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, and billing clerks.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate.
External Credential:
Certified Logistics Associate; 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 Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
49 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
Provisional Entry – Prospective students must attend an orientation session.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Course Series:
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VOA 515
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Certified Logistics/Warehouse Distribution Associate
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27
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Text and online material cost included
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$799
T-$400/F-$399
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VOA 605
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Forklift Operator Training
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12
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Textbook included in costs
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$299
T-$145/F-$154
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VOA 834
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OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
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10
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Course materials included
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$249
T-$124/F-$125
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Course Series Totals:
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49
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$1347
T-$669/F-$678
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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. Repeat testing requires an additional fee of approximately $125.00.
Career Opportunities:
Logistics Coordinator; Logistics Manager; Logistics Supervisor
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.
Program Contact Information
Coordinator:
Nancy Kukay
nkukay@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4171
Catonsville, BESS 100K
Administrative Assistant:
Denise Bellamy
dbellamy@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4712
Catonsville, BESS 100
