The ITI "Draughtsman (Civil)" trade is a two-year vocational training program under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), governed by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This course equips trainees with the skills to create detailed technical drawings, plans, and layouts for civil engineering projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, and water supply systems, using both manual drafting techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
The ITI "Draughtsman (Mechanical)" trade is a two-year vocational training program under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), governed by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This course equips trainees with skills in preparing detailed technical drawings, blueprints, and 3D models of mechanical parts and assemblies using manual drafting techniques and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
The ITI "Draughtsman (Civil)" trade is a two-year vocational training program under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), governed by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This course equips trainees with the skills to create detailed technical drawings, plans, and layouts for civil engineering projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, and water supply systems, using both manual drafting techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) software. The syllabus combines theoretical knowledge, practical drafting skills, and employability training to prepare students for roles such as civil draughtsmen, CAD operators, or assistants to civil engineers in construction and infrastructure sectors.
Covers the foundational concepts of civil engineering drawing and design.
Focuses on practical drafting and design skills.
Provides mathematical and scientific support for drafting tasks.
Core focus of the trade, integrated across all semesters.
Enhances job readiness and soft skills.
In surveying, accurate direction measurement is essential for preparing correct maps and layouts. The directions measured using a compass are affected by the difference between the magnetic north and the true north. This difference is known as magnetic declination. Understanding magnetic declination and true bearing is important in ITI Draughtsman Civil for accurate compass surveying.
Plane table surveying is a graphical method of surveying in which the field observations and plotting are done simultaneously. It is one of the simplest and most effective methods used in surveying, especially for small and medium areas. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, the study of plane table survey helps students understand practical field techniques and direct mapping methods.
The prismatic compass is an important instrument used in compass surveying for measuring bearings of survey lines. To obtain accurate results, it is essential to handle and use the compass carefully. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, students must follow proper precautions while using a prismatic compass to avoid errors in measurement.
Levelling is an important part of surveying used to determine the height of different points on the earth’s surface. It helps in finding the difference in elevation between points and is widely used in construction projects such as roads, buildings, canals, and drainage systems. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, levelling is a fundamental topic for understanding ground profiles and preparing accurate drawings.
In levelling, understanding basic concepts and terms is essential for accurate measurement of elevations. These concepts form the foundation of surveying practices. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, students must clearly understand level surfaces, horizontal surfaces, datum, benchmarks, focusing, and parallax.
Levelling instruments must be properly adjusted before taking observations to ensure accuracy in measurements. Adjustments are classified into temporary adjustments and permanent adjustments. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, students must understand these adjustments and the correct procedure of setting up the instrument in the field.
In theodolite surveying, especially in traverse calculations, it is important to determine the position of points using angular and linear measurements. Terms like departure, latitude, northing, and easting are used to represent the direction and distance of survey lines. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, understanding these concepts is essential for solving traverse problems and plotting accurately.
In traverse surveying, a closed traverse forms a closed polygon where the survey starts and ends at the same point or at known control points. Due to errors in measurement, the traverse may not close perfectly. Therefore, adjustment is required to correct these errors. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, understanding the adjustment of a closed traverse is essential for accurate mapping and engineering work.
Measurement of vertical angles is an important operation in theodolite surveying. It is used to determine the angle of elevation or depression of an object. These measurements help in calculating heights and distances. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, understanding the method of measuring vertical angles is essential for accurate surveying work.
Measurement of horizontal angles is one of the primary functions of a theodolite. It is widely used in surveying for traversing, triangulation, and setting out works. In ITI Draughtsman Civil, understanding the correct procedure for measuring horizontal angles is essential for accurate fieldwork and plotting.
A horizontal angle is the angle between two lines measured in the horizontal plane. It is usually measured clockwise from one line to another.
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