‘CTS On-the-Job Training’
Bokaro Pvt. ITI with Bokaro Steel Plant as Industry Partner
1. Background
Technical Education and Vocational Training is an essential tool to support economic growth, social
development and national wealth creation. It contributes significantly to poverty eradication by
generating employment opportunities for under-privileged and aspiring unemployed youth, thereby
supporting sustainable national development.
India has over 15,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), of which approximately
85% are run by the private sector and 15% are government-funded.
As per skill gap reports, during the period 2013–2022, the incremental demand for
skilled manpower was estimated at 10 crore workers, i.e. nearly
one crore skilled workers per year. However, the combined annual training capacity
of all ITIs is only about 25 lakh seats.
While capacity is a major constraint, industries employing ITI pass-outs have also expressed concern
that the quality of training imparted often does not meet industry standards.
To bridge this gap between ITI trainees’ learning outcomes and industry requirements, and to make
the workforce market-relevant, equitable, efficient and high quality, the Government of India
formulated the National Skill Development Policy, 2009. Under this policy, industries
were assigned the role and responsibility of owning, supporting and facilitating skill development
initiatives.
Accordingly, BIET / Bokaro Pvt. ITI (BPITI), established under the aegis of
BSL–CSR in the year 2010 to address IR issues and generate employment
avenues for local unemployed youth, entered into an agreement with BSL–HRD in
2011 to provide on-the-job plant training of 02–03 months duration
to all trainees admitted at BPITI.
2. Objective of CTS On-the-Job Training
The objective of the CTS On-the-Job Training scheme is to enable industries and establishments to
partner with Government and Private ITIs for conducting training programmes under
high-employability courses, thereby fulfilling their skilled manpower requirements.
CTS On-the-Job Training is an amalgamation of theoretical training imparted through ITIs and practical
training imparted through industry. It strengthens industry linkages and provides hands-on exposure
to the latest and updated technologies used in industry.
Under the CTS scheme, trainees awarded the National Trade Certificate (NTC) gain a
competitive advantage over regular ITI pass-outs in terms of employability and employment
opportunities. With the vision of making ITI trainees industry-ready, DGT
encourages ITIs to participate in CTS On-the-Job Training programmes.
3. Coverage of CTS Training
The CTS System of Training is currently operational at BPITI across all trades,
including service sector trades and trades in new and emerging sectors. All these courses are
NSQF-aligned.
4. Training Structure
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ITI Component: Trade theory, basic practical training, safety practices, and
familiarisation with tools and equipment are conducted at the ITI.
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Industry Component: Advanced practical training and industrial exposure are
provided through on-the-job training in the industry.
5. Industrial Exposure
For practical and industrial exposure, trainees are required to undergo on-the-job training in
industry. The Industry Partner may train trainees at multiple locations to expose
them to a variety of skills.
Example: In the automotive sector, a trainee may be exposed to the production/assembly line,
repair and service workshops, as well as sales functions at a dealership.
6. Duration of On-the-Job Training
For both one-year and two-year courses, the duration of plant-based
practical training ranges from 02 to 06 months.
7. Stipend Provision
During the on-the-job training period, there is no provision of stipend. Instead,
trainees pay a nominal amount of ₹1/- per trainee as a certification charge for
availing on-the-job training.
8. Seats and Shift Approval
Bokaro Pvt. ITI has approval from the Member Secretary, NCVT for operating
1st and 2nd shifts. Accordingly, the sanctioned strength stands as approved.
9. Assessment and Certification
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Assessment for trade theory and ITI-based practical training shall be conducted as per
DGT/NCVT norms.
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Assessment of industrial on-the-job training shall be carried out by the
Industry Partner.
10. Admission and Examination
Admission and examination patterns for CTS On-the-Job Training shall be the same as those prescribed
under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS).
11. Certification
After successful completion of training, trainees shall be awarded the
National Trade Certificate (NTC).
12. Role of Industry Partner
- Assign qualified trainers
- Follow the prescribed curriculum
- Prepare weekly training schedules
- Maintain training progress diaries
- Provide domain-specific skill training and supervision
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Facilitate ITI instructors accompanying trainees to the plant and provide necessary assistance
during training
13. Benefits to the Company
- Availability of skilled and trained manpower aligned with dynamic industrial technologies
- Development of industry-specific skills, culture and work discipline
- Creation of a skilled workforce for manufacturing units and first-time entrepreneurs
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Opportunity to showcase the initiative at State and National level, as
BPITI & SAIL-BSL were among the first in the state to implement CTS On-the-Job Training
14. Status of Trainees
As per the scheme, trainees remain on the rolls of the Institute even while
undergoing training in the industry. The Institute remains the main custodian. Hence, trainees
shall not claim medical, accommodation, employment or any other benefits from
Bokaro Steel Plant.