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Certificate IV in Stevedoring Operations
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TLI40421
You have managed the complex flow of terminal operations and led teams on the wharf for years. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined pathway for your expertise to be formally recognised. Register your interest to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification is for a person engaged in operational roles within a stevedoring environment. It involves a broad range of skilled applications, including evaluating and analysing current practices, developing new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and providing some leadership and guidance to others. Successful achievement of the licensing units within the qualification must align with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements. Job roles Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include: stevedore shift managerstevedore supervisorstevedore team leader. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
TLI40421
Training Package
TLI — Transport and Logistics Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
15 (9 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Stevedore Team Leader | Leading wharf teams to oversee the checking, securing, and movement of shipping containers. |
| Shift Foreperson | Coordinating stevedoring teams and terminal operations to ensure the safe and efficient movement of cargo. |
| Terminal Operator | Operating heavy lifting equipment to transship freight between different transport modes at the terminal. |
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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
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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:
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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
- ✓Detailed resume and employment history
- ✓Position descriptions for supervisor or team leader roles
- ✓Performance appraisals or professional references
Operational Oversight
- ✓Terminal or wharf operation logs
- ✓Cargo movement and container securing records
- ✓Shift handover reports and planning documents
Leadership & Safety
- ✓Records of team meeting facilitation
- ✓Fatigue management policy implementation logs
- ✓Conflict resolution or grievance handling records
Compliance & Safety
- ✓Workplace safety and accident-emergency reports
- ✓Environmental monitoring and protection logs
- ✓Safety data analysis and reporting samples
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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Certificate II
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Certificate II
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