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CONDITIONING MECHANIC
COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM
(Duration: 2 Yrs.)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING
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NSQF LEVEL - 5
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Special acknowledgement is extended by DGT to the following expert members who had
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1. Background 1-2
3. Job Role 8
5. General Information 10
8. Syllabus 17-23
11. List of Trade Tools & Equipment Basic Training - Annexure I 35-43
The period of apprenticeship training for graduate (engineers), technician (diploma holders and
technician (vocational) apprentices is one year. Certificates are awarded on completion of
training by the Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Recently we have seen huge changes in the Indian industry. The Indian Industry registered an
impressive growth during the last decade and half. The number of industries in India have
increased manifold in the last fifteen years especially in services and manufacturing sectors. It
has been realized that India would become a prosperous and a modern state by raising skill
levels, including by engaging a larger proportion of apprentices, will be critical to success; as
will stronger collaboration between industry and the trainees to ensure the supply of skilled
workforce and drive development through employment. Various initiatives to build up an
adequate infrastructure for rapid industrialization and improve the industrial scenario in India
have been taken.
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1.3 Reformation
The Apprentices Act, 1961 has been amended and brought into effect from 22nd December, 2014
to make it more responsive to industry and youth. Key amendments are as given below:
Establishment can also engage apprentices in optional trades which are not
designated, with the discretion of entry level qualification and syllabus.
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2. TRAINING SYSTEM
2.1 GENERAL
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade under ATS is one of the most popular
courses delivered nationwide through different industries. The course is of two years (02 Blocks)
duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. In the Domain area Trade Theory &
Practical impart professional - skills and knowledge, while Core area - Workshop Calculation
and science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills imparts requisite core skills &
knowledge and life skills. After passing out the training programme, the trainee is being awarded
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by NCVT having worldwide recognition.
Read & interpret technical parameters/document, plan and organize work processes,
identify necessary materials and tools in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning.
Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and
environmental protection stipulations regarding with handling of gas, pressure testing and
electrical works.
Apply professional skill, knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing
jobs and solve problem during execution.
Check the job/assembly as per drawing for functioning, identify and rectify errors in
job/assembly.
Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken in Refrigeration and
Air-conditioning.
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2.2 CAREER PROGRESSION PATHWAYS:
Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming instructor in
ITIs.
Indicative pathways for vertical mobility.
Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of two years (Basic Training and On-Job Training): -
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A. Basic Training
For 02 yrs. Engg. Course :-(Total 06 months: 03 months in 1styr. + 03 months in 2nd yr.)
For 01 yr. Engg. course :-(Total 03 months: 03 months in 1st yr.)
B. On-Job Training:-
For 02 yrs. Engg. Course :- ( Total 18 months: 09 months in 1st yr. + 09 months in 2nd yr.)
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2.4 ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION:
The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of course
and at the end of the training programme as notified by Govt of India from time to time. The
Employability skills will be tested in first two semesters only.
a) The Internal assessment 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 (section-2.4.2).
The marks of internal assessment will be as per the template (Annexure – II).
b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment method. The All India
Trade Test for awarding NAC will be conducted by NCVT on completion of course as per
guideline of Govt of India. The pattern and marking structure is being notified by govt of India
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 (section-2.4.2) before
giving marks for practical examination.
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3. JOB ROLE
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.
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4. NSQF LEVEL COMPLIANCE
NSQF level for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade under ATS: Level 5
Each level of the NSQF is associated with a set of descriptors made up of five outcome
statements, which describe in general terms, the minimum knowledge, skills and attributes that a
learner needs to acquire in order to be certified for that level.
a. Process
b. professional knowledge,
c. professional skill,
d. core skill and
e. Responsibility.
The Broad Learning outcome of Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning trade under
ATS mostly matches with the Level descriptor at Level- 5.
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5. GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Industry may impart training as per above time schedule for different block, however this is not fixed. The
industry may adjust the duration of training considering the fact that all the components under the syllabus
must be covered. However the flexibility should be given keeping in view that no safety aspects is
compromised.
