MSSC CPT study plan

Identify the categories of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, electrical) and match each to a control measure

Select the correct personal protective equipment for a described task, including eye, hand, foot, hearing, and respiratory protection

Sequence the steps of lockout/tagout and explain why verification of zero energy comes before work begins

Explain the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet and locate the sections that cover handling, storage, and first aid

Describe machine guarding requirements and distinguish point-of-operation guards from presence-sensing devices

Outline emergency response actions for fire, chemical spill, and medical emergency, including evacuation and reporting

Explain how to read and use an imperial and metric rule, tape measure, and go/no-go gauge to verify a stated tolerance

Define accuracy versus precision and classify measurement error sources as tool, operator, or environment

Interpret a basic engineering drawing to extract dimensions, tolerances, datum references, and surface finish callouts

Measure part features with a caliper and a micrometer and record readings to the correct number of decimal places

Explain calibration status, why an out-of-calibration tool invalidates results, and how to tag and route it

Sequence the steps of a root cause analysis using 5 Whys and arrange defect data into a Pareto ordering

Interpret a variable control chart by identifying out-of-control signals such as trends, runs, and points beyond limits

Compare attribute and variable inspection data and select an appropriate sampling approach for a described lot

Rehearse safety and quality content in mixed order to build retention under timed conditions

Explain the cost of quality and classify given examples as prevention, appraisal, internal failure, or external failure

Classify manufacturing processes into forming, separating, joining, casting/molding, finishing, and assembly families

Trace the production flow of a described product and identify value-adding versus non-value-adding steps

Explain how work instructions, standard work, and takt time govern pace and quality on a line

Describe setup reduction and the role of tooling, fixtures, and first-piece approval in a changeover

Illustrate how lean elements such as 5S, kanban, just-in-time, and bottleneck management interact on a production floor

Describe how automation, sensors, and machine controls affect quality verification and operator roles

Explain statistical process control in practice, including rational subgrouping and reaction to an out-of-control point

Distinguish incoming, in-process, and final inspection and state what each is designed to catch

Distinguish preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance and match each to a described equipment failure history

Explain the purpose of lubrication schedules, vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis as condition monitoring tools

Identify common mechanical components and failure modes, including bearings, belts, chains, couplings, and fasteners

Describe the work order lifecycle and the safety steps required before performing maintenance on energized equipment

Consolidate all four domains by reviewing missed items and restating the underlying principle for each

Demonstrate recall of key terminology, formulas, and sequences from each domain under timed conditions

Apply safety, quality, process, and maintenance reasoning to integrated plant-floor scenarios

Build a personal weak-area list with a specific corrective action for each remaining gap