GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

SHEET METAL WORKER

(Duration: One Year)

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL- 3

SECTOR – CAPITAL GOODS AND MANUFACTURING

SHEET METAL WORKER
(Engineering Trade)

(Revised in 2019)

Version: 1.2

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL- 3

Developed By

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
www.cstaricalcutta.gov.in
 CONTENTS

S No. Topics Page No.

1. Course Information 1

2. Training System 2

3. Job Role 6

4. General Information 7

5. Learning Outcome 9

6. Assessment Criteria 10

7. Trade Syllabus 13

Annexure I (List of Trade Tools & Equipment) 22

Annexure II (List of Trade experts) 26

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1. COURSE INFORMATION

During the one-year duration a candidate is trained on subjects Professional Skill,

Professional Knowledge, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Science & Calculation and
Employability Skills 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 broad components
covered under Professional Skill subject are as below:

The practical part starts with selecting sheet of required type, thickness (gauge) and
size and marks it with scriber, square, divider, steel rule etc., according to drawing or
sample. Other activities conducted at the yearly course are like shearing or bending the
sheet as per sketch by machine or hand shear, forming sheet metal to required shape and
size by various operations such as shearing, bending, beading, channeling, circle cutting,
seaming, forming, riveting etc., performing different type of MS pipe joints by Gas welding
(OAW), performing soldering, brazing operations on sheet metal etc. The course also covers
performing Arc welding, Gas welding on sheet metals, performing frame work hollowing
and raising on non ferrous and ferrous sheets, bending and joining of pipes, preparing utility
items with ferrous and non ferrous sheets, performing TIG Welding, MIG Welding, Spot
Welding on metal sheets, fabrication work with metal sheets, undertake repair work of
mudguard, Radiators etc.

Professional Knowledge subject is simultaneously taught in the same fashion to

apply cognitive knowledge while executing task. In addition components like Physical
properties of engineering materials, different types of iron, properties and uses, Heat &
Temperature are also covered under theory part.

In addition to above components the core skills components viz., Workshop

calculation & science, Engineering drawing, employability skills are also covered. These core
skills are essential skills which are necessary to perform the job in any given situation.

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2. TRAINING SYSTEM

2.1 GENERAL

Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &

Entrepreneurship offers range of vocational training courses catering to the need of
different sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are
delivered under aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme
(CTS) with variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programmes
of Directorate General of Training (DGT) for propagating vocational training.

Sheet Metal Worker trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered
nationwide through network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly consists of
Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts
professional skills and knowledge, while Core area (Workshop Calculation science,
Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge and
life skills. After passing out of the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade
Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Broadly candidates need to demonstrate that they are able to:

• Read & interpret technical parameters/document, plan and organize work

processes, identify necessary materials and tools;
• Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations
and environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional skill, knowledge, core skills & employability skills while
performing jobs.
• Check the job/assembly as per drawing for functioning, identify and rectify errors in
job/assembly.
• Document the technical parameters related to the task 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 instructor
in ITIs.
• Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.

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2.3 COURSE STRUCTURE

Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of one year:-

Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
1 Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 1000
2 Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 280
3 Workshop Calculation & Science 80
4 Engineering Drawing 80
5 Employability Skills 160

Total 1600

2.4 ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of
course through formative assessment and at the end of the training programme through
summative assessment as notified by the DGT from time to time.

a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training will be done by
Formative Assessment Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning
outcomes. The training institute has to maintain individual trainee portfolio as detailed in
assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative
assessment template provided on www.bharatskills.gov.in.

b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment. The All India Trade
Test for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as per the
guidelines. The pattern and marking structure is being notified by DGT from time to time.
The learning outcome and assessment criteria will be basis for setting question papers for
final assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check individual trainee’s
profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.

2.4.1 PASS REGULATION

For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six
months and one year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination
for two years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative
assessment is 60% & for all other subjects is 33%. There will be no Grace marks.

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2.4.2 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial

barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while
undertaking the assessment. Due consideration should be given while assessing for
teamwork, avoidance/reduction of scrap/wastage and disposal of scrap/waste as per
procedure, behavioral attitude, sensitivity to the environment and regularity in training. The
sensitivity towards OSHE and self-learning attitude are to be considered while assessing
competency.

Assessment will be evidence based comprising the following:

• Job carried out in labs/workshop

• Record book/ daily diary
• Answer sheet of assessment
• Viva-voce
• Progress chart
• Attendance and punctuality
• Assignment
• Project work

Evidences and records of internal (Formative) assessments are to be preserved until

forthcoming examination for audit and verification by examining body. The following
marking pattern to be adopted while assessing:

Performance Level Evidence

(a) Weightage in the range of 60%-75% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate • Demonstration of good skill in the use
should produce work which demonstrates of hand tools, machine tools and
attainment of an acceptable standard of workshop equipment.
craftsmanship with occasional guidance, and • 60-70% accuracy achieved while
due regard for safety procedures and undertaking different work with those
practices demanded by the component/job.
• A fairly good level of neatness and
consistency in the finish.
• Occasional support in completing the
project/job.
(b) Weightage in the range of 75%-90% to be allotted during assessment
For this grade, a candidate should produce • Good skill levels in the use of hand

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work which demonstrates attainment of a tools, machine tools and workshop

reasonable standard of craftsmanship, with equipment.
little guidance, and regard for safety • 70-80% accuracy achieved while
procedures and practices undertaking different work with those
demanded by the component/job.
• A good level of neatness and
consistency in the finish.
• Little support in completing the
project/job.
(c) Weightage in the range of more than 90% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate, • High skill levels in the use of hand
with minimal or no support in organization tools, machine tools and workshop
and execution and with due regard for safety equipment.
procedures and practices, has produced work • Above 80% accuracy achieved while
which demonstrates attainment of a high undertaking different work with those
standard of craftsmanship. demanded by the component/job.
• A high level of neatness and
consistency in the finish.
• Minimal or no support in completing
the project.

