
Diploma of Logistics
Course Information
Unlock the next level of your career with our World Class Logistics Management qualification.
Logistics professionals sit at the heart of modern business and are responsible for the management of the flow of goods and services from origin to consumption, as well as meeting customer requirements.
With workplace-based assessments and course content designed for around the modern working environment, we strive to get you job-ready, competent, confident and qualified to succeed in your Logistics Career.
- Part-time: approx 15 months
- Full-time: approx 12 months
- Maximum: 24 months
Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced. This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 12 months with a full-time study load or in 12-16 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a 24-month standard course enrolment duration, depending on circumstances.
We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.
- Explain chain of responsibility features in the HVNL, state policies, monitoring chain of responsibility workplace policies and procedures
- Be able to read and interpret logistic schedules, inventories
- Develop workplace operation procedures
- Understand procedures for hazardous situations, warehouse operating systems, codes of practices, storage requirements for inventory, technology information systems and procedures
- Understand quality management systems and risk management
- Ability to negotiate and liaise with suppliers and all relevant stakeholders
- Understand the processes in each aspect of the supply chain
- Be able to source, manage, evaluate and review suppliers
- Apply knowledge of logistics information systems
- Be able to show people performance management skills, ability to lead a team effectively, policies surrounding recruitment, selection and induction of staff
Subjects
Core Units:
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BSBPRC504 – Manage a Supply Chain
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BSBWHS521 – Ensure a Safe Workplace for a Work Area
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TLIR5014 – Manage Suppliers
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TLIP5004 – Develop a Transport and Logistics Business Plan
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TLIA5058 – Manage Facility and Inventory Requirements
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TLIX4028 – Apply Knowledge of Logistics
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TLIL5018 – Manage Customer Service
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TLIF0080 Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
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TLIL5020 – Develop and Maintain Operational Procedures for Transport and Logistics Enterprises
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BSBLDR523 – Lead and Manage Effective Workplace Relationships
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BSBWOR502 – Lead and Manage Team Effectiveness
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BSBRSK501 – Manage risk
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TILP5035 – Manage budgets and financial plans
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BSBMGT517 – Manage operational plan
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BSBMGT516 – Facilitate continuous improvement
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Logistics Manager
- Logistics Coordinator
- Logistics operations manager
- Distribution Centre manager
- Supply chain manager
- Supply chain customer service manager
- Purchasing manager
- Procurement manager
- Contract manager
- Road transport manager
- Vehicle fleet management
- Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management (10128NAT)
- Graduate Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management)
- Bachelor of Business
Course Features
- Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
- You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
- Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
- Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
- You will receive a personal learning plan, regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
- Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results
Professional Recognition

Eligibility
In order to succeed in our online qualifications, our students are required to:
- Be 18 years or older at the time of registration
- Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
While there is no formal prerequisite study required to enter this qualification, it is beneficial for students to have some relevant industry experience to assist with the learning application required for this course. This may have been obtained through formal and/or informal training, work experience and life experience.
Technical Requirements
You will need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or another device with the following:
- An adequate and reliable internet connection
- At least the equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac, with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets
- A PDF Reader installed
- Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required
You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required.
If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
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