TLI Supply Chain Operations - Certificates I and IV
Project scope
Technology advancements in the Transport and Logistics industry and the need for flexible career pathways are the key drivers of this review.
Few warehouses today are simply storage spaces, but instead host multiple value-adding processes, such as just-in-time packaging, assembly, product customisation, and in some cases, customer collection services. Many warehouse operations are currently being disrupted by the development of advanced robotic systems, the most basic of which use digital add-on systems to transform forklifts and other types of material handling equipment (MHE) assets into robots.
Technological advancements in Automated Picking Tools, Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Inventory Control Platforms and integrated Warehouse Management Systems require operators to have the new skills and knowledge to operate the incorporated technologies. For customers it is now possible to track shipments in real-time (and with greater precision) during transportation. These technologies provide better visibility, facilitate improved communication between the distribution centres (warehouses) and logistics operators by allowing stakeholders in the distribution chain to access the current location of orders at any given time.
This project will review and amalgamate the Certificate I in Logistics and the Certificate I in Warehousing Operations. Also, review and amalgamate the three Certificate IV in Logistics and Warehousing qualifications, and the associated Units of Competency. Single industry qualifications at Certificate I and IV levels will address current and future skills needs of entry-level workers and team leaders/supervisors in logistic and warehousing roles, considering task automation, and emerging technologies.
The Transport and Logistics IRC will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide subject matter expertise for the development of Training Package materials.
The IRC will undertake broad consultations with Transport & Logistics industry stakeholders throughout the project’s duration. Additional consultation and engagement will be undertaken on the IRCs behalf with State Training Authorities and other key industry stakeholders, including seeking public feedback and input into development of material.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Industry Manager.
Deliverables
The proposal is to:
Combine two Certificate I qualifications
- TLI11315 Certificate I in Logistics
- TLI11215 Certificate I in Warehousing Operations
Combine four Certificate IV qualifications
- TLI42016 Certificate IV in Logistics
- TLI41515 Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics
- TLI41816 Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations
- TLI40118 Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling
Update 71 units
Update six Skill Sets
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 June 2021.
How to get involved
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Manager.
Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.
Technical advisory committee
TAC ESTABLISHED
The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.
Comprising 11 subject matter experts from Industry, Employer Associations, Unions, Defence, and RTOs, the TAC has been tasked with:
- Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge regarding Supply Chain Operations to the review and development of Units of Competency, qualifications and Skill Sets
- Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
- Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
- Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
- Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
- Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration.
- Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority
The TAC held its first meeting on Tuesday, 27 October 2020.
15 SEPTEMBER 2020
INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Transport and Logistics IRC is forming a TAC.
Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and combine:
- Certificate I in Logistics, and
- Certificate I in Warehousing Operations.
and to help revise and combine:
- Certificate IV in Logistics,
- Certificate IV in Material Logistics, and
- Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations,
- and the addition of the Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling as a stream.
It is important we attract members with specialisation in materiel logistics and transport scheduling as well as the more common roles of logistics and warehousing.
TAC nominations closed on Wednesday, 30 September 2020.
For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager.
Consultation
8 FEBRUARY 2021
DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee for the Supply Chain Operations project has drafted materials and is requesting stakeholder feedback.
Supply Chain Operations – Certificates I and IV – Qualifications in Logistics and Warehouse Operations at the Certificate I and IV levels have been amalgamated into two qualifications to address current and future skills needs of entry-level workers and team leaders/supervisors respectively. The Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling has been converted into a stream within the new Certificate IV qualification. These changes enable flexible career pathways and workforce mobility across multiple sectors of the Transport and Logistics industry.
The revised Training Package also includes two new Units of Competency relating to logistics planning and updated 66 units.
The Certificate IV in Materiel logistics, including 19 associated Units of Competency and five Skill Sets, has been identified to be reviewed mid-year to ensure that there is comprehensive consultation with the Defence industry.
Feedback closed Monday, 8 March 2021.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Quality Assurance
7 JUNE 2021
FINAL CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications in Logistics and Warehouse Operations at the Certificate I and IV levels have been amalgamated into two qualifications to address current and future skills needs of entry-level workers and team leaders/supervisors respectively.
The Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling has been converted into a stream within the new Certificate IV qualification. These changes enable flexible career pathways and workforce mobility across multiple sectors of the Transport and Logistics industry.
Units of Competency were reviewed and updated with current trends in transport and logistics sector.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2021.
Validation
30 MARCH 2021
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Supply Chain Operations project has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials.
Qualifications in Logistics and Warehouse Operations at the Certificate I and IV levels have been reviewed and amalgamated into two qualifications to address current and future skills needs of entry-level workers and team leaders/supervisors respectively.
The Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling has been amalgamated into a stream within the new Certificate IV qualification. These changes enable flexible career pathways and workforce mobility across multiple sectors of the Transport and Logistics industry.
The revised qualifications include two new Units of Competency relating to logistics planning and 55 updated units.
The TAC has recommended the following units be deleted:
- TLIF1009 Conduct cleaning operations in enclosed spaces
- TLII4005 Market services and products to clients
- TLIL4030 Control a furniture warehouse
- TLIL4058 Plan a career in logistics
- TLIP4028 Administer international trading accounts
- TLIP4031 Maintain customer credit accounts and services
- TLIPC1005 Complete small store operations
- TLIP4039 Monitor transport operations
- TLIL4078 Coordinate fleet control logistics
The Certificate IV in Materiel logistics, including 19 associated Units of Competency and five Skill Sets, has been identified to be reviewed mid-year to ensure that there is comprehensive consultation with the Defence industry.
The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee is seeking stakeholder feedback to validate these draft materials to ensure the proposed products meet industry needs.
Feedback closed Thursday, 15 April 2021.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
23 NOVEMBER 2021
The Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 10.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
Qualifications in Logistics and Warehouse Operations at the Certificate I and IV levels have been amalgamated into single qualifications at each level to address current and future skills needs of entry-level workers and team leaders/supervisors respectively.
The Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling has been converted into a stream within the new Certificate IV qualification. These changes enable flexible career pathways and workforce mobility across multiple sectors of the Transport and Logistics industry.
The revised qualifications include two new Units of Competency relating to logistics planning and 54 updated units.
Units of competency were reviewed and updated with current trends in transport and logistics sector.
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The endorsed Training Package materials are now available on training.gov.au.
Submission
1 JULY 2021
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Rail and Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committees Industry Reference Committees have submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 21 July 2021.
Qualifications in Logistics and Warehouse Operations at the Certificate I and IV levels have been amalgamated into two qualifications to address current and future skills needs of entry-level workers and team leaders/supervisors respectively.
The Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling has been converted into a stream within the new Certificate IV qualification. These changes enable flexible career pathways and workforce mobility across multiple sectors of the Transport and Logistics industry.
Units of Competency were reviewed and updated with current trends in transport and logistics sector.
VIEW CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT AND ATTACHMENTS
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
One new and 40 revised qualifications; six new and ten revised Skill Sets; seven new and 88 revised Units of Competency.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Ron Horne
Industry Skills Manager - Rail & Transport and Logistics