CIP Code 48.0511 - Metal Fabricator

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 48.0511

Code
48.0511
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Metal Fabricator
2-digit series
48 Precision Production
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to further process ferrous and/or non-ferrous metal plates or shapes, and to manufacture and/or install products as interpreted through technical drawings. Includes instruction in trade tools, shop equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, material handling, welding, thermal cutting, metallurgy, template pattern development, plate and structural fabrication, destructive and non-destructive testing, inspection, shipment preparation and fabrication installation.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Metal Fabricator
  • Steel Fabricator
  • Steel Fabricator (Fitter)
  • Structural Steel and Plate Fitter

Where CIP 48.0511 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 48 Precision Production 4-digit series Direct parent 48.05 Precision Metal Working
6-digit program Current 48.0511 Metal Fabricator

Related programs in 48.05

8 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 48.0511

What is CIP Code 48.0511?

CIP Code 48.0511 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Metal Fabricator.

Is CIP Code 48.0511 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 48.0511 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 48.0511

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.