Popular trades and where they lead
- Fitter: assembly, maintenance and tool-room roles
- Electrician: plant electrical, wiring and maintenance
- Welder: fabrication, shipyard and construction work
- Machinist / Turner: CNC, VMC and conventional machining
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle, Diesel): service centres and fleet maintenance
- COPA / Computer: data entry and office support
Growing after ITI
- Start as a trainee or apprentice and learn the plant
- Add skills: CNC programming, PLC basics, inspection
- Consider a diploma through lateral entry options
- Move from operator to setter to supervisor
Tips
Keep your trade certificate and marks safe, learn the instruments of your trade, and practise reading drawings. Employers value hands-on skill and discipline.
Frequently asked questions
Which ITI trade has the most jobs?
Fitter, electrician, welder and machinist are consistently in demand in manufacturing regions.
Can ITI holders do a diploma?
Lateral entry routes exist in many states; check with the relevant technical education board.