MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) | Wallace State Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Manufacturing Safety
OSHA Safety Practices
Quality Control
Precision Measurement
Manufacturing Processes
Production Operations

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-4042.00	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	title_inference	$49,490 median$85,630 top	+4.21%	160

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

Multi-matrix sample collection — independently collect and preserve gas, soil, water, industrial wastewater, and asbestos samples in compliance with EPA and OSHA field protocols.
Analytical instrument operation — calibrate and operate analytical or scientific software-integrated instruments to quantify pollutant concentrations such as lead and coal dust with minimal oversight.
Pollutant data analysis — weigh, measure, and interpret collected particle samples to determine concentration levels, applying mathematical and statistical methods in routine laboratory contexts.
Technical report preparation — compile and write test reports, data summaries, and interpretive charts that communicate environmental findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Hazard investigation support — lead sample collection during workplace spill, disease outbreak, or food-poisoning investigations, applying systematic evidence-gathering techniques.
Workplace safety inspection — conduct structured inspections of industrial and commercial facilities to identify health hazards including noise, radiation, and lighting risks, documenting findings independently.
GIS data integration — enter field sample locations and inspection findings into geographic information system platforms to support spatial analysis of pollution sources.
Regulatory compliance monitoring — monitor environmental conditions and facility operations against applicable regulatory standards, flagging non-compliance issues for supervisor review.
Customer results discussion — explain test results, analytical methods, and corrective action implications to clients in clear, professional language during review meetings.
Quality assurance checks — apply laboratory QA/QC procedures to verify accuracy of sample preparation, instrument readings, and data entry in an accredited testing environment.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This workforce training program includes approximately 130–160 contact hours and prepares participants for the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification. Students complete four instructional areas: Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Maintenance Awareness. Through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and simulations, participants develop the technical skills needed for entry-level manufacturing careers.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Exam Requirements

Participants must demonstrate competency in all required manufacturing skills and successfully pass the four MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) module exams: Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Maintenance Awareness. Each multiple-choice exam is 1–2 hours in length and requires a minimum passing score of 75% to earn the MSSC CPT certification.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

Pathways to Prosperity eligible https://www.accs.edu/community-college/pathways-to-prosperity-scholarship/