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Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations)

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Overview About this course

Develop specialised skills or enhance your existing skillset in the supply chain and logistics industry. Gain practical experience in warehouse and stock documentation and gain experience to work as a warehouse operator in depots and/or warehouses.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Store goods properly
    Move and relocate materials safely
    Assess the risks involved with relocating loads
    Monitor warehouse activities
    Understand the chain of responsibility
    Ensure transport activities are completed safely
    Complete safety documentation

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
    The confidence to complete safety documentation
    Techniques to safely lift and handle goods or materials
    Experience reading and following instructions and procedures
    Exposure to working in a warehouse and/or depot environment
    Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • The ability to provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including a hi-vis vest, safety glasses and steel cap boots
    A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake manual handling
    Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

    TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

    This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Warehouse operator Supply chain administration operator Supply chain administration officer Supply clerk Supply chain customer service representative Supply chain export manager

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations) does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 Units of competency, including 2 core and 12 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) TLIF0009

  • Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLID0020

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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