Plumber: Sector - Plumbing
Plumber: Sector - Plumbing
Plumber: Sector - Plumbing
PLUMBER
(Duration: One Year)
SECTOR – PLUMBING
PLUMBER
(Engineering Trade)
(Revised in 2019)
Version: 1.2
NSQF LEVEL- 4
Developed By
1. Course Information 1
2. Training System 2
3. Job Role 6
4. General Information 9
5. Learning Outcome 11
6. Assessment Criteria 12
7. Trade Syllabus 18
Annexure I (List of Trade Tools & Equipment) 31
Annexure II (List of Trade experts) 37
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1. COURSE INFORMATION
The practical part starts with basic fitting in the beginning and the candidate imparted
training on allied trades viz., carpenter, Welding (Gas & Arc), Masonry which leads to multi-
skilling. In the basic fitting the skills imparted are marking, sawing, chipping, filing, measurement,
soldering, brazing, drilling, grinding and observation of all safety aspects is mandatory. The
accuracy achieved is of±0.25 mm. The safety aspects covers components like OSH&E, PPE, Fire
extinguisher, First Aid etc. Cutting Pipes in different angle. Joining of pipes of different diameter
and angles by gas welding, thread cutting on different types of pipes & fittings accessories.
Making of brick wall and RCC casting. Brick wall cutting for concealing pipe line. Bending of Pipes,
Making of pipe line circuit for water distribution, fixing Cocks & valve, Water analysis test, Water
Pressure test are being taught. Alignment and laying of humid asbestos pipeline & maintenance
of drainage pipe line. Installation and maintenance of Electric pumps, Construction of inspection
chamber, manhole, gutter, septic tank, socket etc. Testing of drainage pipe, Removal of leakage
pipe line, Installation, fixing & maintenance of valve & cock, water meter, Fixtures, hot & cold
water pipe line, Repairing & reconditioning of waste pipe line, Repairing & reconditioning,
scraping & painting of sanitary fittings are being taught in the practical.
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2. TRAINING SYSTEM
2.1 GENERAL
Plumber 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.
• 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.
• 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 conducted by DGT as applicable.
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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 have 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 the basis for setting question papers for final assessment. The
examiner during final examination will also check the individual trainee’s profile as detailed in
assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.
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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 tools,
with minimal or no support in organization and machine tools and workshop equipment.
execution and with due regard for safety • Above 80% accuracy achieved while
procedures and practices, has produced work undertaking different work with those
which demonstrates attainment of a high demanded by the component/job.
standard of craftsmanship. • 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
Plumber, General; lays out, assembles, installs and maintains sanitary fittings and fixtures,
sewage and drainage systems, heating and sanitary systems, gas and water pipe lines etc.
Receives instructions from Sanitary Engineer or Civil Engineer regarding lay out of pipes, gas or
water mains, position of fixtures and fittings, etc. Examines drawings or other specifications
regarding size and dimensions of area where sanitary fittings or pipe are to be fitted or laid.
Marks points at places to indicate position for fixing brackets and laying pipes. Drills passage
holes in walls or floor of premises and fixes necessary brackets, stands, holders etc. to keep or
hold fittings and fixtures in position, using nuts, bolts, clamps etc. and tightens them with hand
tools. Cuts reams, threads and bends pipes as appropriate. Ensures that pipe lines are laid
properly by Pipe Fitter. Joins pipes with sockets, Tees, elbow etc. or with molten lead or lead
wool. Caulks joints (operation of making joint seam tight to withstand pressure) and tests them
for leaks with pneumatic or hydraulic pressure. May repair and maintain sewerage and pipe lines
by replacing washers on leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, opening clogged drains, etc. May do
lead burning, dressing and bossing of lead pipe and sheet lead, inlaying of wooden tanks,
construction of septic tanks etc.
Plumber, General-Installation and Repair; Plumber (General)-II is responsible for installation and
repair plumbing systems including those of advanced sanitary fixtures as per manufacturer’s
specifications in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber, General Helper; is responsible for helping Plumber (General) by carrying and handling
of tools and materials required in installation, minor repair and maintenance of plumbing
systems.
