Industrial Certifications and Endorsements

Tech-Labs represents multiple product lines as a regional dealer for the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Tech-Labs supports the following industry-recognized certifications by providing technical training systems, curricula, and software.

Manufacturing

National Institute for Metalworking Skills NIMS - Industrial Technology Maintenance

Each Duty area is individual stand-alone certification:

  • Duty Area 1: Maintenance Operations
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 1 Maintenance Operations

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 1 - Maintenance Operations

    - 32 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • Mechanical Fabrication (950-MPF1)
    • Rigging 1 (950-RGB1)
    • Rigging 2 (95-RGB2)
  • Duty Area 2: Basic Mechanical Systems
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 2 Basic Mechanical Systems

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 2 - Basic Mechanical Systems

    - 20 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • Basic Measurement (990-MES1 or 950-MES1)
    • Mechanical Drives 1 (950-ME1 or 990-ME1)
    • Mechanical Drives 2 (95-ME2 or 99-ME2)
    • Laser Alignment (95-ME2A)
  • Duty Area 3: Basic Hydraulic Systems
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 3 Basic Hydraulic Systems

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 3 - Basic Hydraulic Systems

    - 20 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • Basic Hydraulics (85-BH)
    • Intermediate Hydraulics (85-IH)
    • Hydraulic Troubleshooting (950-HTB1 or 950-HT1)
    • Hydraulic Maintenance (950-HM1)
  • Duty Area 4: Basic Pneumatic Systems
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 4 Basic Pneumatic Systems

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 4 - Basic Pneumatic Systems

    - 14 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • Pneumatic Systems (990-PN1 or 85-BP)
    • Intermediate Pneumatics (85-IP or 990-PN1)
    • Pneumatic Troubleshooting (990-PTB1 or 950-PT1)
  • Duty Area 5: Electrical Systems
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 5 Electrical Systems

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 5 - Electrical Systems

    - 35 eLearning Modules.

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • AC/DC Electricity (T7017A or 990-ACDC1)
    • Motor Control (990-MC1 or 85-MT5)
    • Rotating Machines (85-MT2)
    • AC/DC Motor Troubleshooting (95-MT2E)
    • Industrial Wiring Systems (850-MT6B_AL and 850-MT6B_BL)
    • Soldering (85-MT6BB_AL and 85-MT6BB_BL)
    • Electronic Sensors (990-SN1 or 85-SN1)
    • Electro-Fluid Power (85-EF)
  • Duty Area 6: Electronic Control Systems
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 6 Electronic Control Systems

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 6 - Electronic Control Systems

    - 27 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • Power & Control Electronics (990-ELE1)
    • PLC Troubleshooting (990-PAB53F or 890-PECB with 890-AB5500)
    • VFD/PLC Installation (85-MT6BA_AL and 85-MT6BA_BL)
    • AC Variable Frequency Drive Troubleshooting (990-DRV1F or MT5-C)
  • Duty Area 7: Process Control Systems
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 7 Process Control System

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 7 - Process Control System

    - 11 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • Process Control (T5552F)
  • Duty Area 8: Maintenance Welding
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 8 Maintenance Welding

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 8 - Maintenance Welding

    - 7 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

  • Duty Area 9: Maintenance Piping
  • NIMS ITM Certifications - Duty Area 9 Maintenance Piping

    To prepare individuals for the performance-based portion of the certifications, in addition to the NIMS recommended eLearning, Amatrol offers OJT manuals, Instructor's Guides, and hardware trainer/simulators. Amatrol's hardware trainers utilize industrial components to recreate industrial applications to teach the hands-on skills required to complete the NIMS certifications.

    NIMS Duty Area 9 - Maintenance Piping

    - 5 eLearning Modules

    Hardware Systems Available to Support Hands-On Training:

    • Piping Systems (950-PS1)

These stackable credentials enable students to learn and earn at the same time! Learn more!

Steps to Become a NOCTI Assessment Center NOCTI - FANUC Certified Robot Operator (FCR-O1 & FRC-O2) NOCTI - FANUC Certified Technician (FCR-T1 & FCR-T2) FANUC Robotics CERT – Material handling FANUC Robotics CERT – IR Vision FANUC CNC CERT –Mill FANUC CNC CERT –Lathe/turning

Amatrol training programs are ideal to prepare students for PMMI Certification tests which include:

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)

As the leading certifying body for the nation's front-line manufacturing production and supply chain logistics workers, MSSC's certification programs allow students and workers to document their knowledge. As the only certification organization in the industry accredited under ISO 17024, MSSC also help provide employers with a pipeline of individuals with the core competencies of highly skilled industrial athletes of the future.

