Certified Production Technician (CPT) 4.0
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
The purpose of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) ® 4.0 certification program is to recognize through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production at the entry-level to front-line supervisor through successful completion of the certification assessments.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onOperate production equipment and machinery following safety protocols and standard operating procedures.Developing
- KnowledgeApply quality control principles and techniques to monitor and verify production standards.Developing
- Hands-onPerform routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on manufacturing equipment under guidance.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret technical documentation, work orders, and production specifications to execute manufacturing tasks accurately.Developing
- MindsetEngage in workplace safety practices and protocols demonstrating commitment to personal and team safety in production settings.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles in production operations.Developing
- MindsetParticipate in team-based production activities collaborating effectively with co-workers and supervisors.Developing
- Hands-onExecute material handling and inventory control procedures following established manufacturing protocols.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze production data and metrics to identify performance trends and efficiency opportunities.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify core manufacturing production processes and procedures in advanced manufacturing environments.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply workplace safety responsibilities and safe practices including PPE selection, machine safety, equipment safety, and material handling and robot safety in advanced manufacturing environments
- Handle and store hazardous materials in compliance with hazardous materials standards and workplace safety regulations
- Apply quality principles and dimensional measurement techniques including measurement conversion, tolerancing, and caliper measurement to support manufacturing quality control
- Interpret manufacturing drawings including multiview drawings, blueprint dimensions, welding symbols, and manufacturing scales to support production operations
- Apply principles of manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 technologies including IIoT to support advanced manufacturing processes
- Select and use advanced manufacturing materials, processes, mechanical power systems, and basic mechanical elements in production operations
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
The purpose of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) ® 4.0 certification program is to recognize through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production at the 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 to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness. This program is ideal for individuals with limited to no prior knowledge of manufacturing to begin a career pathway in the high skill, high wage, in demand manufacturing industry.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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