GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

MECHANIC AUTO BODY PAINTING

(Duration: One Year)
Revised in July 2022

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL- 3

SECTOR –AUTOMOTIVE
MECHANIC AUTO BODY
PAINTING
(Engineering Trade)

(Revised in July 2022)

Version: 2.0

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL - 3

Developed By

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
www.cstaricalcutta.gov.in
 CONTENTS

Sl. Page
Topics
No. No.
1. Course Information 1

2. Training System 2

3. Job Role 6

4. General Information 7

5. Learning Outcome 9

6. Assessment Criteria 10

7. Trade Syllabus 14

8. Annexure I(List of Trade Tools & Equipment) 31

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1. COURSE INFORMATION

During the one-year duration of “Mechanic Auto Body Painting” trade, a candidate is
trained on Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge, and Employability Skillrelated to job role.
In addition to this, a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities
and on-the-job training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under
Professional skill subject are as below: -

The course will start with the safety aspect in general and specific to the trade,
identification of tools & equipment, raw materials used. The trainee will perform Measuring &
marking by using various Measuring & Marking tools. The trainee will be able to plan and
perform basic fastening and fitting operations. Familiarize with basics of electricity, test and
measure the electrical parameter. Identify various types of vehicle.

The candidate will be able to perform practice on Acquire skills on the use of basic auto
body hand and power tools and application and finishing of body filler materials and
undercoats. Also, the trainee will be able to demonstrate understanding of the causes and
effects of corrosion on automobile bodies and methods of corrosion protection and how to use
different painting tools and equipment including how to disassemble, assemble, and clean paint
guns. Able to achieve correct paint application techniques and be able to identify paint
problems along with troubleshooting skills with finishing process. The trainee will demonstrate
the use of computer color matching systems and the use of tinting solid and metallic colors and
demonstrate how to remove minor paint imperfections.

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2. TRAINING SYSTEM

2.1 GENERAL

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different
sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under
the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with
variantsand Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for
strengthening vocational training.

Mechanic Auto Body Paining trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered
nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly consists of
Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional
skills and knowledge, while Core area (Employability Skills) imparts requisite core skill &
knowledge and life skills. After passing out of the training programme, the trainee is awarded
National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Candidates need broadly to demonstrate that they are able to:

 Read & interpret technical parameters/documentation, plan work, identify necessary
materials and tools;
 Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and
environmental protection stipulations;
 Apply professional knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing the job.
 Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

2.2 PROGRESSION PATHWAYS:

 Can join industry as Technician and will progress further as Senior Technician, Supervisor
and can rise up to the level of Manager.
 Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
 Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries leading to National
Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
 Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in
ITIs.
 Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.

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2.3 COURSE STRUCTURE:

Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of one year:

S No. Course Element Notional Training Hours

1 Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 840
2 Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 240
3 Employability Skills 120

Total 1200

Every year 150 hours of mandatory OJT (On the Job Training) at nearby industry,
wherever not available then group project is mandatory.

4 On the Job Training (OJT)/ Group Project 150

Trainees of one-year or two-year trade can also opt for optional courses of up to 240
hours in each year for 10th/ 12th class certificate along with ITI certification, or, add on short
term courses.

2.4 ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of course
through formative assessment and at the end of the training programme through summative
assessment as notified by the DGT from time to time.

a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training will be done by
Formative assessment method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning
outcomes. The training institute have to maintain individual trainee portfolio as detailed in
assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative assessment
template provided on www.bharatskills.gov.in

b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment. The All India Trade Test
for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGTas per the guidelines.
The pattern and marking structure is being notified by DGT from time to time. The learning
outcome and assessment criteria will be basis for setting question papers for final
assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check individual trainee’s profile
as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.

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2.4.1 PASS REGULATION

For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six
months and one year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for
two years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is
60% & for all other subjects is 33%.

2.4.2 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial
barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while
undertaking assessment. Due consideration should be given while assessing for teamwork,
avoidance/reduction of scrap/wastage and disposal of scarp/wastage as per procedure,
behavioral attitude, sensitivity to environment and regularity in training. The sensitivity towards
OSHE and self-learning attitude are to be considered while assessing competency.

Assessment will be evidence based comprising some of the following:

 Job carried out in labs/workshop

 Record book/ daily diary
 Answer sheet of assessment
 Viva-voce
 Progress chart
 Attendance and punctuality
 Assignment
 Project work
 Computer based multiple choice question examination
 Practical Examination

Evidences and records of internal (Formative) assessments are to be preserved until

forthcoming examination for audit and verification by examination body. The following marking
pattern to be adopted for formative assessment:

Performance Level Evidence

(a) Marks in the range of 60 -75% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate  Demonstration of good skill in the use
with occasional guidance and showing due of hand tools, machine tools and
regard for safety procedures and practices, has workshop equipment
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produced work which demonstrates  60-70% accuracy achieved while

attainment of an acceptable standard of undertaking different work with those
craftsmanship. demanded by the component/job/set
standards.
 A fairly good level of neatness and
consistency in the finish
 Occasional support in completing the
project/job.

(b)Marks in the range of above75% - 90% to be allotted during assessment

For this grade, the candidate, with little  Good skill levels in the use of hand
guidance and showing due regard for safety tools, machine tools and workshop
procedures and practices, has produced work equipment
which demonstrates attainment of a  70-80% accuracy achieved while
reasonable standard of craftsmanship. undertaking different work with those
demanded by the component/job/set
standards.
 A good level of neatness and
consistency in the finish
 Little support in completing the
project/job

(c) Marks in the range of above 90% to be allotted during assessment

For performance in this grade, the candidate,  High skill levels in the use of hand tools,
with minimal or no support in organization and machine tools and workshop equipment
execution and with due regard for safety  Above 80% accuracy achieved while
procedures and practices, has produced work undertaking different work with those
which demonstrates attainment of a high demanded by the component/job/set
standard of craftsmanship. standards.
 A high level of neatness and consistency
in the finish.
 Minimal or no support in completing
the project.

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3. JOB ROLE

Brief description of Job roles:

Painter, Spray/Painting Technician (Spray Painting)

Painter Spray; Duco Painter applies decorative or protective materials such as paint,
enamel or lacquer including synthetic paint on articles of wood, metal etc., using spray painting
equipment. Selects and mixes paints to produce desired colour consistency, strains and puts
coating liquid into spray-gun tank, couples gun to air-hose and adjusts airpressure valves and
nozzle. Presses trigger and directs spray of prime and finish coats of paint over surfaces and
ensures smooth and even finish. Covers with tape areas not to be painted or where painting is
to be done in second colouring. Cleans gun and hose with solvent before changing colour and
on completion of work. May prepare surfaces for painting, using scrapers, abrasives, chemical
removers or other means. May be designated according to article coated or material used.

Plan and organize assigned work and detect & resolve issues during execution in his own
work area within defined limit. Demonstrate possible solutions and agree tasks within the
team. Communicate with required clarity and understand technical English. Sensitive to
environment, self-learning and productivity.

Reference NCO-2015:
i) 7132.0201 - Painter, Spray/Painting Technician

Reference NOS:
i) ASC/N1418
ii) ASC/N1412
iii) ASC/N1406
iv) ASC/N1417
v) ASC/N9415
vi) ASC/N1419
vii) ASC/N9401
viii) ASC/N9402

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4. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the Trade MECHANIC AUTO BODY PAINTING

Trade Code DGT/1099
NCO – 2015 7132.0201
ASC/N1418, ASC/N1412, ASC/N1406, ASC/N1417, ASC/N9415,
NOS Covered
ASC/N1419, ASC/N9401, ASC/N9402
NSQF Level Level – 3
Duration of Craftsmen
One year (1200 hours + 150 hours OJT/Group Project)
Training
Entry Qualification Passed 10th class examination
Minimum Age 14 years as on first day of academic session.
Eligibility for PwD LD, LC, DW, AA, LV, DEAF
Unit Strength (No. Of
20 (There is no separate provision of supernumerary seats)
Student)
Space Norms 210 Sq. m
Power Norms 4.8 KW
Instructors Qualification for
1. Mechanic Auto Body B.Voc/Degree in Automobile/ Mechanical Engg. (with
Painting Trade specialization in Automobile) from AICTE/UGC recognized
Engineering College/ university with one-year experience in the
relevant field.
OR
3 years Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical (specialization in
automobile) from AICTE/ recognized board of technical education
or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from DGT with two
years’ experience in the relevant field.
OR
NTC/NAC passed in the trade of "Mechanic Auto Body Painting"
with three years’ experience in the relevant field.

