TRAINING THROUGH

DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY

e-Kranti for Vocational Training

Ministry of Labour & Employment Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET)

Background

India faces the problem of low productivity in the manufacturing

sector due to lack of skill training among shop floor workers. As per

current statistics, only 10% of India’s workforce has any vocational

training, out of which only one-fourth (or 2.5% of workforce) has

any formal technical education. Even in this segment, certificate

level trained manpower is just above 50% which indicates shortage

of skilled shop floor workers.

Providing the current industry-relevant skill training to students

requires regularly updated syllabus and trainers who are trained in

the latest syllabus. However, there is a severe shortage of both

trainers and the capacity to train the trainers. Use of distance

learning technology to train trainers was conceived as a solution to

overcome the capacity constraints.

Ministry of Labour & Employment is setting up distance learning

infrastructure to provide quality training to both students and

trainers.

Objectives

Accelerate the manpower development by training the trainers

with latest changes in curriculum through technology.

Have a cost effective program to train large number of trainers

and students without compromising on quality.

Satisfy the educational needs of trainers and students in

scattered communities covering large geographical areas of the

country.

Motivate trainers and students by increasing their interaction

with industry personnel and teachers from premier institutes.

The primary objective of Distance Learning Programs is

to increase training capacity with the help of technology.

Revamping of Syllabus

Ministry of Labour and Employment constituted Mentor Councils

in January 2014 to revamp courses to be run in 25 sectors. The

Mentor Councils have representatives from thought leaders among

various stakeholders viz. one of the top ten industries in the sector,

innovative entrepreneurswho have proved to be game-changers,

academic/professional institutions, champion ITIs for each of the

sectors and experts in delivering education and training through

modern methods like through use of IT, distance education etc.

First Mentor Council Meeting at New Delhi

11 sectors were identified as priority sectors and internal core

groups were created to tap the expertise of officers in the various

institutions of DGET. A review of curriculum, admission criteria,

course duration etc. was done and a revised curriculum was

recommended. To train the ITI trainers with the additional courses

in the revised curriculum, it was proposed to use distance learning

through technology.

Technology Used

Two way audio/video/data communication is required for effective

training. Ministry of Labour and Employment evaluated the

available technologies for distance learning and selected

communication over internet through AVIEW (Free for use

software developed by Amrita University under NMEICT).

Hub & Spoke Model

AVIEW technology is used extensively for distance learning by

leading educational institutions such as IIT Bombay and IIT

Kharagpur. A hub and spoke model is used to train trainers. The

communication between hub and spoke is done over the internet

through AVIEW.

Hub: The teacher end which contains studio

Spoke: The student end which is the remote center

National Coverage

10 Central Field Institutions of DGET were chosen as hubs and 194

government ITIs were chosen as spokes to ensurecountrywide

coverage.

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The spokes were chosen based on the number of ITI students in the

state and the area of the state. Reliable internet connectivity by

BSNL is provided to all the spokes. The hubs have joined the

prestigious NKN (National Knowledge Network) which is a pan-

India knowledge network through robust and reliable connectivity.

Planning & Execution

Advisory Committee

An Advisory Committee for Distance Learning was constituted to

discuss various aspects of providing training using distance

learning technology and takes decisions for conducting and

improving programs. The committee has representatives from

States, Central Field Institutions, NIMI, Trade Testing Cell and

DGET Mentors as members and is chaired by DDG (AT).

To streamline distance learning related activities, a few key people

were nominated. Roles and responsibilities were assigned to them

and training (if, required) was provided.

Nodal Officer for State

One nodal officer was nominated by each state to improve the

communication between DGET and the State.

Nodal Officer for Hub and Spoke Nodal officers were nominated at each hub and spoke to execute

the distance learning programs

Technical Coordinator for Hub andSpoke

Two technical coordinators were nominated at each hub and spoke

to handle and operate the equipment.

Kick Starting Distance Learning Programs

The first meeting on Distance Learning was held during March

2014. Thereafter, the process of evaluation of available

technologies, selection of hub and spoke locations, purchase of

equipment etc. started. As these activities required considerable

time, it was decided to start the providing training through hired

hubs and spokes and gradually move to own hubs and own spokes.

Mr. Alok Kumar (DG/JS) addressing the participants of the first distance learning

program – 18th June 2014 (http://youtu.be/BubfS6sTMCc)

The hubs of 4 NITTTRs at Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai and Kolkata

along with their spokes were hired for the pilot program (June

2014). The pilot program was an excellent learning opportunity for

the DGET staff from the experience of NITTTR hubs and spokes.

All the spokes are functional currently and the hubs are expected to

start working by the end of January 2015. The programs from

November 2014 onwards have used own spokes and hired hubs. It

is expected that the complete distance learning infrastructure of

the Ministry of Labour and Employment will be ready for use by

March 2015.

