Makerspace - equipment certification training

Select equipment in the makerspace requires certification prior to use, including the laser cutters, CNC machine, and sewing machines. You will be required to attend an in-person machine-specific use and safety certification class.

View our calendar of events for our in-person equipment certification classes.

Our hybrid equipment certification option consists of completing an online course with a follow-up, in-person practical session with Exploration Commons staff. Get started by selecting the online course below. You will need to create an account for the Niche Academy platform to access the online course. This will allow you to receive a certificate of completion and it will also record your completion and quiz score. Once you have successfully passed the quiz, please submit the Certification Completion Training form to schedule your hands-on equipment test.

Epilog Fusion Pro Laser Machine Use and Safety Training

Take our Epilog Fusion Pro Laser certification training course. Once you have completed the online training, schedule your in-person practical session to complete the certification process.

Makera Carvera CNC Machine Use and Safety Training

Take our Carvera Desktop CNC certification training course. Once you have completed the online training, schedule your in-person practical session to complete the certification process. You must also complete the following prerequisite prior to scheduling your in-person training.

Prerequisite Module for the In-Person Carvera Desktop CNC Class

This training module is required for customers who are registered for Exploration Commons' in-person Carvera CNC certification class. It must be completed prior to attending the first session of the in-person class.

Sewing Machine Use Training

Take our sewing machine certification training course. Once you have completed the online training, schedule your in-person practical session to complete the certification process.

Embroidery Sewing Machine Use Training

Take our embroidery sewing machine certification training course. Once you have completed the online training, schedule your in-person practical session to complete the certification process.

Serger Sewing Machine Use Training

Take our serger sewing machine certification training course. Once you have completed the online training, schedule your in-person practical session to complete the certification process.