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The content in this program includes but is not limited to: the global supply chain, the logistics environment, safety principles, quality control principles, work communication practices, teamwork-workplace behavior- and problem solving, supply chain computer systems, supply chain life cycle, product receiving and stocking, product order processing, product shipment, safe operation and use of equipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, customs process/free trade, modes of transportation (air, sea, truck, and rail), dispatch operations, routing and tracking operations, and customer relations.
About
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Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional logistician. Students study and gain a basic understanding of global logistics and supply chain technology, transportation systems, communication skills, and customer service skills.
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster.
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- CLA – Certified Logistics Associate
- CLT – Certified Logistics Technicia
- IC3 Certification
- Fortlift Operator Certification
- OSHA-10
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution
- Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- Warehouse operations, storage and control operations, protection, and economics
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Program Length: 600 Hours
Enrollment Point: August, January, June
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Career Opportunities: Front-line material handler, Supply chain manager, Work in fullfillment centers and warehouses, Purchasing manager, Logistics analyst.
Industry Certifications/State Credentials: CLA – Certified Logistics Associate, CLT – Certified Logistics Technician, Certified Forklift Operator, OSHA-10, IC3 Digital Literacy, MOS(Microsoft Office)
What You'll Learn
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Students in the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology program prepare a portfolio that highlights the skills they learned, in order to prepare them for a challenging career, and a showcase of certifications earned. Students also create a professional resume and letter of application.
There are a variety of projects within the four Occupational Completion Points. Students will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course.
Courses:
The following table illustrates the program structure.
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Laboratory activities benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and trouble shoot equipment/tools used to make observations.
Software Applications:
- IC3 Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- QuickBooks Pro
Course Details
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TRA0180 - Packer - (150 hours)
The Packer course prepares students for entry into the logistics and supply chain industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional logistician. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the logistics and supply chain industry. Students study and gain a basic understanding of global logistics and supply chain technology, transportation systems, communication skills, and customer service skills.
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TRA0181 - Material Handler - (150 hours)
The Material Handler course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Packer course for entry into the logistics and supply chain industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional logistician. Content emphasizes knowledge and skills of information technology applications, common software applications, word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database applications. Additionally, content knowledge and skills related to electronic communication methods, understanding computer networking, awareness of emerging technologies, college and career readiness, and appropriate leadership techniques.
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OTA0040 - Information Technology Assistant - (150 hours)
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards. After successful completion of this course, students will have met Occupational Completion Point B, Information Technology Assistant - SOC Code 15-1151.
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TRA0182 - Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerk - (150 hours)
The Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerk course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Packer and the Materials Handler courses for entry into the logistics and supply chain industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional logistician. Content emphasizes an understanding of warehouse operations, storage and control operations, protection, and economics.
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TRA0183 - Logistics Technician - (150 hours)
The Logistics Technician course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Packer, Materials Handler, and Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerk courses for entry into the logistics and supply chain industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional logistician. Content emphasizes knowledge, skills, and understanding of college and career readiness, employability skills, career acquisition and retention, life skills, and technological literacy.
Graduate with Career Ready Skills
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Specific Admissions Requirements: None
DOE Basic Skills Exit Requirements: Communications 9, Computation 9 (unless exempt).
CASAS Exit Requirements: Communications 239+, Computation 225+ (unless exempt).
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These programs offer a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment. The content includes the useful skills that employers are looking for.
Internships
Various businesses and clinics are partners with iTECH’s Business Technology program and some provide excellent internship opportunities for our students. Students are encouraged to research area business, clinics and hospitals to arrange your own specialized internship experience.
Workforce Education Internship Program
Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.
Job Placement
Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.
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A certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the program’s competencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines. Students will also have the opportunity to test and earn additional industry and national credentials through the training program.
