Diploma in Leather Technology (TANNING) Admission 2021

• Diploma in Leather Technology is a 3 years diploma level course. It is a full-time course follows the semester system. Each academic year will consist of 2 semesters with a total of 6 semesters.
• Many colleges also offer this course in distance mode. The average tuition fee charged for this course is approximately INR 30,000. The fee structure may vary from institution to institution.
• Leather Technology is a growing branch which is receiving attention and popularity nowadays.Leather Technology deals with the study of synthesis and refining of artificial leather for making the leather products.

The subjects included in the study of diploma in leather technology are as follows:

•    Computer Applications in Leather Technology
•    Practice of Leather Manufacture
•    Science and Technology of Leather Auxiliaries
•    Theory and Practice of Post Tanning and Finishing
•    Footwear Technology
•    Organisation and Management of Leather Manufacture
•    Tannery Waste Management
•    Principles of Plant Design for Leather and Chemical Processing
•    Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering
•    Quality Management
Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Leather Technology (Tanning):
The minimum qualification required for admission into this course is 10th passed from a well-recognized educational board. They must have Science and Mathematics as their subjects of study at high school.
Admission Procedure for Diploma in Leather Technology (Tanning):
•    Most of the colleges offer admission into this course on merit basis.
•    Merit will be computed on the basis of marks obtained in secondary school certificate examination.
•    There are some colleges which regulate their own written test for providing admission.
•    Students can get the authentic information regarding admission from the official website of concerned University/Institution.
Job Opportunities after Diploma in Leather Technology (Tanning):

• Coming to career prospects, there are many jobs available in the leather industry for these individuals.
• After this course, the employment opportunities exist in areas such as leather firms, export houses, garment industry, shoemaking industry, sportswear companies, etc.
• Leather companies offer numerous job options to the qualified leather technologists. The designations for which one can apply after completing diploma in leather technology are the leather technician, leather product designer, leather designer, footwear trade analyst, quality inspector, quality assurance manager and assistant manager.
• The experienced candidates can also set up their own manufacturing and export units.
• The candidates who will successfully complete this course can go for the higher degree in this field. Most of the students prefer to do B.Tech in Leather Technology for career advancement.

Top Recruiters for Leather Technologists (Tanning):The major employers include:
•    AH Group
•    Marson Leather House
•    KAR Group
•    Bhartiya International Limited
•    Arkay Leathers Pvt Ltd.
•    Acknit Industries Ltd.
Salary Offered to Leather Technologists (Tanning):
In private sector, leather technologists can earn a starting salary of around Rs 2 lacs per annum. The pay package usually depends upon the company in which a candidate is working.