The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) offers various levels of certification in machining.

Required Courses


Course Title Units
Level 1: Chucking, Surface Grinding and Milling
MTT 105 Machine Shop I 3
MTT 110 Machine Shop II 3
MTT 250 Machine Shop III 3
Level 3: CNC OPERATING, TURNING AND Measurement
MTT 230 Computer Numerical Control I 4
MTT 232 Computer Numerical Control II 4
MTT 260 Machine Shop IV 3