CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)
The Craftsmen Training Scheme was introduced by the Government of India in 1950 to ensure a steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for the domestic industry, to raise quantitatively and qualitatively the industrial production through systematic training, reduce unemployment among the educated youth by providing them employable training.
Salient Features of the Craftsmen Training Scheme:-
- ITIs are functioning under the administrative control of the respective State Govt. /UTs.
- The period of training for various trades varies from one year to two years and the entry qualification varies from 8th &10th class pass, depending on the requirements of admission in different trades.
- These institutes are required to conduct training courses as per the curriculum prescribed by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). The admission to the new courses is made in the month of July/August every year.
- The trainees are required to appear in the Final Trade Tests conducted under the aegis of National Council for Vocational Training/State Council of Vocational Training. The successful trainees are awarded National Trade Certificate/State Trade Certificate which has been recognized by Govt. of India/State Govt. for the purpose of recruitment to subordinate posts and services under the Central Govt./State Govt./PSUs/Private Sectors.
- Syllabi of various trades are periodically revised to keep pace in tune with changes in technology.
CERTIFICATION ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF TRAINING
- A trainee admitted in NCVT designated trade/course with affiliation from NCVT will have to undergo a regular training of the trade concerned as per the syllabus laid down by the Directorate General Training (DGT), Government of India and shall be eligible to get the N.C.V.T. certificate on passing all examinations.
- A trainee admitted in SCVT designated trade/course will have to undergo a training of the trade concerned as per the syllabus lay down by the Board of Technical Education, Delhi and shall be eligible to get the S.C.V.T. Certificate on passing all examinations.
- A trainee undergoing training in any of SCVT designated trade or NCVT designated trade running under SCVT affiliation, will receive a SCVT certificate on successful completion of his/her trade course.