About
The Certified Calibration Technician (CCT®) is a highly skilled professional responsible for testing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical, and electronic measuring instruments. This certification validates expertise in ensuring equipment meets established standards, enhancing accuracy and reliability in industrial and scientific applications.
CERTIFICATION BODY : The CCT certification is issued by the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Learning Objects
- Gain in-depth knowledge of calibration principles, metrology, and measurement systems.
- Understand best practices in maintaining and repairing measuring instruments.
- Learn about traceability, measurement uncertainty, and industry standards.
- Develop expertise in documentation, reporting, and compliance with global quality standards.
Exam Information
- Format: One-part multiple-choice exam.
- Computer-Based: 135 questions (125 scored, 10 unscored), 4 hours and 18 minutes.
- Paper-Based: 125 questions, 4-hour duration.
- Language: English only.
Re-Certification
- Frequency:
- Recertification is required every three years.
- Options:
- Earn 18 recertification units (RUs) and submit a journal.
- Retake and pass the CCT certification exam.
Eligibility
Candidates must have five years of work experience in calibration-related fields.
Educational waivers include:
- Technical/Military/Trade School Diploma – 2 years waived
- Associate’s Degree – 2 years waived
- Bachelor’s Degree – 2 years waived
- Master’s or Doctorate – 2 years waived
Target Audience
- Calibration Technicians
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Metrology Specialists
- Maintenance & Testing Engineers
- Professionals working in industries requiring precision measurement compliance
Curriculum (Body of Knowledge)
- General Metrology – SI units, measurement conversions, traceability, and standards.
- Measurement Systems – Methods, characteristics, error analysis, and data considerations.
- Calibration Systems – Procedures, standardization, industry regulations, and environmental control.
- Measurement Uncertainty & Applied Math – Statistical analysis, uncertainty budgets, and mathematical calculations.
Quality Systems & Standards – Auditing, corrective actions, compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, and occupational safety.
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