Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) - Senior Level
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The Technologist level examination emphasizes the applicant’s knowledge of GD&T principles, concepts, and practices in accordance with. ASME Y14.5-1994 or ASME Y14.5-2009. Certification indicates that the individual has demonstrated competencies in the understanding of the symbols, modifiers, and relationships of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as applied to engineering drawings and related documentation.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeInterpret GD&T symbols, modifiers, and feature control frames on engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply geometric tolerancing principles to part specifications using ASME Y14.5-1994 or ASME Y14.5-2009 standards independently.Proficient
- KnowledgeAnalyze datum reference frames and their relationships to part features in complex engineering assemblies.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate tolerance stack-ups and their impact on assembly functionality using GD&T principles to optimize manufacturing processes.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply form, orientation, profile, location, and runout controls to engineering documentation following best practices.Proficient
- KnowledgeAssess the relationship between geometric tolerances and inspection requirements to ensure manufacturing and quality control feasibility.Proficient
- KnowledgeInterpret composite tolerancing and multiple single-segment feature control frames in complex mechanical design applications.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate GD&T standards with cross-functional communication practices when collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.Proficient
- KnowledgeExplain the functional implications of geometric tolerance decisions to stakeholders in engineering and manufacturing environments.Proficient
- KnowledgeDistinguish between material condition modifiers (MMC, LMC, RFS) when analyzing feature tolerances and functional requirements.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Understand the rules, definitions, principles, and meanings of the symbols and modifiers of GD&T as applied to engineering drawings and related documentation
- Understand the functions and relationships of part features and geometric controls
- Perform calculations associated with GD&T derived from the drawing and related documentation
- Understand that the application of GD&T has implications for manufacturing, quality control, and verification processes associated with engineering drawings and related documentation
- Apply the principles of GD&T to the establishment of functional gaging activities
Occupations this program prepares you for
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers51-9061.00
- Transportation Inspectors53-6051.00
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other19-4099.00
- Industrial Production Managers11-3051.00
- Industrial Engineers17-2112.00
- Industrial Production Managers11-3051.00
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.00
- Industrial Engineers17-2112.00
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3027.00
- Mechanical Engineers17-2141.00
- Mechanical Engineers17-2141.00
- Materials Engineers17-2131.00
- Civil Engineers17-2051.00
- Architectural and Civil Drafters17-3011.00
- Mechanical Drafters17-3013.00
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.00
- Drafters, All Other17-3019.00
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers51-9162.00
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3022.00
- Civil Engineers17-2051.00
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3023.00
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4081.00
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators51-9161.00
- Machinists51-4041.00
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