Stages of Development:

Phase I

Standards Identification and Endorsement

Phase II

Development of KMSS Assessment Instrument

Phase III

Curriculum Development (Currently in validation process)

Phase IV

Online Assessment

Phase V

Online Curriculum

Skill Standards Levels:

Basic Level I
Applicable to all manufacturing organizations

Advanced Level II
Applicable to high performance manufacturing organizations

KMSS Emphasis Areas (Basic Level):

Communication and Teamwork
Math and Measurement
Workplace Safety and Health
Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Blueprint Reading
Business Planning and Operations
Workforce Issues
Workplace Skills
Learning Skills

KMSS Emphasis Areas (Advanced Level):

Communication and Teamwork
Math and Measurement
Workplace Safety and Health
Quality Assurance
Blueprint Reading
Manufacturing Fundamentals
Business Planning and Operation
Computer Use
Product and Process Control
Workforce Issues