Course Description
The ultimate goal is to provide machinists, inspectors and managers with a better overall understanding of threads, why they must be measured and how to properly measure them resulting in better threading practices and a better overall product for the industry. The Candidate is given a brief history of gauge use, a description of how the connections are used, definition and importance of each individual thread element, proper setting and measurement techniques on a variety of gauges across multiple manufacturers and the importance of proper gauging techniques followed by Instructor lead gauging of various threads in both passing and failing conditions.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module 1 - Thread Length
- Introduction to Thread Length
- Thread Length Importance
- Thread Length Measurement
Module 2 - Thread Height
- Introduction to Thread Height
- Thread Height Importance
- Thread Height Spec Callouts
- Thread Height vs Thread Addendum
- Internal Thread Height Measurement Instruction
- External Thread Height Measurement Instruction
Module 3 - Thread Addendum
- Introduction to Thread Addendum
- Thread Addendum Defined
- Thread Addendum Importance
- Thread Addendum Measurement
- Thread Addendum Spec Callouts
- Internal Thread Addendum Measurement Instruction
- External Thread Addendum Measurement Instruction
Module 4 - Thread Lead
- Introduction to Thread Lead
- Thread Lead Defined
- Thread Lead Importance
- Thread Lead Measurement
- Thread Lead vs Pitch
- Thread Lead vs PD/Standoff
- Internal Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
- External Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
Module 5 - Thread Taper
- Introduction to Thread Taper
- Thread Taper Defined
- Thread Taper Importance
- Thread Taper Measurement
- Thread Taper Spec Callouts
- Thread Taper vs Standoff
- Thread Taper Degree & Callouts
- Internal Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
- External Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
Module 6 - Thread Pitch Diameter
- Introduction to Pitch Diameter
- Pitch Diameter/Crest Diameter Defined
- T&C Pitch Diameter Importance
- T&C Pitch Diameter Measurement
- Pitch Diameter Spec callouts
- Internal Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
- External Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.