Work with a wide range of tools like testing devices, soldering irons, wire cutters, standard tools (hammers, screwdrivers), and power tools (used to cut conduit pipes & drill holes)
Repair electrical wiring and components at homes and industries
Use cable lugs and crimping tools to install underground cables
Plan, and estimate costs of different types of wiring systems
Plan, draw, estimate material requirement, wire up, and test different commercial and computer networking wiring circuits as per Indian electricity rules
Select, assemble, test and wire-up control panel wiring
Install electronic components like rectifiers, inverters, and other electronic devices
Install and wire up AC induction motor (single and three phase) with starters
Skills needed by Industry
Install and maintain electrical control system and communication system wiring
Inspect electrical systems and equipment
Assemble high voltage drives using work orders that include outline drawings, schematic, ladder diagrams or hand drawings by engineer
Build complex and simple electrical systems like wiring inverters
Understand all types of electrical systems (open delta, closed delta, and star configurations)
Job Opportunities
Workshop Assistant in Government ITIs and engineering colleges
State Government jobs in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TANGEDCO), sugar mills, hospitals, steel plants, & workshops
Central Government jobs in Railways, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Power stations, Power grid corporation, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military, Steel plant, Mines, Press, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), & Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Private sector companies
Upskilling Opportunities
Apprenticeship (NAC Certificate)
Short term course in NSTI Guindy
Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) to become an instructor in ITIs
Trade Details
Duration
2 years
Qualification
8th Standard
Sector
Power
Councelling seats
2050
Management seats
1150
Total seats
3200
Career Pathway
Entry Level
Helper Trainee Apprentice Workshop Assistant
Mid Level
Lineman Technician Supervisor Junior Training Officer (JTO) Lab Assistant
Senior Level
Foreman Shift in-charge Electrical Contractor Training Officer Maintenance-in-charge
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