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3. JOB ROLE

Sheet-metal worker; make, install and repair articles and parts of articles of sheet metal
such as sheet steel, copper, tin, brass, aluminium, zinc or galvanized iron. Sheet Metal
Worker, makes sheet metal articles according to drawing or sample. Studies drawing or
sample and records measurements if necessary. Selects sheet of required type, thickness
(gauge) and size and marks it with scriber, square, divider, foot rule etc., according to
drawing or sample. Shears wherever necessary by machine or hand shears and makes it to
required shape and size by bending, seaming, forming, riveting, soldering etc., using mallets,
hammers, formers, sets, stakes, etc., or by various machines such as shearing, bending,
beading, channeling , circle cutting. Checks work at stages during operations and does
soldering, brazing, arc welding, gas welding, TIG welding & MIG welding as necessary. May
undertake aluminum paneling work. May also undertake repair work. May specialize
indifferent metal sheets such as tin, copper, brass.

Plan and organize assigned work and detect & resolve issues during execution in his
own work area within defined limit. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within
the team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to
environment, self-learning and productivity.

Reference NCO-2015:

i) 7213.0101 – Sheet Metal Worker, General/Sheet Metal Worker – Hand

Tools and Manually Operated Machines.
ii) 7212.0100 – Welder, Gas
iii) 7212.0200 – Welder, Electric
iv) 7212.0500 – Brazer
v) 7212.0700 – Welder, Resistance

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4. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the Trade SHEET METAL WORKER

Trade Code DGT/1027
NCO – 2015 7213.0101, 7212.0100, 7212.0200, 7212.0500, 7212.0700
NSQF Level Level-3
Duration of Craftsmen
One year (1600 Hours)
Training
Entry Qualification Passed 8th class examination
Minimum Age 14 years as on first day of academic session.
Eligibility for PwD LD, LC, DW, AA, DEAF, HH
Unit Strength (No. Of
20 (There is no separate provision of supernumerary seats)
Student)
Space Norms 80 sq. m
Power Norms 11 KW
Instructors Qualification for
1. Sheet Metal Worker B.Voc/Degree in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production
Trade Engineering/ Mechatronics from AICTE/UGC recognized
Engineering College/ university with one-year experience in the
relevant field.
OR
03 years Diploma in Mechanical and allied from AICTE/
recognized board of technical education or relevant Advanced
Diploma (Vocational) from DGT with two years’ experience in the
relevant field.
OR
NTC / NAC passed in the trade of “Sheet Metal Worker” Trade
with 3 years' experience in relevant field.

Essential Qualification:
Relevant National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in any of the
variants under DGT.

Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2(1+1), one must
have Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC
qualifications. However both of them must possess NCIC in any
of its variants.
2. Workshop Calculation & B.Voc/Degree in Engineering from AICTE/UGC recognized
Science Engineering College/ university with one-year experience in the
relevant field.
OR
03 years Diploma in Engineering from AICTE/ recognized board of
technical education or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational)

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from DGT with two years’ experience in the relevant field.

OR
NTC/ NAC in any one of the engineering trades with three years’
experience.
Essential Qualification:
National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in relevant trade
OR
NCIC in RoDA or any of its variants under DGT.
3. Engineering Drawing B.Voc/Degree in Engineering from AICTE/UGC recognized
Engineering College/ university with one-year experience in the
relevant field.
OR
03 years Diploma in Engineering from AICTE/ recognized board of
technical education or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational)
from DGT with two years’ experience in the relevant field.
OR
NTC/ NAC in any one of the Engineering trades with three years
experience.
Essential Qualification:
National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in relevant trade
OR
NCIC in RoDA / D’man (Mech /civil) or any of its variants under
DGT.
4. Employability Skill MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two
years’ experience with short term ToT Course in Employability
Skills from DGT institutes.
(Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic
Computer at 12th / Diploma level and above)
OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors in ITIs with short term ToT
Course in Employability Skills from DGT institutes.
5. Minimum Age for 21 Years
Instructor
List of Tools and Equipment As per Annexure – I
Distribution of training on Hourly basis: (Indicative only)

Total Hrs Trade Trade Workshop Employability

Engg. Drawing
/week Practical Theory Cal. & Sc. Skills

40 Hours 25 Hours 7 Hours 2 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours

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5. LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment

will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

5.1 LEARNING OUTCOMES (TRADE SPECIFIC)

1. Select sheet of required type, thickness (gauge) and size and mark it with scriber,
square, divider, steel rule etc., according to drawing or sample following safety
precautions.
2. Shears or bends the sheet wherever necessary by machine or hand shear.
3. Form sheet metal to required shape and size by bending, seaming, forming, riveting
etc., using mallets, hammers, formers, sets, stakes, etc., or by various operations
such as shearing, bending, beading, channelling, circle cutting.
4. Perform different type of MS pipe joints by Gas welding (OAW).
5. Perform soldering, brazing operations on sheet metal.
6. Perform Arc welding, Gas welding, TIG welding & MIG welding and spot welding on
sheet metals.
7. Make sheet metal articles according to drawing or sample following safety
precaution.
8. Plan & work in different sheet metals such as tin, copper, brass.
9. Undertake Aluminium frame works.
10. Make ducts, cabins & panels.
11. Undertake repair work of mudguard, Radiators etc.

