Communication for Materials Handling

Program Overview

Are you ready to prepare for in-demand career opportunities in the material handling industry? Get job-ready communication skills in this free five-week language pathway that will lead you to enter the Material Handling 4.0 course, a free seven-week micro-credential that will equip you with the tools and skills that employers in warehouses and distribution centres are looking for.

Upcoming Dates

Upcoming dates will be announced in the future.

Program Structure

Part 1 — Communication for Materials Handling 4.0

Delivered by RRC Polytech at the Centre for Newcomer Integration.

Duration: Five weeks
Location: Online
Delivery: TBD
Fees: No cost

Part 2 — Materials Handling 4.0 micro-credential

Delivered by RRC Polytech.

Duration: Seven weeks
Delivery:
- Weeks 1-3: Online training
- Weeks 4-7: Online training with an in-person unpaid practicum (multi-industry site visit)
Two-week paid work experience

Note: Programs and classes only run if a minimum number of students register.

Eligibility

All applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

A permanent resident in Canada
Meets language requirements (CLB 6-7 to enter pathway)
Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week
18 years of age or older
Not currently enrolled and no previous post-secondary education in Canada
WELARC assessment

Centre for Newcomer Integration