Model Curriculum

Fitter: Levelling, Alignment &

Balancing

SECTOR: IRON & STEEL

SUB-SECTOR: STEEL, SPONGE – IRON, FERRO ALLOYS,
RE ROLLERS, REFRACTORY
OCCUPATION: MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
REF ID: ISC/Q0905
NSQF LEVEL: 3

Fitter: Levelling, Alignment & Balancing

Fitter: Levelling, Alignment & Balancing
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 04
2. Trainer Prerequisites 07
3. Annexure: Assessment Criteria 08

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Fitter: Levelling,
Alignment & Balancing
CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Fitter: Levelling, Alignment & Balancing”,
in the “Iron & Steel” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the
learner.

Program Name Fitter-Levelling Alignment & Balancing

Qualification Pack Name Fitter-Levelling Alignment & Balancing

& Reference ID. ISC/Q0905

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 30-12-2015

Pre-requisites to th
Minimum qualification – 10 standard / ITI Pass
Training
Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
 Understand the assigned job of levelling, balancing& alignment
 Prepare for operation of levelling, balancing &alignment
 Carry out the assigned operation of levelling, balancing &
alignment
 Use basic health and safety practices at the workplace
Works effectively with others

This course encompasses 5 out of 5 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Fitter-Levelling,

Alignment & Balancing” Qualification Pack issued by “Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council”.

Sr. Equipment
Module Key Learning Outcomes
No. Required
1 Over view of Iron &  Understanding Iron & steel industry PPTs of Iron and
Steel Industry  Understanding types of Iron & Steel steel
Industry manufacturing,
Theory Duration  Understanding products of Iron & Steel Charts showing the
(hh:mm) industry same
04:00  Activities in Iron & Steel Industry
Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
00:00

Corresponding NOS
Code
2 Occupational, Health  Understanding the Occupational health PPTs for OHAS
and Safety (OHAS) & Safety related to Job
 What is hazard Role, Display
Theory Duration  Documentation for Health and safety Material for PPEs
(hh:mm)  Working at Heights, confined spaces related to Job
08:00 Role, Safety

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Sr. Equipment
Module Key Learning Outcomes
No. Required
Practical Duration  Solutions for fire at work place Material
(hh:mm)
08:00

Corresponding NOS
Code
ISC/N0008
3 5S & House keeping  Identification of bottlenecks in PPTs of 5S,
functioning of work place Display Charts of
Theory Duration  Various methods of housekeeping both 5S, Audit
(hh:mm) pre-work & post-work as well Checklists of 5S
08:00

Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
08:00

Corresponding NOS
Code
ISC/N0911
4 Understand the  Understand the assigned job of Machine drawings,
assigned job of levelling, balancing and alignment in work instructions,
levelling, balancing & accordance with the instructions / Hand tools for
alignment checklist fitter, measuring
 Understand the engineering drawings instruments &
Theory Duration  Seek clarifications with respect to the precision
(hh:mm) equipment, drawings, if any measuring
08:00  Identify the tools and tackles that are instruments
required to carry out the assigned job of
levelling, balancing and alignment
Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
24:00
Corresponding NOS
Code
ISC/N0927

5 Carry out the  Prepare spares, material required for Display charts,
operation of levelling, operation for fitter – levelling, balancing Motors Pumps,
balancing and and alignment Compressors and
alignment  Conduct routine maintenance or rectify Electrical Panels,
the problem, as appropriate general Spares for
Duration  Check levelling, alignment & balancing motors, pumps,
(hh:mm) (static and dynamic) generators
60:00  Monitor and record the temperature &
vibration
Practical Duration
 Conduct tests to ensure fitness
(hh:mm)
 Communicate to supervisor about
160:00
completion of work
Corresponding NOS
Code
ISC/N0928
6 Use basic health and  Health and safety procedures PPE, Different
safety practices at the Type of Safety

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Sr. Equipment
Module Key Learning Outcomes
No. Required
workplace others  Fire safety procedures Sign, First Aid Box,
 Emergencies, rescue and first aid Step Ladder,
Theory Duration procedures Sample Accident
(hh:mm) reports ,Fire
04:00 Extinguishers,
Practical Duration Items required for
(hh:mm) fire extinguisher
22:00 and fire Safety

