Machining Level 1 & 2 - NIMS

1 Machining Level 1 & 21 National certifications based on industry-written, industry-approved standardsDuty Areas, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities2 StandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResourcesIndustry-Written, Industry-ApprovedMachining Level 1 & 2 StandardsJob Planning and ManagementJob ExecutionQuality Control and InspectionProcess Adjustment and ImprovementGeneral MaintenanceIndustrial Safety and Environmental ProtectionWritten and Oral CommunicationsCareer Management and Employment RelationsMathematicsSocial Skills and Personal QualitiesDecision Making and Problem SolvingEngineering Drawings and SketchesMetalworking TheoryMeasurementIntroduction to CNC Twenty areas of focus CNC Milling: Operator CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations CNC Milling Skills II CNC Turning: Operator CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations CNC Turning Skills II Drill Press Skills I & II EDM 2 Axis Wire EDM Plunge Grinding Skills I & II Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout Manual Milling Skills I & II Measurement, Materials & Safety Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers I & II Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills I & II3 MODULARDESIGN(earn in any order)StandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResourcesIndustry-Written, Industry-ApprovedMachining Level 1 & 2 CredentialsCertification Toolkit translates credentials into.

2 Applied MathematicsCutting Tool AssemblyGeometrical Dimensioning and TolerancingInspectionMachine MaintenanceMachine SafetyMachining ApplicationsMeasurementsOperationsPrint ReadingShop Safety4 StandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResources4 Selecting CredentialsView/Download the Certification ToolkitRoles & Set : Your school or :Individuals who oversee the performance assessment (Teachers, trainers, etc.) :Organization employees who administer the theory :Individuals pursuing NIMS credentials(students, employees, apprentices, etc.)5 StandardsCredentialsRoles & Set your organization and primary point of contact (POC)Whoshould complete this registration?The individualwho will oversee all NIMS activities at your locationExamplesIn Education Setting Lead Instructor, Dean, Department Head, Industry Setting Training Manager, HR Manager, Supervisor, NIMS activity and coordinate paymentRegistration & FeesComplete the online Organization Registration($0)Account Functionality Register new sponsors Viewregistered sponsors and their candidates Access Resources pageStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set your sponsor(s)Whoshould complete this registration?

3 The individual(s)who will oversee performance assessmentsExamplesIn Education Setting Instructor, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Industry Setting Trainer, Training Supervisor, candidates performance assessmentactivitiesSign CAR Affidavits of Successful Completion andsend to NIMSS chedule theory testing time and date with proctor(s)Registration & logs into the NIMS Add a Sponsorand completesregistration form ($0). untilall sponsors are Functionality Viewcandidate profiles (includes earned credentials) Access Resources pageNoteSponsors ARENOT REQUIRED to test for NIMS credentialsStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set your proctor(s)Whoshould complete this registration?The individual(s)who will oversee theory assessments.

4 NOTE: Sponsors cannot serve as Education Setting Administrator, testingcenter personnel, instructors of other subjects, Industry Setting HR personnel, administrative personnel, all theory assessments: Verify candidate identify Assist candidate in logging in and purchasing appropriate exam Enterconfidential proctor code unlock examRegistration & FeesProctorsmust completeonline registration($0) prior to theory testing Proctor ID: enter first initial and full last name as one word Proctor Code: enter confidential code of your choosing; this code will be requested anytime an theory exam is takenNOTE: Proctors do not log in at test time; do not receive a multipleproctorsStandardsCredentialsRole s & Set your candidate(s)Whoshould complete this registration?

5 The individual(s) who ispursuing NIMS credentialsExamplesIn Education Setting Student, apprentice, Industry Setting Apprentice, trainee, employee, complete performance complete theory assessmentRegistration & FeesCandidatesmust completeonline registration($40) prior to attempting their first theory assessmentNOTE: Registration is required once per candidate;Candidates are not required to re-register if multiple credentials are being to registration: ensure candidate has an active, accessible emailaddressStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResourcesEarning CredentialsTwo-Step Validation ProcessValidation #1 PerformanceValidation #2 TheoryCredential10 StandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResources Demonstrate hands-on knowledge, skills, and abilitiesby completing a CAR or industry-designed project11 Validation #1 Performance TypesStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResourcesCARsCNC Milling: Operator CNC Turning: OperatorIndustry-Designed ProjectCNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations CNC Milling Skills IICNC Turning.

