Apprenticeship Training (ATS) is implemented in 111 designated trades in Tamilnadu State through 38 District Skill Training Offices located at district head quarters of all districts. All India Trade Test under this Scheme is conducted during April and October every year. After completion of prescribed training period and passing of trade test, apprentices are issued National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). In our State Apprenticeship Training Scheme is being implemented in 2414 Industrial Establishments which includes 1773 Private and 641 State Government Establishments. Also, 105 Central Government Establishments imparting ATS in our State.
The Government of India has launched Apprentice Protsahan Yojana scheme on 16.10.14. Under this scheme 50% of stipend payable to maximum two apprentices per MSME will be borne by Central Government.
Technical Inspection of Private ITIs, Inspection of training at the Training Providers under Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation to be done by District Skill Training Office - Assistant Directors
| S.No | District Skill Training Office | Name of Assistant Director | Assistant Director - CUG/Personal Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai AD | Mr.K.Sasidharan | 9499055663/9444296006 |
| 2 | Coimbatore AD | Mrs.Valarmathi | 9499055687/8754495829 |
| 3 | Cuddalore AD | Mr.Paramasivam | 9499055861/8667411696 |
| 4 | Dindigul AD | Mrs.M.Stellamary | 9499055760/8838522077 |
| 5 | Erode AD | Mr.Jayakumar AD | 9499055702/8754495829 |
| 6 | Kancheepuram AD | Mr.N.Senthilkumar | 9499055672/9566891187 |
| 7 | Kanniyakumari AD | Thiru.S.P.Lakshmikanthan | 9499055804 |
| 8 | Namakkal AD | Mr.Parthiban | 9499055842 |
| 9 | Krishnagiri (Hosur)AD | Mr.Paneerselvam | 9499055837 |
| 10 | Madurai AD | Mr.K.Karnan | 9499055748 |
| 11 | Nagapattinam AD | Mrs.S.Senthil Kumari | 9499055737/9499055737 |
| 12 | Perambalur (Ariyalur) AD | Mr.Selvam | 9499055876/9488451405 |
| 13 | Pudukottai AD | Mr.Ramar | 9499055732 |
| 14 | Ramanathapuram AD | Mr.S.Ramesh Kumar | 9499055772/9786143887 |
| 15 | Salem AD | Mr.S.V.Eswaran | 9499055827/9786143887 |
| 16 | Sivagangai AD | Mr.A.Murugan | 9499055781/9942893440 |
| 17 | Thanjavur AD | Mr.S.Rajendiran | 9499055725/9442215972 |
| 18 | Thoothukudi AD | Mrs.J.Angel Vijaya Nirmala | 9499055809/9486471225 |
| 19 | Tirunelveli AD | Mr.T.George Franklin | 9499055790/9585603363 |
| 20 | Tiruppur AD (i/c) | Mr.Jayakumar | 9499055695/9443471184 |
| 21 | Thiruvallur AD | Mr.R.Ravindhran | 9499055648/9444235163 |
| 22 | Tiruvannamalai AD | Mr.A.Dhanageerthi | 9499055871 |
| 23 | Trichy AD | Mrs.Ismath Banu | 9499055715/9688693974 |
| 24 | Vellore AD | Tmt.S.Gayathri | 9499055675/9486615350 |
| 25 | Villupuram (Kallakuruchi) AD | Mr.Siva Natarajan | 9499055849/9944584989 |
| 26 | Virudhunagar AD | Mr.S.Subashchandrabose | 9499055818/ |
| 27 | Dharmapuri AD | Mr.Paneerselvam | 9940729509/ |
| 28 | Nilgiris AD | Mr.C.Venkatakrishnan | 9499055702/8124712445 |
| 29 | Theni AD | Mr.P.Senthil Kumar | 9499055760/9443153291 |
| 30 | Karur AD | Mr.Parthiban | 9499055842/9443328279 |
| 31 | Chengalpattu AD | Mr.Raja | 6379090205 |
| 32 | Ranipet AD | Tmt.S.Gayathri (i/c) | 9486615350 |
| 33 | Tiruvarur AD | Mrs.S.Senthil Kumari | 9499055737 /9499055737 |
| 34 | Tenkasi AD | Mr.T.George Franklin | 9499055790 |