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Precision Measurement Instrument Certification Course launched

By General Aviation News Staff · August 21, 2015 ·

Snap-on has joined forces with the L.S. Starrett Company to create the newest addition to Snap-on’s series of technical education certification courses — Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI).

The goal of the course is to provide students and technicians with an understanding of the fundamentals of precision measurement instruments.

The course contains six modules, a combined total of 32 hours of instruction in the following areas:

  • Tape and Rule Measurement
  •  Slide Caliper Measurement
  • Gauge Measurement
  • Angle Measurement
  • Micrometer Measurement
  • Dial Gauge Measurement

Precision Measurement Instruments is just one of many certification courses developed by Snap-on designed to further the skills and hands-on knowledge of students and technicians. To date, more than 225 technical schools and training centers from across the country offer Snap-on Certifications in several disciplines, including torque, diagnostics, vehicle information systems, multimeter, tethered tools, horticulture, and now Precision Measurement Instruments.

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