Gone are the days when jobs such as electrician, plumber, or welder were reserved for individuals not considered fit for college. Today, even industrial skills are taught in reputable institutes, with pass-outs having many career avenues and lucrative job opportunities. The seeds for promoting formal education and training for skill-based roles were sown in 1950 when the Government of India introduced Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the country. As of 2024, India is home to nearly 14,993 ITIs.
K J Somaiya Private Industrial Training Institute (KJSPITI), established in Mumbai in 1988, is one of the oldest and recognised ITIs in India, offering NCVT (National Council of Vocational Training) Affiliated and Autonomous Certificate Courses. What are these courses? Who can apply? What is the scope? Discover everything in today’s article.
Booming ITI courses offered at KJSPITI
K J Somaiya Private Industrial Training Institute offers industrial courses lasting six months to two years. The faculty imparts theoretical knowledge through engaging classroom lectures. In addition, well-equipped laboratories with ACs, water coolers, electronics, solar lights, and LED lights facilitate practical training.
KJSPITI offers various career paths for trainees. They can complete apprenticeships, join a reputed company through college placements, work independently as freelancers, and start businesses. They can also choose to further their training or become ITI instructors. Get a quick overview of the ITI courses at KJSPITI, including their scope and placement partners.
2-Year NCVT Certificate Courses for 10th Pass individuals
Electrician / Electrician DST
An electrician is a highly knowledgeable and skilled tradesperson who instals, maintains, tests, and repairs electrical infrastructure.
An individual who has taken the electrician course can:
- Install and maintain electrical wiring in residential and commercial spaces
- Rewind electric motors
- Repair or replace defective parts in appliances
- Test, maintain and repair transformers, motors and motor starter
- Maintain electrical substations in hospitals, malls, power stations, railways, steel plants, construction sites
Placements
- An electrician can work in real estate, manufacturing, power and energy, telecommunications, petroleum, and more industries.
- Government-Owned Companies: MSEB, HPCL, BPCL, BEST
- Private Sector Companies: Adani Electricity, Godrej, Bharat Bijlee, Torrent Power, JSW Steel Ltd, Selec Control Pvt. Ltd, Hind Rectifier, Tech India
Electronics Mechanic / Electronics Mechanic DST
An electronics mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining electronics, such as computers, laptops, industrial controls, radar systems, transmitters, and tele-metering control systems.
An individual who has taken the electronics mechanic course can:
- Identify and check various electronic components
- Use different types of electronic measuring instruments
- Diagnose and repair faults in different types of electronic equipment
- Assemble, repair, and maintain various electronic systems, computer hardware and networking, UPS, inverter, SMPS, solar power system, LED lights and their driver circuits
- Work with analogue and digital circuits such as OP Amp circuits, timer circuits
- Handle fibre optic equipment
- Install and maintain various types of transducers and sensors used in industrial and consumer applications
- Install, repair and maintain consumer electronics, including mobile phones, LED/LCD TVs, home theatre systems
Placements
- An electronics mechanic can work in manufacturing, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and railways.
- Government-Owned Companies: BPCL, BARC, SAMEER, Indian Railways, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
- Private Sector Companies: Ambetronics, LG Electronics, Emerson, SAMSUNG, Reliance Electricals
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Technician
As the name aptly suggests, a refrigeration and air-conditioning technician specialises in different cooling systems.
An individual who has taken the refrigeration & air-conditioning technician course can:
- Install refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Service and repair various cooling systems, including refrigerator, water cooler, bottle cooler, deep freezer, visi cooler, walk-in cooler, ice candy plant, cold storage, ice plant
- Service and repair various air conditioning systems, including split air conditioner, package air conditioner, central air conditioner, mobile air conditioner
Placements
- A refrigeration & air-conditioning technician works in real estate, RAC manufacturing, food processing, retail, transportation, hospitality, healthcare, airline, and petroleum industries.
- Government-Owned Companies: Indian Railways, BPCL, HPCL
- Private Sector Companies: Daikin, Haier, Voltas, Blue Star, Carrier, Samsung
1-Year NCVT Certificate Courses for 10th Pass/ Fail Individuals
Welder / Welder-DST
A welder specialises in various welding techniques to join and secure metal parts.
An individual who has taken the welder course can:
- Understand blueprints, sketches, measurements, and specifications
- Use and maintain welding equipment
- Weld components
- Assess and repair faulty welds
Placements
- A welder can secure lucrative opportunities in construction, manufacturing, automotive, shipbuilding, petroleum, power generation, transportation, fabrication, and other industries.
