Careers and Qualifications

Occupations in Demand Spotlight on:

Train Driver

There are a variety of qualifications that are designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to enter the rail sector and they range from Certificate I Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations) to Certificate IV Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations).

Trainer drivers are generally responsible for the preparation and safe operation of their vehicle. A driver must also have the ability to identify any vehicle faults and carry out emergency maintenance. Most trains generally transport either passengers or freight.

The national qualification for driving a locomotive is the Cert IV in Transport Logistics (Rail Operations). Usually, train driver training is carried out by rail operators in conjunction with a training organisation. The training is designed to assist employees to progress through the organisation to become a train driver. For further information on this course please visit the TAFE Course Directory.

"A Career and Course Guide for Victoria: Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry"provides further information on the wide variety of occupations and qualifications available in Transport and Logistics. To secure a copy please contact TDT Victoria

To find a training provider that offers the qualification you are interested in, go the Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority (VRQA) website.

The following are a small sample of the careers in Transport and Logistics. For more information please refer to the course guide as well as This Way to Your Future.

Sector Job Title Qualification Indicative Salary (k)
Air Load Assembly Officer Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) $55 - $65
Rail Train Driver Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations) $40 - $60
Road Interstate Driver Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport) $60 - $100
Sea General-Purpose Deck Hand Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Maritime Operations) $25 - $45
Stevedoring Crane Driver Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Mobile Crane Operations) $45 - $80
Freight Forwarding Supply Chain Manager Diploma of Logistics or Degree (Bachelor of Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management) $80 - $150
Customs Brokers Import Coordinator Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations) $45 - $70
Warehouse and Distribution Order Picker Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage) $30 - $40
Procurement and Purchasing Buyer Diploma of Logistics $45 - $65
Customer Service Customer Service Representative Certificate III in Telecommunications (Call Centres) $40 - $60
Sales Business Analyst Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations) $50 - $80
Management Supply Chain Director Postgraduate (Masters of Business Logistics Management) $100 - $250

An additional resource is the Career Map. To view this resource, go to www.supplychainvictoria.com.au/resources/Supply Chain Logistics Career map.pdf