Requirements to be met after graduating from the college-level program of metal casting technology in Vietnam

Requirements to be met after graduating from the college-level program of metal casting technology in Vietnam (Illustrative image)

According to the regulations issued together with Circular 21/2019/TT-BLDTBXH, the minimum knowledge that learners must achieve after graduating in college-level program of metal casting technology in Vietnam is as follows:

- Present the technical requirements of the machine part; the casting frame part, the casting pattern, and the core box;

- Present the technical requirements for metal materials used to produce products by casting technology;

- Present the process of preparing metal materials to cast products;

- Identify casting methods;

- Analyze and select suitable metal casting technology according to the product requirements;

- Analyze and select the proper parting line according to technical requirements;

- Analyze and arrange gating, feeding, and venting systems to ensure technical requirements;

- Adjust the casting design to ensure good quality castings;

- Differentiate the moisture content of the sand mixture, the breathability, and the compactness of the mold;

- Explain the causes leading to defective products and scrap in metal casting;- Present the structure and operating principle of advanced industrial casting lines;

- Summarize the structure and operating principle of equipment used for loading, unloading, and transporting materials for metal casting (Cranes, hoists, magnetic platforms...);

- Present knowledge about occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and fire and explosion prevention in metal casting;

- Present basic knowledge about politics, culture, society, law, national defense and security, and physical education as prescribed.

Additionally, graduates must also meet the following skill requirements:

- Draw drawings of blanks, patterns, cores, and mold assembly drawings (sand molds);

- Read technical drawings in the field of metal casting technology (detailed drawings, assembly drawings...);

- Analyze and adjust the structure and shape details to meet the technical requirements of the casting;

- Develop metal casting process in sand molds;

- Assemble and adjust the gating, feeding, and venting systems, and guiding channels in sand molds to ensure the quality of the casting;

- Perform basic movements of a foundry worker and organize tools scientifically;

- Use the correct types of tools and equipment for each job;

- Mix the sand mold mixture with the correct component ratio;

- Inspect and operate metal melting furnaces for casting;

- Operate machines and equipment in the mold-making line;

- Use specialized mechanical engineering software in 2D, 3D to aid in the casting design;

- Properly use equipment to ensure occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and fire and explosion prevention in metal casting technology;

- Use basic information technology as prescribed; apply information technology in professional work in the field and occupation;

- Use basic foreign languages, reaching level 2/6 in the Vietnam’s Foreign Language Proficiency Framework; apply foreign languages in professional work in the field and occupation.

Furthermore, learners must have a sense of civic responsibility, a proper attitude, and professional ethics; have scientific working methods, know how to analyze and solve new issues in the field of metal casting technology; be dynamic, confident, and progressive in work; cooperate, be friendly, and humble in relationships; take responsibility for the quality of their work and products according to standards and be accountable for the work results and product quality of the team or group; assess the quality of work after completion and evaluate their own performance and that of team members before the organization's leaders; have a consciousness of studying and training to improve professional qualifications and job skills.

More details can be found in Circular 21/2019/TT-BLDTBXH, which comes into effect in Vietnam from FFebruary 6, 2020.

Le Vy

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