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Fabricator Education Training Program

Investing in your employees takes a lot more than just money--it's all about the time and resources you dedicate to setting them up for success.

The Fabricator Education Training Program is your newest resource to bridge the knowledge gap between recruiting and long-term retention.

As a robust supplement to in-person training, the program is designed to provide AISC member fabricators with an easy way to introduce basic concepts to new employees at their fabrication shops. The training helps new hires acquire necessary skills as quickly as possible in order to feel more involved and supported in their new roles, which will, in turn, help them progress into more specialized career paths that become available with experience.

With the support of this world-class training curriculum, fabricators are better positioned to promote themselves and their career opportunities and keep valuable employees in their shops.

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Preview "Introduction to Steel Fabrication," the first course in the Fabricator Education
Training Program.

 

About the Program

How it works

The program is aimed at new employees, especially those new to steel fabrication. 

Presented mostly in video segments, the training follows the journeys of several employees as they learn about fabrication from trusted mentors. Rather than simply focusing on learning the skills, the employees are exposed to the vast knowledge of actual industry veterans--the real stars of the show!

The Fabricator Education Training Program can help new hires arrive at in-person learning sessions having more familiarity with their job. Additionally, it can prepare the training staff for some questions trainees might ask. If a new hire feels productive and supported early in the job, they are more likely to take pride in their work and develop loyalty to the company.

AISC member fabricators can access the program at no additional cost. 

What's included

The first track covers fabricator basics, with 13 online courses totaling five hours of training. Those courses range from 10 to 45 minutes each. Members can access the program via AISC’s learning management system (LMS), which allows them to manage student rosters and track training results.

The Fabricator Basics courses focus on an employee’s first 90 days and demonstrate how to do essential tasks. The courses are:

  • Introduction to Steel Fabrication
  • Career Success: Your First 90 Days
  • Read and Use a Tape Measure 1: Fractions
  • Read and Use a Tape Measure 2: Measuring
  • Grinding Basics
  • Bolts and Bolting Basics
  • Handtool Fundamentals: Clamps
  • Handtool Fundamentals: Squares
  • Identifying Detail Pieces
  • Crane and Rigging Basics
  • Welding Basics
  • Career Success: Beyond 90 Days

This is just the beginning

The second phase of the Fabrication Education Training Program is currently in development and will cover layout and fitter training. Those courses will teach drawing reading, construction math, layout, and fit-up strategies, among other topics.

Terms and conditions

Read the Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement for AISC's website.

 

Questions?

Please reach out to fabtraining@aisc.org.