Diploma of Logistics

In this course, you'll gain a broad range of skills and knowledge for managing the distribution of goods and materials. You'll become adept at working with others to perform complex technical operations. An efficient supply chain is a fundamental component of every type of business and essential to the transport and logistics industry.

You will learn a broad range of essential logistics skills, including:

• supply chain operations
• contract negotiations
• purchasing and inventory
• distribution
• supplier management
• customer service
• leadership and employee relations
• budgets
• planning
• workplace health and safety
• environmental sustainability.

This course will give you strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience developing logistics strategies. You will need to have considerable analytical and communication skills. It is suited to individuals with at least three years' working experience in the transport and logistics industry. Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be qualified and ready for leadership roles in the logistics industry.

The logistics and freight industry is an essential component of the national economy. Logistics is a dynamic and flexible profession which is expected to grow over the next few years.

You'll graduate with a broad range of skills in current logistics and supply chain practice. You'll be able to confidently seek employment in leadership roles in the logistics sector and in logistics roles in other industries such as:

• aviation
• automotive
• computing
• construction/manufacturing
• mining
• shipping
• retail.

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• logistics manager
• transport/fleet manager
• warehouse manager
• administration supervisor
• account executive
• operations manager
• client relationship manager
• inventory supervisor/controller
• procurement analyst/manager
• inventory analyst/manager
• sales and marketing analyst/manager
• distribution manager.

The course structure has been chosen from the following core and elective units.
To be eligible for the award of TLI50219 Diploma of Logistics, learners must successfully complete a total of fifteen (15) units comprising:

• Two (2) core units listed below, plus

• Seven (7) technical elective units from Group A technical elective units listed below, plus

• Six (6) general elective units from Group B general elective units or remaining technical elective units listed below.

• Up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

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.