CURRICULUM

FOR THE TRADE OF

OPERATOR ROLLING MILL

EQUIPMENTS (LONG PRODUCTS)

UNDER

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME

2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENURESHIP
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

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 CONTENTS

Sl. No. Topics Page No.

1. Acknowledgement 3
2. Background 4-5
2. 1. Apprenticeship Training under Apprentice Act 1961
2. 2. Changes in Industrial Scenario
2. 3. Reformation

3. Rationale 6
4. Job roles: reference NCO 7
5. General Information 8
6. Course structure 9
Syllabus 10-25
7.1 Basic Training
7.1.1 Detail syllabus of Core Skill
A. Block-I (Engg. drawing & W/ Cal. & Sc.)
7.1.2 Detail syllabus of Professional Skill & Professional
Knowledge
A. Block – I
7.
7.1.3 Employability Skill
7.1.3.1 Syllabus of Employability skill
A. Block – I
7.2 Practical Training (On-Job Training)
7.2.1 Broad Skill Component to be covered during on-job
training.
A. Block – I
Assessment Standard 26-28
8.1 Assessment Guideline
8.
8.2 Final assessment-All India trade Test (Summative
assessment)
9. Further Learning Pathways 29
10. Annexure-I – Tools & Equipment for Basic Training 30-31
11. Annexure-II – Infrastructure for On-Job Training 32
12. Annexure-III - Guidelines for Instructors & Paper setter 33

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 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The DGT sincerely express appreciation for the contribution of the Industry, State Directorate,
Trade Experts and all others who contributed in revising the curriculum. Special acknowledgement to the
following industries/organizations who have contributed valuable inputs in revising the curricula through
their expert members:

1. TATA Steel, Jamshedpur

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

Co-ordinator for the course: Sh. Nirmalya Nath., ADT

Sl. Name & Designation Organization Expert Group

No. Sh./Mr./Ms. Designation
1. PRAKASH SINGH, Capability Development TATA Steel Chairman
Chief LTD, Jamshedpur- 831001
Capability Development
2. B.N. CHOWDHURY, -Do- Member
Head-Cadre and special training.
3. PAWAN KUMAR DAS, -Do- Member
SR. Manager, Training
4. MANU KUMAR VARMA -Do- Member
SR. Manager, Training
5. AKHILESH KUMARKARN, -Do- Member
SR. Manager, Training
6. SAKET KUMAR, -Do- Member
Manager
7. S.K. MAKUR, -Do- Member
SR. Manager
8. RABINDRA K. SINGH -Do- Member
Manager, Training
9. SATRUGHNA NAYAK, -Do- Member
JE-II
10. RAHUL SHARMA, -Do- Member
SR. Manager
11. JAI KISHORE, -Do- Member
Assistant Manager
12. SUNIL KUMAR, -Do- Member
Manager
13. TRIBENI PRASAD, -Do- Member
SR. Instructor
14. BINU SHARKAR ROY, -Do- Member
Assistant Manager
15. TAPAS KR. DHAR, -Do- Member
Manager
16. L. K. Mukherjee, DDT CSTARI, Kolkata Member
17. N. Nath, ADT CSTARI, Kolkata Member

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 2. BACKGROUND

2. 1. Apprenticeship Training Scheme under Apprentice Act 1961

The Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the objective of regulating the programme of
training of apprentices in the industry by utilizing the facilities available therein for imparting
on-the-job training. The Act makes it obligatory for employers in specified industries to engage
apprentices in designated trades to impart Apprenticeship Training on the job in industry to
school leavers and person having National Trade Certificate(ITI pass-outs) issued by National
Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) to develop skilled manpower for the industry. There
are four categories of apprentices namely; trade apprentice, graduate, technician and
technician (vocational) apprentices.
Qualifications and period of apprenticeship training of trade apprentices vary from trade to
trade. The apprenticeship training for trade apprentices consists of basic training followed by
practical training. At the end of the training, the apprentices are required to appear in a trade
test conducted by NCVT and those successful in the trade tests are awarded the National
Apprenticeship Certificate.

The period of apprenticeship training for graduate (engineers), technician (diploma holders and
technician (vocational) apprentices is one year. Certificates are awarded on completion of
training by the Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development.

