ITI Course in Pump Operator cum Mechanic

ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic is a vocational course which is of 1-year duration. The exam for this course is conducted at the end of every semester which is of a 6 months duration. Through the course, the candidates are provided in-depth knowledge in terms of Pump Mechanical including repairing pumps of machinery, misalignment of the pump shaft, slippage of the drive belt, worn bearings or need for lubrication, dismantle pumps and performs repairs, using hand-tools, etc. It is a specialised ITI course which is pursued after qualifying class 10th. After completing the course, the candidates can pursue job and career options in both private as well as government organizations.

ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic Course Highlights

The major highlights for ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic course are given in the table below

In order to pursue a course in ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic, the candidates will have to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• The candidates must have passed class 10th or equivalent from a recognised board.
• The candidate must have studied class 10th with the major subject as Science.
• The candidates must be an Indian citizen.

ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic Admission Process

The admission to ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic course is done on the basis of merit obtained by the candidates in class 10th. The candidates will have to apply for admission in the respective college/ institute after completing 10th. If the candidates fulfil the required eligibility, he/ she will be called for the admission process. The candidates will have to submit the required documents and pay the admission fee to complete the admission process.

Some states also conduct a centralized or online counselling process for ITI admissions. 

ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic Course Fee

The course fee for ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic course in India ranges somewhere in between 5K to 10K. However, the course fee also depends on the type and ranking of the college. For example, a private institute offering ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic course will have a higher fee structure than a government college.

The semester wise syllabus for ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic course is given in the table below: -

After pursuing ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic, students can go either for the government job or a private job or self-employment. Apart from this, the candidates can also open their own mechanical shop in the potential market. The various career options which student can choose from include

• Pump Service Mechanic
• Pump Operator
• Laboratory Assistant, Dealers’ Service Mechanic
• Spare Parts Sales Assistant/Manufacturers’ Representative
• Pump Fitter

Some of the major responsibility which a planning professional has to manage is repairing pumps, troubleshooting issues, planning, Testing of pumps, fitting pumps, etc. The average salary for ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic professionals in India ranges in between INR 2-5 LPA.