Variant of CIP 2016 - Primary groupings
08 - Architecture, engineering, and related technologies
48. - Precision production
48.05 - Precision metal working
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 48.0501 to 48.0599.
48.0501 - Machine tool technology/machinist
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, moulded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked.
Illustrative example(s)
- general machinist
- industrial machinist
- machine tool fitter
- machine tool operator
- machine tool technology
- machining
- machining technology
- machinist
Exclusion(s)
- engine machinist(47.0615)
- gunsmithing(47.0402)
- locksmithing(47.0403)
- machine shop technology(48.0503)
- metal fabricator(48.0511)
- numerical control operator(48.0510)
- tool and die technician(48.0507)
48.0503 - Machine shop technology/assistant
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and modify metal parts in support of other manufacturing, repair or design activities, or as an independent business.
Illustrative example(s)
- machine shop
- machine shop assistant
- machine shop technology
Exclusion(s)
- computer numerical control machining(48.0510)
- gunsmith(47.0402)
- introduction to trades(21.0101)
- locksmithing(47.0403)
- machine tool fitter(48.0501)
- musical instrument repair(47.0404)
- tool and die technician(48.0507)
48.0506 - Sheet metal technology/sheetworking
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to form, shape, bend and fold extruded metals, including the creation of new products, using hand tools and machines such as cornice brakes, forming rolls, and squaring shears.
Illustrative example(s)
- architectural sheet metal worker
- industrial sheet metal working
- precision sheet metal
- sheet metal
- sheet metal fabrication
- sheet metal technician
- sheet metal work
- sheet metal worker
- tinsmith
- tinsmithing
Exclusion(s)
- airframe mechanic(47.0607)
- ironworker(48.0509)
- metal building assembly(46.0411)
- metal fabricator(48.0511)
- metal pattern maker(48.0507)
- welder(48.0508)
48.0507 - Tool and die technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate machine tools used in the forming of metal components, as well as the fabrication of special tools, dies, jigs and fixtures used in cutting, working and finishing metal components.
Illustrative example(s)
- die maker
- machinist-mould maker
- metal pattern maker
- molder-founder
- mould maker
- saw filing
- sharpening
- tool and die maker
- tool and die technician
- toolmaker
Exclusion(s)
- computer numerical control machining(48.0510)
- machine shop technology(48.0503)
- machine tool fitter(48.0501)
- metal fabricator(48.0511)
48.0508 - Welding technology/welder
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. These programs include courses in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
Illustrative example(s)
- arc welding
- high pressure welding
- industrial welder
- industrial welding
- pressure welding
- underwater welding
- welder
- welding
- welding technician
- welding technology
Exclusion(s)
- ironworker(48.0509)
- plumber(46.0503)
- sculpture(50.0709)
- sheet metal(48.0506)
- welder-fitter(48.0511)
- welding engineering technology(15.0614)
48.0509 - Ironworking/ironworker
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to make and install structural, ornamental, and reinforcing metal structures and supports. These programs include courses in drafting, technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, welding, riveting, beam placement, ornamental design, structural reinforcement, crane operation, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
Illustrative example(s)
- ironworker
- ironworker (generalist)
- ironworker (reinforcing)
- ironworker reinforcing rebar
- ironworker structural
- ironworker structural and ornamental
- ironworking
- reinforcing rodworker
- reinforcing steel erector
- structural steel erector
Exclusion(s)
- metal structure assembly(46.0411)
- metallurgical engineering(14.2001)
- metallurgy technology(15.0611)
- sculpture(50.0709)
- sheet metal(48.0506)
- structural steel and plate fitter(48.0511)
- welder(48.0508)
48.0510 - Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as lathes, mills, precision measuring tools, and related attachments and accessories, to perform machining functions, such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and finishing products and component parts. These programs include courses in CNC terminology, setup, programming, operations, and troubleshooting; blueprint reading; machining; lathe and mill operations; technical mathematics; computer literacy; CAD/CAM systems; shop and safety practices; equipment capabilities; and regulations and laws.
Illustrative example(s)
- CNC machining
- CNC machinist
- CNC programmer
- computer numerical control machining
- computerized numerically controlled manufacturing
- numerical control machine tool operation
- numerical control operator
Exclusion(s)
- engine machinist(47.0615)
- machine shop technology(48.0503)
- machinist(48.0501)
- tool and die technician(48.0507)
48.0511 - Metal fabricator
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to further process ferrous and/or non-ferrous metal plates or shapes, and to manufacture and/or install products as interpreted through technical drawings. These programs include courses in trade tools, shop equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, material handling, welding, thermal cutting, metallurgy, template pattern development, plate and structural fabrication, destructive and non-destructive testing, inspection, shipment preparation and fabrication installation.
Illustrative example(s)
- metal fabricator
- metal fabricator (fitter)
- metal shaping and assembly
- steel fabricator
- steel fabricator (fitter)
- steel frame assembler
- structural steel and plate fitter
- welder-fitter
Exclusion(s)
- machinist(48.0501)
- metal structure assembly(46.0411)
- reinforcing steel erector(48.0509)
- sheet metal fabrication(48.0506)
- tool and die technician(48.0507)
- welder(48.0508)
48.0599 - Precision metal working, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Precision metal working.
Illustrative example(s)
- blacksmith
Exclusion(s)
- goldsmithing(50.0713)
- horseshoeing(01.0599)
- materials engineering technology(15.0699)
- metal building assembly(46.0411)
- metal engineering(14.2001)
- sculpture(50.0709)
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