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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

casting mould maker

Casting mould makers create metal, wooden or plastic models of the finished product to be cast.

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Description

Casting mould makers create metal, wooden or plastic models of the finished product to be cast. The patterns are then used to create moulds, eventually leading to the casting of the product of the same shape as the pattern.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
casting processes
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of metalferrous metal processingprecious metal processingtypes of woodtypes of plasticnon-ferrous metal processing
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
interpret 2D plansmark processed workpieceoperate precision measuring equipmentrepair patternsinterpret 3D planscalculate allowances for shrinkage in casting processesoperate patternmaking machineryread standard blueprints
OPTIONALOptional competences
apply coating to patternstend CNC milling machinetend computer numerical control lathe machineset up machine controlssupervise workprepare scientific reportstend CNC grinding machineattend to detail in casting processesassemble pattern partstend CNC drilling machineselect pattern materialtend lathe

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

27 total
9 essential · 18 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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