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Transport and logistics

Discover a career in transport and logistics when you study with TAFE Queensland. Learn to manage a supply chain or warehouse, or how to transport cargo and passengers, and open the doors to a range of career opportunities.

Study transport and logistics

TAFE Queensland's range of transport and logistics courses will get you moving in an exciting career. Develop specialist knowledge in transport and logistics planning, supply chain management, and operations and risk management with our advanced-level courses.

The logistics and warehousing industries involve the storage and distribution of goods and products between suppliers and customers. During your study, you’ll gain valuable supply chain skills including receiving and dispatching goods, picking and processing orders, stocktaking, and managing transportation.

You can also learn how to transport your passengers or cargo safely between destinations and set yourself on the road to a career as a freight or bus driver. 

Career outcomes

  • Bus driver 
  • Freight handler 
  • Logistics manager 
  • Pallet maker 
  • Tip truck driver 
  • Warehouse supervisor 

Transport and logistics courses

Diploma of Logistics

Develop specialist knowledge in transport and logistics planning, supply chain management, and operations and risk management with this advanced-level course.  This course is designed for experienced logistics workers who want to take their skills to the next level.

Careers

  • Logistics Manager
Starts anytime

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

Develop a broad range of knowledge and skills to embark upon a new career in warehousing operations. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work as a warehouse/logistics operator and may also give you an opportunity to gain your forklift or order picker licence.

Careers

  • Rail Terminal Operator
  • Supply Chain Administration Operator
  • Warehouse Operator
  • Logistics Operator
Starts anytime

Certificate III in Driving Operations

Gain practical skills for an exciting career on the road as a tip truck driver, bus driver, or local heavy general freight driver with this entry-level course.

Careers

  • Bus Driver
  • Line Haul Driver
  • Local Heavy General Freight Driver
  • Pickup and Delivery Driver
Part Time : up to 2 years
Starts anytime

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Get things moving with this important licence

Part Time : 2 days
Next Start : 13 Nov 2024

Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

This accredited unit will ensure your staff are skilled, confident and qualified to operate a boom-type elevating work platform where the length of the boom is 11 metres or more.

Next Start : 28 Jan 2025
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