Logistics and Industry Academy

This Academy groups a series of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certifications designed to gain hands-on experience in safety, measurement, forklift, and logistics. This training improves safety standards and customer service in the workplace.

Individuals interested in employment in the manufacturing, supply chain and related industries.

Two certification tiers, five- to 35-instruction hours, in person.

Tier 1 Certifications: 

• OSHA 10 - General Industry Certification - provides training for entry-level workers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces, as well as information regarding workers' rights and employer responsibilities.  
• OSHA Forklift Operator Training - OSHA standard 1910.178 requires employers to ensure that all forklift operators are properly trained and certified. Covers all training topics required by OSHA, including operation instructions, warnings, and precautions, steering and maneuvering, load capacity, inspections, maintenance and more. 
• NC3 Certification in Precision Measurement - prepares participants to meet the needs and expectations of modern industry in the global marketplace. Covers precision measurement instruments like tape and rule form the basis of quality in manufacturing and repair. Upon completion, participants who receive the NC3 certification have shown competency in using precision measurement tools to their full potential. 
• Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Certification - provides participants with the foundational knowledge needed to understand the world of supply chain and related core competencies, including global supply chain, logistics environment, safety, safe equipment operation, material handling equipment, quality control, workplace communication, teamwork, problem solving and using computers. 

Tier 2 Certifications:

• Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) - provides participants with the technical knowledge needed to understand the world of supply chain logistics, product receiving and storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, dispatch and tracking operations. Prerequisite: Must complete WIDX479 Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) to take this course. 
• Certified Production Technician (CPT) - prepares participants for an advanced, high-performance manufacturing environment. Training aligns with Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) standards and helps individuals enhance their core technical knowledge and skills for production work from entry-level to front-line supervisory level.  

It is strongly recommended that participants: 

• Have an eighth-grade math and tenth grade reading level 
• WIDX479 Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) is a prerequisite to the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) 

To be successful in the MCC Logistics & Industrial Automation Academy, participants must be able to meet the following sensory and physical standards. 
 

General Standard	Specific Example
Ability to use senses	Visual acuity to identify, read, and understand directions on equipment and other documents required in forklift operation, such as safety and operator procedures Ability to see at a distance, and distinguish distance, colors, objects, and persons Ability to hear sounds and warning signals, which could lead to an emergency requiring some type of proactive or reactive response Ability to detect and tolerate smells that may unpleasant or indicate a possible danger
Physical ability	Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods Ability Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Ability to lift, move, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds Ability to bend and twist body, including crouching, kneeling, or reaching Must be able to extend neck to look up at far distances
Work Environment	May work in slippery or wet conditions May work in daylight, sunlight, skylight, or overhead fluorescent light

Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the MCC Disability Support Services office.