2023-2024 Credential Information
Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Safety
Credential Name | Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Safety |
Credential Vendor Info | MSSC http://www.msscusa.org/certification/production-certification-cpt |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate |
Credential Lead Consultant | David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IM11 Advanced Manufacturing I |
Credential as POL | IM11 POL = Yes     Note: CPT Safety AND CPT Maintenance Awareness 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 | 75% 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 |
Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Maintenance Awareness
Credential Name | Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Maintenance Awareness |
Credential Vendor Info | MSSC http://www.msscusa.org/certification/production-certification-cpt |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate |
Credential Lead Consultant | David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IM11 Advanced Manufacturing I |
Credential as POL | IM11 POL = Yes     Note: CPT Safety AND CPT Maintenance Awareness 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 | 73% 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 |
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
Credential Name | OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health |
Credential Vendor Info | CareerSafe Robin Reiling Account Manager Robin.Reiling@careersafeonline.com 623.703.4581 OSHA Credentials can be awarded by any OSHA-Authorized Training Provider. Find a Trainer: https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/find-a-trainer |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate OR Pocket Card |
Credential Lead Consultant | Nolan Fahrer nolan.fahrer@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | AS31 Agricultural Mechanics IHB12 Biomedical Technology II (LCO)HL21 Biomedical Innovations (LCO)HU42 Health Science IIIK68 Industrial, Trade, and Technology Applications (LCO)IM11 Advanced Manufacturing ITE21 Principles of Technology I (LCO)TE22 Principles of Technology II (LCO) |
Credential as POL | AS31 POL = NoHB12 POL = NoHL21 POL = NoHU42 POL = NoIK68 POL = NoIM11 POL = NoTE21 POL = NoTE22 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Advanced Manufacturing (ADMA)Biomedical Technology (BTCP)Engineering Technology (ETEC)^Healthcare Professional (HPCP)Power, Structural, and Technical Systems (PSTE) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | None |
Exam Voucher Expiration | For an enrolled student: 180 days Unused seat: 1 year |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime The recommendation is to take OSHA safety training every 4 to 5 years to stay updated with the latest safety regulations and industry practices. For complete training guidelines, the recommendation is for workers to consult with local regulatory authorities. |
Renewal Options | N/A |
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)Electricians (47-2111)Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041)Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071)Medical Assistants (31-9092)Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052)Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034)Registered Nurses (29-1141)Respiratory Therapists (29-1126) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | No |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | On-line |
Proctored Environment Required | No |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Computer with website access. |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | N/A |
Exam Time Allotment | Each topic contains a brief assessment, which must be successfully completed before the topic is marked complete. Once all topics have been viewed and the corresponding assessments are passed, there is a comprehensive final assessment. Students must complete all required course material including the course survey within six months to receive the credential. |
Exam Passing Requirement | 70% or higher on the quizzes and final exam. The online report field "completed" indicates passing. |
Retakes | Yes Retakes are available within six months of enrollment. Students must pass the final assessment with a 70% score or higher within three (3) attempts. If a student does not pass, he or she will be given one (1) course reset and must start from the beginning. |
Student Accommodations | Yes Optional read aloud and captions are available for each course. All requirements of an IEP can be accommodated as written in the plan. |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes Spanish resources are available for OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health but not for specific pathways. https://campus.careersafeonline.com/wbtClass_info.k2?wbtClassID=484 |
Directory Notes | None |