For imparting Basic Training the industry to tie-up with ITIs having such specific trade and affiliated to NCVT.
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6. LEARNING OUTCOME
6.1 GENERIC LEARNING OUTCOME
The following are minimum broad Common Occupational Skills/ Generic Learning Outcome
after completion of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic course of 02 years duration
under ATS.
1. Recognize & comply safe working practices, environment regulation and housekeeping.
2. Understand and explain different mathematical calculation & science in the field of study
including basic electrical. [Different mathematical calculation & science –Work, Power
& Energy, Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration, Trigonometry, Heat & Temperature,
Levers & Simple machine, graph, Statistics, Centre of gravity, Power transmission,
Pressure]
3. Interpret specifications, different engineering drawing and apply for different application
in the field of work. [Different engineering drawing-Geometrical construction,
Dimensioning, Layout, Method of representation, Symbol, scales, Different Projections,
Machined components & different thread forms, Assembly drawing, Sectional views,
Estimation of material, Electrical & electronic symbol]
4. Select and ascertain measuring instrument and measure dimension of components and
record data.
5. Explain the concept in productivity, quality tools, and labour welfare legislation and
apply such in day to day work to improve productivity & quality.
6. Explain energy conservation, global warming and pollution and contribute in day to day
work by optimally using available resources.
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6.2 SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME
Block – I
1. Identify RAC tools, instruments and equipments and care and maintenance.
2. Identify and operations of hand tools and power tools used in fittings, able to do fitting
job i.e. sawing, filing, drilling, taping and dieing, counter sinking and boring. E
3. Identify and handling of sheet metal tools and equipments, Sheet metal cutting, bending,
riveting and soldering, making duct.
4. Aware of electrical safety and different wire joints. Able to measure current, volts,
power, and earth resistance etc. Able to make single phase connection of motors.
5. Able to identify the terminals of sealed compressor and their windings and use of DOL
starter with different types of motors, testing and connection of relays used in sealed
motors.
6. Identify the electronic components and their testing of resistors, transistor, capacitor,
diode, amplifier, I.C and PCB and able to work soldering and de soldering.
7. Construction of half wave and full wave rectifiers.
8. Aware of gas and Arc welding and safety. Able to do brazing, welding (Gas & Arc).
9. Identify RAC tools and equipments and familiarize with different parts of RAC system.
Able to do copper tube cutting, flaring, swaging, bending, pinching and brazing.
10. Identify refrigerant and its safety. Able to do leak test, vacuuming, gas charging, wiring
& installation of refrigerator.
11. Able to do door alignment. Door gasket fitting, replacing door gasket.
12. Test compressor motor terminal, start compressor Direct with relay & without relay,
technique of flushing, leak testing, replacing capillary & filter drier, evacuation & gas
charging.
13. Familiarizing with frost free refrigerator, checking electrical components, wiring of frost
free freeze & air distribution in refrigerator sector. Leak detection, evacuators & gas
charging.
14. Check and repair the electrical wiring system of window Air Conditioner.
15. Installation, service and maintenance of window A.C
16. Leak test, evacuation, gas charging and performance testing of window A.C.
17. Check and repair the electrical wiring system of Split Air Conditioner.(Duct and Multi)
18. Installation, service and maintenance of Split A.C (Duct and Multi)
19. Leak test, evacuation, gas charging and performance testing of window A.C.
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Block – II
20. Able to dismantle and assembling of hermetic compressor & test performance.
21. Selection of hermetic compressor for different appliances, starting methods, testing
controls & safety cut out used in sealed compressor.
22. Servicing & de-scaling of Condenser used in different appliances (internals & externals)
23. Fitting & adjustment of drier, filter & refrigerant control used in different refrigeration
system.
24. Servicing of different evaporator used in different appliances.
25. Recovery and Recycling of Refrigerant used, alternative of CFC, HFC re-cover, transfer &
handling of gas cylinders.
