Snap-on teams with Starrett to create PMI course

Kenosha, Wisconsin – Snap-on has joined forces with the L.S. Starrett Co. to create the newest addition to Snap-on’s series of technical education certification courses – Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI).

 

The goal of the PMI Certification course is providing students and technicians with a robust understanding of the fundamentals of precision measurement instruments. The PMI Certification course contains six modules, each contributing to a combined total of 32 hours of instruction in the following areas:

 

Enrollees in the course will use Starrett measuring devices in a practical learning environment. Headquartered in Athol, Massachusetts, Starrett manufactures a variety of precision measuring instruments, including micrometers; calipers; rules; levels; electronic gages; dial indicators; force and material testers; optical and vision products; gage blocks and granite surface plates; and custom engineered products.

 

“Precision measurement is the cornerstone of quality in the vast array of products and services many people rely upon each day,” said Ira E. Friedman, Western Region Tool & Metrology Sales Manager for the L. S. Starrett Co. “Technicians who are proficient in this discipline are essential to the success of organizations who work to meet the needs of the global marketplace. Starrett is proud to partner with Snap-on and leading technical colleges in America in this effort to make training and certification in precision measurement instruments available to students and instructors.”

 

Precision Measurement Instruments is just one of many certification courses developed by Snap-on that are designed to further the skills and hands-on knowledge of students and technicians. To date, more than 225 technical schools and training centers from across the country offer specialized Snap-on Certifications in several disciplines including torque, diagnostics, vehicle information systems, multimeter, tethered tools, horticulture, and now Precision Measurement Instruments. These innovative certification programs enable students to broaden their technical skills while enhancing their employability. 

 

The Snap-on Education Program leverages more than 95 years of industry knowledge and tool expertise, developing product certification courses that serve as significant enhancements to the curricula currently taught in today’s technical classrooms. These certification courses emphasize tool theory, application, and usage; three areas of study that equip students with an essential foundation for proficiency, productivity, and safety. The certifications provide for conformity to an established standard and are typically integrated into existing courses offered by partnering schools.

 

The certification training is a collaborative effort between Snap-on and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), a network of education partners and corporations that support advances in workforce skills in the transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and energy sectors. 

 

Technical school instructors benefit from the partnership with Snap-on as they have an opportunity to learn the latest advancements in tool technology, and stay abreast of maintenance issues affecting their areas of expertise, by attending training seminars at Snap-on’s Kenosha, Wisconsin facilities. The technical schools benefit by being able to offer courses that train students to become tomorrow’s best professional technicians. 

 

For more information about Snap-on’s Education Program or the new Precision Measurement Instruments Certification, contact John Gamble, Business and Education Partnership Manager, Snap-on, at 413.441.5429, or email john.gamble@snapon.com.