In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of Mechanic Agricultural Machinery trade offered by ITIs. It is a job oriented vocational trade. This article covers topics such as trade details, duration, syllabus, admission process and career prospects.
ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) in India are offering some of the best vocational courses out there. Mechanic Agricultural Machinery trade/course is one such job oriented vocational ITI course.
ITI Mechanic Agricultural Machinery Course: An Introduction
Technology has improved agricultural productivity in our country. We now rely on tools, equipment and machines such as tractors, power tillers, pumps, motors, sprayers, drillers etc to boost agricultural productivity.
It is safe to say that our dependence on machinery and tools has increased, when it comes to agriculture. With time, machines and tools tend to wear out. There arises a need to install, examine, operate, repair and maintain them!
ITI Mechanic Agricultural Machinery course deals with these topics – installing, repairing and maintaining agricultural machinery.
Mechanic Agricultural Machinery trade consists of elements of mechanics. It focuses extensively on agricultural machinery though.
It is a 2 years long course. 10th passed students (with science and mathematics subjects) are eligible to pursue this course. At the end of training, successful candidates are awarded Vocational Training certificates related to this trade.
ITI Mechanic Agricultural Machinery course trains students in areas such as –
Installing various agricultural machinery
Service, repair and maintain various agricultural machinery
10th pass (under 10+2 scheme of schooling, with science and maths subjects) is the minimum qualification required to pursue this course.
Institutes and admission process
Many private and government operated ITIs across India are offering Mechanic Agricultural Machinery trade. Most of them rely on merit based admission process. Some ITIs are also known to rely on direct admission process.
Syllabus
The syllabus can roughly be divided into two parts –
Trade theory
Trade practical
Important trade theory subjects –
Introduction to the trade
Occupational safety and health
Hand and power tools
Systems of measurement
Fasteners
Cutting tools
Limits, fits and tolerances
Drilling machine
Taps and dies
Hand reamers
Sheet metal
Basic electricity
Basic electronics
Introduction to welding and heat treatment
Introduction to hydraulics and pneumatic
Auto industry
Important trade practical subjects –
Familiarization with the trade and institute
Practical related to safety and first aid
Practice using all marking aids
Measuring practice
Practice on cleaning, checking and use of nut
Practice on marking and drilling
Practice on making rectangular tray
Practice on soldering, welding and brazing
Diagnose different types of circuits
Cleaning and topping up lead battery
Identification of different type of vehicles
Workshop
Plant training
Mechanic Agricultural Machinery scope & jobs
ITI Mechanic Agricultural Machinery course passed students have diverse job opportunities available in front of them. Government jobs, private sector jobs and self-employment – these are the well known job opportunities available in front of them.
Common job profiles related to this trade are –
Agricultural mechanic
Tractor mechanic
Driver/Operator
Auto fitter
Sales assistant (equipment, machinery and spare parts)
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