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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Selects sheet of required Plan and select the type of sheet metal type & thickness as per
type, thickness (gauge) requirement.
and size and mark it Prepare the pieces as per drawing.
with scriber, square, Setting up the sheet in specific position.
divider, steel rule etc., Mark the sheet using scriber, steel rule divider etc.
according to drawing or Carry out dimensional inspection to ascertain quality.
sample following safety
precautions.

2. Shears or bends the Plan and select the type machine required for shearing& bending
sheets wherever Prepare, set the pieces as per drawing.
necessary by machine or Set up the pieces in specific position.
hand shear. Use the machine for shearing/bending or by hand.
Carry out visual inspection correctness.

3. Form sheet metal to Plan and mark on for forming operation.

required shape and size Select the tools required for the bending, seaming, forming,
by bending, seaming, riveting operations like mallets, hammers, formers, sets, stakes,
forming, riveting, etc., etc.
using mallets, hammers, Set the sheared plate properly on cutting table.
formers, sets, stakes, etc., Perform the bending, seaming, forming, riveting operations
or by various operations operation maintaining proper techniques and all safety aspects.
such as shearing, bending, Clean the job and inspect the cut surface for soundness of
beading, channelling, operation.
circle cutting.

4. Perform different type of Plan and prepare the development for a specific type of pipe joint.
MS pipe joints by Gas Mark and cut the MS pipe as per development.
welding (OAW). Select the size of filler rod, size of nozzle, working pressure etc.
Set and tack the pieces as per drawing.
Deposit the weld bead maintaining proper technique and safety
aspects.
Inspect the welded joint visually for poor penetration, uniformity
of bead and surface defects.

5. Performs soldering, Plan and select the nozzle size, working pressure, type of flame,
brazing operations on filler rod and flux as per requirement.

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sheet metal. Prepare, set the pieces as per drawing.

Braze/ solder the joint adapting proper brazing/soldering
technique and safety aspect.
Carry out visual inspection to ascertain quality weld joint.

6. Perform Arc welding, Gas Plan and prepare the pieces for welding.
welding TIG welding, MIG Select the type and size of filler rod and flux/electrode, size of
welding, spot welding on nozzle and gas pressure/welding current, preheating method
sheet metals. and temperature as per requirement. In case of arc welding,
welding machine, electrode dis, ampere etc. In case of MIG
welding select size of electrode wire, welding voltage, gas flow
rate, wire feed rate as per requirement. In case of TIG welding
Select power source as per material, size and type of Tungsten
electrode, welding current, gas nozzle size, gas flow rate and filler
rod size as per requirement.
Set and tack sheets as per drawing.
Deposit the weld maintaining appropriate technique and safety
aspects.
Cool the welded joint by observing appropriate cooling method.
Use post heating, peening etc. as per requirement.
Clean the joint and inspect the weld for its uniformity and
different types of surface defects.

7. Makes sheet metal Prepare, set the pieces as per drawing.

articles according to Selection of machine and material, marking, shearing/ bending.
drawing or sample Set up the pieces in specific position.
following safety Perform the sheet metal joining operations operation maintaining
precaution. proper techniques and all safety aspects.
Carry out visual inspection to ensure quality of joint.

8. May work in different Plan and select the metal and clean the surface thoroughly.
sheet metals such as tin, Selection of machine and material, marking, shearing/ bending.
copper, brass. Set up the pieces in specific position.
Perform the sheet metal joining operations operation maintaining
proper techniques and all safety aspects.
Clean and inspect for quality.

9. Undertake Aluminium Plan and select aluminium section like channels, rectangular tubes etc.
frame works. specific type joint.
Mark and cut the aluminium section as per development.
Set up the pieces in specific position.

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Perform the Aluminium metal joining operations operation maintaining

proper techniques and all safety aspects
Carry out visual inspection to ensure quality of joint.

10. Make ducts, cabins & Prepare, set the pieces as per drawing.
panels. Selection of machine and material, marking, shearing/ bending.
Set up the pieces in specific position.
Perform the sheet metal joining operation maintaining proper
techniques and all safety aspects.
Carry out visual inspection to ensure quality of joint.

11. Undertake repair work of Plan and mark on surface for repair work.
mudguard, Radiators etc. Select the torch/nozzle size, current and working pressure of gas
as per requirement.
Perform the cutting operation by adapting proper techniques and
safety aspects.
Perform the proper joining operation.
Clean and inspect for quality.

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7. TRADE SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS FOR SHEET METAL WORKER TRADE

DURATION: ONE YEAR
Professional Skills
Reference Professional Knowledge
Duration (Trade Practical)
Learning Outcome (Trade Theory)
With Indicative Hours
Professional Select sheet of 1. Induction of training General discipline in the
Skill 75 Hrs; required type, Familiarisation with the institute
thickness (gauge) Institute, Importance of Elementary of First aid
Professional
and size and mark trade in Training Machines Importance of the sheet metal
Knowledge
it with scriber, used in the trade. (12 hrs.) work in the Industry. General
21 Hrs
square, divider, 2. Induction to safety devices safety precautions
steel rule etc., used in shop floor. (13 hrs.) Safety precaution in sheet
according to metal work. (07 hrs)
drawing or sample 3. Identification of Tools and Metals and Non-Metals and
following safety Equipments Induction and their Characteristics, Types,
precautions. use of marking tools. (8 Sizes and uses of Sheet Metals
hrs.) as per BIS. Use of reference
4. Practice in Reading, Steel table.
Rule, Scribing of straight Raw material information:
lines, Bisecting of straight CRCA, HRCA & MS Material
lines (on the sheet metal) Terms & definitions in sheet
using marking tools. (17 metal work.
hrs.) (07 hrs)
5. Mark and cut through the Marking and laying out tools
straight lines Planishing of and accessories
Sheet Metal. (6 hrs.) Measuring Tools : steel Rule,
6. Practice in drawing simple calipers, try square, L square ,
Geometrical shapes. (10 Micrometer, Vernier caliper,
hrs.) Vernier height gauge,
7. Practice in marking and Combination set, screw pitch
cutting of sheets to various gauge, radius gauge, SWG,
angles. (9 hrs.) Bevel Protractor etc. Marking
Tools: Scratch AWL, divider,
Trammel point, punches etc.
Cutting tools: Snips, shears,
hacksaw, chisel, cutting plier,
files, drills, tap & die sets etc.
(07 hrs)
Professional Shears or bends the 8. Practice on cutting with Hand tools: mallets, hammer,
sheet wherever different types of snips. (10 sheet metal hammers,

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Skill 25 Hrs; necessary by hrs.) groovers, riveting tools, screw

machine or hand 9. Tin snips (Straight cut, Right drivers, wrench and spanners
Professional
shear. cut and Left cut) cutting off etc. Holding tools &
Knowledge
inside and outside curve, accessories: vices, C clamps,
07 Hrs
cutting off notches and stakes, stakes holder, hollow
cutting off profiles. (15 hrs.) mandrel, wooden former, Jigs
& fixtures, soldering bits etc.
(07 hrs)
Professional Form sheet metal 10. Practice on Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Folded Joints:
Skill 125 Hrs; to required shape seams. "Grooved seam, Description of Sheet Metal
and size by Locked Grooved seam, Pane Seam, Grooved seam, Locked
Professional
bending, seaming, down seam, Bottom lock Grooved seam, Paned down
Knowledge
forming, riveting seam or Corner Fold seam, Knocked up seam inside
35 Hrs)
etc., using mallets, (Knocked-up seam), Corner and outside, capstrip seam,
hammers, formers, Clip Lock, Double Bottom pitsburg seam etc. (06 hrs)
sets, stakes, etc., or Lock, Clip Lock (Cap Lock),
by various snap Joint etc. (Folded
operations such as Joints) and hemming
shearing, bending, practice. (18 hrs.)
beading, 11. Forming rectangular shapes Folding and joining
channelling , circle using stakes. (8 hrs.) allowances, edge stiffing,
cutting. 12. Forming Cylindrical job using wiring allowances and false
various stakes such as wiring, types of notches in
Hollow Mandrel, Hatchet sheet metal. (06 hrs)
Stake; Tin Man's' Anvil stake
etc. (12 hrs.)
13. Folding, Bending Sheet Definitions of pattern,
Metal to 90 degree using Development, stretched out
wooden mallet, 'C' clamps pattern, Master pattern (gross
etc. (4 hrs.) pattern) and templates
14. Making a radius using Development of by parallel
Wooden blocks using line method, radial line
Hairpin Folder. (4 hrs.) method. (06 hrs)
15. Making a cylindrical
container with knocked- up,
bottom (Bottom Locked),
Grooved Joint and hemmed
Top. (5 hrs.)
16. Forming frustum of Cone. (4
hrs.)
17. Making of Mug, scoop,
measuring can. (4 hrs.)

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18. Hemming (single, Double)

wire edge by hand process.
(4 hrs.)
19. Make a taper chute square Development of surfaces:
to rectangle transition. (08 Triangulation method and
hrs.) geometrical construction
20. Make a taper chute square methods. (06 hrs)
to round. (10 hrs.)
21. Making holes with solid Solid and Hollow Punches.
punches, round punches as Description of hand punches
per BIS. (08 hrs.) as per BIS. Sizes of solid and
22. Use of hollow punches hollow Punches and their
making hole in sheet metal uses. (06 hrs)
with help of wood block. (11
hrs.)
23. Riveting practice using Rivets and its parts, Selection
various types of rivet heads. of Rivet heads.
(4 hrs.) Types of Rivet and their uses.
24. Single chain riveted joint. Standard sizes of Rivets and
Double chain and Zig- zag, Riveting Tools.
Lap & butt riveted joints Calculation for Riveting
Making a dust pan (Corner allowances (pitch and Lap)
and handle riveted) (8 hrs.) (05 hrs)
25. Making a fire bucket with
lap riveted joint on one side
and Locked Grooved Seam
on the other side. (7 hrs.)
26. Bottom Hollowing and
Bottom Lock Seam. (6 hrs.)
Professional Perform different 27. Solder Lap joint. (12 hrs.) Fastening of Sheet Metal:
Skill 150 Hrs; type of MS pipe 28. Single plated solder butt Self taping screws, Clips and
Professional joints by Gas joint.(13 hrs.) Connectors; Their uses, Types
Knowledge welding (OAW). and Allowance of 'S' Clips,
42 Hrs Government Clips, Drive Clips,
Mailing Clips etc. (07 hrs)
29. Making oil Can by hand Solder, Different types of
process by soldering. (12 solder and their composition.
hrs.) Types and uses of fluxes, their
30. Making funnel by soldering effect on different metal. (07
process.(13 hrs.) hrs)
31. Make by soldering:- Process of soft soldering, hard
• Elbow 90° equal dia pipe. soldering (brazing).

