Recommended Fitter Academic Pathway & Competency List

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Keywords

Project

Authors

Thomas P. Miller & Asscoiates

Date Submitted

2016-12

Material Type

Grant Management Materials

Secondary Material Type

Partnership Resources

Institution

Arkansas State University Mid-South

Industry Partner

GMACW

License

CC BY

Funding Source

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The GMACW Steel Fabrication Council has identified training for fitters as its most urgent workforce need. The following curriculum reflects recommendations made by the council as well as a review of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication Certification, the SME code, and post-secondary programs in fabrication and materials joining.

Industry (NAISC)

Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing -- Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)

Occupation (SOC)

Production Occupations -- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

None

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization