A qualification for those engaged in logistics operations support within the Transport and Logistics Industry undertaking a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Successful completion of the licensing units within the qualification must align with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
Job roles:
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Logistics Support Officer
Logistics Clerk
Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total 10 units of competency, comprising:
3coreunits listed below
plus
3 technical elective units from the selected list below
plus
4 elective units which may be taken from the general elective units listed below, the remaining technical elective units listed below, or may include up to 3 units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from this Training Package, and/or other relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Use communication systems and procedures required in activities involved in the transport and logistics industry
Read and follow relevant regulations and instructions applicable to activities involved in the transport and logistics industry
Speak clearly and directly on matters related to activities involved in the transport and logistics industry
Write documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms and incident and accident reports
Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
Use relevant communication equipment.
Teamwork
Participate in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during activities involved in the transport and logistics industry
Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
Collaborate with others in the course of activities involved in the transport and logistics industry
Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.
Problem solving
Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of activities involved in the transport and logistics industry
Recognise problems that may occur in the course of activities involved in the transport and logistics industry including hazards and risks and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
Recognise hazards and risks in a range of situations and take appropriate precautions
Use mathematics to carry out calculations related to activities involved in the transport and logistics industry.
Initiative and enterprise
Modify activities dependent on differing situations and contingencies
Take appropriate initiatives in a range of situations such as those above
Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.