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(7 hrs.) Heating appliances (Hand

• T joint 90° equal dia pipe. Forge, Blow Lamp, L.P.G.)
(9 hrs.) (07 hrs)
• T joint 90° unequal dia
pipe by soldering. (9 hrs.)
32. Make by soldering:- Development & laying out
T Pipe 60°branch joint unequal pattern of elbow pipe, T pipe
dia pipe Offset T joint equal dia. and offset pipe in equal
(25 hrs.) diameter. (07 hrs)
33. Make a taper lobster back Development of T pipe, round
bend 90 degree from equal and unequal.
oblique cone by soldering. Introduction to tubes and
(25 hrs.) pipes. (07 hrs)
34. Forming square section Laying out pattern of 600 off-
segmental quarter bend set 'T' pipe. Pattern
pipe with suitable lock and Development of 'Y' pipe.
forming round section Preparation of pickling
segmental quarter bend solution. Protection-Coating,
pipe. (25 hrs.) Cleaning and preparing of
Sheet Metals Corrosion and
anti corrosion treatment of
sheet metal. (07 hrs)
Professional Perform soldering, 35. Making a square duct elbow Method of galvanizing,
Skill 50 Hrs; brazing operations with snap block. (25 hrs.) tinning, anodising, sheradising
on sheet metal. and Electroplating. (07 hrs)
Professional 36. Make a conical hopper by Development and laying out of
Knowledge soldering. (25 hrs.) pattern of segmental quarter
14 Hrs bend pipe. (07 hrs)
Professional Perform Arc 37. Setting up of Oxy-acetylene Need for ducting. Places
Skill 100 Hrs; welding, Gas plant and types of flames. where ducting is employed
Professional welding , TIG (25 hrs.) and the working principle of a
welding & MIG dust cyclone, Gutter and its
Knowledge
welding and Spot use. False ceiling. (07 hrs)
28 Hrs
welding on sheet 38. Setting up of Arc welding Safety precaution in gas & arc
metals plant and striking & welding Description of
maintaining the arc & laying Oxyacetylene plant and the
short beads. (25 hrs.) equipments, accessories &
tools. (07 hrs)
39. Fusion run with/without Types of oxy-acetylene flames
filler rod in flat position. (12 & its uses. Types and
hrs.) description of flux. Types of

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40. Square butt joint in flat welding blow pipes & its
position by gas. (13 hrs.) functions. (07 hrs)
41. Brazing copper sheet in lap Various types of pipe joints.
joint in flat position. (25 Method of metal preparation
hrs.) & cleaning them base metal
before welding. Gas welding
defects causes & remedies.
Arc welding defects causes &
remedies. (07 hrs)
Professional Make sheet metal 42. Importance of machinery Importance of the trade in the
Skill 175 Hrs; articles according used in the trade. (5 hrs.) development of Industrial
to drawing or 43. Types of job made by the Economy of the Country.
Professional sample following trainees in trade. (8 hrs.) Review of Types of sheet
Knowledge safety precaution. 44. Introduction to machinery metal Fabrication.
49 Hrs safety including fire fighting Methods of developments.
equipment and their uses (05 hrs)
etc. (12 hrs.)
45. Locked groove joint by Introduction to Aluminum
aluminum sheet. (8 hrs.) fabrication, and its
46. Single riveted lap joint by applications. Ferrous and Non-
aluminum sheet. (8 hrs.) Ferrous metals. Use of Copper
47. Double strap single row and Alloys. Laying out pattern
riveted butt joint by of conical elbows. Pattern
aluminum sheet. (9 hrs.) development of lobster back
bend. Chemical and Physical
properties of Aluminium. Use
of Aluminium and its Alloys.
(07 hrs)
48. Exercise involving practical Brief Description of hand
work on Aluminium Sheet, punch machine. Hand and
and using Pop Rivet. (6 hrs.) Power operated drilling
49. Aluminium Windows with Machines. Drill Bits, parts and
different extruded sections, effects of cutting angles.
Aluminium Soldering. (10 Angles for Drilling Sheet
hrs.) Metals, effect of speed, Feed
Cutting Fluids, etc., on metals.
Difference between drilled
and punched holes. (07 hrs)
50. Making holes in sheet metal Description of swaging and
using Punching Machine. (4 beading machine, its parts,
hrs.) operating principles etc.
51. Making holes in sheets with Description of Fly Ball press.

