Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC): A Brief Overview

 

Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC): A Brief Overview

The Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC) is a technical skill training institute in Karnataka, India that provides industry-oriented diploma and master training programs as well as short-term skill training programs. GTTC was established in Bangalore in 1972 as a joint venture between the government of Karnataka and the government of Denmark. It is administratively governed by Skill Development; Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Department.

The Government of Karnataka established 33 GTTC centres across the state to offer skilled manpower and technical services to both existing and emerging industries. GTTC centres are spread across the state of Karnataka and are equipped to train unemployed youth from both urban and rural areas.

 GTTC's mission is to provide skilled manpower and technical services to existing and emerging industries worldwide by training unemployed youth in urban and rural areas. GTTC has trained over 200,000 candidates in various long and short-term programmes.

Here are some key features of GTTC:

• AICTE Approved Courses:
• GTTC offers AICTE approved long-term courses including Diploma and M.Tech in Tool Engineering.
• These courses combine theory and practice to equip trainees with knowledge for application in industry.
• Diploma specializations include Tool & Die Making, Mechatronics, Precision Manufacturing, and Electronics & Communication.
• GTTC also offers several short-term skill development and competency courses for ITI, Diploma, and BE holders.
• Practical Training: GTTC focuses on hands-on, practical training using high-end equipment like CNC machines, advanced robots, and 3D printers.
• Placement Opportunities: GTTC has a nearly 100% placement rate for its Diploma and M.Tech holders, who are in high demand in India and abroad. Many alumni have also become successful entrepreneurs. Diploma students undergo three years of intensive in-house training, followed by a mandatory one-year in-plant training in a related industry.
• Research and Development: GTTC is also a state-of-the-art manufacturing consultancy and R&D center with expertise in manufacturing press tools, plastic injection molds, and jigs and fixtures. It manufactures high precision components and sub-assemblies for aerospace and defence organizations like the Indian Space Research Organisation.
• Government Sponsored Programs: GTTC conducts government sponsored skill training programs to help upskill trainees from economically weaker sections of society.
• Centers of Excellence: GTTC has established Centers of Excellence in collaboration with multinational companies such as Siemens, Dassault Systems, and PTC. These partnerships provide high-end technical training in areas like robotics, 3D printing, industrial automation, and advanced manufacturing.
• Focus on Rural Development: Several GTTC centers are located in the backward districts of Karnataka, with the aim of enabling underprivileged youth to access vocational-based skilling.

Overall, GTTC is a valuable resource for students and working professionals in Karnataka who are looking to gain industry-relevant skills and advance their careers.