Logistics & Production Technology
Frederick County is fast becoming a hub for innovation in production and logistics, and job growth is expected to continue. The new Logistics & Production Technology program at Frederick Community College prepares students for a successful career in supply chain, biotechnology, and manufacturing industries. Students develop competency with in-demand equipment and processes, strengthen mathematics and measurement skills, and practice communication and customer relations. This is a noncredit program that provides a foundation for industry jobs or the pursuit of advanced training. Visit frederick.edu/logistics to learn more about current course offerings or to register.
Short Term Workforce Programs LOGISTICS • Foundations of Logistics & Production • Applied Logistics • Supply Chain Automation BIOTECH SYSTEMS & MAINTENANCE • PLC and Delta V Fundamentals • Sensors • Mechanical Systems • Robotics Fundamentals • Regulation, Documentation, Maintenance, Measurement, Facilities, & Current Good Manfuacturing Practices MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 1 • Foundations of Logistics & Production • Electricity Fundamentals • Fluid Power Fundamentals • Mechanical Systems • PLC Fundamentals • Robotics Fundamentals Coming Soon MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2 • Product ID Fundamentals • Applied Fluid Power • Applied Mechanical Systems • Applied PLC • Applied Robotics • Applied Industry 4.0 9 Industry Credentials 3 Industry Credentials 4 Industry Credentials 6 Industry Credentials
Foundations of Logistics & Production This course introduces students to the fields of logistics and production/manufacturing. It provides instruction and application of skills needed for diverse job roles in this field. Subjects include key math skills, communication skills with special focus on customer service and interpersonal communication concepts, professional development skills in gaining and maintaining employment, and exploration of the diverse job roles in logistics and production. PRD101 | 39 hours | $549 ($365 tuition + $184 fees)* Visit frederick.edu/logistics for current class offerings. *In-county price. Maryland students residing outside of Frederick County are charged an additional $5 fee per course. Students residing outside the state of Maryland are charged an additional $10 per course. ENROLL NOW
Certified Logistics Technician Prepare for frontline material handling and supply chain logistics jobs in fulfillment centers, warehouses, distribution centers, and factories. Training focuses on receiving, stocking, shipping, inventory control, materials handling, and dispatch. The course includes assessments for two national industry credentials, MSSC Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician. PRD121 | 60 hours | $1440 ($865 tuition + $575 fees)* Visit frederick.edu/logistics for current class offerings. *In-county price. Maryland students residing outside of Frederick County are charged an additional $5 fee per course. Students residing outside the state of Maryland are charged an additional $10 per course. ENROLL NOW
Fundamentals of Electricity and Fluid Power This course focuses on basic principles of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics, and their use within the manufacturing environment, including how to work safely to decrease production downtime, improve efficiency, and increase output. This hands-on course teaches students how to design, build, test, and troubleshoot these systems using stateof-the-art training equipment and prepares students to be well-rounded machine operators/production technicians, with responsibility for efficient operation of equipment while ensuring that systems are running at maximum capacity. Students sit for nationally-recognized National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certifications Fundamentals of Fluid Power – Hydraulics, Fundamentals of Fluid Power – Pneumatics, Fundamentals of Electricity – AC, and Fundamentals of Electricity – DC. PRD141 | 60 hours | $1200 ($905 tuition + $295 fees)* Visit frederick.edu/logistics for current class offerings. *In-county price. Maryland students residing outside of Frederick County are charged an additional $5 fee per course. Students residing outside the state of Maryland are charged an additional $10 per course. ENROLL NOW
Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems This course delivers hands-on, realistic experience in identification, installation, and troubleshooting of common machine elements on industrial-grade equipment. Students install and commission belt, chain, and gear drives and build and align systems. This course prepares students to be well-rounded machine operators/production technicians, with responsibility for efficient operation of equipment while ensuring that systems are running at maximum capacity. Students sit for a nationally-recognized National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certification in Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems. PRD145 | 30 hours | $659 ($500 tuition + $159 fees)* Visit frederick.edu/logistics for current class offerings. *In-county price. Maryland students residing outside of Frederick County are charged an additional $5 fee per course. Students residing outside the state of Maryland are charged an additional $10 per course. ENROLL NOW
Fundamentals of Sensors, PLCs, and Robotics Using high-end products from Rockwell Automation and Fanuc, students acquire hands-on and realistic experience with industrial control equipment including sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and robotics. This course prepares students to program a PLC efficiently in widely-used programming environments and languages. Students are prepared to be well-rounded machine operators/production technicians, with responsibility for efficient operation of equipment while ensuring that systems are running at maximum capacity. Students sit for nationallyrecognized National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certifications in Fundamentals of Sensor Technology, Fundamentals of Robotics, Fundamentals of PLC: Allen Bradley, and Fundamentals of PLC: Siemens. PRD143 | 60 hours | $1200 ($905 tuition + $295 fees)* Visit frederick.edu/logistics for current class offerings. *In-county price. Maryland students residing outside of Frederick County are charged an additional $5 fee per course. Students residing outside the state of Maryland are charged an additional $10 per course. ENROLL NOW