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a twist drill. (5 hrs.) Operating Principles of Power

52. Tri-paning with use of hand Press and press brakes.
and electric drilling Method to calculate the
machine. Grinding a drill bit. pressure adjustment.
(5 hrs.) Clearance between Die and
53. Practice in Drilling Holes in Punch.
walls and Ceilings as applied Introduction to "C" and "H"
to ducting work. (6 hrs.) frame presses.
54. Use of rawl bits and rawl (07 hrs)
plug. (5 hrs.)
55. Practice on hollowing and Properties of stainless steel
rising on non-ferrous sheet and its uses.
as well as ferrous sheet. (08 Properties and uses of tin,
hrs.) lead, zinc and silver.
56. Practice on removing dents Description and Physical
of spherical or hemi- properties of Muntz Metal,
spherical articles using Gun Metal, White Metal etc.
wheeling and raising (05 hrs)
machine. (Repairing mud
guards etc.) (10 hrs.)
57. Practice on pipe bending by Introduction to pipe/tube
hand. (5 hrs.) bending. Brief description of
58. Pipe bending using Hydraulic pipe bending
Hydraulic Pipe bending' machine. Operating Principles
machine. (5 hrs.) etc. Description of roll forming
59. Development of a cone: machine types and operating
Cylinder fitted to a cone. (8 principles, description of slip
hrs.) roll forming machine and its
60. Equal dia pipe joint with function. (05 hrs)
crimping and Ogee beading.
(5 hrs.)
61. Practice on external Use of Die and Die Holder,
threading using "Die stock". Description of taps and tap
(5 hrs.) wrench.
62. Practice on internal (06 hrs)
threading using taps. (5 hrs.)
63. Typical folding, Bending
Practice, Making Steel-
Racks, Reinforcement with
angle iron. (10 hrs.)
64. Use of self taping screws
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65. Project work such as Steel Method to operate

Stool, Aluminium Ladder folding/brake folder for typical
etc. (08 hrs) folding.
66. Metal Spinning: Making a Description and use of jigs and
cylindrical medicine fixtures.
container of Aluminium (07 hrs)
Sheet. (10 hrs.)
Professional Plan & work in 67. Making a Copper article by Definition of Planishing and its
Skill 100 Hrs; different sheet use of power press and also application. Brief description
metals such as tin, making brass and stainless of polishing machine. Various
Professional copper, brass. steel articles. (13 hrs.) types of bobs and polishing
Knowledge 68. Practice of Buffing and compounds.
28 Hrs polishing. (12 hrs.) (07 hrs)
69. Angle iron bending in Operating principles of
different angles and spinning lathe. Description of
different radii. (13 hrs.) spinning.
70. Twisting the M.S. square rod (07 hrs)
and flats. (12 hrs.)
71. Gas welding Square butt Different process of metal
joint on M.S. sheet in down joining types of weld joint
hand position Fillet Tee& &weld positions. Oxy-
Lap joint on M.S sheet in acetylene welding equipments
down hand position. (25 & application, Types of flame&
hrs.) their uses. (07 hrs)
72. Pipe butt joint in down hand Principle of arc welding. Types
position. (8 hrs.) of welding machines and their
73. Butt joint on MS flat in uses. Advantages and
down hand position by arc. disadvantages of AC/DC
(8 hrs.) welding machines.
74. Fillet lap and T joint on MS Arc length and its importance
flat in down hand position. Welding defects. (07 hrs)
(9 hrs.)
Professional Perform Arc 75. Resistance welding. Spot Principle of resistance
Skill 125 Hrs; welding, Gas welding, seam welding. (25 welding. Types and
welding , TIG hrs) applications. Welding symbols.
Professional welding & MIG (07 hrs)
Knowledge welding and Spot 76. Co2 welding. Deposit bead Introduction to CO2 welding
35 Hrs welding on sheet on MS sheet in flat position. process. Welding equipments
metals (12 hrs) and accessories. Advantages
77. Lap joint T joint and butt and application of CO2
joint in down hand position. process. (07 hrs)
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78. TIG welding. Deposit bead TIG welding process.

on SS sheet in flat position. Advantages. Description of
Making butt, Tee and corner equipments. Types of polarity
joint. (25 hrs.) and application. (07 hrs)
79. TIG welding. Deposit bead Types of Tungsten Electrodes,
on Aluminium sheet in flat Filler rods, Shielding Gases.
position. (12 hrs.) Defects, causes and remedy in
80. Making butt, Tee and corner TIG welding process. (07 hrs)
joint. (13 hrs.)
81. MS/SS pipe butt and Y joint Latest sheet metal cutting
by TIG welding process. (25 techniques: Plasma cutting,
hrs.) Laser cutting, water jet cutting
and punching etc. (07 hrs)
Professional Undertakes 82. Make models of Aluminium Specification of aluminium
Skill 25 Hrs; Aluminium frame sliding windows and doors. channels angles, strips, tubes
works. (13 hrs.) beadings, packing rubber,
Professional 83. Partitions of mini model cardboard, glasses etc. Tools
Knowledge Makes ducts, rooms by using aluminum and equipments used in
07 Hrs cabins & panels. channels beadings etc (8 aluminium fabrication.
hrs.) Assembly & Sub assembly:
84. Electrical Panel, trunk boxes Gaurding assembly, Door
& ducts fabrication and assembly, Chassis assembly,
Painting. (4 hrs.) Cabinet assembly, Power pack
assembly etc. Process of
painting. Spray painting. Etch
primer painting, Powder
coating, buffing, grinding, and
sanding. Selection of different
grit sizes. (07 hrs)
Professional Undertake repair 85. Special Exercises: Repairing Types of Radiators and
Skill 50 Hrs; work of mudguard, Mudguard and Radiators construction of Radiators,
Radiators etc. and testing of Sheet metal Mufflers, Estimation of work.
Professional containers. (25 hrs.) (07 hrs)
Knowledge 86. Any Special Exercises: Material handling: handling of
14 Hrs Repairing Blocked Silencer light, medium and heavy
and fuel tank. (25 hrs.) materials. Use of cranes and
types. Estimation and costing.
(07 hrs)
Industrial training / Project work

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SYLLABUS FOR CORE SKILLS

1. Workshop Calculation & Science(Common for one year course) (80Hrs)

2. Engineering Drawing (80Hrs)

3. Employability Skills(Common for all CTS trades) (160Hrs)

Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of Core Skills subjects which is common
for a group of trades, provided separately in www.bharatskills.gov.in.