Corresponding NOS
Code
ISC/N0008
Work effectively with  Ensure appropriate communication with Communication
others superiors, peers and others as skills PPTs,
applicable at work place Posters Team
Theory Duration  Demonstrate appropriate behaviour and management
(hh:mm) etiquette at work place posters
08:00
Practical Duration
(hh:mm)
08:00

Corresponding NOS
Code
ISC/N0009
Total Duration Unique Equipment Required:
 Sample Mechanical & Electrical Drawing, Blueprints,
Theory Duration  Basic hand tools such as spanner, pliers, pullers
100:00  Measuring & Precision measuring instruments such a
micro-meter, Venire callipers,
Practical Duration  Tools and Equipment’s for alignments such as level
230:00 gauges,
 Assembling tools Lubricant and coolant
 Material and Equipment for cleaning
 Sample Documents for reporting’s
 Sample quality Controlling formats
 Personal protective Equipment’s and clothes
 Different Type of Safety Sign, First Aid Box,
 Safety instrument and clothing, Step Ladder, Sample
Accident reports
 Fire Extinguishers, Items required for fire extinguisher
and fire Safety

Grand Total Course Duration: 330Hours, 0 Minutes

(This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Indian Iron and Steel Sector Skills Council)

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Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Fitter – Levelling, Alignment &
Balancing” mapped to Qualification Pack: “ISC/Q0905”

Sr.
Area Details
No.
1 Description To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum detailed
above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack “ISC/Q0905”.
2 Personal Aptitude for conducting training, and pre/ post work to ensure competent,
Attributes employable candidates at the end of the training. Strong communication
skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team; a passion for
quality and for developing others; well-organised and focused, eager to
learn and keep oneself updated with the latest in the mentioned field
3 Minimum Min. ITI Fitter pass and preferably CTI/ATI cleared/ Diploma Mechanical
Educational
Qualifications
4a Domain Certified for Job Role: “Fitter Level, Alignment &Balancing” mapped to QP:
Certification “ISC/Q0905”.Minimum accepted score is 80%.
4b Platform Recommended that the Trainer is certified for the Job Role: “Trainer”,
Certification mapped to the Qualification Pack: “SSC/1402”. Minimum accepted score is
80%.
5 Experience Min. 5 years relevant industry experience and minimum 3 years’
experience as Trained or un trained for same Job Role/ Trade

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Annexure: Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria
Job Role Fitter-Levelling, Alignment & Balancing
Qualification Pack ISC/Q0905
Sector Skill Council Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council

Sr.
Guidelines for Assessment
No.
1 Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill
Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its
importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills
Practical for each PC.
2 The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created
by the SSC
3 Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each
candidate at each examination/training centre (as per assessment criteria below)
4 Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every
student at each examination/training centre based on these criteria.
5 To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 60% in every
NOS.
6 In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take
subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack.

Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

ISC/N0926: PC1. Interpret the checklist and 150

Understand the understand the job requirements
assigned job of
5 0 5
levelling,
balancing &
alignment
PC2. Understand the levelling /
alignment / balancing of rotating
15 10 5
equipment e.g. blower fan, motor,
pump and gear box etc.
PC3. Understand the use of
levelling instruments (spirit level,
water level, magnetic marking
15 5 10
block, dial indicator, laser
alignment equipment, strobe light
etc.)
PC4. Understand the standard
code of practice for static and 10 5 5
dynamic balancing
PC5. Plan, as appropriate to carry
out the job 10 5 5

PC6. Understand sections, views,

scale of measurement used in the 10 5 5
drawing

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 Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

