Dec 04, 2024

Workforce Development & Community Education - Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 - NON-CREDIT CATALOG

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification Program

Location(s): Valhalla, Remote

Program Description

Unleash your potential in the world of manufacturing and machining, where every certification is a stamp of excellence. Our hands-on courses and industry-aligned curriculum ensure you master the latest techniques and technologies in metalworking. Whether you aspire to be a skilled machinist, CNC programmer, or manufacturing technician, NIMS certification opens doors to a world of opportunities.

See NIMS Credential Information here

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).

Course offerings for this certificate program Includes:

CE-TECH 2030 - Introduction to Manufacturing
CE-TECH 2031 - Advanced Manufacturing: CNC Lathe Operations
CE-TECH 2036 - Advanced Manufacturing: CNC Milling Operations
CE-TECH 2044 - Introduction to Manual Machine Lathe and Turning Operations

Fall Course Offerings

Introduction to Manufacturing
Dates: Sept. 3 – Nov. 14th
Times: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:15 pm – Remote with live instructor
Thursdays: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (in person)
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (4 Saturdays)
Location: Combination of virtual/online and in-person in TECH Building, Valhalla
Catalogue #: CE-TECH 2030
Class #: 98188
Cost: $ 1,295 (+ textbook + fees)

Introduction to Manual Machine Lathe and Turning Operations
Dates: Nov. 19th – Feb. 6th, 2025
Times: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:15 pm – Remote with live instructor
Thursdays:5:30 pm – 8:30 – Tech Building Machine Shop (in person)
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Tech Building Machine Shop (4 Saturdays)
Location: Combination of virtual/online and in-person in TECH Building, Valhalla
Catalogue #: CE-TECH 2044
Class #: 98214
Cost: $ 1,295 (+ textbook + fees)

Spring Course Offerings

Advanced Manufacturing: CNC Milling Operations
Dates: February 11^th – April 17^th
Times: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:15 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 #: 49356
Cost: $ 1,295 (+ textbook + fees)

Advanced Manufacturing: CNC Lathe Operations
Dates: April 22 - June 26th
Times: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:15 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 #:
Cost: $ 1,295 (+ textbook + fees)