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LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

SHEET METAL WORKER (For Batch of 20 Candidates)

S No. Name of the Tool & Equipment Specification Quantity
A. TRAINEES TOOLS KIT
1. Steel Rule 300 mm 20 +1 Nos.
2. Wing Divider 200 mm 20 +1 Nos.
3. Centre Punch 100 mm 20 +1 Nos.
4. Spring Dividers 150 mm 20 +1 Nos.
5. Ordinary Wooden Mallet 20 +1 Nos.
6. Soldering Copper Hatchet Type 0.25 kg 20 +1 Nos.
7. Cross Peen Hammer 0.25 kg with handle 20 +1 Nos.
8. Protractor with blade 150mm 20 +1 Nos.
9. Steel tape 2 metres 20 +1 Nos.
10. Ballpen hammer 0.5kg with handle 20 +1 Nos.
11. Scriber 150 mm x 3 mm 20 +1 Nos.
(Engineer's)
12. Prick punch 100mm 20 +1 Nos.
B. GENERAL SHOP OUTFIT
13. Steel Square 450 mm x 600 mm 4 Nos.
14. Sheet Metal Gauge 1 No
15. Hatcher Stake 4 Nos.
16. Stake Round and Bottom 4 Nos.
17. Half Moon Stake 4 Nos.
18. Funnel Stake 4 Nos.
19. Anvil Face Stake 4 Nos.
20. Bick Iron Stake 4 Nos.
21. Tinman's Horse 2 Nos.
22. Hammer Peaning with handle 4 Nos.
23. Hammer Creasing with handle 4 Nos.
24. Hammer Planishing with handle 4 Nos.
25. Hammer Block with handle 2 Nos.
26. Shear Tinman 300mm 8 Nos.
27. Snip straight 8 Nos.
28. Right cut snips 250mm 4 Nos.
29. Left cut snips 250mm 4 Nos.
30. Hand Shear Universal 250 mm 4 Nos.
31. Hollow Punch set Round 3 mm Dia 2 Nos.

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32. Rivet sets snap and Dolly combined 3 mm 4 Nos.

33. Chisel cold flat 25 mm x 250 mm. 4 Nos.
34. Punch Letter 4 mm 1 set
35. Punch Number 4 mm 1 set
36. File flat 250 mm second cut 2 Nos.
37. File flat 250 mm smooth 2 Nos.
38. File flat 300 mm bastard 2 Nos.
39. File half round 300 mm smooth 2 Nos.
40. Hacksaw frame 300 mm adjustable 4 Nos.
(Tubular)
41. Hand Groover 5 mm 4 Nos.
42. Plier. Combination 150 mm 2 Nos.
43. Grip Wrench 200 mm 2 .Nos.
44. Ladle 150 mm Dia. 2 Nos.
45. Blow Lamp 1 litre. 2 Nos.
46. H.S.S. Twist Drill 3 mm, 4 mm & 6 mm each 3 Nos.
(parallel Shank)
47. Hand Drill machine 0 to 12 mm 2 Nos.
48. Soldering Copper Hatchet type 500 gms. 8 Nos.
49. Pneumatic rivet gun 2 Nos.
50. Trammel Point with beam 600 mm 1 No.
51. Vernier caliper 0 mm - 150 mm 1 No
52. Micrometer Outside 0 to 25 mm 1 No.
53. File Rasp cut 250 mm 2 Nos.
54. D.E. Spanner G.P. (Set of 12 spanner) 6 mm to 32 mm 2 Set
55. Bossing Mallet 4 Nos.
56. End tacked Mallet 4 Nos.
57. Soft hammer (Brass, copper,Lead) 4 Nos.
58. Steel Rule 600mm 4 Nos.
59. Oilcan pressure feed 500ml 2Nos.
60. Raising hammer with handle 4 Nos.
61. Rawl Punch holder and bits (No.8, 10, 12, 14) 2 Sets.
62. Hollowing Hammer with handle 4 Nos.
63. Tripaning tool 70 mm 1 No.
64. Hand vice 50 mm 4 Nos.
65. Tongs Flat 2 Pairs.
66. Portable Electric drill (Single phase) -6mm 2 Nos.
67. Pop rivet gun 2 Nos.
68. Lazy Tong 2 Nos.
69. Screw Driver 250 mm 2 Nos.
70. Round File 2nd Cut 250 mm 4 Nos.

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71. Triangular File 'Smooth 250 mm 4 Nos.

