Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Testing

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) is a non-profit, industry-led training assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by front-line production and material handling workers. The nationwide MSSC System, based upon industry-defined and federally-endorsed standards, offers both entry-level and incumbent workers the opportunity to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills increasingly needed in the technology-intensive jobs of the 21st century.  MSSC offers two certifications: 

CPT certification addresses the core technical competencies of higher skilled production workers in all sectors of manufacturing.  MSSC awards certificates to individuals who pass any of its Production Modules: Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; Maintenance Awareness; and Green Production and a full Certified Production Technician (CPT) Certification to those who pass all four original modules (NOTE: At this time, Green is not a requirement for full CPT certification.)  

CLT certification addresses the core technical competencies of higher skilled, front-line material handling and distribution workers in all supply chain facilities from factories to warehouses, distribution centers and transporters. MSSC awards the foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certificate and the mid-level Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification. CLA is a prerequisite for CLT.  

If you have any questions regarding MSSC, please contact our CCE department at (864)592-4900 or cceinfo@sccsc.edu. 

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