Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

2.3 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Casting is the process from which solid metal shapes (castings) are produced by filling voids in molds with liquid metal

Prepare and set moulds and cores for casting operations

Operate furnaces and oversee metal pouring processes

Create and finish patterns used for mould production

Inspect castings for defects such as porosity and cracking

Record production data and quality control outcomes

Follow foundry health, safety, and environmental procedures

Foundry processes including sand, die, and investment casting

Pattern design, materials, and construction techniques

Metallurgy fundamentals - how alloy composition affects castings

Quality inspection of castings including defect identification

Safe handling of molten metal and furnace operation

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

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