DRAUGHTSMAN CIVIL

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1. COURSE INFORMATION

During the two-year duration, a candidate is trained on subjects viz. Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge, Workshop Science & Calculation and Employability Skill related to job role. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to make/do project work and Extra Curricular Activities to build up confidence. The practical skills are imparted in simple to complex manner & simultaneously theory subject is taught in the same fashion to apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. The practical part starts with simple geometrical drawing and finally ends with preparing sanction plan of Residential/ Public building, drawing of roads, bridges, railway tracks, dams and Estimation and costing of civil works at the end of the course. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below:

FIRST YEAR:- The practical part starts with basic drawing (consisting geometrical figure, symbols & representations). Later the drawing skills imparted are drawing of different scales, projections, drawing of shoring, scaffolding, stone and brick masonry, foundation, damp proofing, arches / lintel etc. and observation of all safety aspects is mandatory. The safety aspects cover components like OSH&E, PPE, Fire extinguisher, First Aid and in addition 5S being taught. Different site survey (using Chain & tape, Prismatic compass, Plane table, Levelling instrument, Theodolite), field book entry, plotting, mapping, calculation of area, Drawing of carpentry joints and Electrical wiring, drawing of floors, slabs, vertical movements (viz.stair, lift well, ramp and escalator ), drawing of different types of roof truss are being taught in the practical.

SECOND YEAR:- Single storied building plan in traditional drawing. Knowledge and application of Computer Aided Drafting. Workspace creating drawing using toolbars, commands, and menus. Plotting drawing from CAD. 2D drafting of Doors, Windows, hand railing, wash basin, and plumbing joints. Preparing library folders by creating blocks of regularly used items. Preparation of a sanction plan of double storied RCC flat roof residential building using CAD. Preparation of a drawing of public building by framed structure using CAD. Preparation of Bar bending schedule. Drawing of different steel structure joints using CAD. Detail drawing of sanitary fittings and sewerage arrangements using CAD. Detail and sectional drawing of Roads, Bridges, culverts, railway tracks and embankment, Dams, Barrages, Weir and cross drainage works using CAD, schematic diagram of hydro-electric project using CAD, Estimating and Cost analysis of different types of buildings and structures, preparation of map using Total Station and location of station point using GPS are being performed as part of practical training.

2.1 GENERAL

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 schemes of DGT for strengthening vocational training. Draughtsman Civil trade under CTS is one of the most popular courses delivered nationwide through network of ITIs. The course is of two-years duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. In the Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while Core area (Workshop Calculation & science 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 work with due consideration to safety rules, Govt. Bye laws and environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing the work
• Check the work as per sketches and rectify errors.
• Document the technical parameters related to the work undertaken.

2.2 PROGRESSION PATHWAYS:

• • Can join industry as Technician and will progress further as Senior Technician, Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager.
  • Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
  • Can take admission in diploma course in notified branches of Engineering by lateral entry.
  • Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries leading to National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
  • Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming an instructor in ITIs.
  • Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.

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