26. Retrofit CFC/HFC machine with ozone friendly refrigerant.
27. Packing thermal insulation material and prevent cooling leakage.
28. Servicing and preventive maintenance of walk in cooler & Reach in cabinet.
29. Servicing and preventive maintenance of cold storage.
30. Fault diagnosis, servicing, leak test, evacuation, gas charging, check magnetic clutch and
wiring of Car A.C. Test performance.
31. Servicing, dismantling, checking different part, re-placing worn out parts, check
lubrication system, Assemble & check performance of commercial compressors.
32. Servicing of water cooled condensers.
33. Servicing of cooling tower and performance test.
34. Service and maintenance of Ice plant/Candy.
NOTE: Learning outcomes are reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment
will be carried out as per assessment criteria.
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7. LEARNING OUTCOME WITH ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
2. Understand, explain different 2.1 Explain concept of basic science related to the field such as
mathematical calculation & Material science, Mass, weight, density, speed, velocity,
science in the field of study heat & temperature, force, motion, pressure, heat treatment,
including basic electrical and centre of gravity, friction.
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Apply in day to day 2.2 Measure dimensions as per drawing
work.[Different 2.3 Use scale/ tapes to measure for fitting to specification.
mathematical calculation &
2.4 Comply given tolerance.
science –Work, Power &
Energy, Algebra, Geometry 2.5 Prepare list of appropriate materials by interpreting detail
& Mensuration, drawings and determine quantities of such materials.
Trigonometry, Heat & 2.6 Ensure dimensional accuracy of assembly by using
Temperature, Levers & different instruments/gauges.
Simple machine, graph, 2.7 Explain basic electricity, insulation &earthing.
Statistics, Centre of gravity,
Power transmission,
Pressure]
3. Interpret specifications, 3. 1. Read & interpret the information on drawings and apply in
different engineering executing practical work.
drawing and apply for 3. 2. Read & analyse the specification to ascertain the material
different application in the requirement, tools, and machining /assembly /maintenance
field of work. [Different parameters.
engineering drawing- 3. 3. Encounter drawings with missing/unspecified key
Geometrical construction, information and make own calculations to fill in missing
Dimensioning, Layout, dimension/parameters to carry out the work.
Method of representation,
Symbol, scales, Different
Projections, Machined
components & different
thread forms, Assembly
drawing, Sectional views,
Estimation of material,
Electrical & electronic
symbol]
5. Explain the concept in 5.1 Explain the concept of productivity and quality tools and
productivity, quality tools, apply during execution of job.
and labour welfare legislation 5.2 Understand the basic concept of labour welfare legislation
and apply such in day to day
and adhere to responsibilities and remain sensitive towards
work to improve productivity such laws.
& quality.
5.3 Knows benefits guaranteed under various acts
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6. Explain energy conservation, 6.1 Explain the concept of energy conservation, global
global warming and pollution warming, pollution and utilize the available recourses
and contribute in day to day optimally & remain sensitive to avoid environment
work by optimally using pollution.
Available resources. 6.2 Dispose waste following standard procedure.
8. Plan and organize the work 8. 1. Use documents, drawings and recognize hazards in the
related to the occupation. work site.
8. 2. Plan workplace/ assembly location with due consideration
to operational stipulation
8. 3. Communicate effectively with others and plan project tasks
8. 4. Assign roles and responsibilities of the co-trainees for
execution of the task effectively and monitor the same.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME
Block-I & II (Section:10)
Assessment Criteria i.e. the standard of performance, for each specific learning
outcome mentioned under block – I & block – II(section: 10) must ensure that the
trainee achieves well developed skill with clear choice of procedure in familiar
context. Assessment criteria should broadly cover the aspect of Planning (Identify,
ascertain, estimate etc.); Execution (perform, illustration, demonstration etc. by
applying 1) a range of cognitive and practical skills required to accomplish tasks and
solve problems by selecting and applying basic methods, tools, materials and
information 2) Knowledge of facts, principles, processes, and general concepts, in a
field of work or study 3)Desired Mathematical Skills and some skill of collecting and
organizing information, communication) and Checking/ Testing to ensure
functionality during the assessment of each outcome. The assessments parameters
must also ascertain that the candidate is responsible for own work and learning and
some responsibility for other’s work and learning.
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8. SYLLABUS
2 FITTING FITTING
3. Use of hand tools, instruments, Bench Study the different types of Fitting hand tools,
vices and simple marking and measuring power tools, precision measuring instruments
tools. & their use. Equipments used in fittings like
4. Marking/Layout practice as per drawing. drilling machines, grinding machines, types,
Sawing to a line. specifications and care and maintenance.
5. Chipping with flat chisel and hammer. Vernier caliper and micrometer.
6. Filing flat, square & curved surfaces. Slots,
grooves angular profile, Drilling clear and
blind hole, Tapping, Counter sinking,
counter boring, drill bit grinding and
reaming.
7. Use of Hand and Power drills.
3 SHEET METAL SHEET METAL
8. Use of sheet metal tools and equipment, Sheet metal tools and equipment type
care and safety. specification, care and safety. Types of sheet
9. Sheet metal working basics comprising metal joints and their use. Rivet & riveting-
shearing / cutting, bending at the edges to their types and use. Calculation of Blank
form flanges and hemmed locks, sizes from component drawing.
Embossing, forming.
10. Use of sheet metal screws for joining,
using rivets for joining.
11. Rectangular duct fabrication.
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12. Use of electrical hand tools Instruments. Electrical hand tools & measuring
13. Joints on single and stranded conductors instruments, types, specifications, use, care
and soldering. and safety. Common terms used in the trade.
Conductors and insulators. Selected letters
symbols and sign as per I. S. I. Rules for
medium voltage.
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and energy by voltmeter, Ammeter, and first aid. Electric current, voltage, Resistance
wattmeter & energy meter. and their units. Simple electrical circuit, essential
15. Measurement of resistance with Ohm requirement of electrical circuit, series and
meters Formation of simple electrical parallel circuit. Different types of resistances.
circuit, series circuit and parallel circuit, Earthing and fuses. Types, grades and sizes of
insulated wire and cables – their selection and use.
measuring insulation resistance & earth
List of material for wiring. Switches, A.C. Motor,
resistance. starters and transformer. Their working principles,
16. Uses of D.C Circuit, Fixing and connecting specification & use. Care & safety. Run/start
electrical switches, holders fuses, plug capacitors and PTCs. Motor Protection devices.
sockets on T. W. Board and testing. Temperature rise of windings
17. Care & maintenance and running of A.
C. Single and poly phase motor, starters
and transformer.
18. Single phase motor starting methods circuit
like RSIR, PSC, CSIR & CSCR and the
use of Current and Potential relays.
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19. Identification of Electronic components Introduction to Electronics. Basic Principles
and tools & instruments, colour coding of of semiconductors, Principles and application
resistors, verification of ohms law, use of of Diodes Rectification, Zener diode as
voltmeter, ammeter, multi meter, Practice voltage regulator – transistors parameters-
of soldering & de soldering. CB, CE, CC, configuration, amplification.
20. Identification of transistors, resistors,
capacitors, diodes, S.C.R, U.J.T, I.Cs. SCR Photo diodes, photo transistors, multi –
21. Used in refrigeration & AC, Full wave and vibrator, CR & LR circuit. SCRs, UJTs, Ics.
bridge rectifier circuit, voltage regulators.
22. Construction of low voltage Power Supply.
23. Construction of transistor amplifier circuit.
24. Multi-vibrator circuits and RC wave
shaping circuits.
25. Wiring of SCR, UJT for power control
circuits, applications of OP –AMP,
soldering, de-soldering practice
7 WELDING WELDING
26. Identification of gas welding, equipments& Introduction to basic principles of commonly
accessories, setting up Safety in handling used Welding processes, Arc welding, oxy
of Oxy Acetylene Cylinders, Regulators fuel gas welding, brazing.
etc.
