National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification Program
Introduction to Manufacturing
This non-credit course will provide introductory level knowledge of safety, personal protection, machine guarding, precision measurement, job planning, benchwork and layout. Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to take the industry recognized National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certifications in Measurement, Materials, and Safety and Job Planning, Benchwork and Layout. 63 hours.
Dates: Spring 2023 (planned start date, February 2023)
Times: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:00pm – Remote with live instructor
Thursdays: 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (4 Saturdays only)
Location: Combination of virtual/online and in-person in TECH Building, Valhalla
Catalogue #: CE-TECH 2030
Class #: 92102
Cost: $ 951 (+ textbook + fees)
To register for this class, call 914-606-6830 and choose option 1 when prompted.
Advanced Manufacturing: CNC Milling Operator
Learn Basic Machine Tool Techniques and Introductory CNC Milling Maintenance and Operation – 63 hours. Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to take the NIMS certification exam Machining Level I.
CNC Milling Operations Prerequisite: Intro to Manufacturing or equivalent experience.
Dates: Spring 2023
Times: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Remote with live instructor
Thursdays: 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (4 saturdays)
Location: Hybrid of Virtual / Remote and In-Person – Technology Building Room 36
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2036
Class #: TBD
Cost: $ 951 (+ textbook + fees)
Advanced Manufacturing: CNC Turning Operator
Learn Basic Machine Tool Techniques and Introductory CNC Lathe Maintenance and Operation – 63 hours.
Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to take the NIMS certification exam Machining Level I.
CNC Turning: Operations Prerequisite: Intro to Manufacturing or equivalent experience.
Dates: Spring 2023
Times: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Remote with live instructor
Thursdays: 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (4 saturdays)
Location: Hybrid of Virtual / Remote and In-Person – Technology Building Room 36
Catalog #: CE-TECH 2031
Class #: TBD
Cost: $ 951 (+ textbook + fees)
What is NIMS?
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) was formed in 1995 by the leading metalworking trade associations to develop and maintain a globally competitive American workforce. NIMS develops skills standards for the industry, certifies individual skills against the standards and accredits training programs that meet NIMS quality requirements.
NIMS operates under rigorous and highly disciplined processes as the only developer of American National Standards for the nation’s metalworking industry accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Curriculum Development and Programs for Manufacturing NYS Apprenticeship Programs to Develop Your Workforce
We seek your participation and input as we prepare for 2022 and beyond to help shape (y)our workforce! Help drive the change necessary to develop the right workforce with the right skills to succeed and compete in today’s competitive markets.
We’ll be joined by The Council of Industry and Department of Labor to share details of newly announced programs throughout the year available to our business community.
These are grant funded programs to train apprentices and pre-apprentice workers. Learn how to access these funds to build your workforce and gain a competitive advantage.
For more information, contact: Jim Irvine, Director of Corporate and Continuing Professional Education at 914-606-6658 or james.irvine@sunywcc.edu