The National Competency Based Apprenticeship System for the Metalworking Industry

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The National Competency Based Apprenticeship
System for the Metalworking Industry
Presented at the Workforce Innovation
Conference ? July 20, 2004 ? San Antonio, TX
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To fundamentally change and dramatically improve
the way workers are trained in American
manufacturing
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• Integrate national industry standards with
  apprenticeship training
• Integrate standards-based competency assessments
  with apprenticeship training

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Benefits

• A globally competitive American workforce

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Classic Manufacturing 101

• Selling PriceCost Profit
• Profit is the goal (fixed target)
• Variables controlled by suppliers

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21st Century Business 101

• Selling PriceCost Profit
• Profit is still the goal
• Selling Price controlled by Customer
• Global Marketplace

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21st Century Business 101

• All actions must add value (Profit/Cost)
• Focus is on costs
• Leverage Resources- Technology/People
• Mercenary Environment
• Show Me the Money!!

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Truth

• Manufacturers are fighting for survival
• Impact felt throughout Food Chain
• Industry Policy Makers
• Academia

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Truth
Weak Schools
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National Competency-Based Apprenticeship System

• Industry Defined Requirements
• Ownership
• Consistent Measurable Outcomes
• Industry Defined Skill Standards
• Benchmarks
• Nationwide Pilots
• Driving Change
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Driving Improved Productivity

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Pilot Outcomes

• After 12 months we want to be able to
• Validate The Concept The Competencies
• Understand
• Resolve Any Issues Possible Problems
• Adapt the
• System Based Upon Pilot Reactions
• National Guideline Standard for Competency-Based
  Metalworking Apprenticeships

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National Competency-Based Apprenticeship System

• Define Occupational Requirements
• Machinist
• Mold Maker
• Machine Builder
• Define New Apprenticeable Occupations
• CNC Specialist - Turning
• CNC Specialist - Milling
• Press Setup and Operation - Stamping
• Clarify Industry Requirements
• Tool and Die Maker

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National Competency-Based Apprenticeship System

• Industry Defined Products
• Occupations
• Competencies
• Credentials
• Curriculum Guides
• Implementation Guides
• Career Web
• Defined Prerequisite Skills
• Step-by-Step Improvement and Recognition
• Certificate of Completion Transcript
• Alignment with Higher-Level Occupations

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MACHINING OCCUPATION CAREER WEB




















Machine

Tool
Maint.,
Water

Mold
Wire
Plasma
Laser
Emerging

Pattern
-
Machine

Spray
Bench
Convent.

CNC

CNC

CNC

Multi.

Die

Service
Jet

Maker

Technol.

maker

Builder

Metal

Polish

EDM

Milling

Turning

Grind.

Spdl.

EDM

Cutting

Cut
ting


Maker


Cutting

Repair

NIMS Level I standards

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MACHINING OCCUPATION CAREER DIAGRAM



MACHINE
MAINTE
N
ANCE
,
SERVICE
REPAIR


TOOL
DIE
MACHINE

MAKER
BUILDER

CNC
SPECIALIST

MACHINIST

MILLING

CNC
MOLD

SPECIALIST

MAKER

TURNING


NIMS LEVEL I CREDENTIALS



HANDWORK



SAWING



GRINDING

TURNING





MILLING/DRILLING

Decision
Interpersonal
Identifying
Print
Material
Applied
Written/oral

making/

Metrology

skills/

Components of
Industrial Safety

Reading

Properties

Math

Communication

problem
teamwork

Equipment

solving

Recommended Foundation KSAOs

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Example A Machinist Core Competency

NIMS
MACHINIST CORE COMPETENCIES

CREDENTIAL

Turning
Operations
Turning
Between
Centers

Machining
4.






Levels I II

Duty ( Level I )

Turning
Setup and carry out between centers turning
operations for straight turning.

Operations
Performance Standard ( Level I )

Turning
Given raw material, process plan,
part print, hand, precision, and cutting
Between Centers

tools, as well as access to an appropriate
turning machine and its
accessories, produce a part matching the process
plan and the part print
specifications using appropriate trade techniques
and speeds and feeds. The

part specified should have at least three
diameters within /
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.002, one UNC
external thread , one UNF external thread, and
require an end
-
for
-
end swap.

Duty ( Level II )

Set up and perform between centers turning for
straight and tapered turning
by offse
tting the tailstock.

Performance Standard ( Level II )

Given raw material, process plan, part print,
hand, precision, and cutting
tools, as well as access to an appropriate
turning machine and its
accessories, produce a part matching the process
plan and
the part print
specifications using appropriate trade techniques
and speeds and feeds. The
part specified should have at least two straight
diameters within /
-
.001, an
appropriate taper at each end of the part, and
require a reversal of the part

end for
end.

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Machining Competency Turning Performance Example
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Machine Competency Sample Test Questions
Turning Between Centers

• Identify the proper format for
  determining the RPM for turning operation

a) (CS . 3.82) / D b) D / (CS/3.82) c) (D .
3.82) / CS d) (D . CS) / 3.82
A drilling and boring operation has to be
performed on one end of a shaft measuring 3 in
diameter and 25 long. Which of the following
methods provides the most stable set up?
a) A faceplate, lathe dog and live center (in
the tailstock) b) A three jaw universal chuck,
follower rest and live center (in the
tailstock) c) A three jaw universal chuck and a
steady rest d) Collet, follower rest, lathe dog
and faceplate, dead center
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Benefits to Apprentices

• Clear Expectations
• Nationally Recognized Certificates
• Portable Credentials
• College Credits
• Post Secondary Articulation
• Career Path

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Benefits to Companies

• Adaptable
• Measurable Competencies
• Instructor Certifications
• Return on Investment
• Marketing Implications
• Enhance Recruiting
• Reduced Costs

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Timeline
2003
2005
2004
Feb/Mar 04 Competency Web Validated
May 04 Competency Web Final Synthesis
July 04 Pilots Initiated
Jan 04 Curriculum Initiated
Dec 04 Curriculum Complete
July 04 Implementation Guide Initiated
Mar 05 Implementation Guide Complete
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• National Institute for Metalworking Skills
• 3251 Old Lee Hwy 205
• Fairfax, VA 22030
• 703.352.4971
• www.nims-skills.org