Program Description
This program teaches students how to perform warehouse work and the safety requirements for working in a warehouse. Topics include shipping, receiving, stock picking, inventory management, basic safety and OSHA regulations, and forklift operation. Students will learn the following skills: forklift operation, shipping and receiving, understanding OSHA regulations, safety practices, and soft skills for employment.
This career and academic track is designed for students with learning differences or disabilities that impact learning. This track provides instruction that is multisensory, multimodal, personalized, and incorporates elements of universal design for learning. Classes are taught with a 6 to 1 student-teacher ratio to better meet the needs of individual learners.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
1. prepare for an entry-level position in an inventory-based/warehouse environment,
2. meet the certification standards in the operation of at least one type of forklift, and
3. demonstrate readiness to enter the workforce.
Program Credentials
CCBC Credential: Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential: First Aid/CPR certification
Certifying Organization: American Red Cross; National Safety Council, www.nsc.org; www.coachingsystems.com
Financial Aid and Payment Options
We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
Length of Training
9 weeks
Courses are offered at CCBC Dundalk.
Program Requirements
5th Grade Reading Level - according to an assessment that will be administered during an intake interview; 5th Grade Math Level
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has potential options for waiving select courses based on previous coursework or articulated coursework from an approved curriculum. A maximum of 79 program hours may be earned from prior learning.
Application Process
Selective Entry – Please call 443-840-3262 to schedule an interview and assessment. To apply, go to www.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.
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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MTP131
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Mathematics for the Warehouse
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24
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None
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$368
T-$45/F-$323
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MTP132
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Reading and Writing for the Warehouse
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24
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None
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$368
T-$45/F-$323
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PWE391
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Warehouse Technician Practicum
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60
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None
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$924
T-$115/F-$809
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VOA364
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Methods and Safety in Warehousing
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33
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None
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$501
T-$63/F-$438
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VOA382
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Forklift Operator Training
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15
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None
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$313
T-$40/F-$273
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CHA031
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Vocational Readiness
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23
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None
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$368
T-$45/F-$323
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Course Series Totals:
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179
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$0
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$2,842
T-$353/F-$2,489
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Additional Information
Career Opportunities:
Forklift Operator; Warehouse Technician
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Program Contact Information
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Cabana | jcabana@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-3262 | Dundalk MASH 104