Plumber, General Assistant; is responsible for assistance in, preliminary installation and minor
repair work of basic plumbing systems in domestic, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber, Maintenance and Servicing Assistant; is responsible for assistance in maintenance and
servicing of pipes and sanitary fixtures in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Plumber, Maintenance and Servicing; is responsible for assistance in maintenance and servicing
of pipes and sanitary fixtures in housing, commercial and institutional setups.
Pipe Layer/Plumber Pipeline; Sewer Pipe Layer lays concrete, stone ware or clay pipes to form
sanitary drains and sewers. Receives instructions regarding size and type of concrete, stone ware
or clay pipe to be laid. Digs or gets earth dug along marked lines using spade, picks etc. to make
trenches for laying pipes. Levels and smoothens bottom of trenches to proper gradient by
scooping with shovels. Receives pipes of required size lowered into trench manually or by pulley
and adjusts their position by hand or crow-bar for correct levelling and vertical and horizontal
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alignment. Joints pipes together using appropriate couplings, joints, rings etc. and closes joints by
caulking with fibre and cement to prevent leakage. Tests joints by hydraulic or pneumatic
pressure after sealing. Fills trench with earth to cover laid pipe and rams earth to avoid sinking. Is
designated as Pipe Layer Water Mains or Water Mains Fitter if engaged in laying cast iron or
galvanized iron water pipe mains and in caulking their joints with lead to prevent leakage. May
lay pipe lines to provide water connection to houses, sanitary sewers etc. May fix meters to
stopcocks, remove defects from pipe lines and replace defective ones.
Pipe Fitter; lays, repairs and maintains, pipes for supply of water, gas, oil or steam in buildings,
gardens, workshops, stores, ships etc., according to drawings or instructions. Examines drawings
and other specifications or receives relevant instructions. Cuts passage holes for laying pipes in
walls and floors. Cuts reams, threads and bends pipes according to specifications. Lays pipes in
cut passage and assembles pipe sections with couplings, sockets, Tee's elbows etc. Levels
position of pipes using sprit level for gravitational flow. Caulks joints, tests them for leakage with
pneumatic or hydraulic pressure and secures pipe line to structure with clamps, brackets, and
hangers. Fits water meters, taps etc. to pipe where necessary. Repairs and replaces leaky pipe
lines, taps and joints and provides connections to overhead water tanks. Helps Plumber, General
in fittings sanitary fittings to buildings. May join pipe sections and fittings.
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, Other; perform number of routine and low skilled tasks such as
assisting in laying pipes, making water tight joints, fitting sockets and reducers, threading pipes
with taps and dies, removing leakages, etc., and are designated as Plumber Mate or Pipe Fitter
Helper according to type of work done.
Plumber (Pumps and E/M Mechanic); is responsible for installation and repair of Pumps and
E/M equipment used for different plumbing applications of housing, commercial and institutional
Set ups.
Reference NCO-2015:
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4. GENERAL INFORMATION
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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.
1. Plan and organize the work to make job as per specification applying different types of
basic fitting operation and Check for dimensional accuracy following safety
precautions.[Basic fitting operation – marking, Hacksawing, Chiselling, Filing, Drilling,
Taping and Grinding etc. Accuracy: ± 0.25mm]
2. Perform Inner & Outer Thread cutting on Metal & Studs and thread cutting on different
types of pipes & fittings accessories.
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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
2. Perform Inner & Outer Identify Hand Tools for Plumber work.
Thread cutting on Metal Identify Hand Tools for Cutting Inner thread and Outer thread.
&Studs and then thread Identify the pipe fittings.
cutting on different types Perform Inner thread cutting as per drawing.
of pipes & fittings Perform Outer thread cutting as per drawing.
accessories. Prepare the Pipe line circuit with fittings as per drawing.
Observe safety procedure during thread cutting as per standard
norms and company guidelines.
Check and verify the job as per drawing.
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6. Carry out Cutting and Identify different types of Plumber’s hand tools.
