ITI Trade: Mechanic Mining Machinery (Powered by NCVT)

✅ Introduction

The ITI trade Mechanic Mining Machinery is a job-oriented and highly specialized trade under the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This trade focuses on providing skills and knowledge required for maintenance, operation, and repair of mining machinery used in underground and open-cast mines.

The Mechanic Mining Machinery course is designed to meet the needs of both Indian and international industries engaged in mining, construction, and heavy machinery maintenance. This trade is highly suitable for government jobs, private jobs, and self-employment, ensuring a stable career in the mining sector.

✅ Course Details

  • Trade Name: Mechanic Mining Machinery
  • Affiliation: NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training)
  • Course Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • Eligibility: Passed 10th Class (10+2 system)
  • Certification: National Trade Certificate (NTC)
  • Training Scheme: Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
  • Age: Minimum 14 years
  • Level: Vocational Training in Mining Machinery

✅ What is Mechanic Mining Machinery?

Mechanic Mining Machinery trade involves installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy-duty mining equipment used in coal mines, metal mines, quarries, and construction projects.

This trade includes theoretical knowledge and practical training in:

🔧 Operating & maintaining mining machinery
🔧 Repairing drilling, loading, and hauling equipment
🔧 Hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems in mining machines
🔧 Safety measures in mining operations
🔧 Welding, fitting, and assembly of heavy machine parts

This trade is essential for smooth functioning of mining operations by ensuring that machinery is in good working condition, reducing breakdowns, and increasing productivity.

✅ Scope of Employment

The mining sector is one of the largest industries in India and globally. With advancements in automated mining equipment and machinery, there is a growing demand for skilled mining mechanics in both government and private sectors.

Job Opportunities After Completion

Upon completing this course, candidates can find employment in:

  1. Government Mining Departments (Coal India, ONGC, NMDC, SAIL, etc.)
  2. Private Mining Companies (Adani, Vedanta, Tata Steel, Hindalco, etc.)
  3. Construction & Heavy Equipment Maintenance Companies
  4. Underground & Open-Cast Mines
  5. Equipment Manufacturing & Servicing Companies
  6. Self-Employment (Mining Machinery Repair & Maintenance Services)

✅ Key Skills and Training Areas

During the two-year training period, candidates are trained in Professional Skills, Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Science & Calculation, and Employability Skills.

🔧 Core Training Areas Include

  1. Basic Engineering Skills
    • Use of hand tools, measuring instruments, and power tools
    • Basic fitting, welding, and sheet metal work
  2. Maintenance & Repair of Mining Machinery
    • Overhauling of diesel engines, transmission systems, and hydraulic systems
    • Repairing drilling, loading, and hauling equipment
    • Maintenance of electric and pneumatic-powered mining tools
  3. Hydraulics & Pneumatics Systems
    • Understanding of hydraulic pumps, actuators, and fluid power circuits
    • Maintenance of compressed air systems and pneumatic tools
  4. Electronics & Electrical Systems in Mining Machines
    • Study of electric motors, generators, and control circuits
    • Fault diagnosis in electrical wiring and electronic circuits
  5. Safety in Mining Operations
    • Understanding mine safety regulations and accident prevention
    • Firefighting, emergency response, and rescue operations
  6. Workshop Practice & Fabrication Work
    • Fabrication of machine components, shafts, gears, and metal structures
    • Welding and soldering techniques for heavy-duty machinery
  7. Project Work & Extra-Curricular Activities
    • Real-life industrial projects and case studies
    • Practical training in real mining environments

✅ Career Progression and Higher Studies

After completing ITI Mechanic Mining Machinery, candidates have multiple career paths for growth and specialization.

