-Based Basic Training)
🔹 Introduction
The COE - Fabrication (Fitting & Welding) - BBBT trade is designed to provide comprehensive training in metal fabrication, welding, and fitting techniques. It covers both basic and advanced concepts, preparing students for industrial and construction jobs worldwide.
This course is recognized by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) and offers career opportunities in government, private industries, and self-employment.
🔹 Course Duration & Eligibility
✅ Course Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters)
✅ Eligibility: 10th Pass or Equivalent
✅ Certification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT
🔹 Why Choose COE - Fabrication (Fitting & Welding)? 🤔
✔️ High Industry Demand – Fabrication & welding professionals are needed in construction, manufacturing, and shipbuilding.
✔️ Hands-on Training – Learn practical skills using modern welding & fitting tools.
✔️ Diverse Career Options – Work in factories, steel plants, shipyards, oil refineries, and more.
✔️ Government & Private Jobs – Secure employment in railways, power plants, and defense sectors.
✔️ Entrepreneurial Scope – Start your own fabrication & welding workshop.
🔹 Course Modules 🏗️
🔸 1. Basics of Fitting & Welding ⚙️
- Introduction to hand tools, power tools & measuring instruments.
- Understanding engineering drawings & blueprints.
- Safety measures in fitting & welding workshops.
🔸 2. Metal Cutting & Shaping 🏗️
- Types of metals & alloys used in fabrication.
- Cutting methods: hacksaw, chisel, grinding, plasma cutting.
- Marking & layout techniques for accurate fabrication.
🔸 3. Welding Processes 🔥
- Gas Welding (Oxy-Acetylene Welding - OAW)
- Arc Welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, MIG, TIG)
- Resistance Welding (Spot Welding & Seam Welding)
- Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
🔸 4. Sheet Metal & Structural Fabrication 🏗️
- Sheet metal cutting, bending, and rolling.
- Assembling structural steel components.
- Manufacturing frames, pipes, tanks, and gates.
🔸 5. Pipe Fitting & Plumbing Works 🛠️
- Basics of pipe fitting techniques.
- Fabrication & installation of pipeline systems.
- Maintenance of industrial pipelines & gas lines.
🔸 6. Welding Defects & Quality Control 📏
- Identifying cracks, porosity, and weak welds.
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
- Ensuring precision & durability in welding joints.
🔸 7. Advanced Welding Techniques 🚀
- Robotic welding & automation.
- CNC cutting & fabrication.
- Underwater welding & aerospace welding techniques.
🔸 8. Employability & Entrepreneurship 📈
- How to start a fabrication business.
- Cost estimation & project planning.
- Soft skills & communication for industrial work.
🔹 Learning Outcomes 🎯
After completing the COE - Fabrication (Fitting & Welding) - BBBT, students will be able to:
✅ Identify and use fitting & welding tools effectively.
✅ Perform gas welding, arc welding, and MIG/TIG welding.
✅ Read and interpret engineering drawings & fabrication blueprints.
✅ Fabricate steel structures, sheet metal components, and industrial pipelines.
✅ Troubleshoot & repair welding defects to ensure quality control.
✅ Understand occupational safety regulations in welding & fabrication.
✅ Work in industries like construction, shipbuilding, and automotive manufacturing.
🔹 Career Opportunities 💼
🎯 Government Jobs
- Fitter/Welder in Railways, Power Plants, & Defense.
- Technician in PSUs (BHEL, ONGC, NTPC, etc.).
- Pipe Fitter & Structural Fabricator in Shipyards & Docks.
🎯 Private Sector Jobs
- Fabrication Engineer in construction companies.
- Welding Technician in automobile & manufacturing industries.
- Pipeline Fabricator in oil & gas refineries.
🎯 Self-Employment & Entrepreneurship
- Open a welding & fabrication workshop.
- Work as a freelance welder & fabricator.
- Provide customized metal fabrication services.
🔹 Tools & Equipment Used 🔧
✔️ Welding Machines (Arc, MIG, TIG, Gas, Plasma Cutter)
✔️ Grinding & Cutting Tools
✔️ Measuring Instruments (Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Welding Gauge)
✔️ Drilling Machines & Power Tools
✔️ Hand Tools (Hammers, Chisels, Hacksaws, Files)
✔️ Safety Equipment (Gloves, Welding Helmet, Apron, Boots)
🔹 Future Scope 🚀
💡 The fabrication & welding industry is expanding rapidly with new technologies and higher safety standards. Skilled professionals are in high demand across various industries.
With additional training & certifications, you can specialize in:
✅ CNC Programming & Advanced Fabrication
✅ Underwater & Aerospace Welding
✅ Welding Inspection & Quality Control (NDT Testing)
🔹 Conclusion 🎓
The COE - Fabrication (Fitting & Welding) - BBBT is a highly practical and career-oriented course that equips students with hands-on skills in metalwork, welding, and structural fabrication. Whether you want to work in government, private sector, or start your own business, this course provides the perfect foundation for a bright future! 🚀✨
📢 Join now and start your journey toward becoming a skilled Fabrication & Welding Technician! 🔥🔩