Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
This Scheme was introduced by the Government of India in year 1950 to ensure a steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for the domestic industry, to raise quantitatively and qualitatively the industrial production by systematic training, to reduce unemployment among the educated youth by providing them employable skills, to cultivate and nurture a technical and industrial attitude in the minds of younger generation. The Scheme is the most important in the field of Vocational Training, has been shaping craftsmen to meet the existing as well as future manpower need, through the vast network of ITIs spread over various States / Union Territories in the country.
Presently, training courses under the Craftsmen Training Scheme are being offered through a network of 14955 ITIs (Govt. 3248 + Private 11707) located all over the country with total trainees enrolled 26.58 lakhs (in the trades of 1 year and 2 year durations) on NCVTMIS portal with an objective to provide skilled workforce to the industry in 150 NSQF compliant trades.
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) Courses , Duration , Curriculum & Other Details
| S.No | Name Of Trade | Duration |
| 1 | Drone Pilot (Junior) | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 2 | Floriculture & Landscaping | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 3 | Horticulture | One year |
| 4 | Soil Testingand Crop Technician | One year |
| 5 | Computer Aided Embroidery & Designing | One year |
| 6 | Cutting & Sewing | One year |
| 7 | Dress Making | One year |
| 8 | Sewing Technology | One year |
| 9 | DRIVER CUM MECHANIC (LMV) | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 10 | Mechanic Agricultural Machinery | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 11 | Mechanic Auto Body Painting | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 12 | Mechanic Auto Body Repair | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 13 | Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 14 | Mechanic Diesel | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 15 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 16 | Mechanic Tractor | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 17 | Mechanic Two & Three Wheeler | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 18 | Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 19 | Cosmetology | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 20 | Hair & Skin Care | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 21 | Spa Therapy | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 22 | Finance Executive | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 23 | Additive Manufacturing Technician (3D Printing) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 24 | Marine Engine Fitter | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 25 | Marine Fitter | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 26 | Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 27 | OPERATOR ADVANCED MACHINE TOOL | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 28 | Architectural Draughtsman | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 29 | CENTRAL AIRCONDITION PLANT MECHANIC | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 30 | Draughtsman Mechanical | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 31 | Fitter | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 32 | Foundryman | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 33 | Metal Cutting Attendant (For Visually Impaired) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 34 | Machinist | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 35 | Machinist Grinder | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 36 | Sheet Metal Worker | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 37 | Tool & Die Maker (Dies & Moulds) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 38 | Tool & Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs & Fixtures) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 39 | Turner | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 40 | Welder | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 41 | Welder (Fabrication & Fitting) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 42 | Welder (GMAW & GTAW) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 43 | Welder (Pipe) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 44 | Welder (Structural) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 45 | Welder (Welding & Inspection) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 46 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 47 | Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 48 | Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | Two Year,(2400 Hr) |
| 49 | Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 50 | Plastic Processing Operator | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 51 | Wood Work Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 52 | Civil Engineering Assistant | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 53 | Domestic Painter | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 54 | Draughtsman (Civil) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 55 | Industrial Painter | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 56 | Interior Design & Decoration | One year(1200 Hr) |
| 57 | Mason (Building Constructor) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 58 | Painter (General) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 59 | Surveyor | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 60 | Early Childhood Educator | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 61 | ELECTRICIAN – POWER DISTRIBUTION | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 62 | Electronics Mechanic | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 63 | Electroplater | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 64 | Instrument Mechanic | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 65 | Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 66 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 67 | IoT Technician (Smart Agriculture) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 68 | IoT Technician (Smart City) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 69 | IoT Technician (Smart Healthcare) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 70 | Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 71 | Technician Power Electronic Systems | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 72 | Solar Technician (Electrical) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 73 | Baker & Confectioner | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 74 | Dairying | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 75 | Agro Processing | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 76 | Food & Beverages Service Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 77 | Food Beverage | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 78 | Fruits and Vegetables Processing | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 79 | Milk & Milk Product Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 80 | Marketing Executive | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 81 | Bamboo Works | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 82 | Radiology Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 83 | Dental Laboratory Equipment Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 84 | Health Sanitary Inspector | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 85 | Physiotherapy Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 86 | Geo-Informatics Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 87 | Technician Medical Electronics | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 88 | Refractory Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 89 | Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 90 | Information Technology | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 91 | Geo-Informatics Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 92 | Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 93 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 94 | Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | One year(1200 Hr) |
| 95 | Database System Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 96 | Desktop Publishing Operator | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 97 | Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 98 | Software Testing Assitant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 99 | Footwear Maker | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 100 | Leather Goods Maker | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 101 | Secretarial Practice (English) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 102 | Digital Photographer | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 103 | Photographer | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 104 | Video Cameraman | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 105 | Desktop Publishing Operator(For Visually Impaired) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 106 | Mechanic Mining Machinery | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 107 | Stone Mining Machine Operator | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 108 | Stone Processing Machine Operator | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 109 | Human Resource Executive | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 110 | Stenographer Secretarial Assistant (English) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 111 | Mechanic Lens/Prism Grinding | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 112 | Plumber | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 113 | Electrician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 114 | Wireman | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 115 | Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 116 | Fireman | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 117 | HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 118 | Rubber Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 119 | Vessel Navigator | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 120 | Spinning Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 121 | Textile Mechatronics | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 122 | Textile Wet Processing Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 123 | Weaving Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 124 | Surface Ornamentation Techniques (Embroidery) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 125 | Weaving Technician for Silk & Woolen Fabrics | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 126 | Front Office Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 127 | Catering & Hospitality Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 128 | Food Production (General) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 129 | Hospital Housekeeping | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 130 | Housekeeper | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 131 | Tourist Guide | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 132 | Travel & Tour Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 133 | Lift and Escalator Mechanic | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 134 | Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 135 | Technician Mechatronics | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 136 | Data Entry Operator | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 137 | In Plant Logistics Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 138 | Warehouse Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 139 | Technician Electronics System Design and Repair | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 140 | Fiber To Home Technician | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 141 | Drone Technician | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 142 | Engineering Design Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 143 | Virtual Analysis And Designer(Finite Element Method) | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 144 | Industrial Robotics & Digital Manufacturing Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 145 | Manufacturing Process Control and Automation Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 146 | CNC MACHINING TECHNICIAN | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 147 | Mechanic Electric Vehicle | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 148 | Honey Processing Technician | 6 Months (600 Hr) |
| 149 | Stenographer Secretarial Assistant (Hindi) | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 150 | Small Hydro Power Plant Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 151 | Wind Plant Technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 152 | Fashion Design & Technology | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 153 | 5G Network Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 154 | Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM) Programmer | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 155 | Data Annotation Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 156 | Cyber Security Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 157 | Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 158 | Semiconductor Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 159 | Basohli Painting Artist | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 160 | Carpet Weaving Artisan – Handloom | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 161 | Hand Embroidery Artisan | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 162 | Shawl Weaving Artisan | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 163 | Wood Carving Artisan | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 164 | Paper Mache Artisan | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 165 | Traditional Phulkari Artisan | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 166 | Nursery & Orchard Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 167 | Green hydrogen production technician | One year (1200 Hr) |
| 168 | Industrial internet of things (IIoT) technician | Two Year (2400 Hr) |
| 169 | Food Processing Equipment Technician | One year (1200 Hr) |