MSSC has three certification programs:

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Smart Automation Certifications | Industry 4.0

SACA’s Smart Automation certifications use a modular structure to enable them to fit a wide range of individual needs, industries, and educational environments. SACA offers certifications in three categories: Associate, Specialist, & Professional. Each certification is stackable allowing individuals to start with one certification and add other certifications to customize their documented skills. Certifications are occupationally focused so they prepare individuals for specific occupations in the world of Industry 4.0.

SACA has three certification programs:

Mechatronics Certifications | PMMI

Over the next decade, two million manufacturing jobs are expected to go unfilled in the United States because of the lack of qualified workers. As processing and packaging equipment becomes more technologically advanced, developing a skilled workforce is critical.

Why Mechatronics?

Employers need multi-skilled workers to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated equipment on the plant floor. To achieve this, workers require mechatronics skills.

Mechatronics is essential for:

  • Industrial maintenance technicians.
  • Maintenance mechanics.
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair workers.
  • Production, Automation and Logistics technicians, and more.

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Associate Certifications Levels I-IV

Associate level certifications are for operators and fully prepare them for that occupation or can be used as an enhancement to incumbent IT, maintenance technicians, and others. The Associate level contains 4 sequential certifications that work at the high school, first year of college, Associates degree, or as a certificate for incumbent workers.

Specialist Certifications - 3 Strands - Levels I & II

The Specialist certifications certify Industry 4.0 technical skills in troubleshooting, programming, maintaining, and integrating systems. Three strands are offered to match with key skilled occupations. Each specialist strand includes two levels, I and II: Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist, Certified Industry 4.0 Production Systems Specialist, & Certified Industry 4.0 IT Operations Specialist. The specialist certifications are modular certifications consisting of a series of micro-credentials, each with its own examination. Once an individual has obtained the core micro-credentials, a Specialist certification is granted by SACA. The specialist certifications are organized into the core and elective micro-credentials. The core credentials certify the skills that are applicable to all companies, while the elective credentials can be added by the individual to match with regional or specific company needs.

Professional Certifications Level I

The Industry 4.0 Professional certification is an engineering level certification that focuses on design and optimization of Industry 4.0 systems. It is designed in a modular format, similar to the Specialist certifications. This certification is intended to build on selected micro-credentials from the Associate and Specialist certifications.

Stratasys 3D Printing Certification

Certify Students in Additive Manufacturing Skills Industry Demands

Additive plays a key role across industries, but there is a widening gap between the technology and the number of skilled workers who can drive it. As a certification institution, you will prepare the workforce of tomorrow by offering a professional proficiency credential in additive manufacturing technologies, industries and applications, FDM and PolyJet materials, key technology specifications, design considerations from CAD to CAM, fabrication considerations and post-processing methods.

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Auto Technology

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) –MLR, AST, MAST

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Welding

The AWS SENSE Program is a comprehensive set of minimum Standards and Guidelines for Welding Education programs. Schools can incorporate SENSE into their own curriculum in order to help attain Perkins funding as well as to help insure an education that is consistent with other SENSE schools across the nation. This program is fully supported by the American Welding Society (AWS).

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Electronics

ETA electronics Certification – Student Electronics Technician (SET)

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IT Certifications

  1. Microsoft Networking Fundamentals MTA Exam 98-366
  2. Microsoft Security Fundamentals MTA Exam 98-367
  3. CompTIA A+ Certification
  4. CompTIA Network+ Certification
  5. AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) Credential
  6. ISACA Security Fundamentals Certificate
  7. CompTIA Security+
  8. Certified Ethical Hacker
  9. ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP)
  10. Sands: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

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Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Certifications

  1. NABCEP PV Installer, Entry Level
  2. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Solar/PV Installer
  3. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Small Wind Installer
  4. RESNET Rater/Auditor

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Smarthome Certifications

  1. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Residential Electronics Systems Integrator
  2. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Audio-Video Endorsement
  3. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Security-Surveillance Endorsement
  4. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Data Cabling Installer

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Specialty Certifications

  1. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA): Certified Alarm Security Technician
  2. Electronic Technicians Association (ETA): Fiber Optic Installer
  3. Consumer Electronics Association: Mobile Electronics Certified Professional Certification

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Success in the New Economy

Citrus College supported the production of “Success in the New Economy” to help a broader audience begin to understand preparation today for tomorrow's labor market realities. The end result is a compelling case for students to explore career choices early, make informed decisions when declaring their college education goal, and to consider technical skill acquisition, real-world application and academics (career technical programs) in tandem with a classic education. This balanced approach to life and learning results in a well-educated and employed workforce. Watch Video


Southwest Tennessee Community College AIIT Program

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