ITI Marine Engine Fitter Syllabus: Detailed Syllabus, Course Structure, Marking Scheme

Professional Knowledge

Basics of Fitting and Mechanical Systems

Workshop Safety & Basic Practices

• Importance of safety and first aid.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Fire prevention and firefighting techniques

Engineering Drawing

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Basic concepts of lines, dimensions, and tolerances.

Hand Tools and Machine Tools

• Identification and usage of hand tools like files, chisels, and hammers.
• Introduction to machine tools like lathes and drilling machines.

Metrology

• Measuring tools like vernier calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Methods of marking and measuring materials.

Material Science

• Types of materials used in marine applications (e.g., metals, alloys).
• Heat treatment processes.

Fasteners and Fitting

• Types of fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws).
• Pipe fitting and tubing.

Marine Engines and Related Systems

Introduction to Marine Engines

• Types of marine engines (two-stroke, four-stroke, diesel, gas turbines).
• Components of marine engines.

Fuel System

• Types of fuels used in marine engines.
• Fuel injection systems.

Cooling Systems

• Types of cooling systems (water-cooled, air-cooled).
• Pumps and heat exchangers.

Lubrication Systems

• Types of lubricants and their applications.
• Lubrication techniques and oil systems.

Power Transmission

• Gears, shafts, and couplings.
• Clutches and braking systems.

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

• Basic principles of hydraulics.
• Pneumatic tools and systems in marine applications.

Professional Skills

Fitting and Basic Machining

Workshop Practices

• Filing, sawing, and drilling.
• Thread cutting (internal and external).

Fabrication

• Sheet metal works.
• Welding techniques (arc and gas welding).

Maintenance of Tools

• Sharpening of cutting tools.
• Maintenance of hand and power tools.

Engine Overhaul and Maintenance

Engine Assembly & Disassembly

• Dismantling and assembling marine engines.
• Inspection and maintenance of engine parts.

Alignment

• Shaft and coupling alignment.
• Bearing fitting and maintenance.

System Troubleshooting

• Identifying and rectifying faults in fuel, cooling, and lubrication systems.
• Testing engine performance.

Pumps and Compressors

• Maintenance of water pumps, air compressors.
• Seal replacement.

Employability Skills

• Basics of IT and computer applications.
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

Workshop Calculation & Science

• Units and measurements.
• Basic mathematics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry.
• Mechanics: force, torque, and motion.
• Fluid mechanics: properties of fluids, flow rates.

Professional Knowledge (Theory)

240

Professional Skills (Practical)

840

Employability Skills

120

Total

1200

60% to 75%

• The candidate’s work has demonstrated the attainment of an acceptable standard of craftsmanship for performance in this grade, with the assistance of occasional guidance and careful consideration for safety procedures and practices.
• Displaying proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• 60–70% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A respectable degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• Occasional assistance in finishing the task or project.

75% to 90%

• For this grade, the candidate has produced work that demonstrates reaching a reasonable standard of craftsmanship while following safety procedures and practices with minimal guidance.
• Good proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• 70–80% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A good degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• Little assistance in finishing the task or project.

Above 90%

• For this grade, the candidate has produced work that demonstrates reaching a high standard of craftsmanship while following safety procedures and practices with minimal or no guidance.
• High level of proficiency with hand tools, machine tools, and workshop equipment.
• More than 80% accuracy was attained while performing tasks other than those required by the component or job.
• A high degree of uniformity and neatness in the final product.
• No or minimal assistance in finishing the task or project.