2. 2. Changes in Industrial Scenario

Recently we have seen huge changes in the Indian industry. The Indian Industry registered an
impressive growth during the last decade and half. The number of industries in India have
increased manifold in the last fifteen years especially in services and manufacturing sectors. It
has been realized that India would become a prosperous and a modern state by raising skill
levels, including by engaging a larger proportion of apprentices, will be critical to success; as
will stronger collaboration between industry and the trainees to ensure the supply of skilled
workforce and drive development through employment. Various initiatives to build up an
adequate infrastructure for rapid industrialization and improve the industrial scenario in India
have been taken.

2. 3. Reformation
The Apprentices Act, 1961 has been amended and brought into effect from 22nd December,
2014 to make it more responsive to industry and youth. Key amendments are as given below:

 Prescription of number of apprentices to be engaged at establishment level instead of trade-

wise.

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 Establishment can also engage apprentices in optional trades which are not designated, with
the discretion of entry level qualification and syllabus.

 Scope has been extended also to non-engineering occupations.

 Establishments have been permitted to outsource basic training in an institute of their

choice.

 The burden of compliance on industry has been reduced significantly.

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 3. RATIONALE
[Need for Apprenticeship in Operator Rolling Mill
Equipments (Long Products) trade]

1. Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to
specifications.
2. Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product
defects.
3. Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform
to specifications.
4. Install equipment such as guides, guards, gears, cooling equipment, and rolls, using hand tools.

5. Position, align, and secure arbors, spindles, coils, mandrels, dies, and slitting knives.
6. Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity
to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
7. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or
driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles.
8. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to
identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
9. Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and
moving materials, and manipulating things.
10. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating,
fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of
electrical or electronic principles.

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 4. JOB ROLES: REFERENCE NCO

Brief description of Job roles:

The main job responsibilities are as follows:

 Operation and maintenance of reheating furnaces.
 Fuel Mixing
 Mill operation, Mill Setting
 Rolling operation
 Quality Inspection of rolled product.
 Safety & emergency situations.
 Trimming and shearing principles.

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 5. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Name of the Trade : OPERATOR ROLLING MILL EQUIPMENTS

(LONG PRODUCTS)
2. N.C.O. Code No. : 8122.20

3. Duration of Apprenticeship Training (Basic Training + Practical Training):15 Months

4. Duration of Basic Training: -
a) Block –I : 3 months
Total duration of Basic Training: 3 months
5. Duration of Practical Training (On -job Training): -
a) Block–I: 12 months
Total duration of Practical Training: 12 months

6. Entry Qualification : Passed 10th Class Examination

7. Selection of Apprentices: The apprentices will be selected as per Apprentices Act

amended time to time.

8. Rebate for ITI passed trainees : NIL

Note: Industry may impart training as per above time schedule for different block, however
this is not fixed. The industry may adjust the duration of training considering the fact that all
the components under the syllabus must be covered. However the flexibility should be given
keeping in view that no safety aspects is compromised .

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 6. COURSE STRUCTURE

Training duration details: -

Time 1-3 4-15

(in months)
Basic Training Block– I -----
Practical Training ---- Block – I
(On - job training)

Components of Training Duration of Training in Months

1 1 1 1 1 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
Basic Training Block - I
Practical Training Block - I

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 7. SYLLABUS
7.1 BASIC TRAINING
(BLOCK – I)
DURATION: 03 MONTHS

GENERAL INFORMATION

1) Name of the Trade : OPERATOR ROLLING MILL EQUIPMENTS

(LONG PRODUCTS)
2) Hours of Instruction : 500 Hrs.
3) Batch size : 20
4) Power Norms : 3 KW for Workshop
5) Space Norms : 70 Sq. m.
6) Examination : The internal assessment will be held on
completion of each Block.
7) Instructor Qualification :

i) Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engg. from recognized university/Board

with one/two year post qualification experience respectively in the
relevant field.
OR

ii) NTC/NAC in the trade of Operator Rolling Mill Equipments (Long

Products) with three year post qualification experience in the relevant field.
Preference will be given to a candidate with Craft Instructor Certificate (CIC)

8) Tools, Equipments & Machinery required: - As per Annexure – I

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 7.1.1 DETAIL SYLLABUS OF CORE SKILL
A. Block– I
Basic Training

Topic a) Engineering Drawing Duration b) Workshop Science & Duration

No. (in hours) Calculation (in hours)
30 20
1. Introduction to Engineering drawing, Applied workshop problems
its importance and uses in involving simple addition,
engineering fields. Simple subtraction, multiplication,
definitions of Points, Lines, Parallel division and common fractions.
straight lines.
2. Geometrical construction of Square, Science- Definition,
Rectangle, Triangle, Circle, Nomenclature, various branches,
Polygons, etc. significance and definitions of
important terms.
3. Drawing different types of lines. Rounding of decimal values, use
of approximation.

