LOGISTICS INDUSTRY

The Oxford English dictionary defines logistics as: “The branch of military science having to do with procuring, maintaining and transporting material, personnel and facilities.” The Logistics Industry in Western Australia not only provides starting careers, but also allows for career progression from other sectors such as  Maritime, Aviation, Road, Rail, Postal, Warehousing, Stevedoring and Wholesaling.

Some of the various roles available in the Logistics Industry include:

  • Purchasing & Supply Logistics Clerk
  • Transport & Despatch Clerk
  • Supply & Distribution Manager
  • Customs Broker
  • Importer/Exporter

 

For a more indepth view of the Logistics Industry, please visit the Transport & Logistic Industry Skills Council's "Transportal".

The Logistic Training Package (TLI07), provided by various RTO's throughout Western Australia contains the following Qualifications:

 Certificate I in Transport & Logistics (Pathways)  TLIPC107
 Certificate I in Transport & Logistics (Logistic Operations)  TLI11107
 Certificate II in Transport & Logistics (Logistics Operations)  TLI21107
 Certificate III in Transport & Logistics (Logistics Operations)  TLI31107
 Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Logistics)  TLI41107
 Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Materiel Logistics)  TLI41509
 Diploma of Logistics  TLI50107
 Diploma of Materiel Logistics  TLI50209
 Advanced Diploma of Materiel Logistics  TLI60109

Want to find out about further education opportunities? Visit the Curtin Business School "Logistics Informatics" webiste - http://logistics.cbs.curtin.edu.au/ at Curtin University.

Listed below are some of the specialist industry roles available within Logistics and the recommended qualification required. For more specific information, please contact either the LTC or an RTO for this industry.

FREIGHT FORWARDING

JOB TITLE

 QUALIFICATION TYPE
Freight Operations / Dcoumentation Clerk Certificate III or IV in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
Freight Scheduler Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
Freight Forwarding Manager Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations) or Diploma of Logistics
Supply Chain Manager Diploma of Logistics or Degree
 

 

CUSTOMS BROKERS

JOB TITLE

 QUALIFICATION TYPE
Import Coordinator / Officer Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
Customs Clerk / Complier Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
Customs Broker Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
Export Coordinator / Officer Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
Customs Manager Diploma of Logistics
Logistics Manager Diploma of Logistics or Degree

Information sourced from TDT Industry Training Board (www.tdtvictoria.org.au/courseguide)