TRADE SYLLABUS(ATS)
Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS): Trades
What is a trade?
A trade under ATS refers to a specific occupation or skill set for which structured practical training is given in industries or establishments.
Categories of Trades
Designated Trades
- Officially notified by the Government of India under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Usually aligned with ITI trades (NCVT/SCVT certified).
Examples
- Electrician
- Fitter
- Welder
- Turner
- Machinist
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
- Draughtsman (Mechanical/Civil)
- Electronics Mechanic
- Instrument Mechanic
- Tool & Die Maker
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Painter (General)
- Wireman
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Stenographer (English/Hindi)
Optional Trades
- Introduced to give flexibility to industries to design their own trades as per their needs.
- Employer defines syllabus, duration, and assessment in consultation with SSCs (Sector Skill Councils).Examples:
- Retail Sales Associate
- Logistics Assistant
- Hospitality Steward
- Healthcare Assistant
- Apparel Sewing Machine Operator
- Food Production (Cook)
Number of Trades
- Over 250+ designated trades.
- Numerous optional trades depending on industry requirement.
Eligibility per Trade
- ITI pass-outs join directly into apprenticeship in the same or related trade.
- Freshers (without ITI) can join certain trades directly and learn basic skills during apprenticeship.
Syllabus and Content
- Follows NCVT syllabus for designated trades.
- Combines on-the-job practical training + related theoretical instruction (RTI).
Industry Examples
Industry Examples Sector Popular Trades Automotive Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Painter, Welder Electrical Electrician, Wireman Mechanical Fitter, Turner, Machinist Construction Mason, Carpenter, Plumber IT & Electronics COPA, Electronics Mechanic Hospitality Food & Beverage Services, Housekeeping Apparel Sewing Machine Operator Healthcare Nursing Assistant, Lab Technician