4. Free hand sketch of Hand tools used Units – Definition, fundamental

in the trade. & derived units, system of units-
FPS, CGS, MKS and SI units of
some important parameters-
Length , mass, time, density,
current, voltage, pressure etc. Unit
conversion.
5. Screw Threads – Forms of Various Workshop problems related to
Screw threads used in general in the average.
industry – Nomenclature, convention
6. Fastening Devices – Temporary and Workshop problems related to
Permanent. Meaning and difference. percentage.
Temporary Device – Hexagonal
Bolt, Nut, Check Nut, Washer.
7. Different Methods of Preventions of Workshop problems related to
rotation of Bolts - Check nut, Square ratio and proportion.
headed bolt, Square headed bolt
with square neck, cup headed bolt,
Eye bolt, counter sunk headed bolt,
rag bolt, etc.

8. Different Methods of locking of nuts Workshop problems related on

:- a) Lock nuts, b) Split pin, c) time & work.
Slotted nut , d) Symmonds
nut, e) Castle nut, f) Wings nut, etc.

9. Permanent Fastening Devices- Rivets Profit & Loss and problems

– different parts and their types concerning to workshop practices.
Different types of rivet heads.

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10. Rivets Joints – Lap joint and Butt or Properties of Matter- Different
Strap joint. types of Properties of Matter e.g.
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical,
Lap Joint – a) Single Riveted, b) Magnetic.
Double riveted, i) Chain, ii) zig –
zag
Butt Joint – a) Single plate or strap,
b) Double plate or strap

11. Keys and Cotter Joints, Difference Properties of Matter (Mechanical)

between Keys and Cotters, Different - Tenacity, Toughness,
types of Keys. Malleability, Ductility, Elasticity,
Plasticity, Brittleness, Hardness
(concept & definition)

12. --- Properties and uses of copper,

zinc, lead, tin, aluminum, brass,
bronze, solder, bearing metals,
timber, and rubber.

13. --- Engineering Material-

Introduction, classification,
Metallic- Non metallic material,
physical and mechanical
properties,

14. --- Heat & temperature- Definition

and its importance. Scales of
Temperature, e.g. Fahrenheit,
Centigrade, Kelvin- relationship
between them.

15. --- Transmission of heat-

Conduction, Convection and
Radiation. Examples from
Industries (concept & definition)

16. --- Transmission of Power and motion

of Belt and Pulleys:- Driver and
Follower – Open and Cross belt
system of belt drives. Velocity ratio.
Power Transmission by belt –
Problems

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 7.1.2 DETAIL SYLLABUS OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
A. Block –I
Basic Training

Week Professional Skills Professional Knowledge

No.
1. Safety: - its importance, classification, Safety Precautions to be followed at site. Fire
personal, general, workshop and job safety. precautions causes and types of fire, precaution
Occupational health and safety. against outbreak of fire. Fire extinguisher types
Basic injury prevention, Basic first aid, and uses. Proper centering erection, proper
Hazard identification and avoidance, safety scaffolding making & precautions to be taken
signs for Danger, Warning, caution & while working at higher attitudes and during hot
personal safety message. repair. Precautions to be followed in Gas
Preventive measures for electrical accidents hazardous area. Precaution during dismantling.
& steps to be taken in such accidents.

Importance of housekeeping & good shop

floor practices.
Disposal procedure of waste materials like
cotton waste, metal chips/burrs etc.
Fire& safety: Use of Fire extinguishers.

Safety regarding working with different

types of steam and its First-Aid.