PC7. Understand the symbols

used in the drawings 5 0 5

PC8. Understand other

specifications and
identify the sequence of 15 5 10
activities required to assemble
the machine
PC9. Identify any clarifications that
he/she wants to seek with respect 10 0 10
to the given drawing
PC10. Identify and seek
clarifications with respect to
5 0 5
levelling, balancing and alignment
of rotating equipment
PC11. Recognize whom to contact
for clarifications on the engineering 5 0 5
drawing
PC12. Escalate the concern to the
supervisor or shift-in-charge, if 5 0 5
needed
PC13. Identify tools, tackles &
equipment (spanners, steel scale,
10 5 5
torque wrench etc.) required to
perform the operation
PC14. Identify measuring
instruments, for e.g. Venire, Micro
meter, dial gauge, filler gauge, 5 0 5
water level, Laser Alignment
equipment etc.
PC15. Ask helper to carry tools
required to the desired work site 15 5 10

PC16. Report to stores / supervisor

in case of non-availability of tools & 10 0 10
tackles or stock-out
NOS Total Marks Total 150 45 105
ISC/N0927: PC1. Prepare the equipment, 150
prepare for spares, tools and tackles
operation of (spanners, steel scale, torque
20 5 15
levelling, wrench etc.)
balancing &
alignment
PC2. Plan for job duration and
prepare the team to comply with 20 5 15

PC3. Ensure that sequence of

activities are followed correctly 20 5 15

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 Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

PC4. Calibrate the instrument

(Venire, Micro meter, dial gauge,
filler gauge, water level, spirit 25 5 20
level, laser alignment equipment
etc.) before use
PC5. Prepare the list of spares
required for completion of job and 20 5 15
ensure availability at work site
PC6. Ensure that tools match the
desired specifications 25 5 20

PC7. Ensure tools and equipment

required for assembly are free from
physical damage and ready for 15 5 10
operation
PC8. Report damaged / defective
components of equipment as per 5 0 5
the escalation matrix
NOS Total Marks Total 150 35 115
ISC/N0928: PC1. Dismantle the equipment, as 450
Carry out the needed
assigned
operation of 10 0 10
levelling,
balancing &
alignment
PC2. Repair or replace the
defective parts 15 0 15

PC3. Assemble the parts

according to the drawings, as 20 5 15
required
PC4. Assemble mechanical
components, sub-assemblies
20 5 15
together using screws, bolts &
collars using hand/ power tools
PC5. Check the levelling,
balancing and alignment of
20 5 15
rotating equipment for routine
maintenance
PC6. Re assemble the parts
post correcting the defect 20 5 15

PC7. Understand the process of

levelling, alignment & balancing 20 5 15
and the need for them
PC8. Understand the basics of
levelling, alignment & balancing 20 5 15
PC9. Understand the manual
alignment process with dial gauge 20 5 15

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 Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

PC10. Understand machine

based alignment process 15 5 10

PC11. Carry out levelling,

alignment & balancing through
dial gauge, spirit level, water 15 5 10
level, laser driven shaft alignment
device
PC12. Understand and able to
execute static and dynamic 15 5 10
balancing process
Pc13. Understand static balance
by identification of heavy point
(rest at the bottom) upon slow 15 5 10
rotation of the equipment with low
friction bearings
PC14. Understand the amount of
measured weight to be added on
15 5 10
the opposite side of the heavy
point of equipment
PC15. Understand and able to
execute different types of
balancing like vector method, 15 5 10
stroboscope light method (dynamic
balancing) etc.
PC16. Rectify any defects in the
rotating equipment’s 15 5 10

PC17. Test the rotating equipment

and ensure fitness 15 5 10

PC18. Report to the supervisor in

case of any problem that has to be 10 0 10
escalated
PC19. Operate instruments to
record temperature & vibrations
15 5 10
(thermometer and vibration
measuring instruments)
PC20. Concentrate and record the
observations at prescribed time 15 5 10
intervals
PC21. Identify any deviations from
usual temperature &/or vibration 15 5 10

PC22. Report any deviations to

supervisor so as to take necessary 15 5 10
actions to rectify them
PC23. Ensure alignment of parts
and with the engineering drawings 20 5 15

PC24. Check vibrations to ensure

they are within desired limits 15 5 10

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 Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

PC25. Test the machine to ensure

it is fit to use before handover 15 5 10

PC26. Record the test results in

the prescribed format of the 15 5 10
organization
PC27. Ensure all activities are
complete according to checklist 15 5 10

