Diploma in Manufacturing Technology

About the Program

Build Manufacturing Skills Through Work

The Diploma in Manufacturing Technology is a 2-year, Skill-embedded programme designed for 10+2-year NTC (ITI passed) candidates who want to strengthen their technical skills, gain structured workplace experience and build a recognised qualification while continuing to work.

The programme integrates manufacturing knowledge, practical skill development and workplace learning, helping learners connect their ITI training with real manufacturing processes, machines, equipment, quality practices and production environments.

The programme follows the foundational learning pathway of the B. Voc. in Manufacturing Technology, enabling learners to build a strong base in manufacturing processes, production practices, quality, workplace safety and professional competency.

Learn Through Work. Build Manufacturing Skills.

The programme follows a structured progression:

Learn → Practise → Apply → Demonstrate → Build Competency → Progress

The workplace becomes an active learning environment, while structured academic and guided learning develops the knowledge and skills needed to understand, perform and improve manufacturing work.

What the Programme Develops

Manufacturing Process Fundamentals
Practical Production & Machine Skills
Machine & Equipment Handling
Materials & Manufacturing Basics
Quality & Inspection Practices
Safe & Disciplined Work Practices
Production & Productivity Awareness
Workplace Problem Identification
Digital Workplace Skills

YOUR ITI CAN BE THE START OF A BIGGER CAREER JOURNEY

Build On your ITI skills.

Earn a Diploma while you Work.
Keep Progressing Towards Higher Qualifications and Career Opportunities.

ITI → Diploma → B.Voc. / B.Tech. → Career Growth

Further progression is subject to applicable eligibility, admission requirements and institutional provisions.

Build Your Manufacturing Capability Through Work-Embedded Skills Development

Skills & Education Together

Build a recognised qualification while strengthening the technical and practical manufacturing skills valued by industry.

Learn Through Real Work

Connect your ITI knowledge with actual manufacturing processes, machines, equipment and workplace responsibilities.

Earn While You Learn

Continue working and earning while developing practical manufacturing skills and progressing towards your career goals.

Build Workplace Competency

Develop and demonstrate your ability to perform manufacturing tasks, maintain quality, follow safe work practices and contribute to workplace productivity.

Progress Beyond Your ITI

Build on your existing ITI training with broader manufacturing knowledge, workplace competency and a pathway towards higher qualifications and career progression.

Open Doors to Better Career Opportunities

Start your career with industry-ready skills or strengthen your existing capabilities to move into better roles, greater responsibility and long-term career growth.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Join?

The Diploma in Manufacturing Technology is designed specifically for candidates with 10+2-year ITI qualifications who want to strengthen their manufacturing skills through work-embedded learning.

Programme Duration

2 Years | 4 Semesters

Academic Eligibility

10+2-year CTS/NTC (ITI) in relevant trade (e.g.; Fitter, Machinist, Mechatronics, MMV)
NSQF Level 4 in relevant technical/manufacturing trade background
45% aggregate marks (minimum)

Work Requirement

Currently working or entering employment in relevant manufacturing environments can participate through the work-embedded learning model, in sectors like

Automotive & Auto Components • Engineering & Industrial Equipment • Metals & Metal Products • • Other Relevant Manufacturing Sectors

Admission Procedure

Getting Started Is Simple

01 — Apply Online

Submit your application with the required academic and professional details.

02 — Eligibility Review & Personal Interaction

After application, eligible candidates complete an Online Learning Ability Assessment, followed by a Personal Interaction.

03 — Enrolment

Complete the admission formalities and pay the applicable fee to begin your WECAP journey.

04 — Begin Learning Through Work

Start your academic and work-embedded Learning & Skilling journey, connecting your workplace, role and learning progressively.

Note: Admission remains subject to fulfilment of the applicable University eligibility and admission requirements.

Career & Education Progression

Build Capability. Grow in Manufacturing.

The Diploma helps ITI learners strengthen their technical foundation, build workplace competency and take on greater responsibility in manufacturing.

Career Progression
Production Technician • Manufacturing Technician • Machine/CNC Operator • Quality Inspector • Production Support Technician • Process Support Technician • Maintenance Support Technician • Manufacturing Operations Associate

Higher Education Progression
Build on your ITI foundation and continue progressing towards B.Voc. and Higher Technical qualifications, subject to applicable eligibility and admission requirements.

ITI → Diploma → B.Voc. / Higher Qualification → Greater Career Responsibility

Progression is subject to applicable eligibility, admission requirements, regulations and institutional provisions.

Your Learning Journey

A Structured Learning Journey — Building Capability Step by Step

Your learning progresses with your work. Across four semesters, the programme builds on your ITI foundation and develops broader manufacturing knowledge, practical capability and workplace competency.

Semester 1 — Manufacturing Foundation

Build the foundation required to understand manufacturing systems, materials, production environments and professional workplace practices.

Semester 2 — Manufacturing Processes

Develop practical understanding of how materials are transformed into products through different manufacturing processes.

Semester 3 — Production & Quality

Develop capability to work effectively within production environments while understanding quality, measurement and process requirements.

Semester 4 — Manufacturing Improvement

Integrate your manufacturing knowledge and workplace experience to contribute to productivity, quality and process improvement.

Turn Your ITI Skills into Career Growth.

Build Capability. Earn a Qualification. Progress Further.