Certified Logistics Technician
Our Certified Logistics Technician program consists of courses that cover a range of industrial safety and material handling topics, and participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the assessment to become a Certified Logistics Technician. By completing our program and earning the MSSC Certified Logistics Technician credential, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to work safely and effectively in a logistics setting, including the ability to classify products based on their attributes, analyze customer orders, and create a plan for order processing. You will also be able to evaluate transportation modes, make informed decisions based on costs, benefits, and risks, and plan, organize, and manage the dispatch, routing, and tracking of products.
The knowledge, skills, and professional behavior developed through this program will help qualify and prepare individuals for in-demand, strong career pathways in high-performance logistics.
Students will be prepared to test for and earn the following certificates in:
- OSHA – 30 General Industry
- Certified Logistics Associate
- Certified Logistics Technician
Program Objectives
- The student will identify and mitigate hazards, apply safety procedures, and utilize PPE effectively for a secure industrial environment.
- The student will adeptly handle diverse loads, ensuring proper distribution and adherence to safety regulations.
- The student will comprehend global supply chain roles, logistics impact, and effective transportation modes.
- The student will implement quality control, maintain accurate records, and communicate efficiently within logistics teams.
- The student will demonstrate ability in order processing, packaging design, inventory optimization, and product tracking.
Admission Requirements
Applicants who wish to apply for admission to Washburn Institute of Technology need to have the abilities necessary to benefit from instruction in an occupational field. Prospective students are required to take an Accuplacer Placement Test and pass with the necessary scores for their desired technical program before they are eligible to enroll. Applicants may only enroll in one technical program at a time. Applicants who have alternative tests scores such as WorkKeys, ACT, CASAS, ASSET, SAT, PSAT, TABE and COMPASS or Bachelors or Associates degrees should consult with a recruiter or advisor to determine if they are qualified for their chosen technical program.
Accuplacer Scores for CPT program: Math - Level 4; Reading - Level 4