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Job: NIMS Program
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is a leading manufacturing organization that sets skills standards designed to develop and maintain a globally competitive American workforce. NIMS has developed skills standards in 24 operational areas covering a wide range of metalforming and machining disciplines. NIMS also offers certifications through its credentialing program verifying that individuals have met both performance and theory requirements in manufacturing. This job title brings together all training material relating to NIMS certifications.

Every Program Includes:
  • First-Time Skills Assessment
  • Access to All Classes Listed Below
  • Access to Administration Center

This Program Includes All These Classes:
Abrasives Abrasives
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
What Is Grinding? 110 15 Beginner
Grinding Processes 120 13 Beginner
Grinding Variables 200 13 Intermediate
Grinding Wheel Materials 210 19 Intermediate
Dressing and Truing 230 16 Intermediate
CNC CNC
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
History and Definition of CNC 100 13 Beginner
Fasteners Fasteners
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Overview of Threaded Fasteners 117 16 Beginner
Overview of Non-Threaded Fasteners 125 13 Beginner
Inspection Inspection
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Basic Measurement 110 18 Beginner
Surface Measurement 140 18 Beginner
Overview of Threads 150 18 Beginner
Hole Inspection 240 20 Intermediate
Thread Inspection 250 19 Intermediate
Manual Machining Manual Machining
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Basics of the Manual Mill 110 14 Beginner
Basics of the Engine Lathe 115 17 Beginner
Overview of Manual Mill Setup 200 16 Intermediate
Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205 19 Intermediate
Benchwork and Layout Operations 210 15 Intermediate
Manual Mill Operation 220 18 Intermediate
Engine Lathe Operation 225 19 Intermediate
Holemaking on the Mill 230 15 Intermediate
Threading on the Engine Lathe 235 14 Intermediate
Materials Materials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Mechanical Properties of Metal 120 12 Beginner
Metal Classification 150 13 Beginner
Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Lubricant Fundamentals 130 18 Beginner
Metal Cutting Metal Cutting
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Safety for Metal Cutting 115 15 Beginner
Machines for Metal Cutting 130 16 Beginner
Cutting Processes 140 13 Beginner
Cutting Variables 200 17 Intermediate
Cutting Fluids 210 19 Intermediate
Cutting Tool Materials 220 18 Intermediate
Milling Geometry 245 15 Intermediate
Drill Geometry 247 17 Intermediate
Speed and Feed Selection 300 14 Advanced
Quality Quality
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130 18 Beginner
SPC Overview 210 16 Intermediate
Safety Safety
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to OSHA 100 18 Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110 17 Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120 19 Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130 17 Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135 18 Beginner
Hand and Power Tool Safety 145 17 Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150 16 Beginner
Flammable/Combustible Liquids 155 16 Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160 19 Beginner
Metalworking Fluid Safety 165 19 Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180 19 Beginner
Shop Essentials Shop Essentials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100 14 Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105 22 Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115 18 Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120 12 Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130 18 Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155 18 Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165 16 Beginner
Shop Geometry Overview 170 20 Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185 16 Beginner
Shop Trig Overview 210 13 Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215 17 Intermediate
Trig: Sine Bar Applications 225 14 Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230 16 Intermediate
Stamping Stamping
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Press Basics 110 15 Beginner
Stamping Safety 115 12 Beginner
Coil Handling Equipment 140 14 Beginner
Die Cutting Variables 200 14 Intermediate
Monitoring Press Operations 220 13 Intermediate
Workholding Workholding
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110 14 Beginner
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