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CIP PROGRAM: 48.0511
Metal Fabricator.

Summary: A 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. Includes instruction 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 72 - -
2021 78 - -
2022 68 - -
2023 62 - -
2024 82 - -
Change -13.89% - -

Related CIPs

48 PRECISION PRODUCTION.
48.05 Precision Metal Working.
48.0501 Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.
48.0503 Machine Shop Technology/Assistant.
48.0506 Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking.
48.0507 Tool and Die Technology/Technician.
48.0508 Welding Technology/Welder.
48.0509 Ironworking/Ironworker.
48.0510 Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist.
48.0511 Metal Fabricator.
48.0599 Precision Metal Working, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Metal Fabricator.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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