The goal of the Certification program is not only to produce skilled programmers, but to give certification holders the ability to adapt their talents to the ever-changing technologies in the manufacturing world. The Mastercam X Certification Program confirms your students skills with an industrially driven national test.

A Certification Advisory Committee, along with the help of several school advisory committees, defined the skills necessary for Mastercam X Certification. These committees also approved the Mastercam Handbook Curriculum as the first recommended Certification curriculum. This curriculum consists of 80 to 100 hours of instruction and is used to impart skills that enable programmers to pass a practical Certification Test.

Mastercam’s X Certification Program is important in both the Educational and Industrial markets. Originally meant to create a benchmark for schools, many programmers see Certification as a way to validate the skills they know. This makes it easier for them to get hired, and makes it easier for a shop to know that incoming programmers have what it takes.

The Certification Process
 

1. The applicant takes the written NOCTI prerequisite (or equivalent) and must receive a score of 75% or better or has 2 years prior Mastercam programming experience.
   
    
2. The applicant then enrolls and completes a Certification Class. This class must be based on committee approved curriculum and conducted by a Mastercam X Certified Industrial Instructor.
    
3. The applicant must then take and pass the Practical Test. This test takes about 5-6 hours and requires that a part be designed, programmed, and machined. The part and the grade sheets need to be evaluated by a "Mastercam X Certified Industrial Instructor" or they can be sent directly to Mike Freimann at the CNC Educational office. These are the ONLY two ways to receive your Certification Card.
   
    
4. All successfully completed parts will be archived by CNC as proof of Certification.
   
   CNC Software, Inc., Educational Division
   Attn: Mike Freimann
   5717 Wollochet Dr. NW
   Gig Harbor WA, 98335 USA
   Phone: 800.ASK.MCAM (275.6226)
   Fax: 253.858.6737

Basic Mastercam Mill Version X Certification
3 Days / $1,500.00

This class is intended for experienced Mastercam users who have completed Introduction to Mastercam, Mastercam Mill 1, and have practical shop experience. This class expands on that knowledge and helps prepare the applicant to complete the Certification Practical Test in the 5-6 hours allocated. This class does not teach a specific part, since the test parts can change. This class sharpens the applicants skills to help ensure Certification Testing success.
 

Basic Mastercam Mill Version X Certification Test
1 Days / $500.00

The test involves drawing a part from a blueprint in Mastercam. The part is then programmed and coded for machining. The part is then set up and machined. All test parts require multiple set ups and at least 6 tools. To receive a Certification Card the following criteria must be met:

1- The part must be modeled within a 2 hour time limit.

2- The part must be programmed within a 2 1/2 hour time limit.

3- The part must have a run time of no more than 15 minutes.

4- The part must be completely finished within the final 2 hour time limit.

5- The part must be within tolerances as specified on the print.

6- Any broken tools during the machining process will be considered failing.
(Note you can retest at a later date. Standard testing fees apply.)

Payment:
Due to the high demand for Mastercam X Factory Authorized Certification, advanced payment is required for enrollment and to secure a reserved seat for class.

Enrollment & Cancellation Policy:
You must register before attending a class. All training classes are on a "first come, first served" basis for enrollment. Class enrollment is not confirmed until CAD/CAM Technologies, Inc. receives payment in full for the student. Due to the high demand for training, customer scheduling requirements and class size limitations, cancellations less than 14 days prior to training are not refundable. Only if registration is canceled, in writing by fax or email, 2 weeks before the scheduled class date, will payment be refunded. Training vouchers & Training "packages" are treated as currency, and forfeited for cancellations less than the 14 day time period. Training "packages" must be used within 1 year of the date issued or purchased. A minimum of six students are required for class. If there are less than six students registered, CAD/CAM Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to reschedule the class to a later date.

You Must Register Before Attending A Class
Tuition Must Be Paid In Full Prior To Attending A Class