1. Demonstrate knowledge of workplace procedures, policies, etc. 2. Describe workplace structure, workflow, and relation of trade to the workflow. 3. Practice working safely in workplace, e.g., follow LockOut/Tag-Out (LO/TO) procedures, safety plans, etc.

1. Demonstrate understanding of manufacturing process (where applicable). 2. Exhibit thorough understanding of items produced by employer. 3. Demonstrate familiarity with production equipment and functions (excluding machinery operation). 4. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret blueprints/engineering drawings. 5. Exhibit grasp of trade math needed for work, e.g., decimal system, measurements

1. Explain importance of quality control. 2. Develop and demonstrate understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods. 3. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). 4. Explain all dimensions being audited. 5. Demonstrate familiarity with testing standards, e.g., ASTM, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

1. Set up all tools and gauges for use in performing quality assurance tasks, such as: gage blocks, vernier gages, plug (go/no-go) gages, profilometers, optical comparator, 2. video comparator (Smartscope), roundness testers, microhardness testers, roughness testers, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). 3. Use tools to acquire data for all manner of metrics, including but not limited to: roughness, cylindricity, perpendicularity, parallelism, angularity, outside/inside diameter (OD/ID). 4. Perform first piece inspection (where applicable), including recording and evaluating data. 5. Perform machine capability studies per customers’ instructions (if applicable). 6. Perform Repeatability & Reproducibility (R&R) studies on gages (if applicable). 7. Make decisions and communicate regarding quality of pieces to appropriate personnel, orally and in writing. 8. Demonstrate ability to analyze problems and suggest solutions. 9. Fill out all pertinent paperwork regarding audited materials, such as Material Defect Report, parts conformity to specified tolerances, etc.

1. Practice general care and upkeep of inspection equipment. 2. Perform schedule maintenance of shopfloor tools (where applicable). 3. Calibrate auditing equipment. 4. Manage computerized and physical inventory of audited work.

1. General Workplace Safety 2. First Aid & CPR (minimum 6.5 hours every 3 years) 3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 4. Right-to-Know/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 5. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – must comply with Section 201-g of the Labor Law 6. Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LO/TO)

1. Blueprint Reading 2. Trade Math, especially decimal system, measurements 3. Geometry 4. Basic Computer Skills 5. Metallurgy 6. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) 7. Quality Control Basics 8. Statistical Process Control (SPC) Methods 9. Plating and Heat Treating Specifications (if applicable) 10.Measuring Instruments 11.Standardization/Standards Organizations (e.g., ASME, ASTM, ANSI) 12.Calibration 13.Tool Inspections (if applicable) 14.Inventory 15.Data Collection 16.Data Reporting