Essential Qualification:
Relevant Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor
Certificate (NCIC) under DGT.

NOTE: - Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2(1+1),

one must have Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC
qualifications. However, both of them must possess NCIC in any
of its variants.

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2. Workshop Calculation B.Voc/Degree in Engineering from AICTE/UGC recognized

& Science Engineering College/ university with one-year experience in the
relevant field.
OR
03 years Diploma in Engineering from AICTE / recognized board of
technical education or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational)
from DGT with two years’ experience in the relevant field.
OR
NTC/ NAC in any one of the engineering trades with three years’
experience.

Essential Qualification:
Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor Certificate
(NCIC) in relevant trade
OR
Regular / RPL variants NCIC in RoDA or any of its variants under DGT
3. Engineering Drawing B.Voc/Degree in Engineering from AICTE/UGC recognized
Engineering College/ university with one-year experience in the
relevant field.
OR
03 years Diploma in Engineering from AICTE / recognized board of
technical education or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational)
from DGT with two years’ experience in the relevant field.
OR
NTC/ NAC in any one of the Mechanical group (Gr-I) trades
categorized under Engg. Drawing’/ D’man Mechanical / D’man
Civil’ with three years’ experience.

Essential Qualification:
Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor Certificate
(NCIC) in relevant trade
OR
Regular / RPL variants of NCIC in RoDA / D’man (Mech /civil) or any of
its variants under DGT.
4. Employability Skill MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two
years’ experience with short term ToT Course in Employability
Skills.
(Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic
Computer at 12th / Diploma level and above)
OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors in ITIs with short term ToT
Course in Employability Skills.

3. Minimum Age for 21 Years

Instructor
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List of Tools and Equipment

As per Annexure – I

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5. LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment

will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

5.1LEARNING OUTCOME (TRADE SPECIFIC)

1. Check & perform Measuring & marking by using various Measuring & Marking tools
(Vernier Calliper, Micrometer, Telescope gauges, Dial bore gauges, Dial indicators,
straightedge, feeler gauge, thread pitch gauge, vacuum gauge, tire pressure
gauge)following safety precautions. (ASC/N1418)
2. Plan & perform basic fastening & fitting operation by using correct hand tools, Machine
tools &equipment. (ASC/N1412)
3. Test various electrical/ electronic components using proper measuring instruments and
compare the data using standard parameters. (ASC/N1406)
4. Check and Interpret Vehicle Specification data and VIN, Select & operate various
Service Station Equipment. (ASC/N1417)
5. Identify various vehicle parts and Service, Repair and Maintenance of Air compressor
and Air Lines. (ASC/N9415)
6. Demonstrate proper paint shop equipment and pre-paint preparation steps such as
proper final sanding, masking, buffing, and detailing skills. (ASC/N1417)
7. Acquire skills on the use of basic auto body hand and power tools and application and
finishing of body filler materials and undercoats. (ASC/N1419, ASC/N1412)
8. Demonstrate understanding of the causes and effects of corrosion on automobile
bodies and methods of corrosion protection. (ASC/N1417, ASC/N1412)
9. Demonstrate how to use different painting tools and equipment including how to
disassemble, assemble, and clean paint guns. (ASC/N1417)
10. Demonstrate knowledge of correct paint application techniques and be able to identify
paint problems along with troubleshooting skills. (ASC/N1417)
11. Demonstrate finishing process. (ASC/N1417)
12. Demonstrate the use of computer colour matching systems and the use of tinting solid
and metallic colours. (ASC/N1417)
13. Demonstrate how to remove minor paint imperfections. (ASC/N1417)
14. Read and apply engineering drawing for different application in the field of work.
ASC/N9401
15. Demonstrate basic mathematical concept and principles to perform practical
operations. Understand and explain basic science in the field of study ASC/N9402

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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Check & perform Measuring Plan the working principles of measuring instruments and
& marking by using various special tools required for auto workshop.
Measuring & Marking tools Select, care and use of measuring instrument.
(Vernier Caliper, Set up the measured value with workshop manual and quality
Micrometer, Telescope concepts and proper safety.
gauges, Dial bore gauges, Carry out decision on whether to replace or not.
Dial indicators, straightedge,
feeler gauge, thread pitch
gauge, vacuum gauge, tire
pressure gauge.) following
safety precautions.
(ASC/N1418)

2. Plan & perform basic Describe the purpose, use of auto hand tools.
fastening & fitting operation List the safety rules for hand tools.
by using correct hand tools, Select the correct tool for the job.
Machine tools &equipment. Set up the tacked pieces in specific position.
(ASC/N1412) Joint components by Brazing, Soldering, Riveting as per given
drawing.
Produce components by different operation (Drilling, Reaming,
Taping, Dieting)

3. Test various electrical/ Plan and prepare as per procedure and safety methods of
electronic components soldering the cable ends using an electric soldering iron.
using proper measuring Use crimping tool to make a circuit joint.
instruments and compare Explain the connection of an ammeter, voltmeter, and
the data using standard ohmmeter in a circuit trouble shooting.
parameters. Charge and State open & short circuit, series and parallel circuits.
test batteries used in Verify DC series & parallel circuits and its characteristics.
vehicle. (ASC/N1406) Check out the open and short circuits in the lighting circuits.
Verify ohm’s law and measure resistance using rheostat.
Check the voltage drop in the auto electrical system by using
multimeter.
Trace the auto electrical components by using vehicle wiring
circuits.
Check the condition of the solenoid switch in the starting
system.
Determine the forward to reverse resistance ratio of diodes
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and identify good / bad diodes.

Perform battery charging and check

4. Check & Interpret Vehicle Identify of different type of vehicle.

Specification data and VIN. Identify the different vehicle specification data and
Select & operate various information
Service Station Equipment. Demonstrate the garage, service station different equipment
(ASC/N1417)

5. Identify various vehicle Ascertain basic working principles and safety aspect of Air
parts and Service, Repair Compressor.
and Maintenance of Air Plan and perform removal of accessories fitted to the Air
compressor and Air Lines. Compressor.
(ASC/N9415) Dismantle the cylinder block parts.
Perform inspection to ascertain the serviceability of the
dismantled parts.
Repair/replace defective parts.
Comply with safety rules when performing the above
operations.
Assemble and check functionality of the components.
Service FRL unit and check air leaks on the Air compressor and
installed pipelines.

6. Demonstrate proper paint Plan and perform selection of right paint repair materials for a
shop equipment and pre- specific job following standards laid down by industries.
paint preparation steps such
as proper final sanding, Identify various primers, masking materials, body fillers, etc.
masking, buffing, and Clean the panel and perform preconditioning and ED Coating.
detailing skills. (ASC/N1417) Carryout visual inspection on panel for defects.

7. Acquire skills on the use of Identify various body fillers, hardeners and putties used as per
basic auto body hand and industry standards.
power tools and application Apply body filler on a panel.
and finishing of body filler Comply with safety rules when performing the above
materials and undercoats. operations.
(ASC/N1419, ASC/N1412) Perform hand block sanding to achieve optimal finishing.

