Explore Our NCVT Trades & Courses

Five NCVT-affiliated trades under the Craftsmen Training Scheme, each built around hands-on practice.

Trades at a Glance

Duration and minimum qualification for every trade.

Trade	Type	Duration	Minimum Qualification	Details
Electrician	Engineering	2 Years	10th pass with Science & Mathematics	Details
Welder	Engineering	1 Year	8th pass	Details
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)	Non-Engineering	1 Year	10th pass	Details
Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English)	Non-Engineering	1 Year	10th pass	Details
Sewing Technology	Non-Engineering	1 Year	8th pass	Details

Durations and minimum qualifications follow DGT norms for the Craftsmen Training Scheme. Seats, fees, age limits and final eligibility are announced in the official admission notice each year.

Electrician wearing a hard hat working on an electrical board

2 YearsEngineering Trade

Engineering Trade

Electrician

The Electrician trade trains you to install, test, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and machines safely. It is a two-year engineering trade and one of the most versatile ITI qualifications.

Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: 10th Pass (Science & Maths)
Certificate: NTC (NCVT)

What you'll learn

Electrical safety, first aid and hand tools
AC/DC circuits and basic electrical theory
Domestic and industrial wiring, earthing and protection
Measuring instruments, cables, joints and soldering
Transformers, DC/AC machines, starters and winding
Control panels and power distribution basics

Career options

Electrician in industry, buildings and construction
Maintenance technician in plants and hydropower projects
Technician roles with power utilities
Apprentice in electrical establishments
Self-employed wiring and repair services

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Welder in a protective welding helmet at work

1 YearEngineering Trade

Engineering Trade

Welder

The Welder trade teaches you to join and cut metals using gas and electric arc processes, read welding symbols and inspect your work. It is a one-year engineering trade in steady demand across fabrication and construction.

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 8th Pass
Certificate: NTC (NCVT)

What you'll learn

Welding safety, protective equipment and first aid
Gas welding and oxy-acetylene cutting
Manual metal arc (SMAW) welding in various positions
Introduction to MIG/MAG and TIG welding
Reading drawings and welding symbols
Weld defects, inspection and testing

Career options

Welder or fabricator in workshops and factories
Structural welding for buildings and bridges
Pipeline and plant maintenance work
Apprentice in engineering establishments
Your own fabrication unit: gates, grills and frames

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Student working on a desktop computer in a computer lab

1 YearNon-Engineering Trade

Non-Engineering Trade

Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)

COPA builds practical computer skills, from operating systems and office software to databases, networking, web design and the fundamentals of programming.

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 10th Pass
Certificate: NTC (NCVT)

What you'll learn

Computer hardware, operating systems and files
Word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
Database management basics
Networking, internet and cyber security essentials
Web page design with HTML and CSS
Programming fundamentals and logic

Career options

Computer operator or data entry operator
Office assistant in public and private offices
Desktop publishing and print services
IT support and helpdesk assistant
Run your own computer service centre

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Hands typing quickly on a computer keyboard

1 YearNon-Engineering Trade

Non-Engineering Trade

Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English)

This trade develops English shorthand and fast, accurate typing along with office procedures and correspondence, preparing you for stenographic and secretarial work.

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 10th Pass
Certificate: NTC (NCVT)

What you'll learn

English shorthand theory and dictation
Touch typing on computer for speed and accuracy
Transcription of shorthand notes
Business correspondence and drafting
Office procedures, filing and records
Office software and communication skills

Career options

Stenographer in offices and courts, via recruitment exams
Personal or secretarial assistant
Typist, office assistant or clerk
Transcription and documentation work
Apprentice in offices and establishments

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Tailor smiling while stitching fabric on a sewing machine

1 YearNon-Engineering Trade

Non-Engineering Trade

Sewing Technology

Sewing Technology teaches you to measure, draft, cut, stitch and finish garments, and to operate and maintain sewing machines. It opens doors to garment units and to running your own tailoring business.

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 8th Pass
Certificate: NTC (NCVT)

What you'll learn

Sewing machine operation, care and maintenance
Body measurement, drafting and pattern making
Cutting and stitching garments for all ages
Seams, finishes, collars, sleeves and plackets
Fabric types, embroidery and finishing
Quality checks and basic costing

Career options

Tailor or garment maker
Sewing machine operator in garment units
Assistant pattern maker or cutter
Boutique or tailoring shop owner
Apprentice in apparel establishments

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