In this course you will develop independent and academic learning skills to facilitate ongoing professional development, including further study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and City Flinders
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Business and Law
• School:
  School of Management and Information Systems
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Burst Mode and On campus
• Course code:
  BADL
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Graduates will be able to pursue careers in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) in any industry with LSCM functions, such as:

• inventory
• distribution
• warehousing
• purchasing
• freight and transport
• manufacturing and service operations

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

1. Provide students with the principles and practices, knowledge and attributes of a Logistic professional required in the increasingly complex global business environment.
2. Develop the knowledge and skills in the development and operation of integrated logistics, supply management, warehousing, inventory, transport and sustainable business relationships in an international business environment.
3. To understand the impact of logistics functions and their integration with other business functions.
4. To assess, monitor and maintain quality systems in logistic through the effective use of information technology, human resources and accounting processes.
5. Enable students to research, critique and evaluate the implementation of cost effective solutions to assist enterprises enhance their competitive advantage.
6. Develop independent and academic learning skills, thereby facilitating graduates ongoing professional development, including further study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Diploma of Logistics Part 1:

• Manage a Supply Chain

  Unit code

  TLIL5507A

• Manage People Performance

  Unit code

  BSBMGT502A

• Develop and Maintain Operational Procedures for Transport and Distribution Enterprises

  Unit code

  TLIL2007C

• Develop, Implement and Review Purchasing Strategies

  Unit code

  TLIR607A

• Negotiate a Contract

  Unit code

  TLIR307C

• Manage a Contract

  Unit code

  TLIR507A

Diploma of Logistics Part 2:

• Manage Customer Service

  Unit code

  TLII1807B

• Ensure a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBMGT505A

• Manage Warehouse Inventory System

  Unit code

  MEM11015B

• Manage Facility and Inventory Requirements

  Unit code

  TLIA5807A

• Set and Achieve a Budget

  Unit code

  TLIQ207C

• Develop a Transport and Distribution Business Plan

  Unit code

  TLIP407C

• Manage a Transport and Distribution Business Unit

  Unit code

  TLIP807C

Associate Degree Part 1 (year 2):

• Accounting for Decision Making

  Unit code

  BAO1101

  Credits

  12

• Business Statistics

  Unit code

  BEO1106

  Credits

  12

• Operations Management

  Unit code

  BMO2181

  Credits

  12

Associate Degree Part 2 (year 2):

• Professional Development 1 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

  Unit code

  BFP1100

  Credits

  12

• The Enterprise Project

  Unit code

  BMO3100

  Credits

  12

• Supply and Value Networks

  Unit code

  BEO3203

  Credits

  12

• Logistics Analysis and Solutions

  Unit code

  RCM3021

  Credits

  12

Fourteen units of study delivered by the VE sector and eight units of study delivered by the HE sector with 192 credit points.

• TAFE:
  

  This Award is designed for people who are seeking a course of study to support their career development into a Logistics management, analysis or business development role in industry or the Logistics services sector.

  There will be two entry paths into the Associate Degree in Logistics:

  1 Direct entry into the Associate Degree will require successful completion of year 12 with a relevant ENTER score or its equivalent and demonstrate through an interview, the learning and professional capabilities to complete the course. Selection will be through the Faculty processes.

  2 The Pathway entry to the Associate Degree in Logistics is from the Diploma of Logistics and will be open to graduates of the Diploma that have achieved acceptable grades and be currently employed in an aspect of Logistics, with employer support for the study requirements of the Associate degree.

  Applicants for the part time Diploma will also need to demonstrate recent work in a logistics role for at least two years equivalent full-time.

  The Diploma can be studied at any member institute of the Supply Chain Learning Network.

• Year 12:

   

  This Award is designed for people who are seeking a course of study to support their career development into a Logistics management, analysis or business development role in industry or the Logistics services sector. 

  There will be two entry paths into the Associate Degree in Logistics:

  1 Direct entry into the Associate Degree will require successful completion of year 12 with a relevant ENTER score or its equivalent and demonstrate through an interview, the learning and professional capabilities to complete the course. Selection will be through the Faculty processes.

  2 The Pathway entry to the Associate Degree in Logistics is from the Diploma of Logistics and will be open to graduates of the Diploma that have achieved acceptable grades and be currently employed in an aspect of Logistics, with employer support for the study requirements of the Associate degree.

   

  Applicants for the part time Diploma will also need to demonstrate recent work in a logistics role for at least two years equivalent full-time.

  The Diploma can be studied at any member institute of the Supply Chain Learning Network.

• International: In addition to satisfying the entry requirements for Australian resident students or demonstrating equivalence, overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language:International English Language Testing System - overall score of 6 and no individual band score less than 6.0.
• Mature: >Students with demonstrated work experience may undertake a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment prior to commencing the Associate Degree. A maximum of 50% of the content i.e. the equivalent to 96 credit points may be granted as credit through RPL in accordance with the University Learning Pathways and Qualifications Linkages Pathway Policy (POA070214000)
• Other: There are no other special admission requirements.

Special admission requirements

Students with demonstrated work experience may undertake a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment prior to commencing the Associate Degree. A maximum of 50% of the content i.e. the equivalent to 96 credit points may be granted as credit through RPL in accordance with the University Learning Pathways and Qualifications Linkages Pathway Policy (POA070214000)