With this career, you'll play a key role in keeping things moving across Australia's supply chain — ensuring products are received, dispatched and delivered efficiently to consumers and business.
"Supply chain" is the term used to describe the process of getting goods and services from one place to the next — for example; getting products from the manufacturer to the seller, or getting fresh produce from the grower to the supermarket.
This course is for anyone interested in working within the transport and logistics industry; specifically, in supply chain operations. It includes specialisations for logistics and warehousing operations, which offers fantastic career opportunities and jobs growth since the huge increase recently in online shopping.
You'll learn how to pick, pack and prepare stock for racking in a warehouse; receive, handle and dispatch customer orders; plus you'll build an understanding of the warehousing, logistics and supply chain industries.
The course will also build your teamwork and customer service skills, and cover manual handling technical skills for workplace health and safety. Jobs you would be skilled for include a postal worker. shipping officer, logistics clerk, transport coordinator, freight handler, logistics officer; warehouse worker; or storeperson.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Australia's supply chain
Our supply chain moves over four billion tonnes of freight locally across Australia each year; by ship, train, truck and planes. That's 163 tonnes for every person, every year!
Every time you visit a shop, have a parcel delivered or see a truck en route — you're seeing Australia's freight and supply chain in action.
This short video outlines a strategy for the future growth of this important industry.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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With the increase of online shopping, supply chain has become the major conduit to fulfil transfer of global goods and services.
The supply chain industry is evolving with the aid of new processes and technologies. You could become a valuable part in an evolving industry by gaining the necessary skills, delivered in TLI30321 BHF8 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations.
This course is offered in a combination of online and face-to-face learning that can enhance the direct, hands-on skills acquired and put into practice at your workplace.
If you are looking to begin, or to progress your career in the Supply Chain industry, this set of transferable skills will enhance your employability prospects.
This Qualification equips students with the skills to manage logistics and warehousing tasks efficiently, ensuring a smooth and productive flow of operations.
Students will develop expertise in essential routines, procedures, and industry best practices, learning how to select equipment, manage time constraints, and apply judgement in various scenarios. Core skills include effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving - crucial for successful coordination in the supply chain environment.
Upon completing this nationally accredited Qualification, students will be well-prepared for roles within the logistics sector, with pathways into specialisations in warehousing and distribution. Recognition of Prior Learning is also available for those with relevant experience. This course combines theory with practical training, offered in current workplaces or in our operational Warehouse Training Facility.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Australian College of Training offers traineeships in TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations. All training is conducted as on-the-job training in the workplace. The College will customise an individual learning plan to suit your job role requirements. Please phone (08) 9472 6111 for more information or to discuss your training options.
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Flexible Training Solutions (a specialist supply chain training organisation) offers Traineeships in TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations, consisting of 14 units of competency (UOC). We deliver a combination of formal training sessions and mentoring. We utilise a mix of on-the-job observation and questioning, and workplace-based projects throughout our assessment tasks. A Training Plan will be created in conjunction with the Employer and the Trainee incorporating UOCs selected to reflect individual or a combination of job roles in your workplace. These will be tailored to company standard operating procedures and policies to ensure knowledge and skills learned are easily translated into workplace tasks. For more information call Andrea or head to our website: http://flexibletrainingsolutions.com.au
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This nationally recognised qualification will help build a career in the industry in roles such as warehouse worker, logistics officer, freight handler or store person. It will extend employees knowledge in areas such as team leadership, inventory control, receivable and dispatch operations and storage of stock. Training Outcomes - The TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations is designed to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a variety of supply chain tasks. Skills and outcomes include:
- Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- Manage personal and professional development
- Manage people performance
- Facilitate continuous improvement.
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Warehouse Operations qualifications has been updated to Supply Chain Operations. The Supply Chain has become one of Australia’s largest industries. If you are thinking of becoming part of, or have already begun your journey into this industry, it is vital you receive industry training based on real life situations and as per Australian Standards. In all warehouse instances you are required by law, to be fully trained and certified to operate within your industry sector safely. Nationwide Training has introduced an in-depth and all-encompassing Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations) Traineeship. Throughout our Supply Chain traineeship each candidate will learn the fundamentals of the supply chain operations with time relevant practices at the core of each activity. Each of our traineeships are available for companies within the transport and logistics industry with employees who work within a warehouse as a store person or stores administrator. In most instances where an employee has been working for less than three months on a full-time basis or for less than twelve months on a part time basis within this industry – the employee may attract employer incentives and funding. For more details on Traineeship Eligibility, check out website. Throughout our Supply Chain Traineeship candidates will be trained and assessed in 14 units qualifying them to work within this industry with knowledge and certification from a trusted and reputable industry training organisation – Nationwide Training. For full details refer to our website.
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The supply chain industry is evolving with the aid of new processes and technologies. You could become a valuable part in an evolving industry by gaining the necessary skills, delivered in TLI30321 BHF8 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations. This course is offered in a combination of online and face-to-face learning that can enhance the direct, hands-on skills acquired and put into practice at your workplace. If you are looking to begin, or to progress your career in the Supply Chain industry, this set of transferable skills will enhance your employability prospects.
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Training Institute Australasia offers the TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations as a traineeship to provide a balanced educational journey. This approach combines theoretical learning with practical training, preparing trainees for immediate employability. The target group comprises young adults aged 17-25, many of whom have basic knowledge of supply chain-related roles. They prefer experiential learning and digital engagement. The program emphasises fieldwork acumen, agility, networking, time management, organisational insight, and iterative progress. Trainees gain technological proficiency, making them suitable for modern supply chain operations. To support their success, language facilitation and mentorship initiatives are available. These assist non-native English speakers and provide guidance from seasoned supply chain professionals. Upon completion, graduates can pursue further education like a Diploma of Logistics or an Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management. Alternatively, they can enter job roles such as Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse Operations Assistant, Procurement Specialist, or Supply Chain Analyst. These potential job outcomes align with industry demands, ensuring course relevance and fostering stakeholder engagement. The program continues to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of the supply chain sector.
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