8. Demonstrate understanding Carryout corrosion treatment on interior and exterior surface.

of the causes and effects of Prepare an estimate using estimation guide book.
corrosion on automobile
bodies and methods of
corrosion protection.
(ASC/N1417, ASC/N1412)

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9. Demonstrate how to use Refinish a panel by mixing paint and other material using
different painting tools and viscosity cup.
equipment including how to Adjust knobs, test spray and check for heeling and arcing.
disassemble, assemble, and Clean spray Gun, Tank and perform lubrication of Spray Gun.
clean paint guns.
(ASC/N1417)

10. Demonstrate knowledge of Check Air spray pattern for spray defects.
correct paint application Plan work in compliance with standard safety norms.
techniques and be able to Carryout the diagnostic procedure for Excessive spray,
identify paint problems overspray, paint gun sputters defect, uneven spray pattern
along with troubleshooting and correct the defects.
skills. (ASC/N1417)

11. Demonstrate finishing Apply prime coat in accordance to industry standards.

process. (ASC/N1417) Refinish plastic part
Apply single stage paint.
Perform overall finishing of the panel.
Remove masking form the panels
Comply with safety rules when performing the above
operations.
Polish the painted panels.

12. Demonstrate the use of Evaluate painted panels under sunlight and colour corrected
computer colour matching light bulbs.
systems and the use of Match basic paint colour.
tinting solid and metallic Spray metallic colour for finish.
colours. (ASC/N1417) Perform Mica or Pearl finish.
Comply with safety rules when performing the above
operations.
Evaluate finish under spectrophotometer or electronic colour
analyzer.

13. Demonstrate how to Remove foreign matter in wet paint.

remove minor paint Perform wet sanding between coats.
imperfections. (ASC/N1417) Correct orange peel runs and sags.
Repair paint run and chipped paint.
Evaluate the painted surface for detailing.
Identify paint defect and area wise defect ranking & tolerance.

14. Demonstrate basic Solve different mathematical problems

mathematical concept and Explain concept of basic science related to the field of study
principles to perform
practical operations.
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Understand and explain

basic science in the field of
study.

15. Read and apply engineering Read & interpret the information on drawings and apply in
drawing for different executing practical work.
application in the field of Read &analyze the specification to ascertain the material
work. requirement, tools and assembly/maintenance parameters.
Encounter drawings with missing/unspecified key information
and make own calculations to fill in missing
dimension/parameters to carry out the work.

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7. TRADE SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS FOR MECHANIC AUTO BODY PAINTING TRADE

DURATION - ONE YEAR
Professional Skills
Reference Learning Professional Knowledge
Duration (Trade Practical)
Outcome (Trade Theory)
With Indicative Hours
Professional Check & perform 1. Familiarization with Admission & introduction to the
Skill 105Hrs; Measuring & institute, Job trade:
Professional marking by using opportunities in the Introduction to the Course
Knowledge various Measuring & automobile sector.(5 duration, course content, study of
25Hrs Marking tools hrs.) the syllabus. General rule
(Vernier Caliper, 2. Machinery used in pertaining to the Institute, facilities
Micrometer, Trade.(08 hrs.) available- Hostel, Recreation,
following safety 3. Types of work done by Medical and Library working hours
precautions. the students in the shop and time table (05 hrs)
(Mapped NOS: floor.(10hrs.)
ASC/N1418) 4. Practical related to Occupational Safety & Health
Safety and Importance of Safety and
Health.(10hrs.) general Precautions to be observed
5. Importance of in the shop. Basic first aid, safety
maintenance and signs - for Danger, Warning,
cleanliness of caution & personal safety message.
Workshop.(5hrs.) Safe handling of Fuel Spillage, Fire
6. Use of fire extinguishers used for Different
extinguishers.(10hrs.) types of fire. safe disposal of toxic
7. Demonstration on safe dust, safe handling and Periodic
handling and Periodic testing of lifting equipment,
testing of lifting Safety disposal of Used engine oil,
equipment.(5hrs.) Electrical safety tips.
8. Safety disposal of Used Hazard identification, spatter
engine oil/Paints etc. hazard etc. and countermeasure to
(05hrs.) eliminate them & importance of
9. Energy saving Tips usage of PPEs. (7 hrs)
Usage.(02hrs.)
10. Practice using all Hand Tools
marking aids, like steel Marking scheme, Marking
rule with spring material-chalk, Prussian blue.
calipers, dividers, Cleaning tools- Scraper, wire brush,
scriber, punches, Chisel Emery paper, Description, care and
etc.(10hrs.) use of Surface plates, steel rule,
11. Practice on General measuring tape, try square.
workshop tools & power Calipers-inside and outside.
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tools and equipments Dividers, surface gauges, scriber,

(15hrs.) punches-prick punch, center
punch, pin punch, hollow punch,
number and letter punch. Chisel-
flat, cross-cut. Hammer- ball pein,
lump, mallet, Different type of -
body hammers, pick hammers, ,
Bumping hammers, finishing
hammers, dolly block, and body
spoon, body picks, body pullers
and pull rods, suction cup, scratch
awl,Screw drivers-blade
screwdriver, Phillips screw driver,
Ratchet screwdriver. Allen key,
bench vice & C-clamps, Spanners-
ring spanner, open end spanner &
the combination spanner, universal
adjustable open-end spanner.
Sockets & accessories, Pliers -
Combination pliers, multi grip, long
nose, flat-nose, Nippers or pincer
pliers, Metal cutting shears- Tin
snips, sheet metal cutting pliers,
(Aviation snips), panel cutters, trim
and upholstery tools, Door handle
tool (clip pullers), Metal files-reveal
file, surform file, sanding board,
sanding block, spreaders and
squeegees. (8 hrs)
12. Measuring practice on Systems of measurement:
engine components with Description, care & use of
aid of instrument Micrometers- Outside and depth
studied.(20 hrs.) mirometer, Micrometer
adjustments, Vernier calipers
(05 hrs)
Professional Plan & perform 13. Practice on General Fasteners- Study of different types
Skill 70 Hrs; basic fastening & cleaning, checking and of screws, nuts, studs & bolts,
Professional fitting operation by use of nut, bolts, & studs locking devices, Such as lock nuts,
Knowledge using correct hand etc.(10 hrs.) cotter, split pins, keys, circlips, lock
15Hrs tools, Machine tools rings, lock washers and locating
& equipment. where they are used. Washers &
(Mapped NOS: chemical compounds can be used
ASC/N1412) to help secure these fasteners.
Description of Riveting tools (05
hrs)
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14. Practice on cutting Cutting tools:- Study of different

tools like Hacksaw, type of cutting tools like Hacksaw,
file,chisel, OFF-hand File- Definition, parts of a file,
grinding with sander, specification, Grade, shape,
safety precautions while different type of cut and uses.,
grinding.(20 hrs.) chisel, OFF-hand grinding with
15. Practice on Hacksawing sander, safety precautions while
and filing to given grinding. (05 hrs)
dimensions.(25hrs.)
16. Practice on Marking and Drilling machine -Description and
Drilling clear and Blind study of Bench type Drilling
Holes. (05 hrs.) machine, Portable electrical Drilling
17. Safety precautions to be machine, drill holding devices, Drill
observed while using a bits.
drilling machine. (05 Taps and Dies: Hand Taps and
hrs.) wrenches, Different type of Die and
18. Practice on Tapping a Die stock. Screw extractors.
Clear and Blind Hole. Hand Reamers - Different Type of
(02 hrs.) hand reamers, (05 hrs)
19. Reaming a hole/ Bush to
suit the given pin/ shaft,
scraping a given
machined surface.(03
hrs.)
Professional Test various 20. Measuring of current, Basic electricity, Electricity
Skill 20Hrs; electrical/ electronic voltage and resistance. principles, Ohm's law, Voltage,
Professional components using (10 hrs.) Current, Resistance, Power,
Knowledge 05 proper measuring 21. Using digital multimeter, Energy. Voltmeter, ammeter,
Hrs instruments and practice continuity test Ohmmeter, Multimeter
compare the data for fuses, jumper wires, (05 hrs)
using standard fusible links, circuit
parameters. breakers. (10hrs.)
(Mapped NOS:
ASC/N1406)
Professional Check & Interpret 22. Identification of Auto Industry - History, leading
Skill 25 Hrs; Vehicle Specification different type of Vehicle. manufacturers, development in
Professional data and VIN (5 hrs.) automobile industry, trends, new
Knowledge Select & operate 23. Demonstration of product. Brief about Ministry of
05Hrs various Service vehicle specification Road transport & Highways, The
Station Equipment. data; (5 hrs.) Automotive Research Association
(Mapped NOS: 24. Identification of vehicle of India (ARAI), National
ASC/N1417) information Number Automotive Testing and R&D
(VIN). (5 hrs.) Infrastructure Project (NATRIP), &
25. Demonstration of Automobile Association.
Garage, Service station Definition: - Classification of
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equipment.(5 hrs.) vehicles on the basis of load as per