6 Programming Setup & Operations CNC Turning Skills IIDrill Press Skills I & IIEDM 2 Axis WireEDM PlungeGrinding Skills I & II Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout Manual Milling Skills I & IITurning Operations: Turning Between Centers I & IITurning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills I & IIMeasurement, Materials, and Safety does not include a performance assessment. Demonstrate hands-on knowledge, skills, and abilities by completing a checklist of skills checks Follow Credentialing Achievement Record(CAR) Download CAR from Resourcespage (requires login) Candidates complete CARs: At school/company facility Without assistance Under sponsor supervision No attempt limit; no time limit Send Affidavit of Successful Completion to NIMS using the Affidavit Upload Portal at #1aPerformance: CARsApplies to CNC Milling: Operator andCNC Turning: OperatorStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResources Demonstrate hands-on knowledge, skills, and abilities by Machining a specific part using a NIMS-issued print and associated guidelines Level I Projects: no time limitLevel II Projects: time limit noted on print Candidates complete projects: At school/company facility Without assistance Under sponsor supervision When complete, sponsors arrange inspection as follows:13 Validation #1bPerformance.

7 ProjectApplies to all otherMachining Level I and II credentialsStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResources14 Validation #1bPerformance: Project InspectionStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResourcesInspection in an EDUCATION SettingInspection in an INDUSTRY SettingMeasurement,Materials, and Safety No performance assessment; skip to ,Materials, and Safety No performance assessment; skip to Planning, Benchwork, and Layout Requires two projects; both may be inspected by Planning, Benchwork, and Layout Requires two projects; both may be inspected by other Machining I and II credentials*require inspection by two MET-TEC Committee members. *Excludes CNC Milling: Operator and CNC Turning: OperatorA MET-TEC Committeeis a group of local industry reps who inspect candidate projects as guidelines and registration ($0) other Machining I and II credentials*require inspection by two MET-TEC Committee members.

8 *Excludes CNC Milling: Operator and CNC Turning: OperatorA MET-TEC Committeeis a group of company quality/inspection employees who inspect candidate projects as needed. See guidelines and registration ($0) form. When inspection is complete and the part is considered to be passing, send the Affidavit of Successful Completion to NIMS Use the new Affidavit Upload Portal at #1bPerformance: ProjectApplies to all otherMachining Level I and II credentialsStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResources Demonstrate theoretical knowledge, skills, and abilities through completion of a proctored, timed theoretical assessment Exams administered at your location Accessed via NIMS website Proctor required Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, etc.

9 90-minute time limit Immediate results (pass/fail) Accommodations available (readers, paper tests, etc.) Retakes available anytime $35 per Level one; $50 per Level two (includes retakes)16 Validation #2 TheoryStandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResourcesApplies to all Machining Level I and II credentialsCredential PDF emailed to candidate and sponsor upon passing theory exam Nationally recognized Portable Stackable No expiration Color PDFs accessible 24/7 (login required)17 StandardsCredentialsRoles & Set UpProcessResources18 Fees & Payment OptionsFeeAmountCandidate Registration$40 per candidateLevelI Theory$35 per exam, per candidateLevelII Theory$50 per exam, per candidateLevelIII Theory$50 per exam, per candidateOption 1 expected candidate registration expectedtheory exam to theory testing: submit payment via check, credit card, or purchase order.

10 (see below)> Check check to NIMS. will put funds into an account identified by a 4-digit code. ANIMS rep will contact the organization POC and sponsor(s) with the code. At this time the code may be used.> Credit NIMS office with credit card NIMS rep will put funds into an account identified by a 4-digit code and provide that code. At this time the code may be NIMS rep will email a receipt. > Purchase Order (PO) POs NIMS electronically byvisiting the PO Upload Portal at all fields, attach your PO file, and click NIMS rep will email an account code that can be used to pay fees. An invoice will also be 2:Pay On-ScreenWhen registering candidates or administering theory exams, have a credit card ready for on-screen payment.