This is the interest list for the Logistics program.

For more information about our programs, please call (864) 646-1700.  Or, attend one of our Open Houses or apply for one our Workforce Scholarships!

Courses include:

Foundation-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)                        30 hours                                

• Global supply chain logistics life cycle
• The logistics environment and equipment
• Safety principles and quality control principles
• Work communication practices
• Teamwork and good workplace behavior to solve problems
• Relevant computer systems and applications to increase productivity. (Computer navigation, Word, Exce, Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Mid-level Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)                                  30 hours                    

• Receiving products
• Stocking products
• Processing product orders
• Preparing packages for shipment and shipping products
• Maintaining control of inventory
• Handling hazardous materials in a safe manner
• Evaluating transportation modes
• Performing dispatch, routing and tracking operations
• Understanding U.S. measurements and metric system conversions

 Lean for Warehouse/Distribution                                                      6 hours                                              

·         Introduction 5S and Visual Control

·         The 5S' Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize & Sustain

·         Visual Control 

·         Into Practice

  Forklift Safety & Operations

Forklift Simulator Activities – 16 hours 

Students will begin training on forklift simulators.  Forklift simulators put students at the controls of a typical "factory" forklift (also called "forklift truck" or "lift truck") with rear-wheel steering.  Many different kinds of situations typical of factories, warehouses, and distribution centers are presented, in order to address the training needs of a wide variety of customers using different operational practices. Students will receive 16 hours of training on the forklift simulators (8 hours on the Forklift Personal Simulator and 8 hours on the Reach Lift Truck Personal Simulator).

Students will practice on seven "Simulation Modules" of increasing difficulty, as follows:

·         Controls Familiarization

·         Slalom, for driving forwards, with and without loads.

·         Ramp Driving, for driving forwards and backwards up and down ramps, with and without loads.

·         Working with Selective Pallet Racks.

·         Working with Drive-In / Drive-Through Racks.

·         Working with oversized loads and Cantilever Racks and a Flatbed Truck, positioned outside.

·         Working at Loading Docks, with two different kinds of trucks.

Forklift Driving Activities – 8 hours

In addition, students will experience hands-on forklift training, including 4 hours of training on a Forklift truck and 4 hours on a Reach Lift truck. Evaluation acativities will inlcude:

·         Inspect forklift and driving course.

·         Start and stop forklift.

·         Drive forward in specific pattern.

·         Drive around cones and other structures.

·         Practice load handling.

·         Stop and use horn.  

·         Perform forward slalom, reverse slalom, forward slahom 2, and load handling.

 For more information about our programs, please call (864) 646-1700.  Or, attend one of our Open Houses or apply for one our Workforce Scholarships!