26. Vehicle hoists – Two central motor vehicle rule, wheels,
post and four post hoist, final drive, and fuel used, axles,
Engine hoists, Jacks, position of engine and steering
Stands.(5 hrs.) transmission, body and load. Brief
description and uses of Vehicle
hoists – Two post and four post
hoist, Engine hoists, Jacks, Stands.
(05 hrs)
Professional Identify various 27. Washing of vehicle.(5 Introduction to Engine:
Skill 70 Hrs; vehicle parts and hrs.) Description of internal & external
Professional Service, Repair and 28. Identification of combustion engines, Classification
Knowledge 12 Maintenance of Air different type body, of IC engines, Principle & working
Hrs compressor and Air chassis, Drive lines.(05 of 2&4-stroke diesel engine
Lines. (Mapped hrs.) (Compression ignition Engine (C.I)),
NOS: ASC/N9415) 29. Identify the location of Principle of Spark Ignition
parts and panels. (5hrs.) Engine(SI), differentiate between
30. Practice on use of 2-stroke and 4 stroke, C.I engine
computer-based service and S.I Engine,
information, service Technical terms used in engine,
manuals, refinishing Engine specification. Body shop &
guides, vehicle paint shop safety procedures.
dimension manual, color Vehicle construction Technology
matching guides, parts Definition of body shop,
interchange guides.(20 classification of body shop,
hrs.) Description of vehicle Body and
Chassis.
Service information,
Specifications, and Measurements
Study of Service Information, basic
steps to using refinishing materials
information, Vehicle paint code,
study of service symbols, diagnosis
charts. (07 hrs)
31. Identify the parts of a Compressor Air system:
piston type stationary Basic requirement for compressed
compressor. (04hrs.) air systems, Type of Compressor-
32. Overhauling of service Description and construction of
(FRL) unit. (02 hrs.) Diaphragm compressor, piton
33. Drain the air receiver type compressor-single stage and
and the moisture two stage, rotary screw air
separator/regulator or compressor, Performance of air
air transformer. (03 hrs.) compressor- Description of Horse
34. Check the level of the oil power, delivery volume,
in the crankcase, replace displacement, Free air delivery,
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of compressor oil, clean compressor volumetric efficiency,

air filters. (05hrs.) tank size, Air and Fluid Control
35. Clean or blow off fins on Equipment - In take air filter,
cylinders, heads, Distribution system, regulator,
intercoolers, After lubricator, different type air
coolers. (03 hrs.) purification method, Compressor
36. Check the oil filter in the Accessories -Hose type, hose size,
air line and change the maintenance of hose, connectors,
filter element if adapters and couplings, Air System
necessary, Adjust the Maintenance . Study the typical
pressure switch cut-in piping arrangement found in a
and cut-out settings if body/paint shop, colour coding of
needed. (03hrs.) airline, water line and fuel line.
37. Check the relief valve for (05 hrs)
exhausting of head
pressure each time the
motor stops. (02hrs.)
38. Tighten belts to prevent
slippage. (03 hrs.)
39. Check and align a loose
motor pulley or
compressor Flywheel.
(05 hrs.)
40. Check for air leaks on
the compressor outfit
and air piping system.
(05 hrs.)
Professional Demonstrate proper 41. Identify the different Refinishing Materials:-
Skill 100Hrs; paint shop type of refinishing Merge with using body filters paint
Professional equipment and pre- material- paint binders, material types-Lacquer, enamel,
Knowledge 17 paint preparation paint solvents, Paint water base, Content of paint-pain
Hrs steps. (Mapped additives. (10hrs.) pigments, paint binders, paint
NOS: ASC/N1417) 42. Select the right repair solvents, Paint additives, Definition
materials for a particular of Drying, curing, flash, retarder,
job. (5hrs.) accelerator, catalyst, adhesion
43. Select the right type of promoter, blending solvent,
primer and paint. Toners, Primers & sealers- self-
(10hrs.) etching primer, UV primer
44. Identify various type Primer-surfacer, Epoxy primers,
masking material Other paint materials- prep
available in body shop. solvent, flattener, fish-eye
(10hrs.) eliminator, flex agent, Antichip
45. Identify different type of coating (Vinyl coating), Metal
body filler, (10hrs.) conditioner, Paint stripper, tack
46. Identify various type cloth, Masking materials- Masking
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masking material paper, Primer masking paper, paint

