Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

TLI30325

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Learn skills in transport, warehousing and logistics to keep goods moving safely and on time.

This is a qualification for those engaged in supply chain operations and includes specialisations for logistics, warehousing operations and furniture removals.

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.

Job roles

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

  • furniture removalist
  • logistics operator
  • rail terminal operator
  • supply chain administration officer
  • supply chain administration operator
  • warehouse operator.

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Successful achievement of the licensing units within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state or territory regulatory requirements.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Supply Chain Operator

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) Core
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods Core
Administer a fatigue risk management system Elective
Administer inventory systems Elective
Administer market supply systems Elective
Apply and monitor workplace security procedures Elective
Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements Elective
Apply quality systems Elective
Assess removal load Elective
Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions Elective
Carry out basic workplace calculations Elective
Carry out culler facer canceller operations Elective
Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment Elective
Complete receival and despatch documentation Elective
Complete workplace induction procedures Elective
Conduct induction process Elective
Conduct specialised forklift operations Elective
Connect and disconnect reefer units Elective
Consolidate manifest documentation Elective
Control lift and movement of crane Elective
Control records Elective
Coordinate furniture removal Elective
Coordinate goods to bond premises Elective
Coordinate stocktakes Elective
Coordinate terminal/wharf equipment operations Elective
Deliver and monitor a service to customers Elective
Estimate furniture removal jobs Elective
Estimate/calculate load shifting requirements for a mobile crane Elective
Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo Elective
Handle furniture and effects Elective
Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods Elective
Identify goods and store to specifications Elective
Identify major roads, services and attractions Elective
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) Elective
Implement and monitor work health and safety procedures Elective
Implement grain protection procedures Elective
Implement/monitor procedures when warehousing/storing dangerous goods/hazardous substances Elective
Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes Elective
Lead a work team Elective
Licence to operate a forklift truck Elective
Licence to operate a reach stacker (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) Elective
Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck Elective
Lift and move load using a mobile crane Elective
Load and unload goods/cargo Elective
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads Elective
Maintain container and freight records Elective
Maintain financial records Elective
Maintain freight records Elective
Maintain stock control and receivals Elective
Manage fundamental aspects of supply chains Elective
Monitor storage facilities Elective
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment Elective
Operate a boom type elevating work platform Elective
Operate a forklift Elective
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane Elective
Operate computerised mail and parcels sorting equipment Elective
Operate elevating work platform Elective
Operate pooled equipment Elective
Organise personal work priorities Elective
Organise receival and despatch operations Elective
Organise warehouse records operations Elective
Organise workplace information Elective
Pack and unpack furniture and effects Elective
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Prepare for transport of dangerous goods Elective
Process customer complaints Elective
Process receipt and delivery of containers and cargo Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Purchase goods and services Elective
Rig load Elective
Safely access the rail corridor Elective
Sample, inspect and test products to specifications Elective
Secure cargo Elective
Shift loads using bridge or gantry crane Elective
Shift loads using cranes Elective
Test equipment and isolate faults Elective
Undertake emergency response action to a security threat Elective
Undertake employee payroll activities Elective
Undertake rigger/dogger and operators communications Elective
Use communications systems Elective
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace Elective
Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment Elective
Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised) Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Supply and Distribution Manager

    ANZSCO 133611

    Supply and Distribution Managers manage the supply, storage and distribution of goods produced by organisations.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Mail Clerk

    ANZSCO 561411

    Mail Clerks collect, sort and despatch mail within organisations.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Postal Sorting Officer

    ANZSCO 561412

    Postal Sorting Officers receive, sort and despatch mail in post offices or postal sorting centres.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Production Clerk

    ANZSCO 591112

    Production Clerks record and coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments, examine orders for goods, and prepare production schedules.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Warehouse Administrator

    ANZSCO 591116

    Warehouse Administrators administer and coordinate storage and distribution operations within organisations.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Despatching and Receiving Clerk

    ANZSCO 591211

    Despatching and Receiving Clerks verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goods in warehouse or distribution centres and prepare goods for despatch.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Furniture Removalist Driver

    ANZSCO 733113

    Furniture Removalist Drivers drive removal vans or trucks to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Storeperson

    ANZSCO 741111

    Receive, handle and dispatch goods and other inventory in stores and warehouses.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Truck Driver's Offsider

    ANZSCO 891112

    Truck Driver Offsiders load and unload trucks and containers.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

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The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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