The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced the launch of the industry’s first Level-One and Level-Two Certifications for traditional coordinate measuring machine professionals. These certifications can help to verify an employee’s knowledge of metrology, which is essential to ISO certified companies and companies with quality management systems.
Applicants for the CMS Level-One Certification must meet eligibility requirements, sign the CMS code of ethics, and pass a peer review. Candidates for the Level-Two Certification must possess a Level-One Certification, have two years of experience with coordinate measuring machines, and supply two references to verify their expertise. CMS-authorized proctors will conduct both examinations.
Qualified candidates will be notified and scheduled for an examination slot at the upcoming Coordinate Metrology Society Conference in July 2020. Certification guidelines, fees and application forms are available here. Evaluations can also be scheduled throughout the year at authorized CMS assessment facilities in various North American locations. Additional fees may apply.
The Level-One Certification examination is a proctored online assessment consisting of about 200 multiple choice questions that cover foundational theory and practice common to most traditional coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). In addition, the CMS offers a device-specific CMS Level-Two Certification examination, which is a practical, hands-on performance assessment for operators of CMMs. Once an application is processed and approved, the
The CMS Certification Committee is the driving force behind the Certification program that has been meticulously developed to uphold a high degree of competence in the field of measurement and inspection. The dedicated team is composed of measurement experts, OEMs, service providers, and metrology systems operators. The committee continues to work in concert with the defined CMS Education Strategy, supporting the stated goals for future metrology outreach, STEM, and skills for industry and science. For more information or to join the CMS Certification Committee, email: certification@cmsc.org.
About the Coordinate Metrology Society
The Coordinate Metrology Society is comprised of users of 3D portable and stationary measurement technologies, service providers, and OEM manufacturers of close-tolerance industrial coordinate measurement systems, software, and peripherals. The professional organization offers Level-One and Level-Two Certification programs for career enhancement and supports industry initiatives such as the PrecisionPath Consortium for Large-Scale Manufacturing. The membership gathers each year at their annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC) to gain knowledge of advancements and applications of any measurement system or software solution that produces and uses 3D coordinate data. The portable metrology systems represented at CMSC include articulating arms, CMMs, laser trackers, laser radar, photogrammetry /videogrammetry systems, scanners, indoor GPS and laser projection systems. For more information on the organization, please visit their website at http://www.cmsc.org.