Transport, postal and warehousing
Industry information
This industry looks after the movement of people and goods by road, rail, air and water. It also includes the storage and warehousing of goods, and all the support activities needed to keep things moving.
Freight and passenger transport businesses can have facilities, employees and equipment spread over many locations, and includes stevedoring, navigation, harbour and airport operations.
Postal and courier services include the activities of Australia Post and its contractors, and others who pick up letters and parcels for delivery.
Warehousing businesses manage and provide storage facilities for products while they are on their way to their destination.
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Freight and passenger transport businesses can have facilities, employees and equipment spread over many locations, and includes stevedoring, navigation, harbour and airport operations.
Postal and courier services include the activities of Australia Post and its contractors, and others who pick up letters and parcels for delivery.
Warehousing businesses manage and provide storage facilities for products while they are on their way to their destination.
How do I get into the industry?
Some courses in this industry include:
- Certificate III in Driving Operations
- Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (integrated Rating)
- Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics
- Certificate IV in Aviation (Aviation Supervision)
Jobs in this industry
Potential jobs may include:
- delivery drivers
- bus and coach drivers
- transport and dispatch clerks
- supply, distribution and procurement managers
- logistics clerks.
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Full qualification
A VET qualification will broaden your skills in a specialised area and give you the practical experience you'll need for the workplace. It will train you to design, plan and execute the practical and technical aspects of your field within an industry context. Certificates I?IV generally take from six months to two years to complete full time; diploma courses typically take one or two years and advanced diplomas usually take between 18 months to two years.
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. As an apprentice, you'll spend three to four years learning a traditional trade and gaining a qualification, usually a Certificate III or IV. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Traineeship
A traineeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. A traineeship will take you one to three years to complete, depending on your industry and qualification. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Short Course
A part-qualification is a short course made up of subjects from a nationally recognised VET qualification. You may receive a Statement of Attainment when you complete a part qualification. If you successfully complete a part qualification, you can build on that learning to complete a full qualification at Certificate I, II, III or IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels.
- Road freight transport147item
- Road passenger transport61item
- Rail passenger transport82item
- Postal and courier pick-up and delivery services70item
- Other transport support services90item
- Warehousing and storage services50item
- Air and space transport67item
- Water transport support services43item
- Rail freight transport18item
- Water passenger transport25item
- Scenic and sightseeing transport32item
- Airport operations and other air transport support services23item
- Water freight transport22item
- Pipeline and other transport4item
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