Mar 18, 2024  
Catalog 2018-19 
    
Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Certified Logistics Associate/Warehouse Distribution


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study - Search Alphabetically

Program Description


This training prepares individuals to work in higher skilled, frontline material handling roles at a variety of supply chain facilities such as factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and transporters. Completers will be applying for jobs such as laborers, freight stockers, material movers, receiving and traffic clerks, forklift operators, customer support representatives, logistics specialists, freight handlers, billing clerks and logistic technicians.

Program Outcomes


Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential: Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Training Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

External Credential:       

Certified Logistics Associate; Certified Logistics Technician, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Certifying Organization: 

Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC); www.msscusa.org

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; www.osha.gov

Financial Aid and Payment Options


Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Baltimore County College Promise
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development

Program Length


76 hours; Number of weeks and start dates vary.

Program Requirements


High School Diploma or GED; minimum age of 18; Must have basic computer keyboarding, browser, and email proficiency.

Application Process


To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application.  An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Provisional Entry – Prospective students must attend an orientation session.

Program Course Sequence


Course Number

Course

Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

Course Series:

VOA 515

Certified Logistics/Warehouse Distribution Associate

27

Text and online material cost included

$799

T-$400/F-$399

​VOA 531

​Certified Logistics/Warehouse Distribution Technician

​27

​Text and online material cost included

​$799

T-$400/F$399

VOA 605

Forklift Operator Training

12

Textbook included in costs

$299

T-$145/F-$154

VOA 834

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

10

Course materials included

$249

T-$124/F-$125

Course Series Totals:

76

 

$2146

T-$1069/F-$1077

Additional Information


Additional Expenses (if applicable): 

The cost for the student to take the Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) exam once is included as part of the Certified Logistics Associate course. The cost for the student to take the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) exam once is included as part of the Certified Logistics Technician course. Repeat testing requires an additional fee of approximately $125.00 each for the CLA & CLT exam.

Career Opportunities: 

Logistics Coordinator; Logistics Manager; Logistics Supervisor; Logistics Technician

Skills for Success:

The physical duties of working in the logistics field vary by position. All positions require attention to detail and dependability. They may involve walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects in the case of laborers, freight stockers, and material movers. Skills include active listening, critical thinking, and monitoring. A clerk position may involve any of these physical activities but also sitting or standing for long periods of time. Skills include reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, and time management.

Career Coach


Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more.  View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA .  Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicareercoach.com/.

Program Contact Information


Coordinator: Nancy Kukay | nkukay@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4171 | Catonsville | BESS | 100K

Administrative Assistant: Ollie Wright | owright@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4476 | Catonsville | BESS | 100

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study - Search Alphabetically