MSSC CPT 4.0 Credential

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT 4.0) certification program is to recognize, through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of advanced manufacturing production at the front-line (entry-level to front-line supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments. The goal of the CPT 4.0 certification program is to raise the level of performance of production technicians both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness.

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MSSC CPT 4.0 CERTIFICATE ASSESSMENTS

• Safety
• Quality Practices & Measurement
• Manufacturing Processes & Production
• Maintenance Awareness

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Based on extensive research with leading industry subject matter experts, MSSC has selected a list of nine rapidly-emerging, data-intensive “Industry 4.0” technologies that will profoundly influence manufacturing production processes and quality control. MSSC has embedded these technologies in its 2020 “Industry 4.0” Edition of its National Production Standards. These technologies include:

• 5G
• Artificial Intelligence
• Additive (3D) Manufacturing
• Autonomous Robots
• Augmented Reality
• Data Analytics
• Nanomanufacturing
• Advanced Materials

MSSC-Aligned Equipment & Curriculum

MSSC has endorsed Amatrol’s eLearning as the preferred and only curriculum for its Certified Production Technician (CPT 4.0) credential. Amatrol’s skills-focused, interactive curriculum was developed specifically to support and align with all four individual certificate assessments in the CPT 4.0 credential.

The Amatrol Skill Boss is used by MSSC for its Certified Production Technician (CPT) Plus certification. The Skill Boss Manufacturing assessment system, designed to meet MSSC standards, is a hands-on skill assessment system that integrates seamlessly into any manufacturing program. MSSC’s CPT Plus program provides proof of an individual’s ability to perform a wide range of hands-on technical skills in electronic, electrical, fluid power, and mechanical systems.

Skill Boss Manufacturing Evaluates over 60 Essential Manufacturing Skills Including:

 

Safety Perform pre-start up inspection Demonstrate lockout/tagout procedure Confirm safety interlocks on guard are functional Confirm zero energy state of all power sources Locate and interpret safety data sheet(s)	Quality Perform measurements using tape measure, caliper, micrometer, & dial indicator Compare measurements to GDT specifications on a print Measure & verify shaft runout falls within specified tolerance
Production Processes Locate parts & fasteners for assembly operation using a blueprint Assemble parts using Allen wrenches, wrenches, and screwdrivers Use torque wrench to properly tighten a fastener Navigate menus on an HMI Manually operate cylinders Perform an emergency shutdown Reset Alarm and restart machine Measure cycle time	Maintenance Awareness Adjust pneumatic lubricator’s drip rate Adjust pressure regulator’s setting Adjust actuator speed using flow control valves Install a pillow block bearing and shaft Install a flexible coupling and shaft Align and tension a belt drive Lubricate a bearing using a grease gun Drain an air filter Connect pneumatic circuit using a schematic Adjust various sensors