Launch your future career in the transport, storage and logistics industry. An efficient supply chain is a fundamental component of every type of business and essential to the transport and logistics industry.

VU's Certificate IV in Logistics is a practical course that has been developed with industry to provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently seek employment in a wide range of technical, operational or administrative roles. 

You will learn a broad range of skills in:

• Supply chain and Logistics operations
• Warehousing
• Transport operations
• Business administration

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Industry and Werribee
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Traineeship and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  TLI42010
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• Logistics Operations
• Warehousing Team Leader
• Load Supervisor
• Freight Scheduler
• Fleet Controller

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

This qualification is for those working in the Logistics Industry in a variety of operational roles. Students are trained in a broad range of skilled applications to evaluate and analyse current practice and provide some leadership in the logistics sector. The qualification aims to equip students to work at a mid range level in a variety of contexts in the logistics field.

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 14 units of competency comprising:

• 1 core unit
• 13 elective units

• Apply Knowledge of Logistics

  Unit code

  TLIX4028A

• Identify Risk and Apply Risk Management Processes

  Unit code

  BSBRSK401A

• Assess and Monitor Optimum Stock Levels

  Unit code

  TLIA4028A

• Organise Transport of Freight or Goods

  Unit code

  TLIA4032A

• Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods

  Unit code

  TLID1001A

• Estimate / Calculate Mass, Area and Quantify Dimensions

  Unit code

  TLIE3002A

• Apply Workplace Statistics

  Unit code

  TLIE4013A

• Develop and Maintain a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  TLIF4014A

• Facilitate Work Teams

  Unit code

  TLIG4006A

• Coordinate Quality Customer Service

  Unit code

  TLII4001A

• Monitor a Supply Chain Operation

  Unit code

  TLIP4038A

• Monitor Transport Operations

  Unit code

  TLIP4039A

• Monitor Warehouse Operations

  Unit code

  TLIP4040A

• Monitor Supplier Performance

  Unit code

  TLIR4001A

• Implement Purchasing Systems

  Unit code

  TLIR4009A

• Plan Purchasing

  Unit code

  TLIR4010A

• Conduct International Purchasing

  Unit code

  TLIR4012A

• Plan Procurement

  Unit code

  PSPPROC411A

• Negotiate a Contract

  Unit code

  TLIR4003A

• Organise Transport Workload

  Unit code

  TLIG4005A

• Monitor a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBOHS407A

• Coordinate Implementation of Customer Service Strategies

  Unit code

  BSBCUS401B

• Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck

  Unit code

  TLILIC2001A

• Organise International Transport of Freight

  Unit code

  TLIA4033A

• Use Infotechnology Devices in the Workplace

  Unit code

  TLIK2010A

• Implement Continuous Improvement

  Unit code

  BSBMGT403A

• Consolidate Manifest Documentation

  Unit code

  TLIE3012A

• Implement and Supervise Stocktaking Procedures

  Unit code

  TLIR4008A

• Manage Finances Within a Budget

  Unit code

  SITXFIN004A

• Drive Light Rigid Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLIC2002A

• Drive Medium Rigid Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLIC3003A

• Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLIC3004A

• Drive Heavy Combination Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLIC3005A

• Drive Multi-Combination Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLIC4006A

• Operate a Forklift

  Unit code

  TLID2010A

• Operate Specialised Load Shifting Equipment

  Unit code

  TLID2012A

• Conduct Housekeeping Activities

  Unit code

  TLIF1002A

• Work Safely in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS1001A

• Licence to Operate an Order Picking Forklift Truck

  Unit code

  TLILIC2002A

• Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Meters or More)

  Unit code

  TLILIC2005A

• Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 20 Tonnes)

  Unit code

  TLILIC3008A

• Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 60 Tonnes)

  Unit code

  TLILIC4009A

• Operate a Boom Type Elevating Work Platform

  Unit code

  TLID3035A

• License to Perform Rigging - Basic Level

  Unit code

  CPCCLRG3001A

• License to Perform Rigging - Intermediate Level

  Unit code

  CPCCLRG3002A

• Licence to Perform Rigging — Advanced Level

  Unit code

  CPCCLRG4001A

• License to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding - Basic Level

  Unit code

  CPCCLSF2001A

• License to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding - Intermediate Level

  Unit code

  CPCCLSF3001A

• Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding - Advanced Level

  Unit code

  CPCCLSF4001A

• License to Perform Dogging

  Unit code

  CPCCLDG3001A

• Licence to Drive Light Rigid Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLILIC2014A

• Licence to Drive Medium Rigid Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLILIC2015A

• Licence to Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLILIC2016A

• Licence to Drive Heavy Combination Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLILIC3017A

• Licence to Operate Multi-Combination Vehicle

  Unit code

  TLILIC3018A

• Licence to Operate a Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)

  Unit code

  TLILIC3006A

• TAFE: Successful completion of VCE
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE
• Mature: Minimum age of 18 and one year out of school