available in body shop. masking paper, masking plastic,
(10hrs.) masking tape, Fine line masks,
47. Identify various type of Wheel masks. Abrasives-Abrasive
grit rating available in material, grit, grit Ratings, open
the workshop. (10hrs.) and closed coat grit, Grinding discs,
48. Identify the open and sand paper- dry and wet type, scuff
closed coat grit. (10hrs.) pads, Compounds-Rubbing
49. Practice Cleaning, Pre- compound, polishing compound,
Treatment, surface Adhesives, Epoxies.
conditioning, ED coating Composition of Paints, Paint
of any given Types. Impact of paint & paint
panel.(25hrs.) paint component on plastic and
rubber parts. Latest paint
Techniques. (17 hrs)
Professional Acquire skills on the 50. Identify the different Using Body Fillers
Skill 75 Hrs; use of basic auto type of body filler, Description of Body Fillers (Plastic
Professional body hand and hardeners, and putties, filler), Body filler ingredients, Body
Knowledge 10 power tools and used in industry. (10 filler hardeners, Putties, light
Hrs application and hrs.) weight fillers, premium fillers, spot
finishing of body 51. Practice on a mixing putties, polyester glazing putty,
filler materials and board for applying Body applying body filler, preparation
undercoats. filler. (15 hrs.) surface for filler, Ingredient,
(Mapped NOS: 52. Practice on preparation characteristics and application of
ASC/N1419, of damaged surface body filler & putties,
ASC/N1412) area of sheet metal. (10 Rust repair procedures.(10 hrs)
hrs.)
53. Practice on applying the
body filler on a
damaged sheet metal
area. (10 hrs.)
54. Using Hand-block
sanding to smooth and
level a repair area
properly. (10 hrs.)
55. Practice repairing
paint surface
imperfections, (10 hrs.)
56. Perform Repairing
ofpaint scratches,
repairing nicks,
repairing dings,
preparing surface rust
free. (10 hrs.).
Professional Demonstrate 57. Practice on corrosion Corrosion Protection
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Skill 45 Hrs; understanding of treatment of sheet What Is Corrosion, Causes for Loss
Professional the causes and metal, interior and of Factory protection,
Knowledge 06 effects of corrosion exterior surface. Anticorrosion Materials, Basic
Hrs on automobile (15hrs.) Surface Preparation,
bodies and methods 58. Preparation of Corrosion Treatment Areas,
of corrosion repair estimate Exposed Exterior Surfaces, Exterior
protection. (Mapped information by using an Accessories, Estimating Repair
NOS: ASC/N1417, estimating guide book. Costs Description of estimate,
ASC/N1412) (15hrs.) Direct repair programs, Estimate
59. Identify how an time factor, work orders, Using
estimating guide gives Estimate Guides, Part prices, Labor
part pricing and costs, Job overlap, and Included
labour time operation.(06 hrs)
information. (15 hrs.)
Professional Demonstrate how to 60. Practice on different Refinishing equipment Technology
Skill 65 Hrs; use different ways to mix paint or Painting environment variable,
Professional painting tools and other materials paint Steps to keep dirt from finish
Knowledge 15 equipment including mixing sticks, (11 hrs.) during body repairs, Description of
Hrs how to disassemble, 61. Practice on use of spray gun and its parts, basic
assemble, and clean viscosity cup. (10 hrs.) stages of Atomization, High-
paint guns. (Mapped 62. Testing Spray Pattern, Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP)
NOS: ASC/N1417) Effect of Spray on Gun Spray Gun, Type of air spray gun-
stroke, Gun Speed, Gun Gravity feed, Suction (siphon) feed,
Triggering, Gun Pressure feed, Pressure-assist feed
Direction, Spray (gravity or suction cup spray guns)
Overlap, Gun Handling and their paint feed method,
Problems - Heeling, advantage and disadvantages.
Arcing. (13 hrs.) Spray gun air supply system,
63. Practice on spray gun importance of spraying material
cleaning tank, manual viscosity,
spray gun cleaning, and Other spray systems,- airless spray
spray gun lubrication. gun system, electrostatic spraying
Practice on paint spray system, touch-up guns,
and spray gun handling airbrushes, spray booths- one- and
on Paint Simulator (11 two-room spray booths, air
hrs.) makeup or air replacement system-
64. Practice on maintains Regular flow booth , Reverse flow
on spray booth. (10 booth, Cross draft booth,
hrs.) Downdraft booth, Air Filtration
65. Practice on use of Systems- wet filtration system and
Air-supplied respirators. the dry filtration system, spray
(10 hrs.) booth maintenance, Description of
drying room- types of infrared
drying equipment- Near drying
equipment. Far drying equipment.
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Description of Air-supplied
respirators, type of air-supplied
respirators- hood type and the face
shield type.
Other paint shop equipment and
tools- wet sanding stand, Paint
hangers, Panel drying ovens, Paint
shakers, blade agitator, Churning
knives, Paint scales, Paint cabinets,
Tack cloths, purpose of strainer,
Masking tape.(15 hrs)
Professional Demonstrate 66. Practice to correcting of Probable causes and remedies for
Skill 115 Hrs; knowledge of an Air Spray Gun- Spray Spray pattern top heavy or bottom
Professional correct paint pattern top heavy or heavy, Spray pattern heavy to right
Knowledge 20 application bottom heavy, Spray or to left, Spray pattern heavy at
Hrs techniques and be pattern heavy to right center, Spray pattern split,
able to identify paint or to left, Spray pattern Pinholes, Blushing or a whitish
problems along with heavy at center, Spray coat, Orange peel (surface looks
troubleshooting pattern split, Pinholes, like orange peel), Excessive spray
skills. Blushing or a whitish fog or overspray,
(Mapped NOS: coat, Orange peel No control over size of pattern,
ASC/N1417) (surface looks like Sags or runs, Streaks Gun sputters
orange peel), (12 hrs.) constantly, Uneven spray pattern,
67. Troubleshoot Excessive Fluid leaks from spray gun, Fluid
spray fog or overspray, leaks from packing nut, Fluid leaks
No control over size of through fluid tip when trigger is
pattern, Sags or runs, released, Excessive fluid, Fluid will
(12 hrs.) not come from spray gun, Fluid will
68. Troubleshoot Streaks not come from fluid tank or
Gun sputters canister, Sprayed coat short of
constantly, Uneven Iiquid material, Spotty, uneven
spray pattern, Fluid pattern, sIow to build, Unable to
leaks from spray gun, get round spray, Dripping from
(08 hrs.) fluid tip, Excessive overspray,
69. Troubleshoot Fluid Excessive fog, Will not spray on
leaks from packing nut, pressure feed, Will not spray on
Fluid leaks through fluid suction feed, Air continues to flow
tip when trigger is through gun when trigger has been
released, (05 hrs.) released (on non bleeder guns
70. Troubleshoot Excessive only), Air leak at canister gasket,
fluid, Fluid will not Leak at setscrew in canister top,
come from spray gun, Leak between top of canister cover
Fluid will not come and gun body.(05 hrs)
from fIuid tank or
canister, (05 hrs.)
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71. Troubleshoot Sprayed

coat short of Iiquid
material, Spotty,
uneven pattern, slow to
build, Unable to get
round spray, Dripping
from fluid tip, (05 hrs.)
72. Troubleshoot Excessive
overspray, Excessive
fog, will not spray on
pressure feed, will not
spray on suction feed,
(05 hrs.)
73. Troubleshoot Air
continues to flow
through gun when
trigger has been
released (on non-
bleeder guns only), (05
hrs.)
74. Troubleshoot Air leak at
canister gasket, (05
hrs.)
75. Troubleshoot Leak at
setscrew in canister
top, Leak between top
of canister cover and
gun body. (05 hrs.)
76. Practice on Checking Vehicle surface preparation and
Paint Thickness, masking
(05hrs.) Importance of surface preparation,
77. Practice on paint Evaluate Surface Condition,
removal using chemical Checking Paint Thickness, Paint
stripping, (12 hrs.) Removal method- Chemical
78. Practice Media blasting, stripping, Media blasting-
Practice on Preparing procedure for operating a blaster,
Bare Metal using metal type of grit and numbering system.
conditioners, preparing Sanding or grinding, Importance of
hard chrome Surfaces, Preparing Bare Metal-using metal
preparing metal conditioners, preparing hard
Replacement parts, chrome Surfaces, preparing metal
(10hrs.) Replacement parts, using self-etch
79. Practice on applying primer, apply seam sealer Prime
spot putty, or glazing coat Selection, applying prime
putty. (10hrs.) coats applying spot putty, or
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80. Practice on final glazing putty. final sanding, using

sanding, using the right the right grit, Masking, surface
grit, power sanding, sanding methods, power sanding,
hand sanding, dry hand sanding, dry sanding, wet
sanding, wet sanding, sanding, comparison between wet
(05hrs.) and dry sanding, surface scuffing,
81. Carry out Surface Surface Cleaning. Masking, basic
Cleaning. (08 hrs.) ways to mask the parts of a vehicle,
82. Practice to mask the liquid masking material, liquid
parts of a vehicle by masking system, Procedure, plastic
using different masking sheet masking. masking paper and
techniques. (08 hrs.) tape, masking aids-wheel masks,
masking panel gaps, masking
openings, Reverse masking, or
blend masking, Masking rope,
(aperture tape), surface cleaning,
using wax-and-grease remover.(15
hrs)
Professional Demonstrate 83. Identify different type Refinishing Procedures: Functions
Skill 50 Hrs; finishing process. of paint for topcoat of paint, OEM paint finishes
Professional (Mapped NOS: refinishing, paint used procedures, different between
Knowledge 10 ASC/N1417) for refinishing. (10 hrs.) OEM and refinish painting types of
Hrs 84. Practice on applying paint for topcoat refinishing,
Prime coats, Refinishing properties of paint used for
Plastic Parts, Basecoat/ refinishing. Topcoats, Prime coats,
Clearcoat Repairs. Preparing Refinish Materials, Pre-
(10hrs.) painting Preparations, Applying
85. Practice on applying Prime coats, Refinishing Plastic
Single Stage Paints, Parts, Flash Times, Basic Spray
Panel Repairs, Overall Coats, Methods of Refinishing,
Refinishing. (10hrs.) Basecoat/ Clearcoat Repairs,
86. Removal of Masking Applying Single Stage Paints,
Materials. (05 hrs.) Panel Repairs, Overall Refinishing,
87. Practice paint polishing. Removal of Masking Materials.(10
(15 hrs.) hrs)
Professional Demonstrate the 88. Practice on colour Color matching and Customized
Skill 50 Hrs; use of computer evaluations using painting
Professional color matching sunlight & colour Introduction, Color Theory,
Knowledge systems and the use corrected light bulb. (10 Lighting-colour evaluations using
10Hrs of tinting solid and hrs.) sunlight & colour corrected light
metallic colors. 89. Practice on matching bulb, dimensions of colour-
(Mapped NOS: Basic Paint Colors. (10 Value—lightness or darkness,
ASC/N1417) hrs.) Hue—color, cast, or tint, Chroma
90. Practice on Spraying saturation, richness, intensity, or
Metallic Colours, muddiness, standard colour chips,
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Practice on let-down variance colour chips, Matching

