YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE CERTIFIED LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE (CLA) & CERTIFIED LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN (CLT)

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1 YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE CERTIFIED LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE (CLA) & CERTIFIED LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN (CLT) About the Program Train to become a logistics technician and help a company extend its national and global reach by linking factories, suppliers and customers. You may work in production sites, warehouses, distribution centers or transportation companies. Types of jobs include material handling, order processing, packing, packaging and operating automated equipment. Learning at Yakima Valley College The program consists of two courses for six credit hours. It includes two assessments, which are the foundational Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and the mid-level Certified Logistics Technician (CLT). You must earn the CLA before moving on to the CLT. CLA includes introductory information to the world of logistics such as safety, quality control, terminology, equipment and computer programs. CLT includes technical activities, such as product receiving and shipping, order processing, inventory control Transportation, dispatch and tracking. Entry Requirements Certificate No high school diploma needed 8 th grade reading/writing level Some computer knowledge Certified Logistics Association (CLA) Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Registration Information Registration: 11/7/ /16/2018 Course code: PTECH198 Job and Salary Outlook The U.S. Department of Labor predicts employment to hold steady, with better-trained workers receiving more opportunities.

2 Course Descriptions CLA Course (Foundational Level): Provides students with the foundational broad knowledge they will need to understand the world of supply chain and related core competencies. Learning materials include PDF textbook and e-learning modules. Course includes modules on the global supply chain, the logistics environment, safety, safe equipment operation, material handling equipment, quality control, workplace communication, teamwork and problem solving, and using computers; this course requires approximately 35 hours. CLT Course (Mid-level Technical): Provides students with the mid-level technical knowledge needed to understand the world of supply chain logistics and related core competencies. Learning materials include PDF textbook and e-learning modules. Course includes product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, and dispatch and tracking operations; this course requires approximately 35 hours. TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS Tuition $ All other fees $25.00 TOTAL $ MSSC REGISTRATION & FEES Textbook & Fees $ TOTAL $ FOR MORE INFORMATION Yesenia Rodriguez Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call For more information about YVC s graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information visit: The contents and/or printing of this publication were developed with funds from the Carl D. Perkins Act. Published: August 2018.

3 CLT Course Unit Description Supply Chain Logistics: Foundational Knowledge The curriculum is designed to provide students with foundational level knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. This course covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the foundational knowledge that front line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students a broad overview of the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment. Chapter Key Activity Description 1 Global Supply Chain Logistics 2 The Logistics Environment 3 Material Handling Equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the various roles in the global supply chain logistics life cycle Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics environment Identify and use equipment An overview of the world of Global Supply Chain Logistics including: the product life cycle through the supply chain, the roles of various links of the supply chain, and productivity measures and cost elements of the supply chain. Introduces the logistics environment including the terms and jargon of the industry and the basic physical, informational and security aspects of the supply chain. Provides a brief overview of government regulations that affect the movement of goods throughout supply chain. Introduces the types of equipment used in logistics facilities. Students will learn about various types of fork trucks, conveyors, packaging equipment, etc. They will also learn the concepts of preventive and corrective maintenance for material handling equipment. 4 Safety Principles Practice safety principles Introduces the concept of safety in the logistics environment. Students will learn about worker and workplace safety principles including accident prevention. They will also learn about government safety requirements. 5 Safe Material Handling and Equipment Operation 6 Quality Control Principles 7 Work Communications 8 Teamwork and Good Workplace Conduct 9 Using Computers Practice safety principles in the handling of materials and operating of equipment Practice quality control principles Employ good work communication practices Practice teamwork and good workplace conduct to solve problems Use relevant computer systems and applications to increase productivity Introduces the concept of safety on the job for material handling workers. Students will learn safe material handling and lifting practices and proper use of personal protective equipment. They will also learn material handling equipment safety. Introduces the principles of quality control in a logistics facility. Students will learn about quality control systems such as: Six Sigma, TQM, Lean, PDCA, etc. They will also learn about the role of the frontline worker in quality control including audits and managing non conformities. Covers communication skills in the workplace. Students will learn about internal and external communication including clear communication between shifts and customer communication. Teaches basic problem solving skills, effective teamwork and meeting SMART goals. Students will learn how to be an effective team member. They will also learn good workplace conduct (employability skills). Introduces general computers and general computer software used in logistics environment. Students will also learn about general technology used in the logistics environment (e.g. bar codes, RFID, etc.). MSSC 2016

