STEVEDORING INDUSTRY

Stevedoring involves careers based around the unloading and loading of ships. Roles vary from Crane Drivers through to Operation/Terminal Managers. Throughout Stevedore operations, many types of equipment are used in the movement of the freight, this includes: cranes, forklift trucks, front end loaders or excavators. In some cases, use of this equipment will require additional licences/training. Training can involve qualifications within other industry sectors in Transport & Logistics (see below).

Some of the roles available in the Stevedore Industry include:

  • Stevedore
  • Crane Operator
  • Lasher
  • Trades Instructor
  • Straddle Driver
  • Terminal Manager
  • Port Services Managment
  • Ship Planner

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

The Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) package (TLI07), provided by various RTO's throughout Western Australia contains the following Qualifications:

Certificate I in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) TLI10307
Certificate II in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) TLI20307
Certificate III in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) TLI30307
Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) TLI40307
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

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

JOB TITLE QUALIFICATION TYPE
Lasher Certificate I in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) plus on the job training
Head Clerk Certificate II in Transport & Logistics (Logistics Operations)
Straddle Driver Certificate III or Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Mobile Crane Operations)
Crane Driver Certificate III or Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Mobile Crane Operations)
Yard Planner Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring)
Vessel Planner Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) or Certificate in Maritime Logistics Management
Shift Supervisor Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring)
Allocations Supervisor Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring)
Transport Superintendent Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring) or Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Logistics). Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Transport & Logistics (Logistics) an advantage
Equipment Controller Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Stevedoring)
Operations Superintendant Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Transport & Logistics (Logistics). Degree an advantage