Computer Aided Design (CAD) aid in developing designs for weaving into carpets. The software is used to make designs in different patterns and colours which helps to visualise the final look of the carpets. You learn to use the software, create designs for the carpets until the planned design gets approval for production.
Personal Competencies
• You have keen interest in art and drawing
• You have an eye for details
• You are good at working independently
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification
After completion Of class 12 in Science and at least 1-2 years' experience in carpet weaving is required for enrolling in National Skills Qualification Framework(NSQF)* level 5 CAD Designer for Carpets course. Certificate course in Autocad would be an added advantage.
*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.
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the different Departments.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
INSTITUTES
I. Indian Institute Of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, UP
2. Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Pmt Academy, New Delhi
4. Jd Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
5. National Institute of Fashion Technology
Fees
A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on ITI registered with NSP: scholarships.gov.in/fresh/onlinelnstituteSearchlndex
• Visit buddy4study.com for details on scholarships for ITI/Vocational Training: buddy4study.com/article/iti-scholarships
(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Carpet design companies, Design houses, Carpet manufacturers Entrepreneurship: You can freelance as a designer for design houses and carpet manufacturers
Work Environment: You will have to work for 8/9 hours per day and for 5/6 days per week. At times overtime work may be there.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Trainee Designer → CAD Designer → Senior Designer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a CAD designer ranges between INR 15,000 - 73,OOO* per month.
Obeetee Carpets utilizes craftsmanship of 7+ villages and now utilizes the CAD design software for designing the carpets. They say- "Previously customers use to give us design, but with CAD we give them options for same." They employ a team of 15+ CAD carpet designers for the same.
CAD DESIGNER FOR CARPETS
NCS Code: NA | E007• You have keen interest in art and drawing
• You have an eye for details
• You are good at working independently
Minimum Qualification
After completion Of class 12 in Science and at least 1-2 years' experience in carpet weaving is required for enrolling in National Skills Qualification Framework(NSQF)* level 5 CAD Designer for Carpets course. Certificate course in Autocad would be an added advantage.
*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.
The course is offered by the different Departments.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
INSTITUTES
I. Indian Institute Of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, UP
2. Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Pmt Academy, New Delhi
4. Jd Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
5. National Institute of Fashion Technology
A majority of government schemes are free
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on ITI registered with NSP: scholarships.gov.in/fresh/onlinelnstituteSearchlndex
• Visit buddy4study.com for details on scholarships for ITI/Vocational Training: buddy4study.com/article/iti-scholarships
(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work: Carpet design companies, Design houses, Carpet manufacturers Entrepreneurship: You can freelance as a designer for design houses and carpet manufacturers
Work Environment: You will have to work for 8/9 hours per day and for 5/6 days per week. At times overtime work may be there.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Trainee Designer → CAD Designer → Senior Designer
The approx. salary of a CAD designer ranges between INR 15,000 - 73,OOO* per month.
Source - payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Computer_Aided_Design_(CAD)_Designer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Obeetee Carpets utilizes craftsmanship of 7+ villages and now utilizes the CAD design software for designing the carpets. They say- "Previously customers use to give us design, but with CAD we give them options for same." They employ a team of 15+ CAD carpet designers for the same.
Source - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmeuRWz4DRo
* The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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