Career Details

CNC Lathe Operations

Description

Competencies: Applied mathematics Cutting tool assembly Geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Inspection Machine maintenance Machine safety Machining applications Measurements Operations Print reading Shop safety

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Machining Level I - CNC Mill Operations

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Machining Level I - CNC Lathe Programming Setup & Operations

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

A - Core

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