2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog

Certified Production Technician - Industrial Manufacturing Workforce Certificate


Certificate Description

The Certified Production Technician (CPT) program provides a nationally portable, industry-led program that prepares and certifies individuals for career pathways in advanced manufacturing. This training program delivers the 21st Century, in-demand skills that today’s employers need for over 6 million frontline production jobs. CPT is comprised of four individual credentials: Safety & Employability, Manufacturing Process & Production, Quality Practices & Measurement, and Maintenance Awareness. Achievement for all four credentials yields the full Certified Production Technician credential. This workforce certificate is offered to high school students through the Career and College Promise (CCP) Program. 

Employment Opportunities

Upon completion of this course, individuals should be able to apply for entry-level positions with industrial and manufacturing companies.

Contact

Jill McHone Harding
Director of Pilot Center/Occupational Education Programs
Email: hardingjm@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3331

CPT Industrial Manufacturing Workforce Certificate Course


Financial Aid Opportunities Available


Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3341 for more information.

Virginia residents pay the same rate as in-state students.