2024-2025 Credential Information
Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Manufacturing Processes and Production
Credential Name | Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Manufacturing Processes and Production |
Credential Vendor Info | MSSC https://www.msscusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CPT-Candidate-Handbook_v15-Online-12.2020-1.pdf |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | IM12 = Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of certificate |
Credential Lead Consultant | David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IM12 Advanced Manufacturing II |
Credential as POL | IM12 POL = Yes     CPT Quality Practices and Measurement AND CPT Manufacturing Processes and Production MUST PASS BOTH |
Pathway(s) | Advanced Manufacturing (ADMA) |
Cost of Instructor Training | $1,525.00 with an online webinar $625.00 with no webinar Email Info@msscusa.org for instructions and to get started. |
Instructor Training Requirements | Required Certification and teacher certification. Email Info@msscusa.org for instructions and to get started. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | Lifetime on vouchers until assigned to a student, and then six months |
Credential Lifespan | 5 years |
Renewal Options | N/A Recertification is required (retake test). |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023)Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3026)Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) provides training and exams for stackable certifications and is an integral part of numerous certification pathways. |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | On-line and Paper/pencil |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Schools must become approved MSSC Testing Centers. Email Info@msscusa.org for instructions and to get started. |
Testing Environment Requirements | Provided during proctor training |
Proctored Requirements | Certified Proctor (not the certified instructor). Email Info@msscusa.org for instructions and to get started. |
Exam Time Allotment | 90 minutes |
Exam Passing Requirement | 74% or higher |
Retakes | Yes After a 15-day waiting period, then three attempts |
Student Accommodations | Yes https://www.msscusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CPT-Candidate-Handbook_v15-Online-12.2020-1.pdf |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes English and Spanish |
Directory Notes | Select Certifications, then select the student to see certifications. Print this page for each student for verification of credentials. Print student's certificate from "Candidates" page: https://login.msscusa.org/login |