Stamping and forming mechanic
The punching and forming mechanic is a state-recognized training occupation according to the German Vocational Training Act , which has existed since 2013.
History of origin
In a study initiated by Gesamtmetall on the future qualification requirements in the metal sector in 2008, two scenarios were developed to cover a demand in stamping and forming technology formulated by industry. One solution was to add a codified additional qualification to the existing two-year apprenticeship as machine and plant operator . Another solution was to create a new, three-year training occupation. An expertise from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BiBB) from 2009 showed a consensus for a new training occupation that should be structured as a single occupation .
Duration of training and structure
The training period to become a punching and forming mechanic is three years. The training takes place at the training company and vocational school .
Work areas
The following areas of work are planned as professional qualifications:
- Allocation and handling of materials, supplies and auxiliary materials
- Prepare for production
- Set up punching and forming machine
- Create sample parts and start production
- Controlling and monitoring the production plant for the manufacture of stamped and formed products
- Implementation of quality assurance measures
- Attaching, securing and transporting
In addition to the standard professional positions, operational and technical communication as well as planning and organizing work are provided as integrative qualifications.
Web links
- Business and occupation: Specialist for metal technology replaces two-year old occupations , (PDF; 407 kB), volume 64, 09-10.2012, accessed on December 4, 2012.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Punching and Forming Mechanic , website of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, accessed on May 4, 2015.
- ↑ New job profiles in the metal sector - investigation by the Research Institute for Company Education (f-bb) on behalf of Gesamtmetall , (PDF; 123 kB), website of Hessenmetall, accessed on December 4, 2012.
- ↑ a b Torben Padur, Petra Westpfahl, Bianca Niederheide: Preliminary project for structuring and cutting a professional group in metal - final report [1] , (PDF), website of the IHK for Rheinhessen, accessed on December 4, 2012.