ITI Diesel Mechanic

Mechanic, Diesel Engine; Oil Engine, Fitter repairs services and overhauls diesel or oil engines for efficient performance as prime mover to drive machinery and equipment. Examine engine to locate defects, using various tools and instruments. Dismantles or partly dismantles it to remove damaged or worn out parts and replaces or repairs them. Grinds valve and assembles parts, doing supplementary tooling and other functions as necessary to ensure accuracy of fit. Installs assembled or repaired engine in position and connects pulley or wheel to propulsion system. Starts engine, tunes it up and observes performance noting different meter readings such as temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, etc. and sets it to specified standard for optimum performance. Checks, adjusts and lubricates engine periodically and performs such other functions to keep engine in good working order. May solder or braze parts and service diesel fuel pumps and injectors.

Additionally, since diesel engines are starting to incorporate electronic components, programs usually give students a chance to take courses in electrical systems and computer diagnostic software. 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.

During the one-year duration of Mechanic Diesel trade a candidate is trained on professional skills & knowledge, and Employability skill related to job role. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work and extracurricular activities to build up confidence. The Broad components covered during the course are given below: – The Trainees will cover the safety aspect in general and specific to the trade, identification of tools & equipment, raw materials used.

The trainee will perform Measuring & marking by using various Measuring & Marking tools. The trainee will be able to plan and perform basic fastening and fitting operations. Familiarize with basics of electricity, test and measure the electrical parameter. Skilling practice on maintenance of batteries being done. Practice making various welding joints by using Arc and gas welding. Trace and identify various hydraulics and pneumatics components and identify components in Air and Hydraulic Brake system. Identify various types of vehicle. The candidate will be able to perform practice on dismantling Diesel Engine of LMV as per given standard procedures. Able to achieve skill on Overhauling of Cylinder Head , valve train , Piston, connecting rod assembly, crankshaft, flywheel and mounting flanges, spigot and bearings, camshaft etc. practice reassembling all parts of engine in correct sequence as per workshop manual. Perform testing on engine. Also the trainee practice on repair and maintenance of Cooling, lubrication, Intake & Exhaust system of Engine. Perform maintenance of diesel fuel system, FIP, Governor and monitor emission of vehicle. Practice on repair, maintenance and overhaul of Starter, alternator and perform Execute troubleshooting in engine of LMV/HMV.