27. Setting oxy-acetylene plant, lighting and Welding tools and equipment type
adjustment of flame-simple joint on M.S. specification and use. Safety method in
Preparing of using a) AIR-LPG, b) O2- welding. Method of gas welding, gas used and
LPG c) Oxy Acetylene plant with safety. flames adjustment. Difference between
C) O2-C2H2. Familiarization with the soldering and Brazing in terms of
practice of Gas brazing using close fitting temperatures, filler materials, joint strengths
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lap joints for both soldering/ brazing cu to and applications. Use of Oxy Acetylene, Oxy
cu, cu to MS. LPG and Air LPG for brazing/soldering
28. Importance of wetting and capillary action.
Use of appropriate torches, Nozzles,
adjusting required flames and using proper
fluxes, Practice on Oxy Acetylene.
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10 FROST FREE REFRIGERATOR : FROST FREE REFRIGERATOR
37. Tracing Electrical circuit, checking and Study the construction of Frost Free (2 or 3
testing of electrical accessories like, door) Refrigerator parts particularly, the
thermostat, Timer, Defrost Heaters, Bi- forced draft cooling, Air Duct circuit,
metal etc., checking air distribution system, temperature control in Freezer & cabinet of
servicing of refrigerator, testing of Refrigerator, the automatic defrost system.
components. Study of Electrical accessories & their
functions (Timer, Heater, Bi-Metal, Relay,
OLP, T/S etc,.) Refrigerator cabinet volume
calculation. Study the faults, Causes and their
remedies of Refrigerator.
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39. Identifying various components, electrical Study the construction and working, various
circuits, testing components, evacuation, components, electrical circuits, testing
gas charging, Installation. components, fault detection, leak testing,
evacuation, gas charging, Installation, trouble
shooting. VRV &VRF system.
NOTE: -
More emphasis to be given on video/real-life pictures during theoretical classes. Some real-life
pictures/videos of related industry operations may be shown to the trainees to give a feel of
Industry and their future assignment.
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BASIC TRAINING (Block – II)
Duration: (03) Three Months
Week
No. Professional Skills (Trade Practical) Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory)
1 COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR
2 CONDENSER CONDENSER
3 EVAPORATOR EVAPORATOR
44. Replacing drier, capillary tube, in Function of drier & Expansion valve used in
refrigerator and window AC. domestic refrigeration and air conditioning
systems. Capillaries, Automatic and
Thermostatic Ex. Valves.
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systems. and Air Conditioning systems.
46. Identify parts, Controls & accessories Details about components, their functioning,
Specification of Walk in cooler & Reach in working principle, Circuit diagram, capacity
cabinet preventive maintenance of attach & types. Care and maintenance.
components, wiring circuit. Cleaning, leak
testing, Evacuation, charging.
47. Identify parts, Controls & accessories of Study of cold storage plant, parts,
Cold storage and Specification Construction, applications, controls &
understanding. electrical diagram used in cold storage plant.
48. Add oil, add refrigerant, test leak, Food preservation spoiling agents- controlling
evacuation, gas charging, plant operation of spoiling agents, preservation by
refrigeration system, maintaining temperature
in different places. Types of cold storage and
its details.
49. Identifying various components, electrical Study various components, electrical circuits,
circuits, testing components, fault testing components, fault detection, leak
detection, leak testing, evacuation, gas testing, evacuation, gas charging, Installation,
charging, Installation, testing magnetic trouble shooting, Magnetic clutch operation,
clutch, regular maintenance, condenser de free wheeling.
scaling, add refrigerant.
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etc. Centrifugal and Screw compressor.
54. Fitting and testing, cutting gasket,
assembling of compressor.
55. Checking leakage, De Scaling of Condenser its type and capacity, water cooled
condenser. condenser, construction and working, de
56. Checking, repairing and testing, Pump scaling, application. Evaporative condenser-
down of gas. their function, construction and application.
