18 Maintenance Operations proctored assessments on theory, but also complete hands-on skill assessments with a qualifi ed instruc- tor or supervisor. Th is credentialing process is docu- mented by registered evaluators who fi ll out competency achievement records (CARs), which are checklists of critical skills. You can learn more about NIMS at www.nims-skills.org. See Figure 1-16. 1.6.2 OSHA OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) authorizes industry trainers to perform 10-hour and 30-hour training classes through the OSHA Outreach Training Program. Th e 10-hour training covers all aspects of safety that an incoming employee needs. Th e 30-hour training is intended for supervisors and those with responsibilities for safety at the workplace. Both in-person training and online training are available. Having your OSHA 10-hour card should be considered a requirement prior to employment in industry. and III). Currently NIMS off ers certifi cation in Indus- trial Technology Maintenance (ITM) Level I. Th e ITM standards are developed by experts from industry and educational institutions. Th ere are nine areas of NIMS standards in the ITM credentialing program: ■ Maintenance Operations ■ Basic Mechanical Systems ■ Basic Hydraulic Systems ■ Pneumatic Systems ■ Electrical Systems ■ Electronic Control Systems ■ Process Control Systems ■ Maintenance Welding ■ Maintenance Piping Th ese nine areas compose a set of national, industry- created, industry-recognized credentials based on NIMS standards. NIMS requires candidates to not only take Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 1-16. In addition to information about Industrial Technology Maintenance credentials, the NIMS website also provides information about manufacturing careers and a résumé generator. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.