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ITI Sheet Metal Worker

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Covers marking, cutting, forming and joining sheet metal for ducts, panels and enclosures. Entry-friendly trade requiring only 8th pass.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1 year
Entry after
Class 8
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Covers marking, cutting, forming and joining sheet metal for ducts, panels and enclosures. Entry-friendly trade requiring only 8th pass.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 8th pass.

How you get in. State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How it is studied. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • HVAC duct fabrication
  • Automobile body shops
  • Fabrication workshops
  • Aircraft maintenance support
  • Construction

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Welding specialisation
  • Diploma via lateral entry
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 11,000 - 19,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 year.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 8 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

1 route mapped from this qualification.

Sheet metal worker
Cutting, forming and joining sheet metal into ducting, panels, enclosures and fabricated parts. Factory and fabrication shop work, with HVAC ducting a steady source of demand.
Common route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Sheet Metal Worker?

8th pass. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Sheet Metal Worker take?

1 year. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

What does ITI Sheet Metal Worker cost?

Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after ITI Sheet Metal Worker?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Welding specialisation, Diploma via lateral entry.