Credential Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

Credential Version

Starting with SY 26-27, for credentials offered through Certiport, NCDPI will only recognize the three most current versions as of August of the current school year.
These credentials are indicated by two asterisks in the Validation Artifact field of the Credential Information.

Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Maintenance Awareness

Credential Name	Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Maintenance Awareness
Credential Vendor Info	MSSC https://www.msscusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CPT-Candidate-Handbook_v15-Online-12.2020-1.pdf
Implementation Year	Before 2022-2023
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	IK97 = Yes TL43 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Copy of certificate
Credential Lead Consultant	LCO
Course Code and Title	IK97 Advanced Manufacturing II SACA/MSSC Honors (LCO) TL43 Mechatronics II (LCO)
Credential as POL	IK97 POL = Yes SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Advanced Operations Gold OR CPT Maintenance Awareness AND CPT Manufacturing Processes and Production TL43 POL = No
Pathway(s)	Mechatronics (MTRC)^ 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)	Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023) Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) 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	Online and Paper/pencil
Proctored Environment Required	Yes
Proctored Requirements	Certified Proctor (not the certified instructor). Email Info@msscusa.org for instructions and to get started.
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
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

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
Industry-recognized credentials hold immense value as they not only validate student skills and knowledge in a specific field but also serve as a powerful stepping stone toward future careers.

They provide a competitive edge in the job market, making students more attractive to potential employers and increasing their earning potential.

Moreover, industry-recognized credentials often lead to more job opportunities and pathways for advancement, helping students embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.

Beyond the immediate benefits, these credentials instill a sense of accomplishment and confidence, motivating students to pursue higher education or dive directly into the workforce with the skills and certifications needed to excel.

Ultimately, industry-recognized credentials empower high school students to bridge the gap between education and real-world employment, setting them on a path toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.