A Conveyor Operation and Maintenance Technician is tasked with the inspection of the total belt driving system including the controls of conveyor belt as per the required sequence for transporting different raw materials (coal, limestone, Iron ore etc.) in the service bunker through crushers/screener etc. They are also responsible for basic maintenance and troubleshooting on Conveyor Belt system.
Personal Competencies
You are physically fit
You are comfortable communicating with others
You pay attention to details while working
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification
After completing class 10 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Conveyor Operation and Maintenance training.
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You can work in the Manufacturing/Food and Agriculture/Electronic and Electrical sector.
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Helper → Conveyor Operator → Belt Conveyor Maintenance → Supervisor
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Conveyor Operation and maintenance technician ranges between INR 15,830 - 22,150* per month.
*The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Leslie David spent 23 years in logistics management and specialises in conveyor belting for over 15 years. He is one of the most published authors on conveyor belt technology in the world.*
Conveyor Operation & Maintenance technician
NCS Code: 7233.0401 | V096Minimum Qualification
After completing class 10 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Conveyor Operation and Maintenance training.
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit - https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit - https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work: You can work in the Manufacturing/Food and Agriculture/Electronic and Electrical sector.
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Helper → Conveyor Operator → Belt Conveyor Maintenance → Supervisor
The approx. salary of a Conveyor Operation and maintenance technician ranges between INR 15,830 - 22,150* per month.
Source - https://bit.ly/3IPIGKF
*The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Leslie David spent 23 years in logistics management and specialises in conveyor belting for over 15 years. He is one of the most published authors on conveyor belt technology in the world.*
Source - dunlopcb.com/app/uploads/2020/02/Tightening-the-belt.-World-Cement.-FEB-2020.pdf
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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