11 COOLING TOWER & water treatment COOLING TOWER & water treatment
57. Cooling tower care & maintenance Cooling tower, types, Construction, capacity,
dismantling and assembling water advantage & disadvantages of different types
circulating pumps. of cooling tower. Efficiency, approach and
58. Water softening and Ion removing plant- Cooling tower range.Water treatment
its care and maintenance. necessary, Causes of water contamination
59. Water piping. control of scale deposit, corrosion, Slime and
algae, Water softening and De-scaling
method, pump and fan used,
60. Identify parts, Controls & accessories Function, construction, working principle,
Specification, Checking ice candy plant Circuit diagram, capacity & types of
temperature maintaining. compressor used. Brine composition to
61. Preparing Brine solution, Checking wiring maintain required temperature. Operation,
circuit, test components, replacing maintenance.
components, evacuation, gas charging,
Installation, testing performance.
NOTE: -
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9. SYLLABUS - CORE SKILLS
Block – I
-
Angle: Measurement and its types, method
of bisecting.
- Triangle –different types
- Rectangle, Square, Rhombus,
Parallelogram.
- Circle and its elements.
5. Ratio &Proportion : Simple calculation Dimensioning:
on related problems.
- Definition, types and methods of
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dimensioning (functional, non-functional
and auxiliary)
- Types of arrowhead
- Leader Line with text
8. Speed and Velocity: Rest and motion, Symbolic Representation (as per BIS SP:46-
speed, velocity, difference between speed 2003) of :
and velocity, acceleration, retardation. - Fastener (Rivets, Bolts and Nuts)
- Bars and profile sections
- Weld, brazed and soldered joints.
- Electrical and electronics element
- Piping joints and fittings
9. Mensuration: Area and perimeter of Dimensioning practice:
square, rectangle, parallelogram, triangle, - Position of dimensioning (unidirectional,
circle, semi circle. aligned, oblique as per BIS SP:46-2003)
Volume of solids – cube, cuboids, - Symbols preceding the value of dimension
cylinder and Sphere. and dimensional tolerance.
Surface area of solids – cube, cuboids,
cylinder and Sphere.
- Area of cut-out regular surfaces: circle
and segment and sector of circle.
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motion and Linear motion, Centrifugal force,
Centripetal force.
11. Work, Power and Energy: work, unit of Projections:
work, power, unit of power, Horse - Concept of axes plane and quadrant.
power, mechanical efficiency, energy, - Orthographic projections
use of energy, potential and kinetic - Method of first angle and third angle
energy, examples of potential energy and projections (definition and difference)
kinetic energy. - Symbol of 1st angle and 3rd angle projection as
per IS specification.
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Block – II
2. Heat & Temperature: Heat and temperature, - Screw thread, their standard forms as per BIS,
their units, difference between heat and external and internal thread, conventions on the
temperature, boiling point, melting point, scale features for drawing as per BIS.
of temperature, relation between different scale
of temperature, Thermometer, pyrometer,
transmission of heat, conduction, convection,
radiation.
3. Basic Electricity: Introduction, use of - Reading & interpretation of assembly drawing
electricity, Types of current_ AC, DC, their and detailing.
comparison, voltage, resistance, their units.
Conductor, insulator, Types of connections –
series, parallel, electric power, Horse power,
energy, unit of electrical energy. Concept of
earthing.
Heat treatment – Necessity, different common
types of Heat treatment.
Graph:
- Read images, graphs, diagrams
– bar chart, pie chart.
- Graphs: abscissa and ordinates, graphs of straight
line, related to two sets of varying quantities.
4. Transmission of power: By belt, pulleys & gear - Reading of drawing. Simple exercises related
drive. to missing lines, dimensions and views.
How to make queries.
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9.2 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Block – I
(Duration – 55 hrs.)
1. English Literacy Duration : 20 Hrs.
Marks : 09
Pronunciation Accentuation (mode of pronunciation) on simple words, Diction
(use of word and speech)
Reading Reading and understanding simple sentences about self, work and
environment
Word processing and Basic operating of Word Processing, Creating, opening and closing
Worksheet Documents, use of shortcuts, Creating and Editing of Text, Formatting
the Text, Insertion & creation of Tables. Printing document.
