Career Details

Press Brake Level II - CNC Punch (Turret) Press Level II

Description

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Press Brake Level II - Operate Non-CNC Drive Press Brake Skills II

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Press Brake Level III - Set Up and Operate Non-CNC Mechanical III

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Metalworking Skills

Type

B - Advanced

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