Advanced Vocational Training Scheme

The scheme Advanced Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS) has been launched by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. It aims to upgrade and update the skills of the industrial workforce through short-term modular training. Through this scheme, short-term training courses of 1 to 6 weeks are provided to industrial workers, technicians, supervisors, engineers, instructors, and technical students for skill upgradation. The scheme is implemented by National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), including NSTIs at Mumbai, Kanpur, Howrah, Hyderabad (Vidyanagar), Chennai, Hyderabad (Ramanthapur), Ludhiana, Dehradun, Calicut, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and other centres. The training is offered in selected skill areas through regular and tailor-made courses designed as per the requirements of industries and establishments. The institute is equipped with workshops, laboratories, hostel facilities, and other infrastructure to support training. The scheme was launched in collaboration with UNDP/ILO and is delivered through modular courses to meet the training demands of industries and institutions. > Mission: - To continuously upgrade the skills of the industrial workforce for higher productivity - Bridging the gap between academics and industries for suitable placement for the young generation in technical fields > Objective: - To ensure a steady flow of skilled worker to the industries in different trades. - To raise the quality and quantity of the industrial production by systematic training of potential workers. - To enhance employability of educated youth for skilled and supervisory jobs through training. - To upgrade and update the skills of technical personnels of industries, Govt. Departments and Organizations for diversification in production and keeping them abreast with the technological advancement. - To conduct need-based training Program for industries, departments and organizations in the form of tailor-made programs. - Rendering consultancy in training/production techniques.