Bending of Pipes using Demonstrate care of hand tools.
Plumber’s tools and Cutting the pipe with Pipe cutter.
equipment. Demonstrate working of Bending Machine and accessories.
Make desired bend on pipe as per drawing.
Check the job as per Drawing.
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Cocks & valve on Pipe Make a Spigot & Socket joint as per drawing.
line. Make a Socket joint as per drawing.
Identify GI fittings.
Identify Cocks & Valves.
Identify Tools for fixing of fittings with GI pipe, Cocks & Valves.
Make a simple job on GI Pipe with fittings, Cocks, and Valves as
per drawing.
Check & verify the job as per drawing.
9. Carry out cutting of Identify Tools and materials for Cutting & Joining of PVC pipes.
different Types of PVC Make a job of Pipe line Circuit as per drawing.
Pipe, joining and laying. Check & verify the job as per drawing.
11. Align and lay humid Plan and identify tools, instrument and equipment for marking
asbestos pipe line of and make this available for use on a timed manner.
different dia. and fitting & Select of raw materials and visually inspect for defects.
maintenance of drainage Check the defect of humid and asbestos pipe line.
pipe line. Prepare the job, tools & raw materials.
Observe safety procedure for desired operation as per standard
norms and company guidelines.
Check for dimensional accuracy as per standard procedure.
12. Install and maintain Select the pump and inspect for defects.
different Electric pumps. Select the tools, instrument and equipment for the pump
installation and repairing.
Check and calculate output of the pumps.
Install pump Observing standard procedure and method as per
specification using appropriate tools and raw material.
Check performance of the pump.
13. Join fittings for different Identify tools, instrument and equipment for marking and make
purposes on PVC pipe this available for use in a timely manner.
line. Mark as per specification applying desired mathematical
calculation and observing standard procedure.
Join fittings for desired purpose on PVC pipe line.
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14. Construct inspection Plan and identify tools and equipment for desired purpose and
chamber, manhole, make this available for use in a timely manner.
gutter, septic tank, socket Select raw materials and inspect for defect.
etc. Mark as per drawing applying desired mathematical calculation
and observing standard procedure.
Construct inspection chamber, manhole, gutter, septic tank,
socket etc. as per drawing.
Measure all dimensions in accordance with standard specification
and tolerance.
Observe safety procedure during desired operation as per
standard norms.
Check for dimensional accuracy as per standard procedure.
15. Test pipe line as per site Identify tools and equipment for testing pipe line.
drainage pipe line layout. Prepare the job for different testing for pipe line.
Test pipe line observing standard procedure.
Observe safety precaution during operation.
17. Install, fix & maintain Plan and identify tools, instrument &equipment for Installation,
different valve & cock. fixing & maintenance of different valve & cock and make this
available for use in a timely manner.
Select valve and cock, inspect for defects.
Install desired Valve & Cock observing standard procedure.
Identify the problem with valve & cock fitted and solved the
problem.
Observe safety procedure during the operation as per standard
norms.
Check different parameters and functionality of the system.
18. Install &maintain water Plan and identify tools, instrument &equipment for Installation,
metre and water supply fixing & maintenance of different water meter and water supply
for fixture and make this available for use in a timely manner.
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for fixture. Select water meter and water supply for fixture, inspect for
defects.
Install desired water meter and water supply for fixture observing
standard procedure.
Identify the problem with water meter and water supply for
fixture fitted and solved the problem.
Observe safety procedure during the operation as per standard
norms.
Check different parameters and functionality of the system.
19. Demonstrate method of Plan and identify tools, instrument &equipment for marking and
bending for different make this available for use in a timely manner.
materials & different pipe Select desired material and machine and inspect for defects.
joint. Bend G.I. pipe as per drawing and measurement.
Bend PVC pipe of different diameter in different angle.
Observe safety procedure during desired operation as per
standard norms and schedule drawing.
Check for dimensional accuracy as per drawing.
