NCVT/SCVT Trade Career Guides
Explore detailed career profiles for skilled technical trades. Get real-world salary estimates, career growth roadmaps, list of hiring industries, and active apprenticeships.
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
COPA training focuses on basic computer hardware, software installations, database management, office automation, internet technologies, and entry-level programming.
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsmen Civil prepare drawings, blueprints, and layouts for buildings, bridges, highways, and infrastructure projects using CAD software.
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
Draughtsmen Mechanical create detailed assembly drawings, engineering layouts, and 3D CAD models of machinery parts and tooling equipment.
Electrician
An ITI Electrician is a skilled professional trained to install, test, commission, and repair electrical wiring, industrial circuitry, power boards, and machinery. This trade is highly sought after across manufacturing plants, railways, state electricity boards, and commercial projects.
Electronics Mechanic
Electronics Mechanics service and debug electronic circuitry, power supplies, telecom gear, and consumer electronic goods.
Fitter
A Fitter technician is trained in fitting, assembling, and maintaining metal parts, structures, and machinery. Fitting is the backbone trade of heavy manufacturing, fabrication shops, and tooling divisions.
Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanics install, calibrate, and maintain electronic and pneumatic control instruments in automated processing plants.
Machinist
Machinists set up and operate various machine tools (milling, shaping, grinding, and CNC machining centers) to fabricate precision components.
Mechanic Diesel
Diesel Mechanics diagnose, service, and repair diesel engines, fuel injection systems, generators, and heavy trucks.
Plumber
Plumbers design, install, and service piping networks for water supply, drainage, and industrial fluid flows.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
RAC Mechanics install, service, and repair domestic refrigerators, commercial cold storages, HVAC ducts, and vehicle air conditioners.
Surveyor
Surveyors map ground coordinates, measure elevations, and outline boundaries for highways, pipelines, and real estate layouts using Total Station instruments.
Turner
Turners specialize in operating metal cutting lathes (both manual and CNC) to shape cylindrical metal parts for machinery, tools, and automotive assemblies.
Welder
Welder technicians are trained to fuse metal components using Gas, Arc, MIG, TIG, and Plasma cutting systems. Welders are crucial for structural engineering, automotive bodies, pipelines, and ship building.
Wireman
Wiremen install domestic wiring, commercial panels, grid cabling, and street lighting networks.