Fitter Trade
Build and repair machine parts with precision — filing, drilling, lathe work, fitting and fabrication.
Duration
2 Years
Eligibility
High School
Seats
60 (1+1+1 units)
Overview
Today almost every task is done by machines. These machines need to be built and repaired, and their spare parts replaced when they fail. A trained fitter can make various machine parts without using a machine. In factories and large workshops — especially where machine parts are hard to get quickly — a fitter plays a very important role, promptly making a broken part and restarting the machine so work does not stop and big losses are avoided.
What you will learn
Core Operations
Marking, filing, hacksawing, chipping, drilling, reaming, welding, riveting, grinding, soldering and brazing.
Forging & Sheet Metal
Simple forging and simple sheet-metal operations, plus simple lab operations.
Safety & Precautions
Causes of accidents, safety rules, safe use of hand tools, machine and electrical safety, fire types, fire extinguishers and first aid.
Measurement & Materials
Precision measuring instruments, screw threads and fasteners, metal identification and heat treatment.
Maintenance
Lubricants and coolants, machine installation and maintenance, and the basics of pipes and pipe fittings.
Career outlook
Jobs in any factory, textile mill or workshop — or start your own workshop and become self-employed.