Description
Develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a
transportation and logistics industry manager. This program will prepare you
for a management career in the field by studying logistics processes,
transportation systems, business communications, economic influences on
logistics, transportation law, integrated logistics, and project management.
Red River College Polytechnic offers this program in conjunction with the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT).
Regular Admission Requirements
Successful completion of Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following: Grade 12 English and Grade 12 Math.
Special Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older on or before September
30 in your year of registration, have been out of high school for a minimum of
one year, and do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply
under the special admission requirements.
Successful completion of The courses listed in the Regular
Admission Requirements or RRC Polytech’s Introduction to Business program.
Individuals seeking entrance or advancement opportunities in supply chain, transportation, and logistics.
This program is aimed at providing addition competencies required to transition from entry level positions into supervisory and coordinator positions within the supply chain management, transportation, and logistics markets.
You must complete sixteen courses, including a work-integrated learning applied capstone project, to receive a certificate.
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Term 2:
Term 3:
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Please contact the School of Continuing Education at
204-632-2077, contact by email at mbaylon@rrc.ca
for more information.
Transportation Systems provides the learner with comprehensive knowledge of the background and current technical information for all the modes of transportation as well as intermodalism. Students will be able to compare the five modes of transportation and identify their strengths and weaknesses. In addition to the transportation modes, students will also gain a foundational understanding of the elements within the distribution chain, specifically warehousing, materials handling, and unitization devices. In addition, the course will introduce the learner to the intermediate agencies (including freight forwarding and transportation brokers) as they relate to the field of transportation.
Become familiar with contracts and bills of lading, marine cargo insurance, warehousing, Canada Customs and dangerous goods transportation. Learn about damage prevention and claims, materials handling, unitization fees, physical distribution and computer applications to transportation.
Everyone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. By developing their communication skills, the student will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare the student for success in the workplace. In Communication Strategies, the student will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. The strategies the student will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
This course reinforces the communication strategies practiced in COMM-1173 and applies them to the workplace. Students will further develop their interpersonal skills and digital fluency while also applying speaking, writing, and collaboration strategies to getting the job, adjusting to the job, and developing long- term career goals. Communication for the Workplace is a creative and participatory learning opportunity to set students apart in today’s competitive job market.
Business Computing is a hands-on course in which students develop skills in the use of current Microsoft productivity software. Topics include introductory and intermediate skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the integration of these applications.
In this course, you will gain learn about all aspects of the supply chain including the variety of roles within the supply chain, the modes of transport and the equipment types associated with those modes, and service requirements that have to be considered when working within the supply chain. In addition, you will learn the industry specific-terminology, discuss a variety of policies and procedures, and learn to interpret a variety of documents including, but not limited to, bills of lading.
You will develop a working competency in planning projects, scope management, resource management, cost and duration estimating, activity sequencing, and scheduling. Learn to apply the generally recognized tools and techniques in planning, estimating and scheduling projects and focus those projects on an organization's business.
Study the fundamental aspects and principles of project management including life cycle, integration, planning, organization and communication. Learn about work breakdown structures, diagramming, cost management and resource allocation. Examine today’s issues affecting project management including risk management, quality, conflict, and team building.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jun 01, 22 - Aug 26, 22 | B. Salter | 226024 | $605 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jun 01, 22 - Aug 31, 22 | S. Thompson | 225773 | $629 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jul 02, 22 - Oct 31, 22 | M. Carey | 226051 | $715 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jul 02, 22 - Sep 24, 22 | B. Salter | 226025 | $605 | ||
| Aug 01, 22 - Oct 28, 22 | B. Salter | 226026 | $605 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jul 02, 22 - Sep 30, 22 | S. Thompson | 226606 | $629 | ||
| Aug 01, 22 - Oct 31, 22 | S. Thompson | 226608 | $629 | ||
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at a minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high-speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 Mbps for download, 3 Mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection simultaneously as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
For more information about CITT visit their website at www.citt.ca or call 416-363-5696.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
For
information about accreditation, contact the following:
Canadian Institute of Traffic
and Transportation (CITT) at www.citt.ca.
Red River Polytech students
completing the Transportation & Logistic, Supply Chain Management Certificate program
also need to take three additional
general business management courses, plus Integrated
Logistics, and any two of the following: Transportation
Law, Economic
Influences on Logistics, and Logistics
Decision Modelling
This
program is accredited by the Canadian
Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) for credits towards the eligibility for the CCLP designation,
Red River College Polytechnic surveys its graduates on an annual basis to collect data related to the graduates’ employment status, salary, occupation and skill use. In addition, graduates are asked to indicate their level of satisfaction regarding the education they received at Red River College Polytechnic.
Visit www.rrc.ca/numbers/reports/graduate-satisfaction for graduate satisfaction and employment reports.
You must complete your part-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program unless otherwise stated in the program outline.
A program GPA of 2.0 (60%) is required to graduate.
You will not be granted more than 75% of your credit requirements for graduation through the transfer of credit.
When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. For complete details on applying to graduate and convocation, see rrc.ca/convocation.
Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.
Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program, you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.
Red River College Polytechnic is committed to student success and provides valuable support services to assist in helping students make the most of their time at RRC Polytech.
Visit www.rrc.ca/supports for more information.