Hired hub at NITTTR Chennai Hired hub at NITTTR Bhopal

Spoke at ITI Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh Spoke at Gujarat

Achievements

10,000+ Trainers Trained

2-4 day programs were held on most months using the four

NITTTRs and spokes. States and spokes were chosen depending on

the number of ITI trainers (both government and private) available

in the vicinity. In total, 10,402 ITI trainers were trained covering

23 states and union territories through distance learning programs

since June 2014.

Guest Speakers from Industry, Academia and DGET

Quality speakers were chosen by DGET mentors for various trades.

Speakers from industry and academia were encouraged to provide

current industry relevant training.

Speaker from CII training trainers in Employability Skills

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Cumulative Trainers Trained

Number of States Number of Spokes Cumulative Trainers Trained

Guest Speakers invited from reputed organizations

Six Popular Sectors Covered

The 1st semester changes were trained to the ITI trainers through

distance learning programs from June 2014 – September 2014 and

programs for training trainers in 2nd semester changes started in

November 2014. Training programs for the trades under 6 popular

sectors were held viz. Automobile, Production & Manufacturing,

Beauty & Wellness, Textile & Apparel, Construction and IT & ITES.

Word cloud of the trades covered

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Sectorwise Training Days

Automobile

Production & Manufacturing

Construction

IT & ITES

Employability Skills

Beauty & Wellness

Textile & Apparel

High Feedback Rating

The participants have appreciated this new mode of training and

have given a high rating of 3.64/5.00 on an average.

“We now learn without expense and develop our technical

competencies” – Ms. KE Buvaneshwari

“The distance learning program is very useful to us. We will

impart the training received today to our students so that they

learn the latest technology” –Mr. S Sankaran, JTO, Fitter

“e-learning can also be called excellent-learning. It is the best

way to learn.” – Mr. M. Palanithangaraj, Salem Polytechnic ITI

Industry Collaboration

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between

Ministry of Labour & Employment and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. for

technology and knowledge partnership in distance learning.

Media Coverage

The local media covered the organization and success of distance

learning programs

Training topics under various trades

Semester 1: Production & Manufacturing

1. Occupational Safety and health

2. Environment pollution

3. Concept of 5S as applied to industry

4. Soft skills & Job role in industries

5. Fire and Firefighting equipment & First aid

Semester 1: Automobile

1. Hydraulics

2. Pneumatics

3. Nondestructive Testing

4. Basic Electronics

5. Basic Electrical

6. Heat Treatment

Semester 1: Beauty & Wellness

1. Basic corrective makeup, Makeup removal techniques

2. Function and types of skin, classification and identification of skin

problems

3. Client consultation

4. Skin analysis

5. Use of Vapozone, High frequency, Brushing unit, Galvanic, Ultra sonic

Vacuum & Spray, Faradic Current Contra action, Contra indication

and safety precaution

Semester 1: Textile & Apparel

1. Corel Draw

2. Draping Techniques

Semester 2: Automobile

1. Intake system turbocharger

2. Electronic diesel control

3. Testing of sensors & actuators

4. Exhaust system catalytic converter

5. Emission control standard

6. Emission control components

7. Electronic fuel injection

8. Air conditioning system

9. Car accessories

10. Hands on training on motor cycle

Semester 2: Production & Manufacturing

1. Geometrical Test, Defects and remedies of Turning, Milling and

Grinding

2. Gear cutting operations and gear cutter nomenclature

3. Finishing processes such as Honning, lapping, polishing, buffing,

electro polishing, magnetic float polishing, barrel finishing and

abrasive flow

4. Brakes & braking mechanism used in machine tools

5. Preventive maintenance

6. Lubrication

Semester 2: Production & Manufacturing

1. Basic elements of design

2. Aesthetic components of design

3. Factors considered in architecture design

4. Rain water harvesting

5. Multi split AC

6. Ductable split AC

7. Variable refrigerant flow (VRF)

8. Fundamental of computers (MS Office)

9. Estimation of interior material

10. Introduction of green building

11. Auto CAD

12. Introduction of 3D Max and Revit

13. Rendering of CAD drawing in photoshop

14. CNC wood working router

15. Domestic/commercial boilers for cooking

16. 4 way diverts

17. Swimming pool

18. Bath tubs

19. Automatic water controller

20. Sensor urinal, cocks and taps

21. Water sprinkler system

22. EWC wall mounted with concealer flush tank 23. Bidets

Semester 2: Beauty & Wellness

1. Facial with the help of brushing unit, galvanic and ultrasonic machines

2. Corrective makeup, Evening makeup, Party/ Bridal makeup

3. Hair coloring, Perming, Sectioning, Straightening/ Rebonding/

Smoothening, Strand test procedure.

