====== Certification Process ======
===== Basic Certification =====
//The basic certification will allow you to print designs with approval and oversight from someone that has the advanced certification.//

Someone who has the basic certification has demonstrated the following:

  * Knowing how to find CAD files using the internet
  * Knowing how to import CAD file into the slicer and make changes to ensure it prints well
  * Knowing how to import the CAD file onto the printer and start printing it
  * Knowing how to change the filament
  * Knowing the different filament types

In order to receive the basic certification you must complete the following steps on your own with supervision from someone with advanced certification:

  - [[:3dprinter:procedures:finddesign|Find a design]] that you like
  - [[:3dprinter:procedures:slicer|Slice the design]] using the following guidelines
    - Create a copy of the design and scale it to 75% of the original size
    - Rotate the copy so it is a different orientation from the original
    - Position both items so that they fit on the print plate
  - [[:3dprinter:procedures:rundesign|Run the design]]
  - [[:3dprinter:procedures:changefilament|Change the filament]] before or after you run your design
  - Explain the basic differences between the [[:3dprinter:materials|filament materials]]
  - Label the scaled copy of your design with your first/given name and last/surname

===== Advanced Certification =====
//The advanced certification will allow you to approve and oversee designs.//

Someone who has the advanced certification has demonstrated the following:

  * Knowing how to level the print bed
  * Knowing how to calibrate the printer
  * Knowing how to fix issues with the printer such as stepper motor not working or print bed not heating up
  * Knowing how to create a design using CAD tools

In order to receive the advanced certification you must complete the following steps on your own with supervision from someone with advanced certification:

  - Perform the steps required for the [[:3dprinter:procedures:certification#basic_certification|basic certification]]
    - Someone who already has the basic certification does not need to repeat those steps
  - [[:3dprinter:procedures:levelbed|Level the Print Bed]]
    - The person supervising should make the print bed un-level prior to starting this certification step
  - [[:3dprinter:procedures:calibrate|Calibrate the Printer]]
  - Troubleshoot and Diagnose a problem with the printer
    - The person supervising should create a problem with the printer prior to starting this certification step
  - Create a [[:3dprinter:projects:vase|vase]] with the following characteristics
    - Maximum dimensions of 80mm diameter and 120mm tall
  - Label the vase with your first/given name and last/surname