20. Perform fitting and Plan and identify tools, instrument &equipment for marking and
maintenance of Fixture at make this available for use in a timely manner.
different place. Select raw material and inspect for defects.
Cut & join C.I. pipe for waste pipe line in accordance with standard
specification and drawing.
Fix external soil pipe as per drawing observing standard
procedure.
Fix rain water gutter outlet and ground pipe as per standard
norms and schedule drawing.
Check different parameters and functionality of the system.
21. Carry out fitting, fixing & Plan and identify tools, instrument &equipment for desired work
laying installation of hot & and make this available for use in a timely manner.
cold water pipe line and Install pipe line for distribution of hot & cold water according to
symbolizing. drawing.
Install hot water system & solar water heating system in
accordance with standard specification and drawing.
Observe safety procedure during desired operation as per
standard norms and schedule drawing.
Check different parameters and functionality of the system.
22. Perform repairing Plan and identify tools, instrument &equipment for desired work
&reconditioning of waste and make this available for use in a timely manner.
Perform fitting of different trap, valve, cistern etc.
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pipe line. Construct over head tank as per drawing and measurement.
Perform pressure test by hydraulic test machine.
Observe safety procedure during desired operation as per
standard norms and schedule drawing.
Check different parameters and functionality of the system.
23. Perform repairing & Plan and identify tools, instrument &equipment for desired work
reconditioning, scraping & and make this available for use in a timely manner.
painting of sanitary Perform cleaning of sanitary pipe line and remove corrosion from
fittings pipe line. pipe line.
Remove corrosion from pipe line and Perform scraping & painting
of pipe line in accordance with standard guidelines.
Replace broken or cracked sanitary fitting.
Observe safety procedure during desired operation as per
standard norms and schedule drawing.
Check different parameters and functionality of the system.
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7. TRADE SYLLABUS
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(2 hrs)
19. Marking with dividers, odd
leg callipers and steel rule
(circles, ARCs, parallel
lines). (5 hrs)
20. Marking off straight lines
and ARCs using scribing
block and dividers. (5 hrs)
21. Chipping flat surfaces along
a marked line with
hammer.(5 hrs)
22. Grinding of Chisel. (5 hrs)
23. Marking, filing, filing
square and check using tri-
square.(10 hrs)
24. Marking according to
simple blue prints for
locating, position of holes,
scribing lines on chalked
surfaces with marking
tools. (10 hrs)
25. Finding centre of round bar
with the help of ‘V’ block
and marking block. (3 hrs)
26. Joining straight line to an
ARC. (10 hrs)
27. Punch letter and number
(letter punch and number
punch) (1 hr)
28. Mark off, punch marking
lines and drill through
holes on M.S. flat. (4hrs)
Professional Perform Inner & 29. Thread Inner on M.S. flat • About different types of
Skill 25 Hrs; Outer Thread cutting by using Tap.(5hrs) pipes-GI, CI, DI, PVC/
on Metal &Studs and 30. Outer thread on Studs by CPVC, PPR, AC and HDPE
Professional thread cutting on etc.
using Die.(5hrs)
Knowledge different types of • About different Types of
07 Hrs pipes & fittings 31. Use various locking
Pipe Fittings:- Socket,
accessories. device.(5hrs) Elbow, Tee, Union, Bend,
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Skill 75 Hrs; different Electric different pump. (10 hrs) materials Lead, tin, Zinc,
pumps. 102. Demonstrate installation of solder, copper, red lead
Professional electric pump (20 hrs) etc. and their uses.
Knowledge
103. Demonstrate maintenance • Water supply system of
21 Hrs a small town.
of electric pump. (10 hrs)
• Description and types of
104. Demonstrate working pumps viz. suction
process of centrifugal, pump, Centrifugal pump
reciprocating, submersible etc. Contamination of
pump. (15 hrs) water in a well. (21 hrs)
105. Demonstrate delivery of
water to overhead tank
through pump, presser
head, delivery pipe, suction
pipe, etc, (15 hrs)
106. Contamination of water in
a well. (05 hrs)
Professional Join fittings for 107. Produce metric & BSP • Description of pipe dies,
Skill 50Hrs; different purposes on thread on pipe. (10 hrs) their uses, care and
PVC pipe line. 108. Produce Internal and precaution.
