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SME introduces ‘Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals’ certificate

December 4, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

SME, a nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, announced today that it has developed and will offer the Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) credential.

The new certification, focused on assessing a candidate’s comprehension of fundamental robotics concepts, may be used by those currently looking to upskill or reskill into manufacturing careers before pursuing equipment-specific or career pathway-specific training in robotics.

The credential can help individuals begin a lifelong career in an industry where there is opportunity for advancement and good-paying jobs.

The industry-recognized RMF credential was developed by SME, with two leading organizations in the robotics education area: the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, and FIRST.

Jeannine Kunz, chief workforce development officer, SME and member of the Education and Workforce Advisory Committee of ARM, the Robotics Institute, says: “Through our extensive networks in industry, education ,and workforce, SME identified a common need for a robotics credential that demonstrates certification holders have a basic understanding of robotics concepts before starting a more advanced training program.

“We worked closely with the REC Foundation and FIRST to validate the body of knowledge to cover topics relevant for foundational robotics topics across a wide range of industries.”

The RMF credential, focused on the fundamentals of manufacturing robotics, provides a starting point for any career pathway a candidate may pursue in the field of robotics.

Kunz says: “The global robotics market is expected to reach $74 billion by 2026 and there is tremendous opportunity for those who want to advance their career.

“To keep our industry thriving, we need to help meet the high demand for advanced manufacturing and robotics talent in our country.”

With a RMF credential and the fundamental knowledge it represents, a candidate has many options available to them including:

  • Entry-level employment in manufacturing jobs that involves robotics and automation

Pursuing further education and training toward:

  • Robotics-specific career pathway such as a robotics technician, robotics specialist, robotics integrator, or robotics engineer
    Equipment-specific robotics training and certification
  • Skilled trade in which robots may be applied such as machining or welding
  • Industrial maintenance or mechatronics certification

Chris Rake, chief operating officer, FIRST, says: “It is important for FIRST to recognize the high value of skills and experiences that students gain through robotics programs.

“The RMF credential unlocks exciting career pathways, helping us inspire young people to become leaders in robotics and advanced manufacturing, and we’re proud to join SME in developing this program.”

The RMF credential is ideal for high school and college students, dislocated workers, under-employed individuals, veterans, at-risk youth, and others who are seeking new employment in high-demand manufacturing jobs.

Dan Mantz, CEO, REC Foundation, says: “The REC Foundation is pleased to partner with SME to create the Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals certification as a way to recognize students that are pursuing Industry 4.0 technology careers.

“Manufacturing is evolving and today’s manufacturing jobs require high tech skills. But there is a critical shortage of tech workers for these jobs so students earning this certification will have excellent career opportunities.

“The Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals certification is an exciting complement to the existing REC Foundation industry certifications in Pre-engineering and Robotics that are part of our workforce development initiatives.”

SME has led the manufacturing industry in providing industry-recognized certifications for over 50 years, including Lean Certification, Additive Manufacturing Certification, Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA), Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), and Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).

Supporting knowledge

Candidates may pursue the RMF credential on their own, work with their local training provider, or access Tooling U-SME resources to prepare for the exam.

Tooling U-SME offers an optional preparatory program of 22 online classes covering foundational manufacturing topics such as an introduction to manufacturing, applied mathematics, robotic applications, robot systems and components, robot programming concepts, and more – topics agreed upon by manufacturing experts as being relevant for foundational robotics knowledge across a wide-range of industries. Following completion of the training program, passing the certification exam validates knowledge gained.

With each class lasting approximately 60 minutes, the training program can be completed in just a few weeks (typically less than one month) or in one semester as part of an Introduction to Robotics course at school, offering short-term, but comprehensive, preparation for the certification exam.

With the prospect of over 2 million jobs expected to be left open due to a lack of trained workers, there is plenty of opportunity for career advancement.

Additionally, employees are more open to the field than ever before. According to ARM Institute, 77 percent of workers say that they would be happy to work alongside robotics in manufacturing if it meant having to perform fewer manual processes.

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