| Operatives Training Programmes
Textile industry continues to be labour-intensive even in the present scenario. Technological developments have resulted in the automation of many processes in the textile industry. With it comes the need for operatives’ skills‚ knowledge and ability to man these machinery/instruments. It also requires workmen to produce results by the practice of better work habits at the work place and ultimately‚ improve the quality of products and enhance productivity.
SITRA’s training programmes for operatives are designed with the objective of
- imparting skill at the work place.
- reduce learning period.
- instill good habits of work.
- maintain discipline.
It is envisaged that an improved work culture, brought about through the training, will bring in the following direct benefits to the mills:
- improved quality of output.
- good house keeping.
- less spoilage of materials.
- proper material handling.
- less incidence of waste.
- higher rates of production.
- fewer accidents.
- overall positive work culture.
Training is conducted at mills with a choice of medium of instruction from any of the five languages – Hindi‚ Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.
Since inception in 1982, the Labour Research and Training Centre of SITRA has trained around 50,000 spinning mill workers from various regions of India and abroad.
a) Freshers and refresher training for spinning mill operatives
This programme is meant for imparting training for operatives on tenting jobs of all departments in a spinning mill. Each batch of the programme is department-specific and covers aspects like scenario of the Indian textile industry, duties and responsibilities of workers, Do’s and Don’ts at work place, quality improvement & waste reduction, importance of machinery maintenance, labour and machine productivity, count and count calculations, production calculations, new spinning systems, communication and its importance at the work place, disciplinary measures, accident and safety, house keeping and materials handling procedures, etc. The training methodology involves a judicious mix of theory and practicals.
The departments covered include blow room, carding, combing, drawing, simplex, ring spinning, open end spinning, winding, doubling, TFO, reeling, singeing and ancillary jobs like doffing (simplex/spinning) and machine cleaning.
Duration : 3 days for experienced workers and 5 to 7 days for new recruits. Maximum workers strength per batch: 15
b) Jobbers' development programme
Modernisation and other rationalisation considerations have radically redefined the traditional role of jobbers who are now expected to perform redefined multi-function roles as trainers, motivators, counsellors, grievance handlers, mediators/ communicators, facilitators/change-agents, and leaders/team-builders capable of tapping the potentials of the work force.
This programme apart from emphasizing their redefined role and functions, also aims to create an awareness amongst jobbers the importance of proper planning, productivity, quality maintenance, cost reduction, material handling and waste control, etc.
Duration: 3 days.
c) Training for trainers
Meant for worker trainers/instructors. The trainers will be trained in all departments. The programme intends to create an awareness about the importance of higher productivity, better quality, reduced wastes, proper planning, right work methods, etc so that trainers effectively discharge their role and functions in order to achieve improvements in the mill’s working. The syllabus which comprises of 50% theory and 50% practicals, would cover all the departments.
d) Union leaders development programme
Some of the major Trade Unions like AITUC, BMS, and CITU have been utilizing this service offered by SITRA for the past 15 years to train their members. The programme deals with topics like duties and responsibilities of Union Leaders and importance of work practices of operatives, product quality and machine maintenance, meaning of work load and work assignment. |
