Certified Production Technician (CPT(AE))
Credential: Certified Production Technician (CPT(AE))
Credentialing Agency: Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The Certified ProductionTechnician (CPTAE) assesses and certifies skills of front-line manufacturing production workers. This certification recognizes those who demonstrate mastery of core competencies of manufacturing production at the front-line level (entry-level through supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments. The CPTAE consists of five individual certificate modules: Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; Maintenance Awareness and Green Production. Candidates must earn the first four certificates to receive the full CPTAE certification. MSSC strongly suggests candidates possess at least a 10th grade reading (English) and 9th grade math level.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Production Technician (CPT(AE))
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0802 Engineering Technician Series |  Some |
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| 1152 Production Control |  Most |
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| 1670 Equipment Services | Most |
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| 6904 Tools and Parts Attending |  Other |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
901 N Washington St.
Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-9000
Fax: 703-739-9008
Email: info@msscusa.org
Written Exam Safety
- Work in a Safe and Productive Manufacturing Workplace (5%)
- Perform Safety and Environmental Inspections (11.5%)
- Peform Emergency Drills and Participate in Emergency Teams (6%)
- Identify Unsafe Conditions and Take Corrective Action (9%)
- Provide Safety Orientation for All Employees (11.5%)
- Train Personnel to Use Equipment Safely (15%)
- Suggest Processes and Procedures that Support Safety of Work Environment (8%)
- Fulfill Safety and Health Requirements for Maintenance, Installation, and Repair (13%)
- Monitor Safe Equipment and Operator Peformance (14%)
- Utilize Effective, Safety-Enhancing Workplace Practices (7%)
Written Exam Quality Practices & Measurement
- Partcipate in Periodic or Statistically Based Internal Quality Audit Activities (11%)
- Check Calibration of Gages and other Data Collection Equipment (6%)
- Suggest Continuous Improvements (6%)
- Inspect Materials and Product/Process at All Stages to Ensure they Meet Specifications (17%)
- Document the Results of Quality Tests (9%)
- Communicate Quality Problems (8%)
- Take Corrective Actions to Restore or Maintain Quality (13%)
- Record Process Outcomes and Trends (11%)
- Identfy Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading (9%)
- Use Common Measurement Systems and Precision Measurement Tools (10%)
Written Exam Manufacturing Processes & Production
- Identify Customer Needs (10%)
- Determine Resources Available for Production Process (10%)
- Set Up Equipment for the Production Process (11.5%)
- Set Team Production Goals (8%)
- Make Job Assignments (8%)
- Make Job Assignments (8%)
- Coordinate Work Flow with Team Members and Other Work Groups (11.5%)
- Communicate Production and Material Requirements and Product Specifications (11.5%)
- Perform and Monitor the Process to Make the Product (9%)
- Document Product and Process Compliance with Customer Requirements (9%)
- Prepare Final Product for Shipping or Distribution (11.5%)
Written Exam Maintenance Awareness
- Perform Preventative Maintenance and Routine Repair (26%)
- Monitor Indicators to Ensure Correct Operations (16%)
- Peform all Housekeeping to Maintain Production Schedule (23%)
- Recognize Potential Maintenance Issues with Basic Production Systems (35%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Production Technician (CPT(AE)) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Production Technician (CPT(AE))
Renewal Period: 5 years
Additional considerations for the Certified Production Technician (CPT(AE)) include:
- MSSC does not have any other specific educational requirements in order to sit for the CPTAE assessment. However, MSSC strongly suggests that candidates possess at least a 10th grade reading (English) and 9th grade math level.
- MSSC does not require candidates to take a specific course or training program in order to sit for an assessment. However, it has been found that students enrolled in a training program perform better than those who do not. There are many training programs available and many used MSSC’s own Authorized Courses.