Category: Mechanical & Industrial Skills
Affiliation: ICD-NSDC (Industry-Oriented Skill Development Programme)
Mode: Classroom Training + Practical Workshop + Hands-On Lab
Programme Type: Certificate / Short-Term Vocational Course

Programme Overview

The Machine Shop Operations programme is a hands-on, practical course designed to equip participants with skills in operating, maintaining, and managing machine shop equipment. This course emphasizes precision machining, workshop safety, and practical exposure to lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other industrial machinery.

It is ideal for students, ITI trainees, and professionals looking to build a career in manufacturing, mechanical workshops, or industrial maintenance.

Programme Objectives

• Understand basic machine shop operations and processes
• Learn the operation of conventional and modern machines
• Gain hands-on experience in precision machining
• Develop skills for industrial and workshop roles

Key Learning Areas

• Fundamentals of machine shop operations
• Lathe, milling, drilling, and grinding machines
• Measurement and inspection techniques
• Workshop safety and tool handling
• Material properties and machining methods

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Machine Shop & Industrial Workshop
• Lathe Operations: Turning, Facing, Threading Basics
• Milling Machine Operations
• Drilling, Grinding, and Shaping Techniques
• Measuring Instruments and Inspection Tools
• Material Selection and Machinability Concepts
• Workshop Safety and Maintenance Practices

Practical Training

• Hands-on operation of lathe, milling, and drilling machines
• Precision measurement using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Practical exercises in cutting, shaping, and finishing materials
• Safety drills and proper handling of workshop tools

Eligibility

• 10th / 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, or Graduates
• Mechanical, production, and engineering students
• Freshers and working professionals seeking skill enhancement
• No prior workshop experience required

Career Awareness & Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Machine Shop Operator / Technician
• Workshop Assistant
• Production Support Technician
• Maintenance Trainee
• Industrial Machinist

Who Should Attend?

• Mechanical and engineering students
• ITI and diploma holders seeking workshop skills
• Professionals entering industrial or manufacturing roles
• Entrepreneurs planning small-scale production units

Why Choose This Course?

• Practical, hands-on exposure to industrial machines
• Builds foundational skills for manufacturing and machining careers
• Suitable for employment, freelancing, or workshop ownership
• High demand for skilled machinists in various industries