NIMS Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The program provides the basics in precision measurement, shop math, industrial safety, quality control procedures, process adjustment and monitoring, workflow and production teams, production and material requirements including machining, raw materials, use of hand tools, safety and maintenance, understanding drawings, manual machines and layout, basic lathe operations, CNC milling and turning operations as well as programming. Teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving are emphasized. Hands-on experience and practical applications are included.
Established in 2000
CIP: 48-0503 Machine Shop Technology/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Institutel of Metworking Skills
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
20 Weeks ( 276.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,825.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,825.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIA
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: NIMS Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The program provides the basics in precision measurement, shop math, industrial safety, quality control procedures, process adjustment and monitoring, workflow and production teams, production and material requirements including machining, raw materials, use of hand tools, safety and maintenance, understanding drawings, manual machines and layout, basic lathe operations, CNC milling and turning operations as well as programming. Teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving are emphasized. Hands-on experience and practical applications are included.
Established in 2000
CIP: 48-0503 Machine Shop Technology/Assistant.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Production Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Institutel of Metworking Skills
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
20 Weeks ( 276.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,825.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,825.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIA
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)