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FAA Drone Pilot Certification

FAA Remote Pilot Certification

Description:
  • MCC Drone Flight School includes 3 in-person courses and online learning content.
  • Drone 1: Learn best practices to successfully fly a drone, including basic rules and regulations, and prepare to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) certificate.
  • Drone 2: Get hands-on practice: how to pick a safe area, how to complete a preflight inspection, how to take off, maneuver, and land while flying through an obstacle course.
  • FAA Drone Pilot Certification: in-depth training to prepare for the FAA Part 107 exam (required by the FAA for anyone operating a drone).

Types of Jobs: Drone technology is applicable in many fields such as agriculture/farming, film/photography, utilities/energy, construction, insurance, public safety/fire/police/rescue, warehousing, real estate

Estimated Pay Range: Varies

Prerequisite: age 16+ and be able to read and speak English

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 22 hours of classroom instruction

Cost: $443

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

 
Female Student Operating Forklift

Certified Forklift Operator

OSHA 29 CFR1910.178 Forklift Operator Certificate

Description:
  • Forklift operators require OSHA-mandated formal training, and this class complies with OSHA 29 CFR1910.178 requirements.
  • Course covers pre-start inspections, operating limitations, steering and maneuvering, vehicle capacity and stability.
  • Also includes training on operating surfaces, narrow aisles, pedestrian traffic, hazardous locations, and ramps.
  • Prepares students for roles typically involving tasks such as loading and unloading goods, organizing warehouse spaces, and ensuring safe handling of materials using forklifts.
  • Course includes, 3 hours of classroom instruction, certification exam, and hands-on experience driving a forklift.

Types of Jobs: Forklift Operator, Warehouse Associate; Material Handler; Shipping and Receiving Clerk; Inventory Control Specialist; Freight Handler; Logistics Coordinator.

Estimated Pay Range: $18-$25 per hour

Prerequisite: Good Visual Acuity, 18 years old, adhere to Physical Standards, read and write English

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 6 hours, including 3 hours of classroom instruction and then hands-on driving experience and certification exam.

Cost: $185

Leading Industry Employers: Old Dominion, Loziers, Airlite Plastics, any warehouses or supply chain and distribution centers

 
Two floor installers working on floor installation

Basic Flooring Installation

3 IRC (Industry Recognized Credentials: Resilient, Hardwood Floor, and Carpet)

Description:
  • Floor Covering Education Foundation.
  • Students will receive 3 IRC (Industry Recognized Credentials); in Carpet, Resilient and Hardwood Flooring upon successful completion of the program.

Types of Jobs: Flooring Installer

Estimated Pay Range: $16 – 26 per hour

Prerequisite: Graduating high school seniors

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 4-weeks of in-person and hands-on classroom instruction

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: MCC MasterCraft Building

Leading Industry Employers: Nebraska Furniture Mart

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Logistics and Industry Academy

OSHA-10

Forklift Operator

NC3 Tape and Rule

MSSC CLA

MSSC CLT

Description:
  • NorthStar Digital Literacy: Offers tests and resources to improve essential digital skills like using computers, the internet, and software, aimed at enhancing digital literacy for work, education, and daily life.
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry: Teaches entry-level workers to recognize and prevent workplace safety hazards, covering safety practices and workers' rights for a safe environment.
  • Forklift Certification: Provides training on safe forklift operation, meeting OSHA standards, and earning a forklift license for industrial settings.
  • NC3 Tape and Rule: Teaches accurate measurement techniques with tape measures and rules used in construction and manufacturing, focusing on precision skills for industry.
  • MSSC Certified Logistics Associate (CLA): Covers basics of supply chain logistics including safety, material handling, quality control, communication, and problem-solving, preparing for entry-level logistics jobs.
  • MSSC Certified Logistics Technician (CLT): Teaches skills for supply chain logistics such as product handling, order processing, inventory management, and safe handling of materials, preparing for higher-level logistics roles.
  • This 100-hour, four-month academy offers in-person training leading to multiple credentials or certification exam readiness.