Professional • Metric specification of
external thread on PVC
Knowledge various pipes.
14Hrs pipes of different dia. (10
• Standard pipe threads.
hrs) • Method employed for
109. Join PVC pipe with thread. bending, Joining and
(06 hrs) fixing PVC pipe.
110. Join PVC pipe with solvent • Joining material for
cement and heat water and gas pipes.
process(10 hrs) • Use of blow lamp. (14
hrs)
111. Join PVC pipe as per layout.
(14 hrs)
Professional Construct inspection 112. Demonstrate inspection • Inspection chamber,
Skill 25Hrs; chamber, manhole, chamber, manhole, gully septic tank, description
gutter, septic tank, trap, septic tank, soak pit. of drains, cesspools,
Professional soak pits etc.
socket etc. (04 hrs)
Knowledge • Types of traps
07 Hrs 113. Construct inspection • layout of drainage
chambers, cesspool, septic system (07 hrs)
tank, soak pit etc. (21 hrs)
Professional Test pipe line as per 114. Demonstrate drawing • Method of bending pipes
Skill 25Hrs; site drainage pipe line layout of drainage pipe by hot and cold process.
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Professional Perform repairing& 151. Demonstrate cleaning of Sensor system for urinals
Skill 25Hrs; reconditioning, sanitary pipe line. (02 hrs) and was basin, etc.
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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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ANNEXURE-I
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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 Plumber trade held on
12.12.17 to 15.12.17 at CSTARI, Kolkata
Name & Designation
S No. Organization Remarks
Shri/Mr./Ms.
1. B.V.S. Sesha Chari, Director CSTARI, Kolkata Chairman
2. Kshetra Mohan Ghosh, ITI, Howrah Homes, Howrah, WB Member
Instructor
3. Bikash Bag, Instructor ITI, Gariahat, Kolkata, WB Member
4. Nirmalya Nath CSTARI, Kolkata Member
Asst. Director of Trg.
5. L. K. Mukherjee CSTARI, Kolkata Member
Dy. Director of Trg.
6. R. N. Manna, CSTARI, Kolkata Member cum
Training Officer Co-coordinator
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4 Mr Ajit Gulabchand
Chairman HCC
Chairman Construction SSC
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
Hincon House, 247 Park
LBS Marg, Vikhroli (W), Mumbai - 400083
5 Mr. Satish Gottipati Nominated by Federation of
M/s Precca Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. Indian Micro and Small &
Plot No 6, D. No. 2-9/5/6 Medium Enterprises (FISME)
Venkat Sai Gateway, Green Land Colony, Hyderabad-
500032
6 Dr. Anjan Dutta Nominated by Indian Institute
Professor Dept. of Civil Engg. of Technology, Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
7 Dr. Mahendra Singh Nominated by Indian Institute
Professor of Technology, Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India - 247667
8 Pr. S.C. Dutta Nominated by Indian Institute
Professor of Technology, Bhubaneswar
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar-751 013
9 Dr. Rajesh Deoliya Nominated by Central
Principal Scientist, CSIR-CBRI Extension Centre Building Research Institute
Zone 6, II nd Floor (CBRI), Roorkee
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
10 Dr. N. Dhang Chairman
Professor, D/o Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur , India - 721302
11 Dr. P. Sitapati Rao Nominated by National
Additional Director General Academy of Construction,
National Academy of Construction Hyderabad
NAC Grounds,
Cyberabad, Hyderabad-500084, Andhra Pradesh, India
12 Dr. Koshy Varghese Nominated by Indian Institute
Professor, D/o Civil Engg, of Technology, Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, IIT P.O., Chennai
600 036
13 Shri M.C. Sharma, Jt. Director (TTC) Mentor
14 Shri.R.N. MANNA, TO Representative of CSTARI
15 Shri. GOPALKRISHNAN, TO Representative of NIMI
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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 Apprenticeship 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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