Certificate III in Logistics

This practical course equips you with a range of essential skills required to work in a warehouse environment.

You will develop skills in:

stock management document and records management staff induction leadership workplace health and safety customer service.

On completion, you can choose to pathway into the Certificate IV in Logistics.

Please note:

this qualification is not open for general enrolments.

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To be awarded the TLI32416 Certificate III in Logistics, a student must successfully complete a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, comprising of:

• two (2) core units, and;
• eleven (11) elective units, of which:

• six (6) units must be selected from the technical elective units listed in the TLI32416 Certificate III in Logistics qualification and;
• five (5) units may be selected from the general electives list or remaining technical elective units listed in the TLI32416 Certificate III in Logistics qualification, of which:
• up to three (3) units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed training package or accredited course.

The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• TLIE3004 - Prepare workplace documents
• TLIF0001 - Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures

ELECTIVE UNITS

Technical

• BSBCUS301 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
• TLIA3002 - Maintain container / cargo records
• TLIA3015 - Complete receival / despatch documentation
• TLIA3038 - Control and order stock
• TLIA3039 - Receive and store stock
• TLIF1001 - Follow work health and safety procedures

General

• BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and development
• TLIE2007 - Use communications systems
• TLIG3002 - Lead a work team or group
• TLIK2010 - Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
• TLIL3003 - Conduct induction process

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This is a qualification for those engaged in logistics operations within the Transport and Logistics Industry. It involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures within known time constraints. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.