Diploma of Logistics
TLI - Transport and Logistics
Mid-management logistics qualification covering supply chain, warehouse operations and freight forwarding.
Entry requirements
- Cert IV in Logistics or relevant workplace experience
What you will learn
The TLI50221 covers mid-level supply chain and logistics management competencies. Core units include managing supply chain operations, organising international transport of freight, organising freight forwarding services, managing warehouse and distribution operations, managing transport and logistics operations, and supporting fleet and driver compliance. Specialist streams let you focus on warehouse and distribution, freight forwarding, international logistics, or fleet management. You study the Heavy Vehicle National Law, customs and border force requirements, INCOTERMS 2020 international trade terms, warehouse management systems (WMS) and transport management systems (TMS).
Skills you build
- Supply chain operations management
- International freight forwarding and INCOTERMS
- Warehouse management system (WMS) operation
- Transport management system (TMS) coordination
- Heavy Vehicle National Law compliance
- Customs documentation and border procedures
- Inventory control and demand forecasting
How the course runs
Most students study online over 12 months on a self-paced model, or blended on campus over 6 to 12 months. Around 500 to 700 hours of formal training, with theory and applied case study work split roughly 60/40. Many students complete the qualification while working in warehouse, transport coordination or freight roles. Wages and progression typically follow industry experience rather than just the qualification.
How you will be assessed
- Written knowledge tests per unit of competency
- Workplace case study assignments
- Supply chain modelling exercises
- Freight documentation and INCOTERMS interpretation tasks
- Workplace portfolios of evidence
Workplace and placement
No mandatory work placement. Most students work concurrently in warehouse supervision, transport coordination, customs broking or freight forwarding roles. Wages follow the Road Transport and Distribution Award, Stevedoring Industry Award or relevant industry agreement. Customs brokering requires separate licensing under the Customs Act 1901.
Typical employers
- Third-party logistics providers (Linfox, Toll, DHL, Mainfreight)
- Customs brokers and freight forwarders
- Retail distribution centres (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Costco)
- Manufacturing supply chain teams
- Port operations (DP World, Hutchison, Patrick)
- Government supply chain teams (defence, emergency stockpiles)
Pay after this qualification
$70,000 - $95,000 per year
Source: https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/explore-careers/occupation/supply-distribution-and-procurement-managers. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
Is this the right course for you?
You probably thrive here if
- You can solve operational problems quickly
- You can handle shift work and weekend rosters
- You can read complex documentation accurately
- You can manage multiple priorities under deadline
- You can communicate with drivers, customs and customers
It is probably not for you if
- You cannot handle shift work
- You struggle with detailed documentation
- You panic when consignments go missing
- You do not enjoy operational planning under pressure
After you finish
After the Diploma you can pursue the Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management (TLI60321) or progress to a Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain) at Victoria University, RMIT or Curtin. Industry certifications from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTA) and APICS complement the qualification for senior roles. Customs broker licensing requires the qualification plus separate testing under the Customs Act.