- Government-Owned Companies: Indian Railways, Indian Merchant Navy, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, BMC
- Private Sector Companies: Godrej, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Fiat India
Plumber
A plumber instals and maintains pipes, fixtures, and appliances that carry water, gas, and other fluids in residential, commercial, and institutional settings.
An individual who has taken the plumber course can:
- Understand technical drawings
- Install plumbing systems, including pipes, sanitary fixtures, and water pumps
- Repair leakages, low water pressure, clogged drains, and other related issues in the plumbing systems
Placements
- A plumber can find employment in various industries, such as hospitality, healthcare, residential and commercial real estate, construction, marine, and municipal corporations.
- Companies: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, BARC, KMC
11-Month Autonomous Courses for 10th Pass/ Fail Individuals
Certificate Course in Computer Hardware & Networking
Computer hardware and networking professionals are adept at basic electronics, computer hardware, operating systems, core networks, CCNA, MCSA, and Linux. They can secure roles as desktop support engineers, system engineers, field service engineers, technical support engineers, system administrators, and network engineers L1/L2.
An individual who has taken the Computer Hardware & Networking course can:
- Install, upgrade, maintain, configure, troubleshoot, and repair basic computer hardware, operating systems, server systems, and networks
Placements
- Professionals skilled in computer hardware and networking can find jobs in IT services, telecommunications, manufacturing, banking, and many more industries.
- Companies: Signelet Tech, Horizon Computers, Emerson, Amit Computers
Certificate Course in Multi-Skill Technician
A multi-skill technician is qualified to handle the basics of electricals, refrigeration & air-conditioning, and plumbing.
An individual who has taken the Multi-Skill Technician course can:
- Install, maintain, repair, and replace electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, and plumbing systems
Placements
- Multi-skill technicians are in demand in hospitality, healthcare, real estate, construction, data centres, and transportation industries.
- Companies: Hotel Ramada, Ramee Hotel, Hotel Mahindra Holiday
Certificate Course in Solar & CCTV Technician
A solar & CCTV technician has in-depth technical knowledge and skills about solar appliances and CCTV camera systems.
An individual who has taken the Solar & CCTV Technician course can:
- Instal, maintain and promote the use of solar appliances, like solar cookers, solar water heaters, solar photovoltaic pumps and solar photovoltaic lighting systems
- Instal and configure CCTV systems, upgrade software and repair faulty equipment
Placements:
- Solar & CCTV technicians are qualified to work in sectors such as renewable energy, construction, residential and commercial buildings, healthcare, educational institutions, and manufacturing.
- Companies: Go Green Ventures, BM Sunpower Technologies, Shree Marikamba Solutions Private Ltd.
Part-time Courses for 10th Pass Individuals
In addition to long-term courses, K J Somaiya Private Industrial Training Institute offers short-term IT courses ranging from 2-4 months. They include:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) R&S
- KLiC Desktop Support Technician
- KLiC Network Support Technician
- MS-CIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology)
Notable alumni stories of KJSPITI
Over the years, various institute graduates have secured well-paying professional roles, ventured into entrepreneurship, and become ITI instructors.
- Jayesh Mane, Electrician 1998-2000 batch, has worked in various well-established firms, such as Steel Age Industries Ltd, Saamana Press, Thomson Press India Ltd., Sodexo Facility Management, NTT Global Networks, and AFL Pvt Ltd., fulfilling various roles, including technical supervisor, engineer, facility manager, and senior facility manager. He also conducts industrial visits and guest lectures at K J Somaiya Private Industrial Training Institute.
- Motichand Ghongade, Electronic Mechanic 2004-2006 batch, began working as a technician at Elpee Peripherals Pvt. Ltd., a job he secured through campus placement, followed by fulfilling the role of a senior field engineer at Lipi Data Systems. He went on to pursue further education and completed his B.Sc. IT, which provided a career boost. Now, he is the general manager at Perto India Pvt. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of ATMs worldwide. He also provides job opportunities to K J Somaiya Private Industrial Training Institute students.
- Adesh Kute, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician 2018-2020 batch, started his journey as an assistant technician at Sandoz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. and currently works as a project engineer at Honeywell Automation Pvt. Ltd.
- Ravindra Malandkar, Welder 1995-1996 batch, worked at many firms and conducted courses at K J Somaiya Private Industrial Training Institute before joining his current company, Larsen & Toubro, as a QA/QC Engineer.
- Pravin Rai, Certificate Course in Computer Hardware & Networking 2005-2006 batch, is the founder and CEO of Oriflamme IT Solutions.
Also Read: Soft skills training, client handling gives ITI students hands-on experience (Indian Express)
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