test panel for a three-Basic Paint Colors- use of colour
stage finish. (10 hrs.)test panel, spray-out test panel
91. Practice on a repair procedure, color spraying
with a multistage mica variables in the shop, positive and
or pearl finish. (10 hrs.)
Negative variable, matching solid
92. Practice on use of colors and metallic finishes,
Spectrophotometer or Spraying Metallic Colours- Wet
electronic colour Coats of Metallic Colour, Dry Coats
Analyzer, use of of Metallic Colour, importance of
Computerized Paint metallic colour mixed, Metallic
Matching Custom. (10 Colour Variables to darken &
hrs.) lighten, steps for spot repair with a
fluorine clearcoat system,
procedure for a letdown test panel
for a three-stage finish, method for
a spot or partial repair on a three-
stage paint system, steps for a
panel repair with a multistage mica
or pearl finish, mica mid-coat
blending procedure for a three-
stage paint, Tinting, basic reasons
for tinting a paint colour, three
angles to determine whether a
colour adjustment is necessary,
Spectrophotometer or electronic
colour Analyzer, Computerized
Paint Matching Custom
Painting.(10 hrs)
Professional Demonstrate how to 93. Practice on removing Paint Problems and Final Detailing
Skill 50 Hrs; remove minor paint foreign matter in wet Repairing Paint Problems-
Professional imperfections. paint, wet sanding problems in wet paint, removing
Knowledge 10 (Mapped NOS: between coats. (05 hrs.) foreign matter in wet paint, wet
Hrs ASC/N1417) 94. Practice to correcting of sanding between coats, Causes,
- paint colour prevention and correcting of -
mismatch, orange peel, paint colour mismatch, orange
runs and sags, sand peel, runs and sags, sand scratch
scratch swelling, swelling, bull's-eye featheredge ,
bull's-eye featheredge featheredge splitting, water
, featheredge splitting, spotting, chemical spotting, curing
water spotting, or drying failure, paint fish-eyes,
chemical spotting, blushing, bleeding, prime coat
curing or drying failure, show-through, blistering, solvent
paint fish-eyes, popping, paint cracking, line
blushing, bleeding, checking, crazing, micro checking,
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prime coat show- lifting, paint wrinkling, mottling,

through, blistering, pin holing, peeling, chalking, paint
solvent popping, paint colour fade, dulled finish, debris in
cracking, line checking, the finish, rust under the finish.
crazing, micro Final detailing- Detail sanding
checking, lifting, paint procedure, Repairing paint runs,
wrinkling, mottling, repairing chipped paint, panel
pin holing, peeling, detail sanding procedure, Paint
chalking, paint colour compounding- purpose, rubbing
fade, dulled finish, compound, machine compounding,
debris in the finish, rust using buffers and polishers,
under the finish. (20 avoiding paint burn-through,
hrs.) machine buffing procedures, hand
95. Repairing paint runs, and machine Glazing and polishing
repairing chipped paint, procedure, Final cleaning, steps for
panel detail sanding. caring for a new finish.(10 hrs)
(10 hrs.)
96. Practice on visualizing
of painted surface in
three different angles
for final detailing. (10
hrs.).
97. Practice Paint defect
identification and area
wise defect ranking and
tolerance.
ENGINEERING DRAWING: (40 Hrs.)
Professional Read and apply ENGINEERING DRAWING:
Knowledge engineering drawing Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Drawing Instruments –
ED- 40 Hrs. for different • Conventions
application in the • Sizes and layout of drawing sheets
field of work. • Title Block, its position and content
• Drawing Instrument
Free hand drawing of –
• Geometrical figures and blocks with dimension
• Transferring measurement from the given object to the
free hand sketches.
• Free hand drawing of hand tools and measuring tools.
Drawing of Geometrical figures:
• Angle, Triangle, Circle, Rectangle, Square, Parallelogram.
• Lettering & Numbering – Single Stroke, double stroke,
Inclined
Dimensioning
• Types of arrowhead
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Symbolic representation –
• Different symbols used in the related trade.
WORKSHOP CALCULATION & SCIENCE: (40 Hrs)
Professional Demonstrate basic WORKSHOP CALCULATION & SCIENCE:
Knowledge mathematical Unit, Fractions
WCS- 40 Hrs. concept and Classification of unit system
principles to Fundamental and Derived units F.P.S, C.G.S, M.K.S and SI units
perform practical Measurement units and conversion
operations. Factors, HCF, LCM and problems
Understand and Fractions - Addition, substraction, multiplication & division
explain basic science Decimal fractions - Addition, subtraction, multiplication& division
in the field of study. Solving problems by using calculator
Square root, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage
Square and square root
Simple problems using calculator
Applications of Pythagoras theorem and related problems
Ratio and proportion
Ratio and proportion - Direct and indirect proportions
Percentage
Percentage - Changing percentage to decimal and fraction
Material Science
Types metals, types of ferrous and nonferrous metals
Physical and mechanical properties of metals
Introduction of iron and cast iron
Difference between iron & steel, alloy steel and carbon steel
Properties and uses of rubber, timber and insulating materials
Mass, Weight, Volume and Density
Mass, volume, density, weight and specific gravity.
Heat & Temperature and Pressure
Concept of heat and temperature, effects of heat, difference
between heat and temperature, boiling point & melting point of
different metals
Scales of temperature, Celsius, Fahrenheit, kelvin and conversion
between scales of temperature
Heat &Temperature - Temperature measuring instruments, types
of thermometer, pyrometer and transmission of heat - Conduction,
convection and radiation
Thermal conductivity and insulators
Concept of pressure - Units of pressure, gauge pressure and gauges
used for measuring pressure
Basic Electricity
Introduction and uses of electricity, electric current AC,DC their
comparison, voltage, resistance and their units
Conductor, insulator, types of connections - series and parallel

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Ohm's law, relation between V.I.R & related problems

Electrical power, energy and their units, calculation with
assignments
Levers and Simple machines
Lever & Simple machines - Lever and its types
Trigonometry
Measurement of angles
Trigonometrical ratios
Trigonometrical tables
Project work / Industrial visit
Broad Areas:
a) Overload protection of electrical equipment
b) Automatic control of streetlight/night lamp
c) Fuse and power failure indicator using relays
d) Door alarm/indicator
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SYLLABUS FOR CORE SKILLS

1. Employability Skills (Common for all CTS trades) (120 Hrs.)

Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of Core Skills subjects
which is common for a group of trades, provided separately inwww.bharatskills.gov.in/ dgt.gov.in

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ANNEXURE-I

LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

MECHANIC AUTO BODY PAINTING(For batch of 20 candidates)
A. TRAINEES TOOL KIT
Quantity
Sl. No. Name of the Tool &Equipment Specification
1. Allen Key set 12 pieces (2mm to 14mm) 7 Nos.
Bucket, sponge, squeegee, 7 Nos.
2.
chamois & tack rags
3. Caliper inside 15 cm Spring 7 Nos.
4. Calipers outside 15 cm spring 7 Nos.
5. Center Punch 10 mm. Dia. x 100 mm. 7 Nos.
6. Different type of spoon 7 Nos.
7. Dividers 15 cm Spring 7 Nos.
8. Electrician Screw Driver 250mm 7 Nos.
9. General purpose dolly 7 Nos.
10. Hammer ball peen 0.5 kg with handle 7 Nos.
11. Hands file 20 cm. Second cut flat 7 Nos.
Paint scrapper, putty mixing 7 Nos.
12.
board, putty applicator /knife
13. Pliers combination 20 cm. 7 Nos.
14. Safety glasses 7 Nos.
15. Screw driver 20cm.X 9mm. Blade 7 Nos.
16. Screw driver 30 cm. X 9 mm. Blade 7 Nos.
17. Scriber 15 cm 7 Nos.
18. Spanner D.E. set 12 pieces (6mm to 32mm) 7 Nos.
19. Spanner, ring set 12 metric sizes 6 to 32 mm. 7 Nos.
Spanners socket with speed upto 32 mm set of 28 pieces with box 7 Nos.
20. handle, T-bar, ratchet and
universal
21. Steel rule 30 cm inch and metric 7 Nos.
Steel tool box with lock and key 400x200x150 mm 7 Nos.
22.
(folding type)
23. Toe dolly 7 Nos.
24. Wire cutter and stripper 7 Nos.
B. INSTRUMENTS AND GENERAL SHOP OUTFIT
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
25. Adjustable spanner pipe wrench 350 mm 2 Nos.

