Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
Credential: Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
Credentialing Agency: American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Calibration Technician (CST) tests, calibrates, maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards. Candidates must have five years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Calibration Technician Body of Knowledge. If the candidates have completed a degree from a college, university, or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ, part of the five-year experience requirement will be waived. Candidates must pass a written examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
600 N Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (800) 248-1946
Fax: (414) 272-1734
Email: help@asq.org
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have five years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Calibration Technician Body of Knowledge.
Part of the five-year experience requirement will be waived if the candidate has completed a degree from a college, university, or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed):
- Diploma from a technical, military, or trade school—two years waived
- Associate degree—two years waived
- Bachelor's degree—two years waived
- Master's or doctorate—two years waived
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) credential has the following other requirements:
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Candidate must meet the minimum expectations for a Certified Quality Technician as set by American Society for Quality (ASQ). Details can be obtained from ASQ website, see the CCT Brochure and the CCT page.
Written Exam
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General Metrology
- Base SI Units
- Derived SI Units
- SI Multipliers and Conversions
- Fundamental Constants
- Common Measurements
- Traceability Standards and Hierarchy
- Measurement Standards
- Substitution of Standards
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Measurement Systems
- Measurement Methods
- Measurement Characteristics
- Measurement Data Considerations
- IM&TE Specification Terms and Characteristics
- Error Sources
- Measurement Assurance Program (MAP)
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Calibration Systems
- Calibration Procedures
- Standardization and Adjustment Methods
- Industry Practices and Regulations
- Environmental Control
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Calibration Processes for IM&TE
- Process flow
- Logistical information
- Roles and responsibilities
- Scheduling
- Validation Processes
- Records Management
- Official Reports
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Measurement Uncertainty and Applied Math
- Uncertainty Terminology
- Uncertainty Budget Components
- Uncertainty Determination and Reporting
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Technical and Applied Mathematics
- Scientific and engineering notation
- English/Metric conversions
- Ratios
- Tables, graphs, and plots
- Rounding, truncation, and significant figures
- Order of mathematical operations
- Algebraic equations
- Angular conversions
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Quality Systems And Standards
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Quality Management Systems
- System components
- Strategic and tactical processes
- Quality Control Tools
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Quality Audits
- Types of audits such as internal, external, product, and process.
- Roles and responsibilities of auditor, auditee, and client.
- Audit components including but not limited to audit plan, audit purpose, and audit standard.
- Auditing tools such as checklist, and final report.
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Corrective Action for Nonconformances
- Nonconformance identification
- Impact assessment
- Professional Conduct and Ethics
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Occupational Safety Requirements
- Hazards and safety equipment
- Occupational health and safety
- Housekeeping
- Pre- and Post-Calibration Condition
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Quality Standards and Guides
- Quality standards and guides such as ISO/IEC 17025-2005, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006, ISO 9001-2015, GUM (JCGM 100:2008), and VIM (JCGM 200:2012).
- Accreditation boards, such as those recognized by ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation).
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Quality Management Systems
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) examination:
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the American Society for Quality (ASQ) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Prometric
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Locate a Test Center
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Prometric
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
Renewal Period: 3 years