Drill on fire fighting & safety

2. Induction & Safety Training
Company Profile, Significance of Steel Business
Plant familiarization, Layout, Product Mix,
Objectives.
Safety, Health & Environment Awareness
Basic skill development training on Fitting, Use of
Tools, Measuring Instruments, Coupling &
Alignment, Welding, Gas Cutting.
3. Video demo of the related processes Overview of Rolling Mills
 Concept of Rolling, Types of Rolling Mills,
Types of Rolling (Hot & Cold),
 Types of Rolled Products, Various Techno-
economic parameters
 Shop Specific Safety measures.
4. Video demo of process technology. Process Technology
 Introduction to different mills e.g. Blooming
Mill, Billet Mill, Section Mill, Merchant Mill,
Skelp Mill, Wire Rod Mills, Rail Mill & Roll
Shop.
 Rolling Mills Sections

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 a. Reheating Furnaces
b. Mill Operations
c. Roll Building (operations). Roll Setting &
Adjustments
d. Guard /Guide Making/Setting
e. Template Making
f. Straightening Machine Operation,
Inspection & Detection of Defects and
Despatch of materials.
5. video demo of the reheating furnace Reheating Furnace
processes a) Safety precautions to be taken during Furnace
operation.
b) Understanding different types of Furnaces.
c) Functions of different parts of a Furnace.
d) Different types of fuels used in various
Furnaces.
6. Practice on drive of reheating furnace. Reheating Furnace
e) Materials to be heated inside the furnace for
different mills.
f) The Entry and Exit temperature of material.
g) Principle of charging & discharging of
furnace.
h) The controlling parameters to maintain the
inside temperature of the furnace.
i) Importance of cleaning different parts of the
furnace and housekeeping.
7. video demo of the mill operating processes Mill Operations
a) Safety precautions to be taken for Mill
operations
b) The points to check during Roll assembly
in different mills.
c) Functions of pulpit operations.
d) Points to check during pulpit operation.
e) Function of Rapid Quenching process
f) Finishing procedure: Heat treatment,
Cutting & Bundling operation, Colour
coding & Inspection
g) Importance of cleaning / lubrication of
different parts and housekeeping.
8. video demo of the roll operations processes Roll Building Operations
1) Safety precautions to be taken for Roll
Building.
2) Points to be checked during Roll assembling
in different mills.
3) Functions of Guide and stripper guards.
4) Points to be checked during Roll Building.
5) Importance of cleaning / lubrication of
different parts and housekeeping.
6) Hammering technique.
9. video demo of the guide & guard processes Guide & Guard Making
a) Safety precautions to be taken for Guide &

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 Guard making.
b) Digital measuring instruments.
c) Importance of grinder and spirit level.
d) Understanding of Guard line and its
implication
e) Understanding Basics of guard drawing.
f) Understanding Type of grinding wheel and
its implications.
g) Understanding Type of vice and how to set
it.
h) Holding Grinding machine during
grinding.
i) Parameters to be checked while fitting the
guard on Roll Pass
j) Importance of cleaning/lubrication of
different parts and housekeeping.
10. Practice on template making.(Involving Template Making
different safety precaution, marking, a) The safety precautions to be followed
measuring and other related operations) while filing the template.
b) Construction ,use, function and type of
marking, measuring & cutting tools such
as vices , hammers, hacksaw, files, drill,
scriber, steel rule & digital instruments.
c) Elementary details of Roll Pass Drawing
d) Type of Template used in Roll Shop,
inspection of template & criteria for
rejection.
e) Template making Technique
f) Understanding Type of vice and how to set
it.
g) Importance of cleaning / lubrication of
different parts and housekeeping
11. video demo of the related skills Straightening Machine Operation
1. The safety precautions to be followed for
straightening operation.
Maintaining specified tolerance for straightness.
2. Aligning of Rolls after changing the section.
3. Co-ordination by Straightener for
a. two bars not released simultaneously on
outgoing side.
b. safe movement of people on outgoing side.
c. matching the speed of entry at ingoing with the
speed of removal at outgoing side.
4. Taking first bar at slow speed.
5. Keeping all same size Rolls together in one
place.
6. Dressing all same size Rolls in a single set in
Roll Shop.
7. Using Hammer for tightening / opening Lock
nut and Ring nut.
8. Using Sample piece for fixing liners in between
Roll pairs for Out of Square adjustment.
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12. Video demo of finishing & despatch of Finishing & Despatch of Materials
materials process. 1. Safety precautions to be followed during
dispatch of material.
2. Understanding of materials as per dimensions
and quality.
3. To understand the dispatch procedures as per
the requirement of the Customer.
4. To understand the Stack Card System and
maintenance of the same to facilitate loading
activities.
5. To understand the basics of system for
Despatch module
13. Revision & Internal Assessment

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 7.1.3 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
GENERAL INFORMATION

1) Name of the subject : EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

2) Applicability : ATS- Mandatory for fresher only

3) Hours of Instruction : 110 Hrs. (55 hrs. in each block)

4) Examination : The examination will be held at the end of

two years Training by NCVT.