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Air blow gun with standard 1 No.

26.
accessories
Air impact wrench with 4 Nos.
27.
standard accessories
Air ratchet with standard 4 Nos.
28.
accessories
29. Allen Key set 12 pieces (2mm to 14mm) 2 Nos.
30. Ammeter 300A/ 60A DC with external shunt 5 Nos.
31. Angle plate adjustable 250x150x175 1 No.
32. Angle plate size 200x100x200mm 2 Nos.
33. Anvil 50 Kgs with Stand 1 No.
34. Battery –charger 2 Nos.
35. Blow Lamp 1 litre 2 Nos.
Bucket, sponge, squeegee, 2 Nos. each
36.
chamois & tack rags
37. Caliper inside 15 cm Spring 4 Nos.
38. Calipers outside 15 cm spring 2 Nos.
Car Jet washer with standard 1 No.
39.
accessories
40. Chain Pulley Block 3 ton capacity with tripod stand 1 No.
41. Chisel 10 cm flat 4 Nos.
42. Chisels cross cut 200 mm X 6mm 4 Nos.
Circlip pliers Expanding and 15cm and 20cm each 2 Nos.
43.
contracting type
44. Clamps C 100mm 2 Nos.
45. Clamps C 150mm 2 Nos.
46. Clamps C 200mm 2 Nos.
47. Cleaning tray 45x30 cm. 4 Nos.
48. Collapsible panel stands 2 Nos.
Colour matching cards /panels 10 Nos.
49. (Magnetic, chromalux card or
primed metal)
50. Copper bit soldering iron 0.25 Kg 5 Nos.
51. Cylinder bore gauge capacity 20 to 160 mm 2 Nos.
52. DC Ohmmeter 0 to 300 Ohms, mid scales at 20 Ohms 2 Nos.
53. Depth micrometer 0-25mm 4 Nos.
Dial gauge type 1 Gr. A 4 Nos.
54. (complete with clamping
devices and stand)
Different type of Bumping 1 set
55.
hammers
Different type of -body 1 set
56.
hammers
57. Different type of body picks 1 set
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58. Different type of body spoon 1 set

59. Different type of dolly block 1 set
Different type of finishing 1 set
60.
hammers
Different type of pick 1 set
61.
hammers
62. Digital thermometer 2 Nos.
63. Dividers 15 cm Spring 4 Nos.
64. Door handle tool (clip pullers) 1 Nos.
65. Drift Punch Copper 15 cm 4 Nos.
66. Drill point angle gauge 1 No.
Drill twist 1.5 mm to 15 mm (various sizes) by 4 Nos.
67.
0.5 mm
68. Electric Soldering Iron 230 V 60 watts 230 V 25 watts 2 each
69. Electric testing screw driver 2 Nos.
70. Engineer's square 15 cm. Blade 2 Nos.
71. Feeler gauge 20 blades (metric) 2 Nos.
72. File flat 20 cm bastard 4 Nos.
73. File, half round 20 cm second cut 4 Nos.
74. File, Square 20 cm second cut 4 Nos.
75. File, Square 30 cm round 4 Nos.
76. File, triangular 15 cm second cut 4 Nos.
Files assorted sizes and types 2 set
77. including safe edge file (20
Nos)
78. Flat File 25 cm second cut 4 Nos.
79. Flat File 35 cm bastard 4 Nos.
80. Garage rack 2 Nos.
Gloves for Welding (Leather 5 sets
81.
and Asbestos)
82. Granite surface plate 1600 x 1000 with stand and cover 1 No.
83. Grease Gun 2 Nos.
84. Grip Wrench 200mm 2 Nos.
85. Growler 1 No.
86. Hacksaw frame adjustable 20-30 cm 10 Nos.
87. Hammer Ball Peen 0.75 Kg 4 Nos.
88. Hammer Chipping 0.25 Kg 5 Nos.
89. Hammer copper 1 Kg with handle 4 Nos.
90. Hammer Mallet 4 Nos.
91. Hammer Plastic 4 Nos.
Hand operated crimping tool (i) for crimping up to 4mm and (ii) for 2 Nos.
92.
crimping up to 10mm
93. Hand reamers adjustable 10.5 to 11.25 mm, 11.25 to 12.75 2sets

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mm, 12.75 to 14.25 mm and 14.25 to

15.75 mm
94. Hand Shear Universal 250mm 2 Nos.
95. Hand vice 37 mm 2 Nos.
96. Hollow Punch set of seven pieces 6mm to 15mm 2 sets each
97. Insulated Screw driver 20 cm x 9mm blade 2 Nos.
98. Insulated Screw driver 30 cm x 9mm blade 2 Nos.
99. Interchangeable driver set 1 set
100. Lead light 2 Nos.
101. Left cut snips 250mm 4 Nos.
102. Lifting jack screw type 3 ton capacity 4 Nos.
103. Magneto spanner set with 8 spanners 1 set
104. Magnifying glass 75mm 2 Nos.
105. Marking out table 90X60X90 cm. 1 Nos.
106. Multimeter digital 5 Nos.
107. Oil can 0.5/0.25 liter capacity 2 Nos.
108. Oil Stone 15 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm 1 No.
109. Outside micrometer 0 to 25 mm 4 Nos.
110. Outside micrometer 25 to 50 mm 4 Nos.
111. Outside micrometer 50 to 75 mm 1 No.
112. Outside micrometer 75 to 100 mm 1 No.
Paint measuring / mixing stick 4 each
113.
& jug sets
Paint scrapper, putty mixing 2 each
114.
board, putty applicator /knife
115. Panel buffing machine 18 cm 2 Nos.
116. Philips Screw Driver set of 5 pieces (100 mm to 300 mm) 2 sets
117. Pipe cutting tool 2 Nos.
118. Plastic feeler gauges 2 Nos.
119. Pliers combination 20 cm. 2 Nos.
120. Pliers flat nose 15 cm 2 Nos.
121. Pliers round nose 15 cm 2 Nos.
122. Pliers side cutting 15 cm 2 Nos.
123. Portable electric drill Machine 1 No.
124. Prick Punch 15 cm 4 Nos.
125. Punch Letter(Number) 4mm 2 set
126. Right cut snips 250mm 4 Nos.
Rivet sets snap and Dolly 3mm, 4mm, 6mm 4 Nos.
127.
combined
128. Scraper flat 25 cm 4 Nos.
129. Scraper half round 25 cm 4 Nos.
130. Scraper Triangular 25 cm 2 Nos.
131. Scriber 15 cm 4 Nos.

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Scriber with scribing black 2 Nos.