Basics of Excel worksheet, understanding basic commands, creating
simple worksheets, understanding sample worksheets, use of simple
formulas and functions, Printing of simple excel sheets.
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Computer Networking Basic of computer Networks (using real life examples), Definitions of
and Internet Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet,
Concept of Internet (Network of Networks),
Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browser, Web Site, Web
page and Search Engines. Accessing the Internet using Web Browser,
Downloading and Printing Web Pages, Opening an email account and
use of email. Social media sites and its implication.
Information Security and antivirus tools, Do's and Don'ts in
Information Security, Awareness of IT - ACT, types of cyber crimes.
Block – II
Duration – 55 hrs.
4. Entrepreneurship Skills Duration : 15 Hrs.
Marks : 06
Concept of Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurship - Enterprises:-Conceptual issue
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Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship vs. management, Entrepreneurial motivation.
Performance & Record, Role & Function of entrepreneurs in relation to
the enterprise & relation to the economy, Source of business ideas,
Entrepreneurial opportunities, The process of setting up a business.
Project Preparation & Qualities of a good Entrepreneur, SWOT and Risk Analysis. Concept
Marketing analysis & application of PLC, Sales & distribution Management. Different
Between Small Scale & Large Scale Business, Market Survey,
Method of marketing, Publicity and advertisement, Marketing Mix.
Institutions Support Preparation of Project. Role of Various Schemes and Institutes for self-
employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Idea for financing/
non financing support agencies to familiarizes with the Policies
/Programmes & procedure & the available scheme.
Personal Finance Banking processes, Handling ATM, KYC registration, safe cash
Management handling, Personal risk and Insurance.
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First Aid Care of injured & Sick at the workplaces, First-Aid & Transportation
of sick person.
Pollution Pollution and pollutants including liquid, gaseous, solid and hazardous
waste.
Global warming Global warming, climate change and Ozone layer depletion.
Ground Water Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water, Conservation and
Harvesting of water.
Quality Management Idea of ISO 9000 and BIS systems and its importance in maintaining
System qualities.
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10. DETAILS OF COMPETENCIES (ON-JOBTRAINING)
Note: Actual training will depend on the existing facilities available in the establishments.
Block – I
1. Identification of Refrigeration system & components for different appliances in
refrigeration fields/systems.
2. Trace out electrical wiring , disconnect & rewiring of single door refrigerator
3. Servicing of single door refrigerator
4. Recovery of refrigerant, cleaning, flushing, evacuation & charging of single door
refrigerator.
5. Fault finding & performance testing of single door refrigerator.
6. Identification of Frost free refrigerator component.
7. Trace out electrical wiring , disconnect & rewiring of Frost free refrigerator
8. Servicing of Frost free refrigerator
9. Recovery of refrigerant, cleaning, flushing, evacuation & charging of Frost free
refrigerator
10. Fault finding & performance testing of Frost free refrigerator.
11. Retro fitting of Frost free refrigerator HFC to HC.
12. Servicing of water cooler, storage type & instantaneous type.
13. Servicing of bottle cooler and visi-cooler, preventive maintenance, and trouble shooting
and remedial measures.
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14. Retrofitting of CFC filled visi-cooler with HC & HFC gas.
15. Servicing of deep freezer. Faults diagnosis and remedial measures.
16. Servicing of water cooler, storage type & instantaneous type.
17. Servicing of bottle cooler and visi-cooler, preventive maintenance, and trouble shooting
and remedial measures.
18. Trace out electrical wiring , disconnect & rewiring of Window air-conditioner
19. Servicing of Window air-conditioner with water and air ( outer )
20. Recovery of refrigerant, cleaning, flushing, evacuation & charging of Window air-
conditioner
21. Fault finding & performance testing of Window air-conditioner
22. Installation of Window air-conditioner following norms
23. Trace out electrical wiring , disconnect & rewiring of split air-conditioner
24. Servicing of split air-conditioner with water and air [outer ]
25. Recovery of refrigerant, cleaning, flushing, evacuation & charging of split air-
conditioner with new eco friendly refrigerants.
