Why Embrace Skill Standards?

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Provides measurable assurance of quality performance,
Your customers see that you are committed to training and continuous improvement of both operations and individuals,
Skill standards are a tool for complying with ISO & QS 9000 Training Element 4.18 and ISO/QS documentation requirements.

Employers with credentialed workers demonstrate a quality workforce and commitment to training and excellence,
Credentialed workers are consistent with and support ISO and QS certification achievement,
Hiring and employing credentialed people earns credibility in the marketplace as being a competency-driven company,
Employers who match skills standards to current methods of manufacturing will stay ahead of the competition.

Promote consistent standards of employee performance,
Increase promotional opportunities,
Attract better qualified and motivated employees,
Reduce employee turnover,
Enhance morale, improving productivity and stability,
Provide a baseline for employers to diagnose employee deficiencies and strengths,
Nationally recognized criteria for hiring and advancement,
Reduced cost of hiring and screening; know verified applicant skills prior to interview,
Reduced cost of “bad hires,”
Standards are a way to define and implement a pay-for-skill program,
Standards encourage upgrade in skill development,
Standards are the basis for developing job descriptions and performance appraisal systems.

Metalworking industry is recognized as a leader in training and competence,
Focus on career potential of precision metalworking,
Promote competent machinery and equipment use,
Increases pool of skilled workers—as standards gain acceptance, competency levels will generally increase.

Standards are the basis for career path planning; individuals can credential to areas that interest and excite them,
Credentialing to standards is proof of job knowledge,
Credentialing shows leadership among peers,
Standards are the guidelines for training and credentialing,
Standards are portable credentials for job searches,
Credentials are verified by an independent third party.

As the foundation for education-to-careers programs,
As a benchmark for assessing student/trainee skills,
As a guide for training requirements,
As a tool for identifying knowledge categories,
As a tool for defining performance benchmarks,
As a tool for assessing education and training programs,
As a tool for determining training needs and objectives,
As a tool for establishing job-related goals for training,
As a guide for determining machinery and equipment needs,
As a common language for educators and employers,
As a tool to assist in developing, maintaining and updating curriculum,
As an advertising tool for attracting qualified students into precision metalworking related educational programs,
As a tool for placing program graduates with good employers,
As a way to communicate with parents about what their son or daughter will learn and achieve.