CMS Announces Certification Program for Portable CMMs
CHARLESTON, S.C.—The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS), the eminent membership association for measurement professionals, has announced the availability of its CMS Level-Two Certification, a hands-on performance examination for users of portable CMMs (coordinate measuring machines). This is the industry’s first device-specific assessment conducted by CMS-authorized proctors. Both Level-One and Level-Two Certification examinations will be conducted during the 30th annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC), from July 21 – 25, 2014 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in North Charleston, S.C. The cost for a CMS member to take either Certification exam is $400, non-member pricing is also available. Certification program guidelines and application forms are available on the CMS website at https://www.cmsc.org/cms-certification.
Candidates are required to complete an application process and qualify in order to take either examination. Applicants for the CMS Level-One Certification must meet eligibility requirements, sign the CMS code of ethics, and pass a peer review. Applicants for the CMS Level-Two Performance Certification must have a Level-One Certification, two years basic experience (minimum 400 hours) on an articulating arm, and submit an application with two references who can attest to their hands-on expertise. Qualifying candidates will be notified and scheduled for an examination seat at CMSC 2014.