🎨 ITI Trade: Painter (General) – NCVT Certified
✅ The Painter (General) trade is powered by NCVT and is a job-oriented course suitable for government jobs, private jobs, and self-employment. This trade is meticulously designed to meet the industrial demands of Indian and international markets 🌍.
🎓 The Painter (General) trade falls under CTS (Craftsmen Training Scheme) and is a two-year (four-semester) program. It consists of:
🔹 Domain Area (Trade Theory & Practical) – Develops professional skills and knowledge.
🔹 Core Area (Workshop Calculation & Science, Engineering Drawing & Employability Skills) – Enhances core skills and life skills.
After successful completion, trainees receive a National Trade Certificate (NTC) 🏆, which is recognized worldwide 🌐.
🎨 What Does a Painter (General) Do?
A Painter (General) applies decorative and protective coatings 🏠 on:
✅ Walls (interior & exterior)
✅ Metal surfaces (gates, grills, pipes)
✅ Wood surfaces (doors, furniture)
✅ Glass, plaster, concrete, brick, and boards
They use various techniques and tools such as:
🎨 Brushes, Spray Guns, Rollers, and Stencils
🔧 Scrapers, Chemicals, Abrasives for surface preparation
The job also includes mixing paints to get the desired color and consistency, priming surfaces, and ensuring long-lasting finishes.
💼 Career Opportunities
The Painter (General) trade offers vast employment opportunities:
👨🔧 Self-Employment & Entrepreneurship
🏭 Contractual & Industrial Jobs
🖌️ Specialized Painting Services
Graduates can work in various roles, such as:
🎨 Painter (General)
🏢 Building & Construction Painter
🚗 Automotive Painter
🖼️ Signboard & Banner Artist
Trainees can also:
📜 Pursue a Diploma in Engineering via lateral entry
🔧 Join an Apprenticeship Program to earn the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)
📚 Course Structure (Semester-wise)
📌 Semester I
🖌️ Practice different types of sketching & free-hand drawing
🎨 Learn color schemes, 2D design & shading techniques
✍️ Master lettering styles (Devanagari, Roman, Gothic)
⚠️ Safety Training: PPE, Fire Extinguishers & First Aid
📌 Semester II
🔩 Basic Fitting: Chiseling, Filing, Drilling, Pipe Fitting
🛠️ Manufacturing sheet metal items & riveting
💻 Learn DTP, CorelDRAW & Photoshop
🎭 Create stencils, ornamental designs & symbols
📍 Produce Signboards & Nameplates with professional finishing
📌 Semester III
🎭 Develop craft & artistic works using radium, vinyl & thermocol
🪵 Learn decorative painting on wooden surfaces
🏡 Paint internal & external walls using decorative techniques
🚧 Paint pipes & mark line codes for safety
📌 Semester IV
🛢️ Metal surface painting for corrosion protection
⚙️ Maintain & repair painting equipment (Compressors, Spray Guns, Valves)
🚗 Automotive Spray Painting on home appliances, vehicles & agricultural tools
🔧 Dents removal & repainting damaged surfaces
⚡ Powder Coating Techniques for various surfaces
✔️ Quality Testing for Paints & Painted Surfaces
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes
✔️ Follow safety regulations & housekeeping 🏠
✔️ Apply mathematical & scientific concepts 🔬
✔️ Interpret engineering drawings & specifications 📐
✔️ Use measurement tools for precision 📏
✔️ Understand productivity, quality control & labor laws 📜
✔️ Promote energy conservation & pollution control 🌱
✔️ Manage personal finance & entrepreneurship 💰
🌟 Why Choose ITI Painter (General)?
✔️ In-demand skills for the booming construction & manufacturing industries
✔️ Global recognition – Open doors to national & international opportunities
✔️ Hands-on practical training for real-world applications
✔️ Multiple career paths – Industrial jobs, self-employment, or further education
🎯 Get skilled. Get certified. Build your future! 🎨👷♂️