26. Fault finding & performance testing of split air-conditioner.
27. Installation of split air-conditioner. [ gas top up charging procedure]
28. Trace out electrical wiring , disconnect & rewiring of multi duct type split air-
conditioner and VRV / VRF system
29. Servicing of multi duct type Split air conditioner with water and air and VRV / VRF
system
30. Pump down refrigerant, cleaning, flushing, evacuation & charging of multi duct type
split air-conditioner and VRV /VRF system
31. Fault finding & performance testing of multi duct type split air-conditioner and VRV
/VRF system
32. Installation of multi duct type split air-conditioner and VRV /VRF system
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Block – II
33. Checking and fitting- shaft seal, bearing of commercial compressor
34. Servicing large air cooled commercially used condenser.
35. Servicing large water cooled commercially used condenser.
36. Servicing large Evaporative commercially used condenser.
37. Servicing Cooling tower- Care and maintenance.
38. Installation of different types of cooling tower.
39. Servicing of Water softening plant- Care and Routine maintenance, checking of water
hardness, Ph value.
40. Servicing large air fins cooled commercially used Dx Evaporator.
41. Erection, testing and commissioning of Central air-conditioning plant, Electrical wiring
with all electrical accessories including safety cutouts, control panel board
microprocessor, transducer, thermistor etc.
42. Servicing of Package air-conditioning system (water cooled condenser)
43. Servicing, overhauling, log book maintenance of central air condition plant.
44. Cold storage plant (Ammonia system) Servicing, overhauling, log book maintenance.
45. Installation of Package air conditioning system, pipe laying, electrical wiring with
electrical accessories like all Safety cut outs including control panel board,
microprocessor, transducer, thermistor etc.
46. Installation of Walk in cooler . Electrical wiring with all electrical accessories, Safety
cut outs , control panel board microprocessor, transducer, thermistor etc.
47. Checking and testing installation of automobile Air Conditioning, magnetic clutch
operation, wiring system, leak testing, evacuation and gas charging.
Note:
1. Industry must ensure that above mentioned competencies are achieved by the trainees during
their on job training.
2. In addition to above competencies/ outcomes industry may impart additional training relevant to
the specific industry.
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ANNEXURE – I
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168. Air-conditioning, direct and indirect water Complete with all controls 1 no.
chiller. including humidity control
capacity 15000Kcal/hr
169. Package A/C 7.5 ton capacity, Water cooled 1 no.
type with open type compressor
reciprocating type
170. Car A.C components(full kit) 1 Set
a) Wobble plate compressor with
mounting brackets.
b) Serpentine Evaporator
c) Parallel Flow Condenser
d) Hoses, tubes, Receiver, Ex. valve.
e) Electrical components & wiring
Harness
171. CAR AC tutorial model 1 set
Note: In case of basic training setup by the industry the tools, equipment and
machinery available in the industry may also be used for imparting basic
training.
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2) Infrastructure:
B : Furniture Required
Sl.
Name of the items Specification Quantity
No.
1 Drawing Board 20
2 Models : Solid & cut section as required
3 Drawing Table for trainees as required
4 Stool for trainees as required
5 Cupboard (big) 01
6 White Board (size: 8ft. x 4ft.) 01
7 Trainer’s Table 01
8 Trainer’s Chair 01
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Note: - Above Tools & Equipments not required, if Computer LAB is available in the institute.
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ANNEXURE-II
Learning Outcome:
assessment Marks
Quality in workmanship
Attendance/ Punctuality
Total internal
Workplace hygiene
Result (Y/N)
Economical use of
Manuals/ Written
Ability to follow
Application of
instructions
Knowledge
Sl. No
equipment
materials
VIVA
Father's/Mother’s
Candidate Name
Name
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