Melbourne based Registered Training Organisation and Group Employer. Primary focus on International Trade & Logistics Staffed by people with backgrounds in international freight forwarding, trade & logistics, aviation, import and export Able to supply traineeships, education, consultancy and recruitment
OUR PROJECT? Ensuring the sustainability of the Domestic and International Logistics Industry in Victoria How? Encouraging school-leavers to join a booming industry. Focusing on career, not job! Combining Qualification and Work Experience Weekly, on-the-job training and mentoring Promoting articulation beyond Certificate to Diploma and Degree
WHY LOGISTICS? Transport and Logistics is in the top 3 employers and economic drivers in Victoria Key Critical to the Victorian Economy
WHY LOGISTICS? Port of Melbourne the largest container port in Australia
WHY LOGISTICS? Melbourne Airport is the Domestic Airfreight hub and will be the International freight hub
WHY LOGISTICS? Melbourne is central to 70% of Australia’s population Massive infrastructure in warehousing and distribution Logistics task will double in the next 15 years and quadruple by 2033 The Australian Economy needs a powerful Victorian Logistics Industry
FUTURE FORCE Priorities Attract school graduates to office-based careers within Local and Multi-National Logistics Companies Education on-the-job to Certificate IV At an appropriate career point, deliver Advanced Diploma, on-the-job. Encourage Degree studies for those keen and capable to go forward
Results so far? Almost 300 Year12 graduates now qualified to Certificate III-IV level and working in over 90 Logistics companies, large and small. 100% retention by Host Companies on graduation from our programs As a result, the immediate future of the Industry is much more secure
NEXT STEPS? Continue with office-based push. Promote hands-on Warehousing and Distribution roles Expand beyond current host companies to Road, Rail and related industries
NEXT STEPS? In 2009, conduct facilities tours at ports and airports for Educators Continue appeals to Educators to promote the Logistics Industry on the grounds of a stronger Victorian Economy and excellent career opportunities
Practical Workplace experience immediately Earn while you learn Genuine career path in a growing industry Nationally recognised qualifications, Certificate and Diploma Transferable qualifications to other industries Trained by industry experienced and qualified trainers and assessors Provided with weekly personal mentoring & support Excellent career path
Only pre-tested and quality candidates submitted Internally develop sales, customer service and operations supervisors and managers Meaningful and nationally recognised qualifications Halting the salary explosion for entry to mid level roles Eradicate poaching and dramatically improve staff retention Training & assessment is based on host company systems
FUTURE FORCE KNOWLEDGE is POWER IN THE RACE FOR EXCELLENCE THERE IS NO FINISH LINE