72. Square File 2nd Cut 250 mm. 4 Nos.
73. Needle File (Swiss File) 150 mm 1 set
74. C Clamp 150 mm 2 Nos.
C. GENERAL INSTALLATION
75. Bench leaver shears 250 mm Blade x 3mm 1 No.
Capacity
76. Air Compressor (Pressure and displacement 1 No.
of air) Pneumatic Pop rivet Gun
77. Spray Gun(painting) 500 ml. 1 No.
78. Combination turning up and wiring machine 1 No.
79. Guillotine. Shearing Machine foot operated 1 No.
80. Oxy acetylene welding plant (complete set) 1 set
81. Circle cutting machine 300 mm dia 1 set
82. Pillar type drilling machine 12 mm 1 No.
83. Slip roll former 1.6. mm x 1000 mm 1 No.
84. D.E. Grinder Pedestal motorised 200 mm 1 No.
85. Anvil 50 kgs with Stand 1 No.
86. Bench vice 120 mm, 150 mm 2 each
87. Fly press Ball press No.4 single body 1 No.
88. Power Press 2 Tons 1 No.
89. Buffing and Polishing Machine 1 No.
90. Nibbling Machine 1 No.
91. Spinning Lathe 1 No.
92. Seaming Machine 1 No.
93. Glass cutter - Diamond point 1 No.
94. Work Bench 1820 x 1310 x 760 mm 4 Nos.
95. Almirah 1820 x 1210 x 450 mm 2 Nos.
96. Metal rack 1820 x-1520 x 450 mm 2 Nos.
97. Steel Lockers with 8 Drawers. 2 Nos.
98. Fire extinguisher Soda Acid and foam type 1 each
99. Fire buckets with Stand- 4 Nos.
100. Black Board with Easel. 1 No.
101. Wooden Stool 450.mm. 1 No.
102. Portable Nibbler 2 Nos.
103. Portable Pneumatic Shear. 2 Nos.
104. Pipe Bending Machine (Hydraulic Type) 12 mm to 30 mm 1 No.
105. Hand Press Brake Capacity 0.8 mm 1 No.
106. Beading Machine with 380 mm throat 1 No.
clearance (with crimping rollers)

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107. Tin smiths bench folder 600 x 1.6 mm 1 No.

108. Gas Welding Table 1220 mm x 760 mm 1 No.
109. Spot & Seam Welding Machine 1 No each.
110. Arc welding Transformer/ Rectifier/Inverter 1 set
300 Amps with accessories
111. Co2 welding machine complete set 300Amps 1 set
112. TIG welding machine complete set 200 Amps 1 set
113. Universal cutting machine 1 No.
D. CLASS ROOM FURNITURE FOR TRADE THEORY
114. Instructor’s table and Chair (Steel) 1 Set
115. White magnetic board 1200mm X 900 mm 1 No.
116. Instructors lap top pre-loaded with O.S and With latest configuration 1 No.
MS Office package
117. LCD projector with screen 1 No.

Note: -
1. All the tools and equipment are to be procured as per BIS specification.

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ANNEXURE-II

The DGT sincerely acknowledges contributions of the Industries, State Directorates, Trade
Experts, Domain Experts, trainers of ITIs, NSTIs, faculties from universities and all others who
contributed in revising the curriculum.

Special acknowledgement is extended by DGT to the following expert members who had
contributed immensely in this curriculum.

List of Expert members participated in preparation of course curriculum of Sheet Metal Worker
trade
Name & Designation
S No. Organization Remarks
Shri/Mr./Ms.
MEMBERS OF SECTOR MENTOR COUNCIL
1. Dr. G. Buvanashekaran, AGM WRI, Trichy - Chairman Chairman
2. Dr.K. Ashokkumar, AGM BHEL, Trichy Member
3. Prof. Jyothi Mukhopadhya IIT, Ahmedabad Member
4. B. Pattabhiraman, MD GB Engineering, Tricgy Member
5. Dr. Rajeev kumar IIT, Mandi Member
6. Dr. Vishalchauhan IIT, Mandi Member
7. D.K. Singh IIT, Kanpur Member
8. Navneet Arora IIT, Roorkee Member
9. R. K. Sharma, Head SDC, JBM Group, Faridabad Member
10. Puneet Sinha, Deputy Director MSME, New Delhi Member
MENTOR
11. Deepankar Mallick, DDG (C&P) DGT Hq, Mentor
MEMBERS OF CORE GROUP
12. M Thamizharasan, JDT CSTARI, Kolkata Member
13. M Kumaravel, DDT FTI , Bangalore Team Leader
14. Sushil Kumar, DDT DGTHq, Member
15. S.P.Khatokar, T.O. ATI, Mumbai Member
16. V.L. Ponmozhi, TO CTI, Chennai Member
17. D. Pani, TO ATI, Howrah Member
18. Amar Singh, TO ATI, Ludhiyana Member
19. Gopalakrishnan, TO NIMI, Chennai Member
20. Balachandranachari A.V, ITI, Kottayam, Kerala Member
Principal
21. Pazhanimurugan. P, JTO GITI, K.G.F. Karnataka Member

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ABBREVIATIONS

CTS Craftsmen Training Scheme

ATS Apprenticeship Training Scheme
CITS Craft Instructor Training Scheme
DGT Directorate General of Training
MSDE Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
NTC National Trade Certificate
NAC National Apprentice Certificate
NCIC National Craft Instructor Certificate
LD Locomotor Disability
CP Cerebral Palsy
MD Multiple Disabilities
LV Low Vision
HH Hard of Hearing
ID Intellectual Disabilities
LC Leprosy Cured
SLD Specific Learning Disabilities
DW Dwarfism
MI Mental Illness
AA Acid Attack
PwD Person with disabilities

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