132.
universal
133. Set of stock and dies - Metric 2 sets
134. Shear Tin Man's 450 mm x 600mm 4 Nos.
Sheet metal cutting 1 set
pliers-left , right
135.
hand and straight -
jaw Configuration
136. Sheet Metal Gauge 2 Nos.
137. SherTinmans 300mm 4 Nos.
138. Soldering Copper Hatchet type 500gms 5 Nos.
Solid Parallels in pairs 2 Nos.
139.
(Different size) in Metric
140. Spanner Clyburn 15 cm 1 No.
141. Spanner D.E. set of 12 pieces (6mm to 32mm) 4 Nos.
Spanner T. flocks for screwing 2 Nos.
142. up and up-screwing
inaccessible
143. Spanner, adjustable 15cm. 2 Nos.
144. Spanner, ring set of 12 metric sizes 6 to 32 mm. 2 Nos.
145. Spanners socket with speed handle, T-bar, and ratchet 2 Nos.
146. Spark lighter 2 Nos.
147. Spark plug spanner 14mm x 18mm x Size 2 Nos.
148. Spirit level 2 V 250, 05 metre 2 Nos.
149.
150. Steel measuring tape 10 meter in a case 2 Nos.
151. Steel rule 15 cm inch and metric 4 Nos.
152. Steel rule 30 cm inch and metric 4 Nos.
153. Steel wire Brush 50mmx150mm 4 Nos.
154. Stud extractor set of 3 2 sets
155. Suction cup 2 Nos.
156. Taps and Dies complete sets (5 types) 1 set
157. Taps and wrenches - Metric 2 sets
158. Torque wrenches 5-35 Nm, 12-68 Nm & 50-225 Nm 1 each
159. Trammel 30 cm 2 Nos.
160. Trim and upholstery tools 1 set
Tyre pressure gauge with 2 Nos.
161.
holding nipple
Universal puller for removing 1 No.
162.
pulleys, bearings
163. V' Block 75 x 38 mm pair with Clamps 2 Nos.
164. Vacuum gauge to read 0 to 760 mm of Hg. 2 Nos.
Various sanding blocks-soft, 2 set
165.
hard, speed file & de-nibbling
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166. Verniercaliper 0-300 mm with least count 0.02mm 4 Nos.
167. Vice grip pliers 2 Nos.
168. Voltmeter 50V/DC 5 Nos.
169. Wire Gauge (metric) 5 Nos.
Work bench 250 x 120 x 60 cm with 4 vices 12cm 1 No.
170.
Jaw
C. GENERAL INSTALLATION/ MACHINERIES
171. Angle grinder (10-12 cm) - for cutting and grinding 2 Nos.
172. Arbor press hand operated 2 ton capacity 1 No.
173. Belt sander (Narrow surface) 2 Nos.
174. Bench lever shears 250mm Blade x 3mm Capacity 1 No.
Body shell for painting - Light 4 Nos.
175. Motor vehicle of different
Manufactures
compressed air line 10m (on retractable reel, with high 2 Nos.
176.
flow connectors) with FRL unit
Computerized colour retrieval 1 No.
177.
unit (Spectrophotometer)
178. Die Grinding kit 2 Nos.
179. Disc sander 18 cm 2 Nos.
Discrete Component Trainer / 1 No.
180.
Basic Electronics Trainer
Down draft spray booth ( 7.5 X 5 m, combi spray/oven or 1 No.
181.
separate spray /oven
Drilling machinebenchtodrill 1 No.
182. up to 12mm dia along with
accessories
183. Dual Magnetization Yoke AC / HWDC. 230 VAC. 50Hz 1 set
Dust extraction connections 2 Nos.
184.
(Vacuum)
Electronic paint mixing scales 1 No.
185. (accurate to 0.1 grams.
explosion proof
Grinding machine 1 No.
(generalpurpose) D.E. pedestal
186.
with 300 mm dia wheels rough
and smooth
High pressure hot / cold water 1 No.
187.
blasting unit
Hydraulic jack HI-LIFT type -3 ton capacity. & % ton 1 each
188.
capacity
189. Infrared drying lamp unit 1 No.
190. Liquid penetrant Inspection kit 1 set
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Motor Vehicle suitable for 2 Nos.

191. Body painting -Light Motor
vehicle of different
Paint surface film thickness 2 Nos.
192.
gauge (electronic)
Paint tinting system mixing 1 No.
193.
machine (exposition proof)
194. Parts spray booth cabin (ventilated to 30 cubic m / minute) 1 No.
Pipe Bending Machine 12mm to 30mm 1 No.
195.
(Hydraulic type)
196. Pneumatic rivet gun 2 Nos.
Random /dual action orbital (12-15 cm) 2 Nos.
197.
sander
Spray gun & mixing equipment 2 each
198. cleaning machine(explosion
proof) & bench
Spray guns (gravity feed COB/2K colour & clear coat. touch-up 4 Nos.
199.
primer set)
200. Tin smiths bench folder 600 x 1.6mm 1 No.
Trolley type portable air with 45 liters capacity Air tank. along 1 No.
201. compressor single cylinder with accessories & with working
pressure 6.5 kg/sq cm
Underbody sealer & corrosion 2 each
202. proofing materials & spray
units
Ventilated preparation bays 1 No.
203. (fully illuminated. down or end
draught
204. Water &oil separation system 1 No.
Weld through primer 2 Nos.
205. application equipment

Paint simulator (for spray 1 No.

206. paint and gun handling
practice)
D. CONSUMABLE
207. Battery- SMF As required
208. Brake fluids As required
209. Chalk. Prussian blue. As required
Chemical compound for As required
210.
fasteners
211. Diesel As required
212. Drill Twist (assorted) As required
213. Emery paper - 36-60 grit. 80- As required
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214. Gear oils As required
215. Hacksaw blade (consumable) As required
Hand rubber gloves tested for As required
216.
5000 V
Holders. lamp teakwood As required
217.
boards. plug sockets.
218. Hydrometer As required
219. Lapping abrasives As required
220. Leather Apron As required
221. Petrol As required
222. Power steering oil As required
223. Radiator Coolants As required
224. Safety glasses As required
Steel wire Brush As required
225.
50mmx150mm
Gloves for Welding (Leather As required
226.
and Asbestos)
227. Cotton waste/ cloth As required
228. Body filler (Consumable) As required
229. Body filler (Consumable) As required
Masking paper / plastic & As required
230.
back-masking tape
Refinishing material As required
231.
(consumable)
WORKSHOP FURNITURE
232. Book shelf (glass panel) 6V2' x 3' x I V 2' As required
233. Computer Chair 1+1
234. Computer Table 1+1
Desktop Computer CPU: 32/64 Bit i3/i5/i7 or latest 1+1
processor, Speed: 3 GHz or Higher.
RAM:-4 GB DDR-III or Higher, Wi-Fi
Enabled. Network Card: Integrated
235. Gigabit Ethernet, with USB Mouse,
USB Keyboard and Monitor (Min. 17
Inch. Licensed Operating System and
Antivirus compatible with trade
related software.
236. Discussion Table 8' x 4' x 21/2' 2 Nos.
Fire Extinguishers. First- aid Arrange all proper NOCs and equipment from
237.
box Municipal/Competent authorities.
Internet connection with all As required
238.
accessories
239. Laser printer 1 No.
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LCD projector/ LCD TV 42" 1 No.

240.
/Interactive smart board
241. Online UPS 2KVA As required
242. Stools 21 Nos.
243. Storage Rack 61/2 ' x 3' x 11/2' As required
244. Storage shelf 61/2 ' x 3' x 11/2' As required.
245. Suitable class room furniture As required
Suitable Work Tables with As required
246.
vices
247. Tool Cabinet 61/2 ' x 3' x 11/2' 2 Nos.
248. Trainees locker 61/2 ' x 3' x 11/2' 2 Nos.

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ABBREVIATIONS

CTS Craftsmen Training Scheme

ATS Apprenticeship Training Scheme
CITS Craft Instructor Training Scheme
DGT Directorate General of Training
MSDE Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
NTC National Trade Certificate
NAC National Apprenticeship Certificate
NCIC National Craft Instructor Certificate
LD Locomotor Disability
CP Cerebral Palsy
MD Multiple Disabilities
LV Low Vision
HH Hard of Hearing
ID Intellectual Disabilities
LC Leprosy Cured
SLD Specific Learning Disabilities
DW Dwarfism
MI Mental Illness
AA Acid Attack
PwD Person with disabilities

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