This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Supply Chain Management & Logistics Technology program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.  

Program Safety & Physical Considerations

• High degree of self-discipline and focus needed in the program and industry
• Ability to focus on safety around moving equipment, hand tools, and other equipment used in the industry
• Coordination ability to adjust actions in relation to other actions
• Physical strength and stamina with the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate a forklift following all safety criteria
• Ability to work in tight spaces

Essential Aptitudes Recommended

• Finger and manual dexterity
• Eye/hand/foot coordination
• Spatial acuity
• Self-control
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Ability to discriminate between objects of similar size, shape, and color
• Depth perception
• Visual acuity
• Motor coordination
• Mechanical aptitude
• Multi-limb coordination while standing and sitting

Reading & Language Arts Levels

• College Prep Reading and Language Arts
• Grade level or above reading and writing skills
• 12th grade plus reading level for program resources
• Technical reading and writing skills
• Oral and written communication skills

Math Level

• Basic Math skills
• College Prep Algebra I
• Business Math
• College Prep Geometry

End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test

• NOCTI

Industry Certifications

• Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program

Program Requirements & Related Costs

• Uniform requirement
  • Shirt | $12
  • Work boots | $25-30

Cooperative Education

• Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site

Articulation Agreements

• Lehigh Carbon Community College
• Statewide Articulation Agreements

Other Skills

• Logical/critical thinking capabilities
• Data entry skills
• Computer and keyboarding skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Attention to detail
• Customer Service skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Self-discipline a must due to safety issues and operating the forklift and equipment