The Certified Mechanical Specialist certification prepares and documents an individual’s skill proficiency in competencies related to mechanical systems found in modern industrial facilities. Completion of this credential indicates satisfactory skill verification required to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems that include mechanical fasteners, hand tools, measurement devices and power transmission systems including belts, chains, gears, bearings.

The CMS Certificate is achieved by completing the underlying technician credentials and demonstrating mastery via written and hands-on skills assessments. The following list indicates the technician level credentials along with a description of each.

Certified Mechanical Technician Level I
Introduces individuals to the fundamentals of mechanical systems including basic mechanical theory, fastening devices, common mechanical tools, and safety procedures.
   • Mechanical Fundamentals
   • Mechanical Safety
   • Mechanical Fasteners
   • Mechanical Tools

Certified Mechanical Technician Level II
Expands on the topics of level I to include precision measurement devices and introduction to fabrication. This is followed by the study of mechanical drive systems to include belt, chain, and gear drives along with basic alignment and shaft alignment procedures.
   • Precision Measurement
   • Fabrication Fundamentals
   • Mechanical Drives
   • Shaft Alignment

Certified Mechanical Technician Level III
Continues the skills development of previous topics from Level I and II by introducing additional topics related to mechanical applications, power transmission, precision motion and pumping systems.
   • Industrial Bearings
   • Lubrication
   • Linear Drives
   • Clutches and Brakes
   • Pump Systems

Certified Mechanical Technician Level IV
Further expands on the study of mechanical installation using precision laser alignment tools and procedures. Additionally, this level includes coverage of vibration and temperature as it relates to maintenance of mechanical systems, along with measurement procedures.
   • Laser Shaft Alignment
   • Laser Belt/Chain Alignment
   • Vibration Metering/Analysis
   • Temperature and Thermal Imaging