NCCER Core Curriculum | National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

English LanguageMechanicalProduction and ProcessingEducation and TrainingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Trunk StrengthManual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessStatic StrengthFinger DexterityMultilimb CoordinationNear VisionProblem SensitivityReaction TimeOral Comprehension

Tasks

Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ram
Position patterns inside mold sections, and clamp sections together.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareInventory management softwareIndustrial control software

Tools

Abrasive stonesAllen wrench setsAngle platesBench visesBuffing machinesCentrifugal casting machinesChain hoistsCore blowersCore machinesCoremaking machinesCrane ladlesCrucible furnacesCupola furnacesDesktop computersDial calipers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-4071.00	Foundry Mold and Coremakers	title_inference	$45,700 median$61,390 top	-25.98%	-330

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Sand density and packing uniformity — monitor and adjust during pneumatic ramming operations with minimal supervisory oversight in a mid-volume foundry.
Slab cores and reinforcing wire — form and assemble around patterns using hand tools and glue with routine independence on recurring part runs.
Upper mold sections — lift and remove from lower sections and extract molded patterns efficiently during standard production cycles.
Core placement accuracy — position cores into lower mold sections and reassemble molds for pouring within established dimensional tolerances.
Surface imperfection repairs — smooth and correct mold, core, and core box defects using appropriate finishing tools without prompting.
Parting agent coverage patterns — adapt spray or sprinkle techniques to varied pattern geometries encountered on the shop floor.
Crane and overhead hoist operations — move and position mold sections and patterns safely in a busy production environment with familiarity.
Mold section alignment and clamping — verify fit and clamp force consistently across multiple mold types during a standard shift.
Operations monitoring practices — observe production indicators such as sand moisture, mold integrity, and cycle times and flag deviations promptly.
Inventory of mold-making consumables — track sand, binders, and parting agents using basic inventory management software to support uninterrupted workflow.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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