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“The METAL Level 1 training gave me skills I could apply immediately in my work. I loved that it was free, self-paced, and led to a credential I can showcase to employers.”
— John D., recent graduate
METAL is a casting and forging workforce development program supported by the Department of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program from the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office and developed in partnership with IACMI.
Time involved: 8.5 hours of video and instruction
Deadline: Virtual, self-paced course
Certification: METAL Level 1 digital credential from Credly.
Modules:
- Introduction to Metalcasting and Metalcasting Processes
- Metallurgy and Heat Treatment
- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys (Aluminum and Copper Based Alloys)
- Cast Irons and Steels
- Introduction to Casting Design and Modeling
- Additive Manufacturing (3-D Printing) Techniques for Casting
- Introduction to Forging and Rolling Processes
- Melting Processes
- Introduction to Post Processing
- Introduction to Mechanical Properties & Testing
- Careers in METAL
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