Cochin Shipyard Syllabus 2026

🔥 Core Topics: Principle of welding, Welding positions & WPS/PQR/WPQ

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Weld joint nomenclature and welding symbols
✓ Welding and cutting tools & techniques
✓ Welding defects and remedial actions
✓ Specification of Welding rods as per AWS
✓ Gouging methods
✓ Welding of Carbon steel/Al/Austenetic SS/High strength low alloys
✓ Pipe welding – Cu, Ni and SS material
✓ Modern welding procedures – SAW/TIG/CO2/Electro gas welding
✓ FCAW process with ceramic backing
✓ One side welding for panel welding
✓ Testing of weld joints
⚡ Practical Skills: Joint preparation, Arc welding, Gas welding, Testing methods

📏 Core Topics: Sheet metal terms, Steel plates and grades

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Sheet metal terms like folding/bending/seaming etc
✓ Steel plates and its grades
✓ Welding- types of welding – distortion and remedies
✓ Line heating techniques
✓ Metals and alloys- Characteristics
✓ SM methods/tools/ usage
✓ Types of Sheet Metal joints and specific usage
✓ Methods of laying out pattern/Development
✓ Alignment and fit up of plates/blocks using plates of various thicknesses
✓ Oxy acetylene / plasma cutting
✓ Plate/pipe weld joint configuration
⚡ Practical Skills: Pattern development, Bending operations, Sheet joining

🔧 Core Topics: Tools, Marking, Limits/Fits/Tolerance

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Tools Bench wise/Files etc
✓ Marking and measuring tools
✓ Limit/Fits/Tolerance
✓ Numerical ability – Mass/Volume/density/unit conversion/unit system
✓ Physical properties of metals and specific usage
✓ Methods for removing the broken nuts
✓ Drilling /reaming/horning/Counter sinking
✓ Types of nuts and locking devices
✓ Types of valves and maintenance
✓ Bearings and pulleys
✓ Overhauling of machineries
✓ Types of maintenance
✓ Shaft alignment and shaft sighting
✓ Bedding or Chocking of machinery foundations
⚡ Practical Skills: Assembly fitting, Drilling operations, Maintenance procedures

💧 Core Topics: Pipe fittings, Piping layout, Hydrostatic testing

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Tools – Marking / Fitting / Fastening
✓ Marking and developing
✓ Method of joining – Welding/Soldering/Brazing
✓ Pipe fittings/joints and their usage
✓ Pipe Classes and Grades
✓ Properties of Steel/Alloys
✓ Numerical ability – Mass/Volume/Density/unit conversion
✓ Material estimation for the piping layout
✓ Piping symbols
✓ Template and their preparation
✓ Hydrostatic/hydraulic testing of Piping systems
✓ Erection of piping systems and valves
✓ Pipe fastening methods and bending of pipes
⚡ Practical Skills: Pipe threading, Joint making, Layout installation

🚗 Core Topics: Engine systems, Valve timing, Fasteners

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Tools – Bench wise/Files etc
✓ Marking and measuring tools
✓ Limits/Fits/Tolerance
✓ Numerical ability – Mass/Volume/Density/unit conversion/unit system
✓ Shaft alignment
✓ Erection & commissioning of equipments
✓ Valve timing/Tappet clearance
✓ Decarbonising
✓ Fasteners and torque tightening
✓ Engine systems
✓ Engine type and functions
✓ I/C Engines and its parts
✓ Types of bearings and its uses
⚡ Practical Skills: Engine overhauling, Valve adjustment, Assembly work

⚡ Core Topics: Electrical laws, Machines, Wiring

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Fundamentals of electricity: various laws of electricity and its applications
✓ Basic electrostatics & electro dynamics
✓ Primary and secondary cells, magnetic and capacitive circuits
✓ Power and power factor, polyphase system
✓ Measuring instruments, measurement of power and energy
✓ Electrical appliances and wiring: domestic and industrial
✓ Earthing, regulated power supply, maintenance of domestic appliances
✓ IEE rules, Electrical machines: D.C generators & DC motors
✓ Transformers & autotransformers-losses and testing
✓ Alternators, single phase & 3 phase motors, starter
✓ Winding of machines, Electrical Switchgear
⚡ Practical Skills: Circuit wiring, Motor winding, Testing procedures

🔌 Core Topics: Electronic components, Circuits, PLC

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Difference between conductor, insulator and semiconductor
✓ RC, LC and RLC circuits
✓ Symbols, working principle of electronic components
✓ Half wave and full wave rectifier circuit
✓ Single stage and multi stage amplifier
✓ Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Truth tables
✓ Fundamentals of DC motor, slip ring and squirrel cage induction motor
✓ Speed control of AC/DC Motors, DOL, star delta starters
✓ Concept of DC drives and AC drive(VFD)
✓ PLC and ladder logic basics
✓ Navigation and Communication Equipments: GMDSS, Radar, GPS
✓ Testing/Measuring Instruments like Oscilloscope, Function generator
⚡ Practical Skills: Circuit testing, Component soldering, Equipment calibration

⚙️ Core Topics: Machine operations, Tools, Measurements

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Measurement tools – Vernier calipers/ dial gauges etc.
✓ Lathe, Drilling & Milling machines operations
✓ Tools nomenclature and usage
✓ Bench tools handling
✓ Drawings and standards – Limits / fit / clearances etc.
✓ Types of Materials related to ship Building
✓ Industrial safety procedures
⚡ Practical Skills: Lathe operations, Precision measurement, Machine setup

🏗️ Core Topics: Crane operations, Electrical systems, Safety

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Basic Electrical Practice – AC & DC Voltage, Current, Power Factor
✓ Measuring Technique – Measuring of Voltage, Current and Resistance
✓ Electrical Appliances – Domestic Appliances, Lighting
✓ Wiring Practice – Types of Wiring, Different Types of Cables
✓ Electrical Machines – DC Generator, DC Motors, Speed Control
✓ Installation & Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
✓ Cranes (EOT, LLTT & Gantry) operations
✓ Basic Rigging, Crane ropes maintenance
✓ Standard safety practices while operating Tower Cranes
⚡ Practical Skills: Crane operation, Load handling, Safety checks

⛽ Core Topics: Diesel engines, Fuel systems, Maintenance

Detailed Syllabus:
✓ Tools – Bench wise/Files etc
✓ Marking and measuring tools
✓ Limits/Fits/Tolerance
✓ Numerical ability – Mass/Volume/Density/unit conversion
✓ Shaft alignment
✓ Erection & commissioning of equipments
✓ Valve timing/Tappet clearance
✓ Decarbonising
✓ Fasteners and torque tightening
✓ Engine systems
✓ Engine type and functions
✓ I/C Engines and its parts
✓ Types of bearings and its uses
⚡ Practical Skills: Diesel engine overhauling, Fuel system repair, Maintenance

2. Study Trade Theory:
✓ Understand basic principles of your trade
✓ Memorize important formulas and standards
✓ Know material properties and specifications

3. General Knowledge Preparation:
✓ Current affairs of last 6 months
✓ Basic Indian geography and constitution
✓ Important dates and events

4. Time Management:
✓ Practice completing tasks within time limit
✓ Learn to prioritize steps in practical work
✓ Mock practice tests under exam conditions

What to Bring:
✓ Valid photo ID proof (Aadhar, Driving License)
✓ Call letter and application printout
✓ Basic tools (if specified in call letter)
✓ Safety equipment (helmet, gloves, shoes)

During Test:
✓ Listen carefully to examiner's instructions
✓ Ask if you don't understand any step
✓ Maintain cleanliness of work area
✓ Complete work within given time