5) Instructor Qualification :

i) MBA/BBA with two years experience or graduate in sociology/social

welfare/Economics with two years experience and trained in Employability skill from
DGET Institute.
And
Must have studied in English/Communication Skill and Basic Computer at 12th
/diploma level
OR
ii) Existing Social Study Instructor duly trained in Employability Skill from DGET
Institute.

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 7.1.3.1 SYLLABUS OF EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
A. Block – I
Basic Training

Topic Topic Duration

No. (in hours)

English Literacy 15
1 Pronunciation :
Accentuation (mode of pronunciation) on simple words, Diction (use of word
and speech)
2 Functional Grammar
Transformation of sentences, Voice change, Change of tense, Spellings.

3 Reading
Reading and understanding simple sentences about self, work and
environment
4 Writing
Construction of simple sentences Writing simple English

5 Speaking / Spoken English

Speaking with preparation on self, on family, on friends/ classmates, on know,
picture reading gain confidence through role-playing and discussions on
current happening job description, asking about someone's job habitual
actions. Cardinal (fundamental) numbers ordinal numbers. Taking messages,
passing messages on and filling in message forms Greeting and introductions
office hospitality, Resumes or curriculum vita essential parts, letters of
application reference to previous communication.
I.T. Literacy 15

1 Basics of Computer
Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and peripherals,
Switching on-Starting and shutting down of computer.
2 Computer Operating System
Basics of Operating System, WINDOWS, The user interface of Windows OS,
Create, Copy, Move and delete Files and Folders, Use of External memory
like pen drive, CD, DVD etc, Use of Common applications.
3 Word processing and Worksheet
Basic operating of Word Processing, Creating, opening and closing
Documents, use of shortcuts, Creating and Editing of Text, Formatting the
Text, Insertion & creation of Tables. Printing document.
Basics of Excel worksheet, understanding basic commands, creating simple
worksheets, understanding sample worksheets, use of simple formulas and
functions, Printing of simple excel sheets
4. Computer Networking and INTERNET
Basic of computer Networks (using real life examples), Definitions of Local
Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet, Concept of
Internet (Network of Networks),
Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browser, Web Site, Web page

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 and Search Engines. Accessing the Internet using Web Browser, Downloading
and Printing Web Pages, Opening an email account and use of email. Social
media sites and its implication.
Information Security and antivirus tools, Do's and Don'ts in
Information Security, Awareness of IT - ACT, types of cyber crimes.
Communication Skill 25

1 Introduction to Communication Skills

Communication and its importance
Principles of Effective communication
Types of communication - verbal, non verbal, written, email, talking on
phone.
Non verbal communication -characteristics, components-Para-language
Body - language
Barriers to communication and dealing with barriers.
Handling nervousness/ discomfort.
Case study/Exercise
2 Listening Skills
Listening-hearing and listening, effective listening, barriers to effective
listening guidelines for effective listening.
Triple- A Listening - Attitude, Attention & Adjustment.
Active Listening Skills.
3 Motivational Training
Characteristics Essential to Achieving Success
The Power of Positive Attitude
Self awareness
Importance of Commitment
Ethics and Values
Ways to Motivate Oneself
Personal Goal setting and Employability Planning.
Case study/Exercise
4 Facing Interviews
Manners, Etiquettes, Dress code for an interview
Do's & Don'ts for an interview
5 Behavioral Skills
Organizational Behavior
Problem Solving
Confidence Building
Attitude
Decision making
Case study/Exercise
Entrepreneurship skill 15

1 Concept of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship- Entrepreneurship - Enterprises:-Conceptual issue
Entrepreneurship vs. Management, Entrepreneurial motivation.
Performance & Record, Role & Function of entrepreneurs in relation to the
enterprise & relation to the economy, Source of business ideas,
Entrepreneurial opportunities, The process of setting up a business.