4 Supply Chain Logistics: Mid Level Technical Knowledge The curriculum is designed to provide students with mid level technical knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. This course covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the mid level technical knowledge that front line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students more practical insight into the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment. Chapter Key Activity Description 1 Product Receiving Receive products Covers the activities involved in receiving products into a logistics facility. Students will learn how the receiving activity is important to all aspects of logistics including: production, inventory control and quality control. They will also learn the types of documentation used in the receiving department. 2 Product Storage Stock products Covers the activities involved in stocking products. Students will learn what factors affect how products are stored including: product shelf life, hazards, weight and size. They will also learn about the importance of proper routing of products and safe storage. 3 Order Processing Process product orders Explains the product order cycle. Students will learn about various picking processes and how they impact warehouse operations. They will also learn about the importance of picking accuracy and common order picking forms. 4 Packaging and Shipment Prepare packages for shipment and ship products Explains packaging and shipping procedures. Students will learn what types of packaging are best suited to products. They will also learn about shipping documentation and basic load distribution principles. 5 Inventory Control Maintain control of inventory Explains how inventory control affects overall operation. Students will learn basic inventory management principles, stock rotation and inventory tracking methods. They will also learn about the technology used to control and monitor inventory. 6 Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials 7 Evaluation of Transportation Modes 8 Dispatching and Tracking Operations 9 U.S./Metric Conversions Handle hazardous materials in a safe manner Evaluate transportation modes Perform dispatch, routing and tracking operations Understand U.S. measurements and metric system conversions An overview of the safe handling of hazmats. Students will learn about hazmat classifications. They will also learn about the rules and regulations that affect hazmat storage and transport. Explains, in detail, the various transportation modes used to transport products throughout the supply chain. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of common transport methods. They will also learn about the rules and regulations that affect transport of goods. Explains how products are managed during transport, both domestically and internationally. Students will learn about basic customs documentation and the rules and regulations guiding international transport of products. Students will also learn about intermodal transportation. Explains basic measurement techniques. Students will also learn how to convert measurements between U.S. and metric systems. MSSC 2016

5 CLT OVERVIEW An industry-led, non-profit, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council is the national leader in preparing individuals with the core technical competencies needed for frontline work in advanced manufacturing and logistics. In the logistics arena, MSSC provides the first-ever training and certification program for frontline work (entry-level through first-line supervisory) in material handling and distribution. MSSC offers the foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and mid-level technical Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) program. A list of the Key Work Activities that underpin the standards, courseware and assessments for CLA and CLT is attached, as well as a list of the company affiliations of the industry subject matter experts who helped develop the original standards. CLT is the only certification for frontline logistics workers that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under ISO Standard (Personnel Certification) and endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers. The CLT training and credentialing system is based on industry defined, nationally validated, annually updated skill standards for the core technical competencies for material handling and distribution work in production sites, warehouses, distribution centers and transportation companies. The CLT training and certification system is available nationwide through MSSC s network of authorized instructors and assessment centers in 49 states. The CLT credentialing system for supply chain logistics is modeled after the well-established MSSC standards, curriculum, assessment and credentialing system for the foundational skills of manufacturing production workers the MSSC-Certified Production Technician (CPT). MSSC developed CLT under a July 2007 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to Workforce Solutions North Central Texas in close cooperation with the Hillwood Alliance TX Global Logistics Hub. CLA and CLT are among the leading civilian credentials being used by the Armed Services, which are responsible under the FY 2014 Defense Authorization Act to provide industry credentials to active duty service personnel to facilitate a successful transition to good paying civilian jobs. To date MSSC has issued 4,300 credentials to active duty service members. The CLT program has also been recognized by Job Corps and approved by the VA for GI Bill reimbursement. These industry-recognized, nationally portable credentials help prepare individuals for careers in the rapidly growing and changing world of global supply chain logistics. Companies will benefit from a pipeline of higher skilled workers, decreased recruitment costs, reduced turnover, elimination of remedial training costs, and an agile, readily trainable workforce able to adapt to change the Industrial Athlete of the Future. For further information on the CLT certification system, contact MSSC at Also, see MSSC Oct 2016

6 CLT Standards Key Work Activities for Standards, Training and Assessments Foundation-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the various roles in the global supply chain logistics life cycle 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics environment 3. Operate and use equipment 4. Practice safety principles 5. Practice safety principles in the handling of materials and operation of equipment 6. Practice quality control principles 7. Employ work communication practices 8. Practice teamwork and good workplace behavior to solve problems 9. Use relevant computer systems and applications to increase productivity Mid-level Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) 1. Receive products 2. Stock products 3. Process product orders 4. Prepare packages for shipment and ship products 5. Maintain control of inventory 6. Handle hazardous materials in a safe manner 7. Evaluate transportation modes 8. Perform dispatch, routing and tracking operations 9. Understand U.S. measurements and metric system conversions MSSC Oct 2016

7 CLT COMPANIES Company Affiliations of Subject Matter Experts Who Developed MSSC s National Logistics Standards ACT Logistics Horizon Lines AFC Worldwide Express Intel Alliance Global Logistics Hub Hillwood JC Penny Logistics Center American Airlines DFW Cargo KFS Logistics Americold Logistics Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Anderson Windows and Doors (UPS Trainer) Associated Wholesale Grocers Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Behr Process Corporation Motorola/Excel Bell Helicopter Navistar Best Buy Nestle Blockbuster On Target Supplies and Logistics BNSF Penser CEVA Logistics PetMate CEVA Freight Management Performance Team DART Transportation Radio Shack DC Logistics Recaro Aircraft Seating Deloitte Consulting Rockwell Collins Inc. DHL Schneider National Expeditors SHR Consulting Greatwide Distribution Logistics Solutia Inc. Grainger Industrial Supply Swift Union Pacific and Penske MSSC Oct 2016