ITI Instrument Mechanic Syllabus: Detailed Syllabus, Course Structure, Marking Scheme

Trade Theory

Introduction to Trade

• Overview of the role of an Instrument Mechanic in industries.
• Safety practices, hand tools, and basic fitting techniques.

Engineering Materials

Properties, uses, and types of materials like metals, alloys, and non-metals

Basic Electronics

• Introduction to electrical components: Resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers.
• Principles of AC/DC circuits.

Measuring Instruments

• Vernier callipers, micrometres, and dial gauges.
• Introduction to analogue and digital measuring devices

Basic Electrical Knowledge

• Electrical safety.
• Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff's laws, and simple circuit calculations

Transducers and Sensors

• Working principles and applications of temperature, pressure, and level sensors.
• Strain gauges, LVDT, and load cells

Industrial Instruments

• Overview of flow meters, tachometers, and manometers.
• Basics of pneumatic and hydraulic instruments

Control Systems

• Basics of open-loop and closed-loop systems.
• Concepts of feedback and controllers

Maintenance Techniques

• Troubleshooting of instruments.
• Preventive maintenance procedures

Introduction to PLC and SCADA

• Basics of automation systems.
• Overview of Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA systems

Trade Practical

Fitting Work

• Filing, sawing, and drilling exercises.
• Making simple fittings and assembling

Electrical Work

• Simple wiring and circuit assembly.
• Soldering and de-soldering practices

Instrument Calibration

• Calibration of analogue instruments like voltmeters and ammeters.
• Use of calibration standards

Sensor Installation

• Installing temperature and pressure sensors.
• Testing sensor outputs

Testing Industrial Instruments

• Functionality checks for flow meters and level sensors.
• Fault diagnosis in instruments

Automation Basics

• Simple programming of PLCs.
• Wiring and simulation of automation tasks

Preventive Maintenance

Instrument dismantling, cleaning, and assembly

Workshop Calculation & Science

Units, dimensions, and conversions

Basic arithmetic

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Algebra

Simple equations

Geometry

Area, volume, and perimeter calculations

Mechanics

Force, work, power, and energy

Employability Skills

Communication Skills

• Verbal and written communication.
• Basics of business correspondence

Digital Literacy

• Basic computer operations.
• Use of the internet for research

Work Ethics

Importance of punctuality, discipline, and teamwork

Entrepreneurial Skills

Basics of starting and managing a business

Safety and Environment

• Workplace safety standards.
• Environmental awareness and waste management

Engineering Drawing

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Symbols, scales, and projections.
• Basic drafting exercises

Trade Practical

1000

1000

Trade Theory

280

360

Workshop Calculation & Science

80

80

Engineering Drawing

80

80

Employability Skills

160

80

Total

1600

1600

60% to 75%

• The candidate’s work has demonstrated the attainment of an acceptable standard of craftsmanship for performance in this grade, with the assistance of occasional guidance and careful consideration for safety procedures and practices.
• Displaying proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• 60–70% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A respectable degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• Occasional assistance in finishing the task or project.

75% to 90%

• For this grade, the candidate has produced work that demonstrates reaching a reasonable standard of craftsmanship while following safety procedures and practices with minimal guidance.
• Good proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• 70–80% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A good degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• Little assistance in finishing the task or project.

Above 90%

• For this grade, the candidate has produced work that demonstrates reaching a high standard of craftsmanship while following safety procedures and practices with minimal or no guidance.
• High level of proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• More than 80% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A high degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• No or minimal assistance in finishing the task or project.