Calibration Technician Certification (CCT)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
A Certified Calibration Technician tests, calibrates, maintains, and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical, and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Certification Exam $460 Retakes $260
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform calibration procedures on electrical and electronic measuring instruments using precision standards and following established protocols under guidance.Developing
- Hands-onOperate mechanical and electromechanical calibration equipment to verify conformance to established standards in laboratory settings.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret calibration specifications and tolerance requirements for various types of measuring and recording instruments.Developing
- Hands-onExecute maintenance procedures on analytical and indicating instruments following manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.Developing
- KnowledgeApply troubleshooting techniques to diagnose equipment malfunctions using diagnostic tools and technical documentation.Developing
- Hands-onPerform repair procedures on non-conforming measuring equipment to restore instruments to within specification tolerances.Developing
- KnowledgeApply measurement uncertainty principles and traceability concepts when conducting calibration activities and documenting results.Developing
- KnowledgePrepare calibration certificates and technical documentation in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.Developing
- MindsetRespect quality assurance protocols and safety procedures when handling precision instruments and calibration standards in laboratory environments.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate knowledge of measurement standards and reference materials across electrical, mechanical, and analytical instrumentation domains.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply general metrology principles to perform measurements using SI units, measurement standards, and fundamental constants across diverse measurement scenarios
- Execute measurement methods such as UUT and gage R&R while applying advanced calibration system procedures, IM&TE process flows, and validation reporting in metrology operations
- Calculate uncertainty components by applying advanced mathematical operations to evaluate measurement accuracy within calibration and metrology environments
- Apply calibration practices to maintain quality systems by integrating quality tools, audit processes, CAPA requirements, occupational safety principles, and recognized metrology standards
- Interpret metrology department roles to understand functional responsibilities ranging from entry‑level technicians to laboratory management in measurement organizations
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
A Certified Calibration Technician tests, calibrates, maintains, and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical, and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards.
What you need to earn this credential
Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements
5 Years of on-the-job experience in one or more areas of the Certified Calibration Technician Body of Knowledge. Candidates who have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school will have part of the five-year experience requirement waived, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed): Diploma from a technical, military, or trade school — two years waived Associate degree — two years waived Bachelor's degree — two years waived Master's or doctorate — two years waived
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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