Example: Examination procedure for machine-tool worker

 The objective of the qualification exam is to evaluate skills, knowledge and attitude of the applicant according to requirements of qualification standard.

Basis for evaluation:  requirements of qualification standard and procedure of awarding in I, II and III level of engineering, metal and machine industry.

1. GENERAL REGULATIONS

1.1     Certification exam consist of:

-           evaluation of knowledge (test)

-           assessment of practical skills practical work)

-           conversation (if needed)

1.2         Every part of examination is evaluated separately during examination.

1.3         Grading is performed in dual system: yes/no.

1.4         Exam begins with test. Applicant selects from multiple answers the correct answer and/or adds additional explanation.

1.5         Test result over 50% is the precondition to continue with practical work part.

1.6         The trial practical work is passed when it meets the requirements of technical drawing and at the same time evaluations for working culture and safety are positive.

2.    EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE

2.1        Examination commission evaluates the level of applicant's knowledge according to basic knowledge.

2.2         Structure of test:

2.3         According the p 22 structure will be created a questionnaire:

Example

2.4         Test time  is 30 minutes.

3.    ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICAL SKILLS

3.1     TASK: manufacture a product according to technical drawings

3.2     Means:

-         Machine tool (having full registry)

-         Material

-         Set of cutting tools, from which the applicant selects the appropriate

-         Set of measuring devices (verified), from which the applicant selects the appropriate

-         Accessories, according to the task

-         General safety means

3.3     Before starting:

-      safety regulations will be introduced to the applicant

-     applicant introduces to the commission technological preparation methodology (selection of tools, setting up cutting parameters, adjusting the machine tool, safe use of machine tool).

3.4     Work clothes are not provided by examination commission

3.5     Time:  for the practical task will be set a control time. In addition to that are added preparatory and finishing time up to  15 min.

 

3.6  Evaluation: Applicant measures the machined part and fills the table. Commission evaluates the precision of machining, surface quality, time, working culture and meeting safety requirements.

 

Practical work must meet the requirements.

 

Parameter	Grade	Comment
Dimensions
Surface roughness
Time
Assessment

 

3.7  In violation of safety and work culture requirements the examination commission can cancel the evaluation of practical work.

 

Evaluation of working culture, safety and personal identities.

 

Parameter	Grade		Comment
Working culture -  preparation of working place -  tricks of work -  working place after finishing			during practical  work by survey is graded yes/no
Safety -health service -fire safety -electric safety -waste management -first aid			during practical  work by survey is graded yes/no
Personal identities -        logical thinking -         visual memory -         sense of space -         concentration ability -         coordination -        adaptability -         independence -         decision-making -         team working -         alacrity to learn -         sense of duty		during practical  work by survey is graded yes/no

3.8         The examination commission specifies the judgement during conversation if needed.