National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)

Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations


Credential: Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations  GI Bill resource
Credentialing Agency: National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The NIMS Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations certification is an entry-level machinist certification. Achieving a NIMS credential is a means through which an individual involved or interested in metalforming can prove their abilities to themselves, to their instructors or employers and to the customer.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: Lifetime

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)

10565 Fairfax Boulevard
Suite 203
Fairfax, VA  22030

Phone: (703) 352-4971

Fax: (703) 352-4991
Email: NIMS@nims-skills.org

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations credential has the following other requirements:

  • Individuals who register for the exam must be at least 18 years old (or at least 16 years old if enrolled in a NIMS-certified or state-authorized machining program in a public or private school).

Written Exam

  • Measurement Practices (7.9%)
  • Drilling Operations (3.9%)
  • Feeds and Speeds (3.9%)
  • Safety Practices (6%)
  • Tapping (3.9%)
  • Basic Milling Operations (1.9%)
  • Clamping and Vise Applications (3.9%)
  • Milling Operations Setup (3.9%)
  • Milling Machine Components (6%)
  • Process Improvement (3.9%)
  • Tool Holding Applications (7.9%)

Performance Exam Requirements

Candidates must write a program at the machine or off line.  Setup the machining operation and perform standards given on a mill operations (2.10) to develop a simple part (with linear and circular interpolations).  Additionally, candidates must match the requirements of the part print 63 Ra microinch finish. 

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations examination:

RECERTIFICATION

Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations credential has the following recertification information:

  • Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations does not have any recertificaiton requirements since it is a lifetime certification.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Star

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Proponent Funded

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

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ICAC

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ABSNC

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NCCA

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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