Program Overview
The Manufacturing Transportation/Warehousing/Distribution/Logistics Specialization Advanced Certificate is designed to provide the student with fundamental theories of manufacturing related to transportation, supply chain, the economy, modes of transportation, special carriers, global transportation, costing, pricing, carrier strategy and information management, exporting and importing skills, integrated supply chain management, process and capacity planning and control, inventory planning, forecasting, just-in-time philosophy, push vs. pull program, total quality management, enterprise resource planning and security related systems. Such supply chain and transportation entry-level positions include, but are not limited to: analyst, management trainee and first line supervisor. The curriculum also includes practical skills in rigging, forklift operation, lubrication, and computer programs.
The core competencies of manufacturing production taught in this program are based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council criteria. The MSSC is an industry-led, training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling workers.
Additional Program Information
Students who successfully pass the two assessments (TWDL 1113 and TWDL 1223) will be recognized as a Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| TWDL1003 | Transportation & Physical Distribution | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1103 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1113 | Certified Logistics Associate | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1203 | Introduction to Import/Export | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1223 | Certified Logistics Technician | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1303 | Principles of Operations Management | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1402 | Transportation & Cargo Security | 2 Credits |
| BSNS1553 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
| COSC1372 | Excel | 2 Credits |
| COSC1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
| ELTR1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1102 | Manufacturing Forklift | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1323 | Lean and Quality Overview | 3 Credits |
| MATH1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| MCHN1442 | Rigging | 2 Credits |
| MCHN1452 | Lubrication | 2 Credits |
| SPAN1503 | Basic Spanish | 3 Credits |
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.
Total Credit Hours: 45
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| TWDL1113 | Certified Logistics Associate | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1223 | Certified Logistics Technician | 3 Credits |
| MATH1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| COSC1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
Summer term
| TWDL1402 | Transportation & Cargo Security | 2 Credits |
Fall semester
| ELTR1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| MAFT1102 | Manufacturing Forklift | 2 Credits |
| TWDL1003 | Transportation & Physical Distribution | 3 Credits |
| TWDL1203 | Introduction to Import/Export | 3 Credits |
Spring Semester
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