Creating knowLedge and skilLs in AddItive Manufacturing

<< Background >>CLLAIM project is to create an International AM qualification body and to design an International harmonized qualification system and respective qualifications according to AM market needs, due to a relevant and unpredictable growing future in AM and because of that, job positions are very hard to fill with current training and a shortage of qualified workers in AM technology that can meet the expected high levels of demand for high-performance products.<< Objectives >>Training qualifications developed during the project that were identified as more relevant during consultation with industry are totally aligned with EU tools, and thereforewith EQF levels and ESCO taxonomy, with total alignment with the upcoming standards for the qualification of AM personnel, development of a pedagogical kit for the exchange of best practices between IAMQS training providers. Feedback loops towards a continuous improvement of project results ensuring good impact in industry.<< Implementation >>The qualifications and guidelines were developed in accordance with EU tools to facilitate their integration and implementation, both at national and international levels. To this end, pilot activities were conducted to test the developed qualifications, RPL methodology and tools, which resulted in a positive validation of the system developed during the project and implementation of a cluster meeting with National Qualification Agencies to foster the integration of the qualifications.<< Results >>Development of harmonised of AM training /qualifications (Operator, Designer, Supervisor and Inspector in AM) supported by a Quality Assurance System led to the creation of an innovative International AM Qualification System (IAMQS). RPL and LO´s methodology and including CLLAIM qualifications in National Qualification Frameworks was initiated. Development of Mainstreaming Committee to ensure that the guidelines and qualifications developed in CLLAIM are continuously actualized.