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2 Project Preparation & Marketing analysis
Qualities of a good Entrepreneur, SWOT and Risk Analysis. Concept &
application of Product Life Cycle (PLC), Sales & distribution Management.
Different Between Small Scale & Large Scale Business, Market Survey,
Method of marketing, Publicity and advertisement, Marketing Mix.
3 Institutions Support
Preparation of Project. Role of Various Schemes and Institutes for self-
employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Idea for financing/ non
financing support agencies to familiarizes with the Policies /Programmes &
procedure & the available scheme.
4 Investment Procurement
Project formation, Feasibility, Legal formalities i.e., Shop Act, Estimation &
Costing, Investment procedure - Loan procurement - Banking Processes.
Productivity 10

1 Productivity
Definition, Necessity, Meaning of GDP.
2 Affecting Factors
Skills, Working Aids, Automation, Environment, Motivation
How improves or slows down.
3 Comparison with developed countries
Comparative productivity in developed countries (viz. Germany, Japan and
Australia) in selected industries e.g. Manufacturing, Steel, Mining,
Construction etc. Living standards of those countries, wages.
4 Personal Finance Management
Banking processes, Handling ATM, KYC registration, safe cash handling,
Personal risk and Insurance.
Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Education 15
1 Safety & Health
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health importance of safety and
health at workplace.
2 Occupational Hazards
Basic Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Vibro-acoustic Hazards, Mechanical
Hazards, Electrical Hazards, Thermal Hazards. Occupational health,
Occupational hygienic, Occupational Diseases/ Disorders & its prevention.
3 Accident & safety
Basic principles for protective equipment.
Accident Prevention techniques - control of accidents and safety measures.
4 First Aid
Care of injured & Sick at the workplaces, First-Aid & Transportation of sick
person
5 Basic Provisions
Idea of basic provision of safety, health, welfare under legislation of India.
6 Ecosystem
Introduction to Environment. Relationship between Society and Environment,
Ecosystem and Factors causing imbalance.
7 Pollution
Pollution and pollutants including liquid, gaseous, solid and hazardous waste.
8 Energy Conservation
Conservation of Energy, re-use and recycle.

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 9 Global warming
Global warming, climate change and Ozone layer depletion.
10 Ground Water
Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water, Conservation and Harvesting of
water
11 Environment
Right attitude towards environment, Maintenance of in -house environment
Labour Welfare Legislation 5

1 Welfare Acts
Benefits guaranteed under various acts- Factories Act, Apprenticeship Act,
Employees State Insurance Act (ESI), Payment Wages Act, Employees
Provident Fund Act, The Workmen's compensation Act.
Quality Tools 10

1 Quality Consciousness :
Meaning of quality, Quality Characteristic
2 Quality Circles :
Definition, Advantage of small group activity, objectives of quality Circle,
Roles and function of Quality Circles in Organization, Operation of Quality
circle. Approaches to starting Quality Circles, Steps for continuation Quality
Circles.
3 Quality Management System :
Idea of ISO 9000 and BIS systems and its importance in maintaining qualities.
4 House Keeping :
Purpose of Housekeeping, Practice of good Housekeeping.
5 Quality Tools
Basic quality tools with a few examples

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 7.2 PRACTICAL TRAINING (ON-JOB TRAINING)
(BLOCK – I)
DURATION: 12 MONTHS

GENERAL INFORMATION

1) Name of the Trade : OPERATOR ROLLING MILL EQUIPMENTS

(LONG PRODUCTS)
2) Batch size : a) Apprentice selection as per Apprenticeship
guidelines.
b) Maximum 20 candidates in a group.
3) Examination : i) The internal assessment will be held on
completion of each block
ii) NCVT exam will be conducted at the end of
2nd year.
4) Instructor Qualification :

i) Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engg. from recognized university/Board with

one/two year post qualification experience in the relevant field.
OR

ii) NTC/NAC in the trade of Operator Rolling Mill Equipments (Long

Products) with three year post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Preference will be given to a candidate with Craft Instructor Certificate (CIC)

