Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician

Casting is the process from which solid metal shapes (castings) are produced by filling voids in molds with liquid metal

Typical duration

2y 3m

Training funded

up to £24,000

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST0566

Role overview

Metal casting, foundry, and patternmaking technicians work in the production of metal components by casting molten metal into moulds or creating the patterns used to make those moulds. Apprentices develop technical skills across sand casting, die casting, and pattern design used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. The role is an entry point to engineering technician careers in the foundry industry.