Certification Process

NOCTI (Prerequisite Test)

Note: 2 years prior Mastercam programming experience (verifiable) can be substituted for this test.

This test (or equivalent as determined by the MCCP) is to pre-qualify applicants before beginning Mastercam Certification. NOCTI is an independent organization that tests for many different occupational certifications. Test results are measured against a National Average. The test requires 2 hours and all applicants must have a Machinist Handbook available.

1.      The successful applicant will complete the test with a score of 75 or above and finish within the 2 hour time limit.
2.      The test will be administered by a Mastercam X2 Certified Industrial Instructor (MCI).
3.      A custom test designed by the CCC is an excellent way to “tailor” this entry test around a specific set of skills required by the company.
4.      The standard NOCTI test has:

17 Computer Hardware questions  
12 Hand Tool Material questions
8 Fundamental machining questions
11 G-code related questions
8 Shop Math questions
28 Drafting skills questions
13 Blueprint reading questions
20 Machining application questions

Certification Class

The successful applicant who passes the prerequisite test will then attend a Certification Class administered by a Mastercam X2 Certified Industrial Instructor (MCI). Mastercam X2 Corporate Certification Program classes may be held at the company’s facility or classes can be held at an authorized Mastercam Version X2 Certification industrial location.

Classes involve sharpening Mastercam skills and introducing advanced techniques to get things done faster, with higher quality, and more economically. This is an area where the MCCP has a chance to introduce skills unique to their operation that will then be verified and tested.

1. Classes last 3 days.
2. Classes must use Committee approved curriculum to maintain the integrity of the Certification process.
3. Classes must be held by an authorized industrial MCI.

This involves the successful programming and machining of a test part in 5-6 hours. All parts are then independently inspected by an MCI for proper dimensions and quality.

This is an area where the Mastercam Corporate Certification Program can really be creative and develop a test part that closely mirrors their actual parts. This part can be a propitiatory test that can only be used with your company’s permission. We recommend that only one part be used and that it can be machined with standard tooling.

1. A part has to be developed within Mastercam, programmed, and machined in 5-6 hours.
2. The part should require more than one set up.
3. The part should contain at least 6 tools.
4. The part should require the use of machine cutter compensation.
5. The part should have at least one drilling operation.
6. The test part must be Committee approved.

Certification

To receive certification the finished part must be approved a Mastercam Version X2 MCI and then sent to CNC Software, Inc for final approval. Upon final inspection a MCC will be issued to the successful applicant. Below are the currently available certification levels.

Mastercam Certification Levels

• CPgmI                         End User Certification Level 1
• CPgmII                        End User Certification Level 2

Mastercam Corporate Certification Program leaves room for creativity within a company to not only create an on-going employee improvement and advancement program but to also create an Endorsement program to add additional Certification skills to an already existing MCC.

Summary

Mastercam Corporate Certification Program enables companies to create a vibrant and exciting learning environment for their employees that produce tangible, measurable results to the mutual benefit of all. Contact your local Mastercam Industrial Reseller today for an appointment to discuss this exciting industrial educational program.

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