Outcomes
Identify a safe workplace in the manufacturing industry
Explain the basic concepts of Supply Chain Management
Identify geometric symbols in blueprint reading
Identify Lean manufacturing concepts in the manufacturing process
Explain quality in the manufacturing process
Explain the history of the manufacturing industry from the Industrial Revolution to current
Explain the fundamental roles and importance of transportation in companies and society
Demonstrate safe operation of a forklift
Demonstrate the basics of the basics of the Spanish language emphasizing speaking and listening skills
Explain the facets of maritime, land, pipeline, and air transportation security
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
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.
Minimum Credit Hours: 45
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| TWDL 1113 | Certified Logistics Associate | 3 Credits |
| TWDL 1223 | Certified Logistics Technician | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| COSC 1513 | Introduction to Information Processing | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
Summer term
| TWDL 1402 | Transportation & Cargo Security | 2 Credits |
Fall semester
| ELTR 1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| MAFT 1102 | Manufacturing Forklift | 2 Credits |
| TWDL 1003 | Transportation & Physical Distribution | 3 Credits |
| TWDL 1203 | Introduction to Import/Export | 3 Credits |
Spring Semester
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