Certified Production Technician (CPT)

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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; Maintenance Awareness and Green Production. Candidates must earn the first four certificates to receive the full CPT certification. (Note: At this time Green is not required for full-CPT certification.)

Click to download a copy of the CPT Key Activities which are the basis for MSSC national standards.

Assessments

Individuals demonstrate their understanding of the core skills and knowledge through five assessments based upon MSSC's industry-defined, nationally validated skill standards. Delivered online, each assessment contains about 80-90 multiple-choice questions (paper versions are available in special circumstances). Individuals are allowed 90 minutes to complete each assessment. MSSC provides assessment scores as soon as the individual completes an assessment showing whether an individual met the “cut” scores for passing.  This immediate feedback includes a diagnostic report for the individual showing how he or she scored on the key work activities.  This information is intended for self-improvement and is provided to all test-takers whether they pass or not.

For more information about MSSC's policies on certification, please see our Certification Policies page. 

Credentials

MSSC issues credentials for success on individual assessments as well as full-CPT certification.  

Certificates

For each assessment passed, individuals can:

• Download or Purchase the Certificate 
• Purchase a Small CPT Arm Patch (first module only)
• Download Key Work Activities document to share with employers

Full Certification

For individuals who pass the first four assessments (does not include Green), they will earn and be able to:

• Download or Purchase the Full Certification document that bears the CPT logo, NAM logo (NAM-endorsed Skills Certificaiton) with ISO 17024 reference
• Purchase Large CPT Arm Patch
• Download Key Work Activities document to share with employers

Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)

The purpose of the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) program is to recognize through certification individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of material handling at the front-line (entry-level through front-line supervisor) through successful completion of the certification assessments.  The goal of the CLT certification program is to raise the level of performance of logistics 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 CLT program consists of two parts: The foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Certificate and the mid-level technical CLT Certification.  Before sitting for the CLT assessment, candidates must have a CLA Certificate.

Click to download a copy of the CLT Key Activities which are the basis for MSSC national standards. 

Assessments 

Individuals demonstrate their understanding of the core skills and knowledge through two assessments based upon MSSC's industry-defined, nationally validated skill standards.  Delivered online, each assessment contains about 80 multiple-choice questions (paper tests are available in special circumstances).  Individuals are allowed 90-120 minutes to complete each assessment.  MSSC provides assessment scores as soon as the individual completes an assessment showing whether an individual met the “cut” scores for passing.  This immediate feedback includes a diagnostic report for the individual showing how he or she scored on the key work activities within both CLA and CLT.  This information is intended for self-improvement and is provided to all test-takers whether they pass or not.

For more information about MSSC's policies on certification, please see our Certification Policies page. 

Credentials

MSSC issues credentials for success on individual assessments.

Certificates

Individuals who pass the CLA assessment will be able to:

• Download or Purchase the CLA Certificate
• Purchase a Small CLA Arm Patch
• Download Key Work Activities document to share with employers

Full Certification

For individuals who pass both CLA and CLT assessments, they will earn and be able to:

• Download or Purchase the Full Certification document that bears the CLT logo, NAM logo (NAM-endorsed Skills Certification) with ISO 17024 reference
• Purchase a Large CLT Arm Patch
• Download the Key Work Activities document to share with employers

Certified Forklift Technician (CFT)

The purpose of the Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) program is to certify and recognize individuals who demonstrate core competencies involved in repair and maintenance of forklift vehicles. The CFT credential will give technical and community college students the tools to enter career pathways within the material handling industry.

The CFT program was created in partnership with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) to provide skills to entry-level forklift technicians, enhancing their performance in the world of material handling. The CFT prepares individuals to repair and maintain technical systems utilizing key engineering principles that underpin most forklift vehicles. Click to download a copy of the CFT Key Activities.

The goal of the CFT certification program is to raise the performance of forklift technicians both to assist individuals in finding higher paying jobs and to help employers ensure their workforce is skilled. This combination increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness.

Assessment

Individuals demonstrate their understanding of the core skills and knowledge through one assessment based upon MSSC's industry-defined, nationally validated skill standards. Delivered online, this assessment contains 109 multiple-choice questions (paper tests are available in exceptional circumstances). Individuals are allowed 90 minutes to complete the assessment. MSSC provides assessment scores as soon as the individual completes the assessment showing whether an individual met the “cut” scores for passing. This immediate feedback includes a diagnostic report for the individual showing how he or she scored on the key work activities within the CFT. This information is intended for self-improvement and is provided to all test-takers whether they pass or not.

Credentials

With successful completion, the individual will receive a nationally portable credential for success on the individual assessment.

Certificates

Individuals who pass the CFT assessment will be able to:

• Download or Purchase the CFT Certificate, that bears the CFT Logo, the NAM logo (NAM-endorsed Skills Certification)
• Purchase a Small CFT Arm Patch
• Download Key Work Activities document to share with employers

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