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MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT Certificate) ClassesStudent must pass the MSSC exam for each of these 4 classes to earn the certificate

· Safety Awareness (CMAE 1514) – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), work area safety, hazardous materials, material handling, tools and machinery safety

· Quality Practices and Continuous Improvement (CMAE 1522)Blueprint reading, basic measurement, using precision measuring tools, statistical process control, quality inspections and audits, preventive and corrective actions

· Manufacturing Processes & Production (CMAE 1518)Materials, processes used, tools and equipment use/procedures, packaging, distribution

· Maintenance Awareness (CMAE 1526) – Electrical, pneumatic and hydraulicsystems, lubrication concepts, bearings and couplings, drives, automation

Complete this certificate in as little as 8 weeks!

Training ScheduleOctober 20 - December 9, 2014January 5 - February 24, 2015

March 2 - April 21, 2015April 27 - June 16, 2015June 22 - August 11, 2015

This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does notnecessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labormakes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect tosuch information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continuedavailability, or ownership. The AME Alliance consists of Central Lakes College, Pine Technical &Community College, St. Cloud Technical & Community College and 360° Center of Excellence. Each participating college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools • ADA Accessible Facility Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Education and Employer • Member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 1-800-222-1009 or by calling Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.

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Training Prerequisites:• Computer access and appropriate hardware, software systems, and Internet access are required.

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MSSC Benefits to Employers

• Builds a pipeline of skilled workers

• Decreases recruitment costs

• Lowers remedial training costs for new employees

• Diagnostic tool to benchmark current employees

• Opportunity to cost effectively develop core manufacturing skills in your workforce

MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Courses

· Safety Awareness (CMAE 1514) – 2 Credits· Manufacturing Processes and Production (CMAE 1518) - 2 Credits

· Quality Practices (CMAE 1522) - 2 Credits· Maintenance Awareness (CMAE 1526) - 2 Credits

Keep Learning and Earn Your Academic Production Technologies Certificate (PTC) Courses Include:

· Technical Mathematics (CMAE 1502) - 3 Credits · Introduction to Computers (CMAE 1506) - 2 Credits· Print Reading (CMAE 1510) - 2 Credits· Career Success Skills (CMAE 1528) - 1 Credit

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is an industry-led, training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling workers. The nationwide MSSC System, based upon industry-defined and federally-endorsed national standards, is the gold standard for front-line industrial training.

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Why Certifications?

Industry certifications confirm what workers know and are

able to do. They take the guesswork out of hiring and

promoting while reducing costs and minimizing risk.

AME Alliance training gives your employees the skills you need

to begin or advance a successful manufacturing career.

Benefits of Certifications

• More job-ready candidates

• Shorter training time

• Improved safety and quality

• Reduced turnover

• Better promotion decisions

• Increased productivity

Course Descriptions for the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT)

Safety Awareness (CMAE 1514) - 2 credits Introduction of OSHA standards relating to personal protective equipment, HAZMAT, tool safety, confined spaces and others. The course curriculum isbased upon federally-endorsed national standards for production workers.

Manufacturing Processes and Production (CMAE 1518) - 2 creditsJust-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles, basic supply chain management,communication skills and customer service will be covered.

Quality Practices (CMAE 1522) - 2 creditsIntroduction to quality, including emphasis on corrective actions, preventativeactions, control of documents, control of quality records, internal auditing ofprocesses and control of non-conforming product.

Maintenance Awareness (CMAE 1526) - 2 creditsIntroduces the concepts of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), preventativemaintenance, lubrication, electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics and power transmission systems.

Course Descriptions for the Production TechnologiesCertificate (PTC)

Technical Mathematics (AE 1502) - 3 creditsThe primary goal of this course is to help individuals acquire a solid foundationin the basic skills of math, shop algebra and geometry. Math instruction to include fundamentals of math, fractions and decimals, units of measure, linesand angles, triangles, shop geometry, circles and polygons, shop algebra andthe Pythagorean Theorem.

Introduction to Computers (CMAE 1506) - 2 creditsProvides essential, hands-on coverage of Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.

Print Reading (CMAE 1510) - 2 creditsBasic skills and abilities required for understanding prints utilized in a manufacturing environment will be gained. Emphasis will be on interpretationof Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols/principles, alphabet oflines, multi-view drawing (including orthographic projection, isometric viewsand perspective drawing), title blocks, revision systems, identification of general/local notes, dimensions and tolerances, basic principles ofmath/geometry in relation to mechanical print reading, interpretation of basic weld symbols, techniques of basic shop sketching and interpretation of three-dimensional drawings.

Career Success Skills (CMAE 1528) - 1 credit This course is an introductory career success skills course. Students will learna solid foundation in the skills needed for a successful career.

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