Introduction to Biotechnology This course is designed for students preparing to enter or gain additional skills and knowledge in the biotechnology industry. It presents the tenets of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and regulations relevant to the biotechnology and bioprocessing manufacturing industries. Importance of inspections and monitoring are discussed. Work-related issues are introduced such as workplace conduct, employer expectations, company organization and policy, personal safety, and industrial hygiene. One or more mandatory field trips and/or guest lectures may be included. PRD105 | 75 hours | $466 ($307 tuition + $159 fees)* Visit frederick.edu/logistics for current class offerings. *In-county price. Maryland students residing outside of Frederick County are charged an additional $5 fee per course. Students residing outside the state of Maryland are charged an additional $10 per course. ENROLL NOW
Biotech Systems & Maintenance This course prepares students to maintain biotechnology equipment and systems. Topics include safety, regulation, clean room techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, cascade refrigeration, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), sensors, and robotics. Students will earn industry credentials through the National Coalition of Credentialing Centers: Sensors I, PLC Technology I: Allen Bradley and Siemens, and Introduction to Robotics. PRD132 | 75 hours | $1050 ($835 tuition + $215 fees)* Visit frederick.edu/logistics for current class offerings. *In-county price. Maryland students residing outside of Frederick County are charged an additional $5 fee per course. Students residing outside the state of Maryland are charged an additional $10 per course. ENROLL NOW
Logistics Industry AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY $32,634 for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers in the Frederick regional workforce area $49,504 for transportation and warehousing in the Frederick regional workforce area JOBS & EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK 293 warehousing and storage jobs in Frederick County 25,402 warehousing and storage jobs in Maryland Sources: EMSI, economicmodeling.com, MWE, mwejobs.maryland.gov Employment in warehousing and storage jobs in Maryland is projected to double between 2016-2026. Occupations in Frederick County include laborers and freight, stock, and material movers; stockers and order fillers; and first-line supervisors of the above.
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY $60,000-$77,000 in Frederick County, depending on the position JOBS & EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK 5,567 manufacturing jobs in Frederick County 112,250 manufacturing jobs in Maryland Sources: EMSI, economicmodeling.com, MWE, mwejobs.maryland.gov Employment in manufacturing jobs in Frederick County is projected to increase 15.2% between 2016-2026. With 314 positions posted, manufacturing jobs represented the fifth-largest job posting category in Frederick County in December 2020. Occupations in Frederick County include first-line supervisors of production and operating workers; laborers and freight, production, operator, and industrial maintenance technicians; and technicians in mechatronics, automation, robotics, PLC, and electromechanics. Manufacturing Industry
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY $37,000-$50,000 in Frederick County, depending on the position JOBS & EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK 209 biotechnology manufacturing jobs in Frederick County 2,490 biotechnology manufacturing jobs in Maryland Source: EMSI, economicmodeling.com Biotechnology manufacturers are expected to continue to be drawn to Frederick County, with the number of jobs expected to more than triple between 2016-2026. There are a wide range of jobs associated with this industry; the FCC Biotech Systems & Maintenance courses prepare students for jobs as biorepository technicians, production technicians, process technicians, process mechanics, maintenance technicians, or manufacturing associates. Biotechnology Industry
Contact Financial Aid Additional Information Frederick Community College Logistics & Production Technology Frederick County Workforce Services Transportation, Warehousing, & Logistics Frederick County Workforce Services Manufacturing Dr. Molly Carlson Associate Vice President Continuing Education & Workforce Development [email protected] Dr. Kathi Groover Program Manager Career & Technical Training [email protected] Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. • Frederick Community College makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. If you have accommodation needs or questions, please call 301.846.2408. To request a sign language interpreter or if you have questions related to interpreting services, please email [email protected] or call 301.846.2408. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for College-sponsored events without a request for services. To guarantee accommodations, requests must be made at least five workdays in advance of a scheduled event. • If your request pertains to accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least 21 calendar days in advance. Requests made less than 21 calendar days in advance may not be able to be guaranteed. FCC offers scholarship opportunities and financial assistance to eligible students in many Continuing Education & Workforce Development training programs. Visit frederick.edu/CEWDScholarships for more information. 03/22
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