The Stone Cutter is responsible for cutting big hard stone slabs into different sizes, as per the product requirement, for further processing. They are trained to handle the machine to cut stone effectively. They are also responsible for operating the lathe machine for producing a range of stone components having different features. The craftsman continuously monitor the machine operations for effective use and make adjustments in its settings whenever required.
Personal Competencies
You are physically fit
You are comfortable working in a team
You have good hand-to-eye coordination
You like to assemble things
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification • After completion of class 8 and minimum age is 18 years old for enrolling for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) course
* 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: Stone cutting companies, Tiles company, Art and craft manufacturing companies
Self-employment: After gaining experience there is always a scope of having own set up and sell products to stone craft designing artisans
Work Environment: The usual work is for 6 days a week and for 8 to 9 hours per day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled persons in this field
Expected Growth Path
Helper → Stone Cutter, Machine → Process Supervisor
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) - stone craft fresher ranges between INR 10,000 - 15,000* per month
The approx. salary of a Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) – stone craft with 1 - 2 years of experience ranges between INR 15,000 - 20,000* per month
The approx. salary of a Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) – stone craft with over 2 years of experience ranges INR 20,000 - 25,000* per month
Source - https://bit.ly/3jxaQ3g * The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sikandra, once a backward area, has now become a centre for trade in stone artefacts and a large number of buyers from various North Indian States come here to buy not only small artefacts, but also stone pillars, stone fences, chairs and various garden accessories. The artisans also export to Australia, Canada, the Middle East and South East Asia. The items are lattice work, pots, idols of gods and goddesses, animal figures, lamps, pillars, temple models, fountain and furniture. Gainda Lal Gujjar shares his experience - “My friend Kalu Ram asked me to help him in his work and for working two to three hours he paid me Rs.12 to Rs.15 a day. I further honed my skills and I started earning Rs.100 a day. Now, we are four male members of the family doing this, and between us we make about INR 60,000 to INR 70,000 per month by taking job works of the bigger artisans.” The Centre for Development of Stones (CDOS), set up by the Rajasthan government, is a centre for excellence with state-of-the-art facilities with broad objectives to develop and promote and support the dimensional stones sector. The youth of the Gujjar area opted to attend the training and learnt to operate and maintain the machines. Tools and motors that are frequently used in the processing of stone earlier required one to go to Dausa or Jaipur for repairs. “Thanks to the youth’s interest, some of them acquired skills in not only carving stones, but also in handling and repairing small tools like cutters and motors. We trust them because they have been trained and know their jobs,” says Khairati Lal, a senior craftsman. “The CDOS has over the years helped the artisans of Sikandra to upgrade their tools and skills, and encouraged them to interact with buyers. Now they do business through showrooms and have built their websites and published their own brochures,” said R.K. Gupta, CEO of CDOS.*
Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) – Stone craft
NCS Code: 8112.0800 | V033Minimum Qualification
• After completion of class 8 and minimum age is 18 years old for enrolling for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) course
* 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://www.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: Stone cutting companies, Tiles company, Art and craft manufacturing companies
Self-employment: After gaining experience there is always a scope of having own set up and sell products to stone craft designing artisans
Work Environment: The usual work is for 6 days a week and for 8 to 9 hours per day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled persons in this field
Helper → Stone Cutter, Machine → Process Supervisor
The approx. salary of a Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) - stone craft fresher ranges between INR 10,000 - 15,000* per month
The approx. salary of a Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) – stone craft with 1 - 2 years of experience ranges between INR 15,000 - 20,000* per month
The approx. salary of a Stone Cutter (Cutting machine operator) – stone craft with over 2 years of experience ranges INR 20,000 - 25,000* per month
Source - https://bit.ly/3jxaQ3g
* The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sikandra, once a backward area, has now become a centre for trade in stone artefacts and a large number of buyers from various North Indian States come here to buy not only small artefacts, but also stone pillars, stone fences, chairs and various garden accessories. The artisans also export to Australia, Canada, the Middle East and South East Asia. The items are lattice work, pots, idols of gods and goddesses, animal figures, lamps, pillars, temple models, fountain and furniture. Gainda Lal Gujjar shares his experience - “My friend Kalu Ram asked me to help him in his work and for working two to three hours he paid me Rs.12 to Rs.15 a day. I further honed my skills and I started earning Rs.100 a day. Now, we are four male members of the family doing this, and between us we make about INR 60,000 to INR 70,000 per month by taking job works of the bigger artisans.” The Centre for Development of Stones (CDOS), set up by the Rajasthan government, is a centre for excellence with state-of-the-art facilities with broad objectives to develop and promote and support the dimensional stones sector. The youth of the Gujjar area opted to attend the training and learnt to operate and maintain the machines. Tools and motors that are frequently used in the processing of stone earlier required one to go to Dausa or Jaipur for repairs. “Thanks to the youth’s interest, some of them acquired skills in not only carving stones, but also in handling and repairing small tools like cutters and motors. We trust them because they have been trained and know their jobs,” says Khairati Lal, a senior craftsman. “The CDOS has over the years helped the artisans of Sikandra to upgrade their tools and skills, and encouraged them to interact with buyers. Now they do business through showrooms and have built their websites and published their own brochures,” said R.K. Gupta, CEO of CDOS.*
Source - https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/stories-in-stone/article4484528.ece
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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