5) Infrastructure for On-Job Training : - As per Annexure – II

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7.2.1 BROAD SKILL COMPONENT TO BE COVERED DURING ON-
JOB TRAINING

A. BLOCK – I
DURATION: 12 MONTHS

1. Overview of Rolling Mills

 Concept of Rolling, Types of Rolling Mills, Types of Rolling (Hot & Cold),
 Types of Rolled Products, Various Techno-economic parameters, Shop Specific Safety
measures.
2. Process Technology (Rolling Mills)
 Introduction to different mills e.g. Blooming Mill, Billet Mill, Section Mill, Merchant Mill,
Skelp Mill, Wire Rod Mills, Rail Mill & Roll Shop.
 Rolling Mills Sections
a. Reheating Furnaces
b. Mill Operations
c. Roll Building (operations). Roll Setting & Adjustments
d. Guard /Guide Making/Setting
e. Template Making
f. Straightening Machine Operation, Inspection & Detection of Defects and Despatch of
materials.
3. Reheating Furnace
 Introduction to different types of Furnaces.
 Operating Practice of Charging & Discharging of Materials from the Furnace.
 Judging temperature of materials inside the Furnace.
 Operating procedure of Pusher Bar in the Furnace.
 Furnace lighting up and closing down procedure.
 Demonstration on control of the inside temperature of Furnace.
 Different types of Instruments used for temperature measurement, pressure control etc.
 Cleaning different parts of the furnace and maintaining good housekeeping.
4. Mill Operations
 Safety precautions for Mill Operations.
 Check points during Roll assembling in different mills for smooth rolling.
 Operating procedure of different pulpits.
 Checking various points for pulpit operation.

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 Demonstration on Rapid Quenching process, Heat treatment, Cutting & Bundling operation,
Colour coding & Inspection
 Cleaning / Lubricating different parts and maintaining good housekeeping
5. Roll Building Operations
 Safety precautions for Roll Assembling and Roll Building.
 Points to be checked during Roll assembling in different mills for smooth rolling.
 Setting the bearing, cramp bars, guides and guards of different mills.
 Checking all the points for roll building.
 Cleaning / lubrication of different parts and maintaining good housekeeping.
 Hammering technique.
6. Guide & Guard Making
 Safety precautions for Guide & Guard making.
 Grinding machine operation
 Understanding of guard dimension i.e. Heel Height, Guard length
 Doing leveling, alignment and adjustment of dummy cramp bar.
 Grinding Wheel Changing technique from grinder.
 Vice Setting technique and Supporting equipment.
 Cleaning / lubrication of different parts and maintaining good housekeeping.
7. Template Making
 Safety precautions for Guide & Guard making.
 Marking of lines and curve.
 Flatness checking practice of the surface.
 Hack saw cutting Practice.
 Using of Scriber, Marking/draw the Template drawing of different section on slate.
 To ensure development of knowledge & Skill to finish the Template
 Clean/lubricate different parts and maintain good housekeeping.
 Inspection of template.
8. Straightening Machine Operation
 Observing the Safety precautions while operating Straightening m/c.
 Maintaining the safety of the equipment.
 Information exchange during shift changeover
 Stacking of different rolls after removal from m/c.
 Emergency procedure.

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 Post roll changing procedure.
 Rectification of defects like
a. sweep.
b. out of square.
c. camber.
 Roll changing procedure.
 Hammering technique.
9. Finishing & Despatch of Materials
 Observing the Safety precautions during Dispatch.
 Implementation of dispatch procedures including slinging / deslinging of materials, safety
precautions, material identification, marking, colour coding and adjustment of wagons.

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 ASSESSMENT STANDARD

8.1 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 assessment. Due consideration to be given while assessing for team work,
avoidance/reduction of scrape/wastage and disposal of scarp/wastage as per procedure,
behavioral attitude and regularity in training.

The following marking pattern to be adopted while assessing:

a) Weightage in the range of 60-75% to be allotted during assessment under following

performance level:

For this grade, the candidate with occasional guidance and showing due regard for safety
procedures and practices, has produced work which demonstrates attainment of an
acceptable standard of craftsmanship.

In this work there is evidence of:

 demonstration of good operational skills while executing the assigned job.
 different accuracy achieved while undertaking different skills demanded by the
job.
 a fairly good level of neatness and consistency in handling controls.
 occasional support in completing the project/job.

b) Weightage in the range of above75%- 90% to be allotted during assessment under

following performance level:

For this grade, the candidate, with little guidance and showing due regard for safety
procedures and practices, has produced work which demonstrates attainment of a
reasonable standard of craftsmanship.

