Mfg. Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
Manufacturing Skill Standards Certification (MSSC) MSSC offers comprehensive training to enable your employees to build the core knowledge and skills needed in advanced manufacturing. A combination of blended learning led by certified instructors allows participants to develop high performance manufacturing skills through lectures, self-paced studies, computer-based simulation labs, presentations, and individual/group activities. A certificate is awarded for successful completion of coursework and online assessment for each module. The MSSC System awards a Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential to individuals who pass all four Production modules. More about MSSC Production Technician Certification MSSC training is offered in four key skill areas that are applicable to all manufacturing sectors:
MSSC Module Course Description Safety 625-404 Machine Shop Safety This course will cover general shop safety for a machining environment and raise the awareness of the worker to the hazards around them, and how best to protect themselves and work safely. Other safety topics covered include MSDS sheets, personal protective equipment, lockout tag out, and more. Quality Practices and Measurement 625-405 Managing for Quality This course is designed to examine the employee’s role in producing a quality product. The meaning and benefits of quality, the cost of quality, and problem solving tools for continuous improvement will be covered. Manufacturing Processes and Production 625-403 Lean Operating Principles This course investigates how to improve quality, eliminate waste, reduce lead time and inventory, and develop productive customer and supplier relationships. Also discussed are cycle time, kanban, demand-pull, and order push techniques to reduce inventory in the supply chain. Maintenance Awareness 625-406 Mechanical Skills for Technicians This course covers the basic mechanical skills needed by a technician, including use and care of hand tools and small power tools, drilling, tapping, removal of broken bolts, studs, and helicoil insertion. Basic measuring tools and techniques are also covered, as well as type and use of fasteners, lubricants and adhesives used in repair, and assembly.
for Employers
MSSC modules must be taken in sequence. Each course is 16 hours, plus assessment time. Basic computer literacy required.
For more information:
Lisa Kober 262.564.2498 or koberl@gtc.edu.
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