Certified Production Technician (CPT)

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Keywords

MSSC, CPT, Safety, Manufacturing, Certified Production Technician, Advanced Manufacturing

Project

CHAMP-Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Programs

Authors

Date Submitted

2016-12-27

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Assignment
Hybrid/Blended Course
Online Course
Online Course Module
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Reference Material
Syllabus
Tutorial
Workshop and Training Material

Institution

Front Range Community College

Industry Partner

CHAMP Advisory industry members reviewed course competencies and curriculum

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 3

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The purpose of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program is to recognize through certification individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of manufacturing production at the front-line (entry-level through front-line supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments. The goal of the CPT certification program is to raise the level of performance of production workers both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness. The CPT program consists of five individual certificate modules: Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; and Maintenance Awareness.

Industry (NAISC)

Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing -- Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)

Occupation (SOC)

Production Occupations (51-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate
Credential
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization

Ohio Manufacturers' Association