Types of Jobs: Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Specialist, Distribution Center Manager.

Estimated Pay Range: $21 - $48 per hour, Varies

Prerequisite: 18 years old, 8th Grade Reading and 8th Grade Math competencies

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 100 hours of classroom instruction

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, room 115C

Leading Industry Employers: Werner, Union Pacific, Omaha Steaks, and TSL Companies

 
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Logistics & Industry Academy Tier 1

OSHA Forklift

OSHA 10, NC3 Tape & Rule Precision Measurement

NC3 Tape & Rule Precision Measurement

Overview: Tier I is designed for individuals with little to no experience in manufacturing or logistics to prepare them for entry level positions. Tier I will introduce participants to the foundational knowledge and skills required for a career in Warehouse Work & Logistics. Successful participants earn credentials from industry and/or nationally recognized organizations.
 

OSHA 10- Hour General Industry
 

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course 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. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers have the knowledge they need to stay safe on the job.

NC3 Tape & Rule Precision Measurement
 

This 5-hour course meets the needs and expectations of modern industry in the global marketplace. Precision measurement instruments like tape and rule form the basis of quality in manufacturing and repair. Upon the end of this class, students who receive the NC3 certification have proven they know how to use the precision measurement tools to their full potential.
 

OSHA Forklift - 9 hour
 

This forklift certification course fully complies with OSHA's general industry and construction standards for forklift operator training. Throughout the course, you'll learn about all formal instruction topics needed to earn a forklift license and safely operate Class I - Class VII forklifts.
 

Prerequisites: Ability to read and write in English

Dates: December 2023, June 2024

Time requirement to Complete Credential: Self-paced study

Location: Fort Omaha Campus

Funding Options: Available upon application

 
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Logistics & Industry Academy Tier 2

Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)

Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)

Overview: Tier II is designed for individuals with entry level experience/knowledge in manufacturing and/or logistics or who have successfully completed LIA Tier I Courses. Tier II introduces participants to intermediate level knowledge and skills required for a career in Logistics & Industry. Successful participants earn two credentials from a nationally recognized certifying organization.

Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)


The Certified Logistics Associate Course provides students with the foundational broad knowledge they will need to understand the world of supply chain, logistic, safety, material handling, quality control, workplace communication, teamwork and problem solving and using computers.
 

Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)


The Certified Logistics Technician Course provides students with the mid-level technical knowledge needed to understand the world of supply chain logistics, product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, dispatch and tracking operations

 

Prerequisites: 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading level before taking course. NCRC Silve

Dates: January 2024, July 2024

Time requirement to Complete Credential: Self-paced study

Location: Fort Omaha Campus

Funding Options: Available upon application

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Automotive Express Lane Technician

Battery Starting and Charging Certification

Torque Mechanical Certification

EHP System V Tire and Wheel Certification

Torque Theory Test Certification

Description:
  • Students learn the basics in oil and filter changes, fluid level top offs, tire rotation, repair, and replacements.
  • Learn how to conduct multi-point vehicle checkups using a vehicle lift and other light mechanical work.
  • Upon successful completion, students will earn:
    • Battery Starting and Charging Certification
    • Torque Mechanical Certificatio
    • EHP System V Tire and Wheel Certification
    • Torque Theory Test Certification

Types of Jobs: Express Lane Technician, Lube technician

Estimated Pay Range: $17- $20 per hour

Prerequisite: Be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 2 weeks, 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 40 hours total of hands on training

Cost: $2,200. Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details.

Credential Training Start Date(s): Sept. 16 – Oct. 1, 2024.

When is This Credential to be offered? Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm – 4:30pm.

Location of Credential Training: South Omaha Campus - MHY.

Leading Industry Employers: Baxter Auto Group, Sid Dillon Automotive, Woodhouse, Jensen Tire.