🎓 Further Education & Certification

  • Diploma in Mining Engineering (Lateral Entry)
  • Apprenticeship Programs in Mining Industries
  • B.Tech/B.E. in Mining Engineering (After Further Studies)
  • Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) – Become an ITI Instructor
  • Specialized Certifications in Heavy Equipment Maintenance

📈 Job Roles After ITI Mechanic Mining Machinery

  1. Mining Equipment Mechanic
  2. Heavy Equipment Technician
  3. Drilling Machine Operator & Repair Technician
  4. Excavator & Loader Mechanic
  5. Mine Safety & Maintenance Technician
  6. Self-Employed Mining Machinery Repair Specialist

✅ Industries Hiring Mechanic Mining Machinery Professionals

  • Government Mining Companies (Coal India, ONGC, NMDC, SAIL, etc.)
  • Private Mining & Mineral Extraction Companies (Tata Steel, Adani, Vedanta, etc.)
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Companies (Caterpillar, Komatsu, JCB, etc.)
  • Construction & Infrastructure Companies
  • Mining Equipment Servicing & Maintenance Firms
  • Self-Employment in Mining Equipment Repair & Maintenance

✅ International Opportunities

Skilled mining machinery mechanics are in high demand worldwide, especially in countries with large mining operations such as:

  • Canada & Australia – Open-cast & underground mining operations
  • USA – Heavy mining equipment maintenance
  • South Africa & Botswana – Large-scale mining industries
  • Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman) – Heavy equipment maintenance
  • Russia & China – Coal, metal, and mineral extraction companies

There are opportunities for migration and employment in multinational companies dealing in mining equipment, construction machinery, and drilling operations.

✅ Why Choose ITI Mechanic Mining Machinery?

✔ High Demand – Mining sector is expanding rapidly, leading to job opportunities.
✔ Job-Oriented Trade – Designed for immediate employment in mining industries.
✔ Government & Private Sector Jobs – Work in mining companies, construction firms, and heavy machinery industries.
✔ Self-Employment Opportunities – Start mining equipment repair and maintenance businesses.
✔ Future Growth – Leads to higher studies, apprenticeships, and international jobs.
✔ Industry-Aligned Training – Hands-on practice with real mining machines and tools.

✅ Conclusion

The ITI Mechanic Mining Machinery trade is a highly promising, industry-relevant, and job-oriented course. It equips students with the practical skills and technical expertise required to excel in the mining and construction machinery industry.

Whether you aim for a government job, private sector employment, or self-employment, this course provides the necessary foundation to build a successful career in the mining machinery field.

Trades Summery

FIRST YEAR:

In this year, the contents covered are from safety aspect related to the trade, basic fitting operations viz., making, filing, sawing, chiseling, drilling, tapping, grinding. Making different fits viz., sliding, T-fit and square fit with an accuracy of ±0.2mm & angular tolerance of 1 . Lathe operation on different shaped job and produce components by different turning operation including thread cutting and relevant job on Shaper and Milling Machine. Also, preventive maintenance of pumps and compressors.

This year starts with practice on construction of SI engine Followed by maintenance and overhauling practice of different types of engines and their parts. Next, practice on measurement of voltage, current, power factor and other components of electrical circuits. Practical on Construction of transformer and test of transformers and rectifier circuits.

SECOND YEAR:

In this year, overhauling of different types of pumps and motors are covered in the beginning followed by stator and rotor winding of induction motors, practice on different circuit breakers and relays. Basic practice on hydraulic and pneumatic parts and circuit making. Practice on assembly of tyre and inspection of puncture. Next, practice on operation and maintenance of different machines used in mining like crawler, hydraulic shovel, walking dragline, wagon drill, blast hole drill, jack hammer, tractor dozer, wheel loader, dumper etc

The trainees will practice on operation and maintenance of Motor Grader and surface miner is covered in the beginning. In addition to this, practice on maintenance of cutting drum picks and other maintenance activities of machines working in mines. Next, practice on maintenance of conveyor belt, air compressor, hydraulic hoist and lubrication system. Also practical on overhauling of gear box, brake system and lighting system and wiper system of vehicles carried out. And practice on maintenance of different mining machineries along with measurement of insulation resistance, illumination and localization of cable fault.

