Cochin Shipyard and marine suppliers
Ship-design drafting, piping and outfitting roles.
Learn Online from Kochi – Shipyard, Port & IT Courses
Kochi’s shipyard, refinery, port and Infopark tech campus give it a mix of maritime and IT jobs. Learn the tools behind both.
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01Kochi
Kochi ships, refinery and Infopark
Cochin Shipyard, the BPCL refinery at Ambalamugal and the container terminal at Vallarpadam anchor a marine and process-industry cluster, while Infopark and SmartCity host IT firms. Kerala’s large gulf-returnee workforce adds a steady appetite for retraining.
Because many Kochi learners are already employed, evening online batches matter more than classroom proximity.
Where the jobs are
BPCL refinery and port contractors
Piping, electrical and instrumentation work for Ambalamugal-side projects.
Infopark and SmartCity
Software, testing and data roles.
02Courses that fit
What to learn for Kochi
AutoCAD
Marine drafting base.
40–80 hPDMS (Piping Design)
Piping design for refinery and shipyard projects.
40 h3ds Max
Visualisation for architecture and interiors.
40–80 hPLC & SCADA
Process automation.
44–64 hPython
Software starter.
50–120 hData Analytics
Reporting roles in IT and logistics.
40 hTake the same courses live online
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03Joining from Kochi
How learning works
Kochi learners study live online; there is no local classroom.
Where we teach: classroom batches run at our Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres in Tamil Nadu; learners elsewhere join live online or hybrid batches.
06Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting. | Machine part drawing |
| PDMS (Piping Design) | 40 h | Mechanical and chemical engineers, diploma holders and piping draughtsmen who want to start 3D plant piping design. | Isometrics, spools and MTO |
| 3ds Max | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course that goes from the interface to modelling, materials, lighting, rendering and a basic animation. | Kitchen cabinet and living room |
| PLC & SCADA | 44–64 h | Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA. | Bottle filling line |
07Study plan
Your first 37 weeks from Kochi
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–11: AutoCAD (40–80 h)
- Weeks 12–17: PDMS (Piping Design) (40 h)
- Weeks 18–28: 3ds Max (40–80 h)
- Weeks 29–37: PLC & SCADA (44–64 h)
04Your learning path
From Kochi, step by step
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Organise drawings with layers, layer states, blocks and attributes
- Draw isometric, sectional and detail views
- Add dimensions, leaders, text and tables using proper styles
Project to build: Machine part drawing. Prepare orthographic, sectional and isometric views of a mechanical part with full dimensions and tolerances.
Tools covered: Blocks, dynamic blocks and attributes, Dimension, text, table and leader styles, AutoCAD 2D drafting and editing tools, 3D solid and surface modelling, Layouts, viewports, plot and publish.
Professional level: Learners who want a complete 80-hour course covering 2D drafting, dynamic blocks, parametric constraints, xrefs, express tools, 3D modelling and AutoLISP.
PDMS (Piping Design) 40 h
You will learn to
- Create views, dimensions, labels and layers in Draft and export to DXF/DGN
- Position, orient and connect pipe components correctly
- Model equipment with primitives, negative primitives, nozzles and parametric templates
Project to build: Pump and vessel skid. Model a pump and a vertical vessel with nozzles, position them in a zone and report the equipment list.
Tools covered: Isometric generation, DXF/DGN export, Report and MTO generation, Draft manager, Model Editor.
Foundation level: Mechanical and chemical engineers, diploma holders and piping draughtsmen who want to start 3D plant piping design.
3ds Max 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Render finished images with ART, Scanline and other renderers using exposure controls
- Shape and detail models with Editable Poly and object-space modifiers
- Animate cameras and objects and export the result as a video file
Project to build: Bedroom furniture set. Model a bed, side tables and wardrobe with Editable Poly, then soften the bedding with the Cloth modifier.
Tools covered: AVI, OBJ, IGES and 3DS export (Proficient), ART, Scanline and Mental Ray renderers, AEC objects (doors, windows, stairs, walls, railings), Photometric lights, Sunlight and Daylight systems, Autodesk 3ds Max.
Professional level: Learners who want the complete 80-hour programme, adding particle systems, helpers, space warps, mechanical models, more renderers and export formats.
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Write ladder programs using latching, interlocking, memory, timers, counters, jumps and subroutines
- Describe PLC architecture, isolation barriers and types of PLC
- Wire a simple relay control panel with selector-switch modes
Project to build: Drilling machine sequence. Build a step-by-step drilling sequence with safety interlocks and manual/auto selector modes.
Tools covered: Omron CX-Supervisor and CX-Simulator, Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200), Siemens WinCC, Wonderware InTouch, Ladder logic and Function Block Diagram.
Foundation level: Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
05Careers
Roles that fit work around Kochi
Highway / Road Design Engineer
A highway or road design engineer plans the geometry of roads, from village link roads to national highways and expressways.
Day to day: prepare plan-and-profile and cross-section drawings; revise designs based on site constraints and client comments.
Skills employers ask for: AutoCAD Civil 3D surfaces, alignments and corridors; Road drainage basics; MX Road alignment and road design.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Engineer.
MEP / BIM Engineer
An MEP / BIM engineer models the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services of a building in 3D and makes sure they all fit together.
Day to day: produce coordinated shop drawings, sections and schedules; coordinate with architects, structural and MEP teams to resolve clashes.
Skills employers ask for: BIM standards and levels of development (LOD); MEP design concepts (HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, electrical); Navisworks clash detection and review.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller (MEP).
Architectural Draughtsman
An architectural draughtsman prepares the drawings that turn a building idea into something a contractor can build.
Day to day: draw floor plans, elevations and sections from architects' sketches; prepare working drawings, wall sections and staircase details.
Skills employers ask for: Revit Architecture modelling and sheets; Building bye-laws and approval drawing basics; Architectural drawing conventions and symbols.
Where careers start: Junior Draughtsman.
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Tell a counsellor your background and goal. You get the right course, the syllabus, the next batch and a free demo class.
08FAQ
Kochi – FAQ
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Ask on WhatsAppWhich course helps for shipyard drafting?
AutoCAD with PDMS is the typical combination for marine and piping roles.
Can returnees from the Gulf retrain online?
Yes, many professionals use evening batches to add new skills.
Which course should I start with in Kochi?
Cochin Shipyard, the BPCL refinery at Ambalamugal and the container terminal at Vallarpadam anchor a marine and process-industry cluster, while Infopark and SmartCity host IT firms. A sensible order is AutoCAD first, then PDMS (Piping Design) once you are comfortable.
Which PLC brand should I learn?
Siemens is very widely used in Indian industry and is a safe first choice. Choose Mitsubishi, Omron or ABB if your target company or plant uses that brand; the ladder logic basics are common to all.
What is PDMS?
PDMS (Plant Design Management System) is AVEVA's 3D plant design software. It is used to model equipment and piping, check clashes, and produce drawings, isometrics and material reports for process plants.
Can I learn online from Kochi?
Yes, from home. Classes are live with a trainer, recorded practice files are shared after each session, and the certificate is the same whether you learn online or in a classroom.
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