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Certificate II in Stevedoring
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TLI20321
You have spent years on the wharves and understand the precision required in stevedoring operations. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this program becomes available.
About This Qualification
This is a qualification for those engaged in operational roles within a stevedoring environment. It involves a range of tasks involving known routines and procedures and taking some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes. Successful achievement of the licensing units within the qualification must align with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements. Job roles Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: stevedore. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
TLI20321
Training Package
TLI — Transport and Logistics Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
14 (6 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Stevedore | Stacking, checking, and securing the contents of shipping containers for storage or despatch. |
| Waterside Worker | Operating machinery to transfer cargo and manage the receipt and delivery of containers. |
| Mooring Hand | Securing and unmooring vessels at the wharf to ensure safe maritime operations. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of offer from port operators
- ✓Detailed resume outlining waterside worker experience
- ✓Position descriptions for stevedore or mooring hand roles
Cargo Operations
- ✓Work logs detailing cargo lashing and unlashing activities
- ✓Records of connecting and disconnecting reefer units
- ✓Verification of loading and unloading various goods and cargo
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed WHS incident reports or emergency procedure logs
- ✓Evidence of following fatigue management strategies
- ✓Records of working at heights within a maritime environment
Equipment & Handling
- ✓Pre-operational equipment check sheets
- ✓Manual handling task assessments and work logs
- ✓Operational records for specialised load shifting equipment
Documentation & Communication
- ✓Import and export documentation and cargo manifests
- ✓Records of radio or digital communication in the workplace
- ✓Evidence of participating in team safety briefings
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current high risk work licences (Forklift)
- ✓First Aid certificates and emergency response training
- ✓Site-specific port induction and security clearance records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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