Semester 2: Electronics

1. SMD soldering and desoldering of 2,3,4 terminal components

2. Circuit simulation software

Semester 2: Textile & Apparel

1. Sketching of dresses

2. Hand aari

Semester 2: IT & ITES

1. Programming with VBA

2. Javascript

3. Accounting Software

4. Data Backup

5. Virus Removal

6. System Utilities

7. Windows Utilities

8. Junk file removal and Linux OS

9. Laptop PC

Semester 2: Fabrication

1. Gas metal arc welding

2. Gas tungsten arc welding

3. Other welding processes

4. Weld quality

5. Metalizing methods

List of Hubs

State No. of

Hubs Hub Location

Maharashtra 1 ATI Mumbai

Karnataka 1 Apex Hi-Tech Bangalore

Punjab 1 ATI Ludhiana

Tamil Nadu 1 ATI Chennai

Telangana 1 ATI EPI Hyderabad

Uttarakhand 1 ATI EPI Dehradun

Uttar Pradesh 2 ATI Kanpur, NVTI Noida

West Bengal 2 ATI Howrah, CSTARI Kolkata

Total 10

List of Spokes

State No. of

Spokes Spoke Location

Andaman &

Nicobar 1 Port Blair

Andhra Pradesh 8

Anantapur, Tenali, Podalakur,

Vishakhapatnam, Srikakulam,

Kakinada, Vijaywada, Tirupati

Arunachal Pradesh 1 Yupia

Assam 4 Tinsukhia, Barpeta, Goalpara,

Karimganj

Bihar 15

Bettiah, Muzarffarpur, Jahanabad,

Patna, Buxar, Dehari-On-Son, Munger,

Sitamari, Nawada, Bhagalpur, Katihar,

Farbisganj, Supoul, Darbhanga, Gaya

Chhattisgarh 4 Raipur, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon

Delhi 1 Dheerpur

Goa 1 Vasco Mormugao

Gujarat 10

Maninagar, Planpur, Bhuj, Rajkot,

Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Bilmora, Surat,

Dahod, Tarsali

Haryana 4 Rohtak, Hisar, Gurgaon, Ambala

Himachal Pradesh 4 Mandi, Shahpur, Shimla, Nalagarh

Jammu and

Kashmir 4 Srinagar, Anantnag, Udhampur, Jammu

Jharkhand 7 Dumka, Chaibasa, Ranchi, Jamshedpur,

Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Dhanbad

Karnataka 14

Kolar, Hubli, Chickmagalur, Gulbarga,

Tumkur, Mysore, Bellary, Karwar,

Belguam, Mangalore, Hassan, Bijapur,

Gadag, Bangalore

Kerala 3 Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Kazhakuttam

Lakshadweep 1 Kavaratti

Madhya Pradesh 12

Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, Gwalior, Rewa,

Shahdol, Sagar, Indore, Khandwa,

Ujjain, Morena, Bhopal, Mandla

Maharashtra 9

Nashik, Jalgaon, Aurangabad,

Bhandara, Amravati, Akola, Pune,

Solapur, Nagpur

State No. of

Spokes Spoke Location

Manipur 1 Takyel

Meghalaya 1 Shillong

Mizoram 1 Lunglei

Nagaland 1 Kohima

Orissa 10

Bubaneshwar, Takatpur, Cuttack,

Anandpur, Ambaguda, Baragrh,

Talcher, Dhenkanal, Berhampur,

Bolangir

Pondicherry 1 Puducherry

Punjab 4 Amritsar, Roopnagar, Faridkot,

Bhatinda

Rajasthan 20

Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Kota,

Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bharatpur,

Dungarpur, Jalore, Jhalawar, Chirawa,

Jodhpur, Paratapgarh, Sawaimadhopur,

Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Hanumangarh,

Nagaur, Jaipur

Sikkim 1 Gangtok

Tamil Nadu 10

Guindy, Trichy, Coimbatore, Madurai,

Salem, Thirunelveli, Hosur,

Thiruvannamalai, Ramanathapuram,

Cuddalore

Telangana 7

Karimnagar, Nalgonda, Warangal,

Mahaboob Nagar, Nizamabad,

Hyderabad, Kothagudem,

Tripura 1 Indranagar

Uttar Pradesh 25

Bijnor, Meerut, Rampur, Badaun,

Bareilly, Sitapur, Mathura, Agra,

Mainpuri, Kannauj, Mau, Kanpur,

Jhansi, Lucknow, Gonda, Banda,Deoria,

Varanasi, Fatehpur, Sultanpur,

Barabanki, Bhadohi, Maharajganj,

Gorakhpur, Faizabad

Uttarakhand 3 Dehradun, Tehri, Haldwani

West Bengal 5 Silliguri, Durgapur, Tollygunj, Suri,

Chhatna

Total 194

Who we are

The Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) in

Ministry of Labour & Employment is the apex organization for

development and coordination at National level for the programs

relating to vocational training including Women's Vocational

Training and Employment Services. Industrial Training Institutes

are under the administrative and financial control of State

Governments or Union Territory Administrations. DGE&T also

operates Vocational Training Schemes in some of the specialized

areas through field institutes under its direct control.

Contact Us

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Directorate of Employment & Training

Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg

New Delhi – 110 001

Web: www.dget.nic.in