Turner

DBTI Special Training Programme

From Lathe to Leadership – Shaping Industry-Ready Manufacturing Professionals with DBTI Advantage

NSQF Level-4 2 Years Duration NTC Certified

Course Information

The Turner course at DBTI is a two-year, NSQF Level-4 programme under CTS. It equips trainees with the skills to operate lathes and allied machines for precision turning work. DBTI integrates Employability Skills, 21st-Century Skills, and the Don Bosco Plus Skill Portfolio for holistic development.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • 10th Pass with Science & Mathematics
  • Minimum Age: 14 years
  • Intake Capacity: 20 trainees per batch

Qualification Awarded

National Trade Certificate (NTC)

Recognized globally for employment opportunities

Training System

Duration: 2 Years (2400 hours + OJT/Projects)

Trade Practical (Skill Training) 1680 hours
Trade Theory 540 hours
Employability Skills 180 hours

Special DBTI Features

Employability Skills

Communication, teamwork, workplace readiness, digital literacy

21st-Century Skills

Critical thinking, adaptability, creativity, leadership

Don Bosco Plus

Personalized skill portfolio tracking

Job Role

A Turner operates and maintains lathe machines to produce precision cylindrical parts and components. They interpret engineering drawings, perform operations like turning, threading, boring, and ensure accuracy with measuring instruments. DBTI-trained turners are prepared for production, maintenance, and tool room jobs in various industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate lathe machines for precision turning
  • Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Perform threading, boring, and facing operations
  • Quality control using measuring instruments

Industry Applications

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Aerospace components
  • Machine tool production
  • General engineering works

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, trainees will be able to:

  • Operate and maintain lathe machines and allied equipment.
  • Perform turning, facing, drilling, boring, tapering, and threading operations.
  • Interpret technical drawings and apply precision measurement.
  • Follow safety standards and quality assurance practices.
  • Demonstrate Employability Skills – teamwork, communication, workplace readiness.
  • Build a Skill Portfolio integrating technical and 21st-Century Skills.

Assessments

Internal (Formative):

Practical work, assignments, projects, attendance.

Final (Summative):

All India Trade Test (AITT) by DGT leading to award of NTC, Units tests and Quarterly Assessments.

Pass Marks:

  • 60% in Practical & Internal Assessment
  • 33% in Theory & Employability Skills

Assessment & Certification

Terminal Examinations

Terminal Examinations are held in October, December, April and June.

Statement of Marks

Statement of Marks is issued at the end of every semester to the students giving details of marks obtained in the periodical assignments and term end examinations.

Certificate of Completion

A Certificate of Completion in one or more successfully completed courses/subjects is awarded to the trainee who has 85% attendance and has secured minimum of 40% marks in Theory and 60% of marks in Practical.

Evaluation / Grading System

The evaluation system is based on two components:

  • Daily performance evaluation and periodic assignments. Practical in the labs and unit test carry a weightage of 50%.
  • Term end examinations both Practical and Theory with a weightage of 50%.
  • 40% minimum marks for a pass for Theory and 60% for Practical tests in each paper.

Periodical Reports are sent to the parents/guardians in order to inform them of the progress of the trainee. These reports must be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the Institute authorities. PTM is held after the first and third Assessments.

Turner Trade Certification

  • Trainees are registered under the Turner trade and appear for the All-India Trade Test (AITT) conducted by NCVET, earning the National Trade Certificate (NTC).
  • Each trainee also receives a DBTI Certificate as General Machine Operator (GMO) along with a Trainee Skill Portfolio documenting both technical and employability skills gained during training.
Additional Specialized Certifications:
CNC Turner
CNC Miller
CNC Programmer / Setter-cum-Operator
AutoCAD

Certificate Fees

The Certificates are given free of charge, if taken within a month of withdrawal/completion of training or declaration of Board results. Otherwise Rs. 300 per year will be charged.

Possible Job Opportunities

Career Pathways:

Turner in Manufacturing

Production units

Lathe Operator

Machine operations

Tool Room Assistant

Precision tooling

Quality Control Technician

Quality assurance

Apprenticeships in Government Sector

Major Opportunities

  • Railway workshops
  • Ordnance factories
  • PSUs (BHEL, SAIL, HAL, IOCL, etc.)
  • State transport & power corporations

Career Advantage

After completing apprenticeship, many get absorbed or gain direct preference in permanent recruitment.

Other Opportunities

Government Recruitments

  • SSC, State SSC, DSSSB, ESIC, UPSC Group C/D recruitments for Technician/Workshop staff
  • Technical Assistant posts in polytechnics, engineering colleges, ITIs
  • Government Tool Room & Training Centres (GTTCs) recruit turners for precision work

Important Exams to Target

Railway & Central Govt

  • RRB ALP & Technician, RRB JE
  • SSC Technician Posts, SSC JE
  • DRDO CEPTAM Technician-A (Turner)
  • ISRO Technician-B (Turner)

Apprentice & State Exams

  • Apprentice exams in Railways, Ordnance Factories, PSUs
  • State PSC/SSC Technical posts

Salary Range

Entry Level

₹16,000 – ₹22,000 per month

Mid-Level (2–5 years)

₹25,000 – ₹40,000 per month

Overseas/Specialized

₹50,000 – ₹80,000 per month

Industry Sectors

Graduates can work in:

  • Capital Goods & Manufacturing
  • Automotive Industry
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Energy & Power Plants
  • Precision Engineering & Tool Rooms
  • General Machining & Component Production

Entrepreneurship Opportunity

Entrepreneur in machining and component manufacturing - Start your own precision manufacturing business with the skills and knowledge gained from this comprehensive program.

DBTI Advantage – Don Bosco Plus

DBTI enriches Turner training with a comprehensive approach that ensures graduates are not just skilled technicians, but also industry-ready professionals with an edge in today's competitive job market.

Employability Skills Training

  • • Workplace readiness
  • • Communication skills
  • • Digital skills
  • • Professional etiquette

21st-Century Skills

  • • Critical thinking
  • • Adaptability
  • • Creativity
  • • Problem-solving

Skill Portfolio

  • • Comprehensive showcase
  • • Technical & soft skills
  • • Placement support
  • • Career growth tracking

This holistic approach ensures DBTI graduates are not just skilled technicians, but also industry-ready professionals with an edge in today's competitive job market with Don Bosco Plus.

Course Quick Info

Duration 2 Years
Level NSQF Level-4
Intake 20 Students
Eligibility 10th Pass
Certificate NTC

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