PC28. Communicate to supervisor

on completion of given job and/or
15 5 10
in case of any deviations from
checklist
NOS Total Marks Total
450 125 325
ISC/N0008: PC1. Use protective 150
Use basic clothing/equipment for specific
health and tasks and work conditions 10 5 5
safety practices
at the
workplace
PC2. State the name and
location of people responsible 5 0 5
for health and safety in the
workplace
PC3. State the names and
location of documents that refer 1 0 1
to health and safety in the
workplace
PC4. Identify job-site hazardous
work and state possible causes 9 5 4
of risk or accident in the
workplace
PC5. Carry out safe working
practices while dealing with
hazards to ensure the safety of 10 5 5
self and others state methods of
accident prevention in the work
environment of the job role
PC6. State location of general
health and safety equipment in 5 0 5
the workplace
PC7. Inspect for faults, set up
and safely use steps and 5 0 5
ladders in general use
PC8. Work safely in and
around trenches, elevated 5 0 5
places and confined areas
PC9. Lift heavy objects safely
using correct procedures 4 0 4

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 Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

PC10. Apply good

housekeeping practices at all 1 0 1
times
PC11. Identify common
hazard signs displayed in 6 5 1
various areas
PC12. Retrieve and/or point out
documents that refer to health 4 0 4
and safety in the workplace
PC13. Use the various
appropriate fire extinguishers 10 5 5
on different types of fires
correctly
PC14. Demonstrate rescue
techniques applied during 10 5 5
fire hazard
PC15. Demonstrate good
housekeeping in order to 1 0 1
prevent fire hazards
PC16. Demonstrate the
correct use of a fire 4 0 4
extinguisher
PC17. Demonstrate how to
free a person from 5 0 5
electrocution
PC18. Administer appropriate
first aid to victims as required
e.g. in case of bleeding, burns, 10 5 5
choking, electric shock,
Poisoning etc.
PC19. Demonstrate basic
techniques of bandaging 5 0 5

PC20. Respond promptly and

appropriately to an accident
situation or medical 10 5 5
emergency in real or
simulated environments
PC21. Perform and organize
loss minimization or rescue 5 0 5
activity during an accident in
real or simulated environments
PC22. Administer first aid to
victims in case of a heart attack
or cardiac arrest due to electric 5 0 5
shock, before the arrival of
emergency services in real or
simulated cases

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 Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

PC23. Demonstrate
the artificial 5 0 5
respiration and the
CPR Process
PC24. Participate in
emergency 5 0 5
procedures
PC25. Complete a written
accident/incident report or
dictate a report to another 9 5 4
person, and send report to
person responsible
PC26. Demonstrate correct
method to move injured people 1 0 1
and others during an emergency
NOS Total Marks Total
150 45 105
ISC/N0009: PC1. Accurately receive 100
Work information and instructions
effectively from the supervisor and fellow 10 5 5
workers, getting clarification
with others where required
PC2. Accurately pass on
information to authorized
persons who require it and 10 5 5
within agreed timescale and
confirm its receipt
PC3. Provide information to
others clearly, at a pace and in a 10 0 10
manner that helps them to
understand

PC4. Display helpful behavior by

assisting others in performing 10 5 5
tasks in a positive manner,
where required and possible
PC5. Consult with and assist
others to maximize 10 5 5
effectiveness and efficiency in
carrying out tasks
PC6. Display appropriate
communication etiquette while 10 0 10
working
PC7. Display active listening
skills while interacting with 10 0 10
others at work
PC8. Use appropriate tone,
pitch and language to convey 10 5 5
politeness, assertiveness, care
and professionalism

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 Marks allocation
Assessment Assessment criteria Total marks Out Theory Skills
outcome of practical

PC9. Demonstrate responsible

and disciplined behaviors’ at 15 5 10
the workplace
PC10. Escalate grievances
and problems to 5 0 5

NOS Total Marks Total

100 30 70
Grand Total 1000 1000 280 720
Percentage Weightage: 50% 50%
Minimum Pass% to qualify 60%
(aggregate):

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