Certification: PMMI Mechatronics: Mechanical Components 2

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This certification exam builds upon the topics covered on the Mechanical Components 1 test by evaluating the candidate's mastery of the principles and application of more complex mechanical components such as clutches, brakes, gear boxes, transmissions, ball screws, and linear components. It also explores sealing, lubricants and automated lubrication, precision alignment and timing, vibration analysis, and the use of video to troubleshoot mechanical systems.

This certification is aimed at intermediate level technicians and technologists who may be involved in the assembly, test, startup, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair or upgrade of mechanically complex manufacturing machinery. Candidates should have gained the Industrial Mechanics 1 certification, or its equivalent, before taking this exam. To purchase a test please click on the button below which will prompt you to send an email to pmmiu@pmmi.org requesting an invoice. Please include which test(s) you would like to purchase.

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.