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 economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes 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 programmes of DGT for propagating vocational training

Mechanic Mining Machinery trade under CTS is delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of two years duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while Core area (Workshop Calculation & science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills) imparts requisite core skill, 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 & interpret technical parameters/documentation, plan and organize work processes, identify necessary materials and tools;
  • Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations;
  • Apply professional knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing the job and machining work.
  • Check the job/components as per drawing for functioning identify and rectify errors in job/components.
  • Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

JOB ROLE

Mechanic, Mining Machinery; repairs services and overhauls drilling, scraping, cutting, winding, hoisting and other mining machinery for correct performance. Get, defective machine or equipment removed from surface or underground working place to repair section, using slippers, roller, hoists etc. as necessary. Examines faulty equipment to ascertain nature and location of defects. Dismantles equipment partly or completely to remove damaged and worn out parts. Repairs parts by various mechanical processes such as re-metalling, filing, chipping, scrapping, grinding etc. or obtains replacements. Assembles parts, doing supplementary tooling as necessary and ensures correct fit, movement, clearance, adjustments ,functional operations etc. as specified. Tests reassembled equipment making necessary adjustments for optimum performance. Checks, adjusts and lubricates equipment periodically or gets it done and performs other tasks to keep equipment in good working order. May undertake minor repairs at working place. May weld braze or solder parts. Plan and organize assigned work, detect & resolve issues during execution. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to environment, self-learning and productivity.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

FIRST YEAR:

  • 1. Plan and organize the work to make job as per specification applying different types of basic fitting operation and Check for dimensional accuracy following safety precaution. [Basic fitting operation – marking, Hacksawing, Chiseling, Filing, Drilling, Taping and Grinding etc. Accuracy: ± 0.25mm] 2. Make simple sheet metal items as per drawing and join them by soldering, brazing and riveting.
  • 3. Make simple forge items as per drawing.
  • 4. Set the different parameters to produce components involving basic operations on different machine observing standard procedure and check for accuracy. [Different machines – Shaper & Lathe, Different machining parameters – feed, speed & depth of cut.].
  • 5. Plan & perform simple repair, overhauling of different pumps and compressors and check for functionality.
  • 6. Dismantle & assemble of Engine from vehicle along with other accessories.
  • 7. Identify and explain basic functioning of different electrical equipment, sensors and apply such knowledge in industrial application including basic maintenance work.
  • 8. Overhaul Engine and other parts and check functionality
  • 9. Trace and Test all Electrical & Electronic components & circuits and assemble circuit to ensure functionality of system.
  • 10. Diagnose & rectify the defects in vehicle to ensure functionality of vehicle.
  • 11. Carryout overhauling of Alternator and Starter Motor

 

SECOND YEAR:

  • 12. Identify, dismantle, replace and assemble different pneumatics and hydraulics components. [Different components – Compressor, Pressure Gauge, Filter Regulator Lubricator, Valves and Actuators.]
  • 13. Construct circuit of pneumatics and hydraulics observing standard operating procedure& safety aspect.
  • 14. Conduct preventive maintenance, perform dismantling and assembly of different components machine and test for accuracy of rotor, crawler etc.
  • 15. Dismantle, Repair and Assemble of mechanical power transmission elements in machine tools and check for functionality.
  • 16. Conduct preventive maintenance, perform dismantling & assembly of different components of machine and test for accuracy.
  • 17. Plan, Execute commissioning and evaluate performance of AC & DC machines.
  • 18. Conduct preventive maintenance, perform dismantling & assembly of different components and test for accuracy to carryout advance lathe operation. [Different components- head stock apron, saddle, tool post tail stock; Different advance lathe operation – taper turning, thread cutting]
  • 19. Plan, dismantle, repair and assemble different damaged mechanical components used for power transmission & check functionality.
  • 20. Plan & perform basic day to day preventive maintenance, repairing and check functionality.
  • 21. Troubleshoot & Overhaul of pumps, fans, blowers & compressors and perform preventive maintenance.
  • 22. Identify fault carryout maintenance work and break down of different machineries/ equipments viz. drilling, loaders, dozers, shovels, dumper etc., in the shop floor, using appropriate tools &equipments to ensure its functionality.
  • 23. Plan, execute testing, evaluate performance and carry out maintenance of cable system, measurement of insulation resistance.


 

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