Posted By Administration, Friday, May 17, 2019
There are a number of manufacturing related industry credentials out there. The most common ones, and the ones that DRMA and local high schools and community colleges are working on, are produced by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). More information about these credentials can be found here. This month we’re doing a deeper dive into what earning a NIMS credential actually involves. NIMS offers a wide range of credentials (full list here), but most schools in the area are focusing on the Measurement, Materials, and Safety (MMS) credential. Individuals who earn the NIMS MMS credential come to you with a nationally-validated understanding of the following:
Applied Mathematics
Arithmetic
Pythagorean Theorem
Right Angle Trigonometry
Use of Scientific Calculator
Filing
File Maintenance
File Selection
File Types
Filing Techniques
Fits
ANSI Standard Fit Symbols
Classes of Fits
Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Feature Control Frame
Geometric Control Symbols
Geometric Tolerancing Categories
Geometric Tolerancing Characteristics
Geometric Tolerancing Zone Shapes
Symbols Associated with Feature Control Frames
Inspection
Gage Block Assembly
Sampling Procedure
Machine Maintenance
Coolants
Oils and Lubrications
Refractometer Readings
Machine Safety
Machine Guarding
Machining Applications
Drilling
Pocket Milling
Reaming
Tapping
Materials
Standard Steel Classification
Standard Steel Numbering System (AISI/SAE)
Measurements
Reading Micrometers
Reading Steel Rule
Reading Vernier Scales
Print Reading
Block Tolerances
Line Types and Conventions
Orthographic Projection
Surface Finish Requirements
Title Blocks and Revisions
Shop Safety
Blood Born Pathogen
Fire Prevention/Suppression
Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS)
Lock Out/Tag Out
Means of Egress (Evacuation)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Waste Removal
One of the greatest benefits of hiring a person with an industry recognized credential is that it gives you a measure of what someone knows and that they have proved to be competent in the areas listed above.
To find out how you can be connected with graduates who have industry credentials and who are ready for hire, contact Kayla or give us a call at (937) 949-4000.