In this work there is evidence of:

 good skill levels in operation while executing the assigned job.
 the majority of the accuracy achieved while undertaking different skills demanded
by the job.
 a good level of neatness and consistency in handling controls.
 little support in completing the job.

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c) Weightage in the range of above 90% to be allotted during assessment under
following performance level:

For performance in this grade, the candidate, with minimal or no support in organization
and execution and with due regard for safety procedures and practices, has produced
work which demonstrates attainment of a high standard of craftsmanship.

In this work there is evidence of:

 high skill levels in operation while executing the assigned job.

 accuracy while undertaking different work being substantially in line with those
demanded by the job.
 a high level of neatness and consistency in the finish.
 minimal or no support in completing the project

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 8.2 FINAL ASSESSMENT- ALL INDIA TRADE TEST FOR APPRENTICE

SUBJECTS Marks Sessional Full Marks Pass Duration of

Marks Marks Exam.
Practical 300 100 400 240 08 hrs.
Trade Theory 100 20 120 48 3 hrs.
Workshop Cal. & Sc. 50 10 60 24 3 hrs.
Engineering 50 20 70 28 4 hrs.
Drawing
Employability Skill 50 - 50 17 2 hrs.
Grand Total 550 150 700 -

Note: - The candidate pass in each subject conducted under all India trade test.

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 8. FURTHER LEARNING PATHWAYS

Employment opportunities:

On successful completion of this course, the candidates may be gainfully employed

in the following industries:

1. Manufacturing & Process industries like steel plant and other related industries etc.

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 ANNEXURE – I

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT FOR BASIC TRAINING

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PROFESSIONAL SKILL & PROFESSIONAL

KNOWLEDGE

TRADE: OPERATOR ROLLING MILL EQUIPMENTS (LONG PRODUCTS)

LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS FOR 20 APPRENTICES

As per training need the tools & equipment may be procured.

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 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR WORKSHOP CALCULATION & SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING DRAWING

TRADE: OPERATOR ROLLING MILL EQUIPMENTS (LONG PRODUCTS)

LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS FOR 20 APPRENTICES

1) Space Norms : 45 Sq. m.(For Engineering Drawing)

2) Infrastructure:

A : TRAINEES TOOL KIT:-

Sl. Quantity
Name of the items
No. (indicative)
1. Draughtsman drawing instrument box 20 Nos.
2. Set square celluloid 45⁰ (250 X 1.5 mm) 20 Nos.
3. Set square celluloid 30⁰-60⁰ (250 X 1.5 mm) 20 Nos.
4. Mini drafter 20 Nos.
5. Drawing board (700mm x500 mm) IS: 1444 20 Nos.

B : FURNITURE REQUIRED
Sl. Quantity
Name of the items
No. (indicative)
1 Drawing Board 20 Nos.
2 Models : Solid & cut section as required
3 Drawing Table for trainees as required
4 Stool for trainees as required
5 Cupboard (big) 01
6 White Board (size: 8ft. x 4ft.) 01
7 Trainer’s Table 01
8 Trainer’s Chair 01

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 ANNEXURE – II

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ON-JOB TRAINING

TRADE: OPERATOR ROLLING MILL EQUIPMENTS (LONG PRODUCTS)

For Batch of 20 APPRENTICES

Actual training will depend on the existing facilities available in the

establishments. However, the industry should ensure that the broad skills defined against
On-Job Training part (i.e. 12 months) are imparted. In case of any short fall the concern
industry may impart the training in cluster mode/ any other industry/ at ITI.

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 ANNEXURE-III

GUIDELINES FOR INSTRUCTORS AND PAPER SETTERS

1. Due care to be taken for proper & inclusive delivery among the batch. Some of the
following some method of delivery may be adopted:

A) LECTURE
B) LESSON
C) DEMONSTRATION
D) PRACTICE
E) GROUP DISCUSSION
F) DISCUSSION WITH PEER GROUP
G) PROJECT WORK
H) INDUSTRIAL VISIT

2. Maximum utilization of latest form of training viz., audio visual aids, integration of
IT, etc. may be adopted.

3. The total hours to be devoted against each topic may be decided with due diligence to
safety & with prioritizing transfer of required skills.

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