MSSC Certified Production Technician
Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
Practical uses
- 01
Run, set up, and maintain production equipment on a plant floor.
- 02
Apply quality and safety standards that manufacturers test for when hiring.
- 03
Move into technician or maintenance roles with higher pay.
How to get it
- 1.
Start with no prerequisites required.
- 2.
Prepare through a community college course or self-study (optional).
- 3.
Register at an MSSC-approved assessment center: community college, workforce center, or Pearson VUE remote proctoring.
- 4.
Pass all four module exams — 80–101 multiple-choice questions each, 75% passing: Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, Maintenance Awareness.
- 5.
The full CPT title is issued once all four modules are passed.
Study tips
- Take Safety first — it is the most straightforward and builds momentum.
- Get comfortable reading calipers, micrometers, and basic SPC charts before the Quality module.