Marine Corps COOL Summary - MOS 2874 Metrology Technician

MOS 2874 Metrology Technician

MOS Description

Metrology Technicians are qualified to calibrate precision electronic, mechanical, physical, optical, infrared, and laser Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) through use of higher order measurement standards. Typical duties include supervising the operation of a calibration and TMDE maintenance facility to include such tasks as safeguarding and reporting of calibration results, maintaining accurate traceability to a higher echelon laboratory, and preparing and receiving shipments of delicate TMDE. Duties also include the determination of calibration levels required based on equipment capabilities and user requirements, technical evaluation of calibration procedures, monitoring the capability of requirements of facility standards and submission of change requests, and the training of users in the proper care and operations of TMDE. This MOS is a career progression for MOS 2871. Preferred target for assignment to career progression training is at the 6-8 years’ time-in-service (TIS) mark.

National Certifications

You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.

As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.

You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you

The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 2874 Metrology Technician. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Credential	Agency	Related As	Attainability	COOL$	GI Bill^®	Accreditation
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Is In Demand	Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Most	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Computer Service Technician (CST) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Network Systems Technician (NST) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)	Most	high	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Computer Is Not In Demand	International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)	Other			GI Bill
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial Is Not In Demand	International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)	Most	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) Is In Demand	International Society of Automation (ISA)	Most	medium	COOL Bucks
Project Management Professional (PMP) Is In Demand	Project Management Institute (PMI)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Associate Engineering Technologist (AT) Is Not In Demand	National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)	Other
Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) Is In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Most	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) Is Not In Demand	American Society for Quality (ASQ)	Most	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Is In Demand	Project Management Institute (PMI)	Other			GI Bill
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician Is Not In Demand	International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE)	Other			GI Bill
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level II (CCST-II) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Automation (ISA)	Other
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level III (CCST-III) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Automation (ISA)	Other
Gaming and Vending Technician (GVT) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Other				Accreditation
Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Most	high	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Most	high	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Most	high	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Most	high	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Most	high	COOL Bucks		Accreditation

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 2874 Metrology Technician:

Computer Operator

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 2874 Metrology Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

Civilian Job	Duties Matched	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Computer Operators	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electrical Engineering Technicians	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Electronics Engineering Technicians	Most		Apprenticeship	find local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	Most			find local salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Radio Mechanics	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	Some			find local salary
Training and Development Specialists	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 2874 Metrology Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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