Freight Handler Courses
A Freight Handler moves and loads stock, uses equipment like forklifts, ensures safety, handles admin tasks, and must be fit, safety-conscious, and a good team player.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Freight Handler
Get qualified to work as a Freight Handler with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
TLI30321
Duration
5 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Get started in logistics and supply chain operations with the TLI30321Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to specialise in logistics or warehousing. Competencies include: shifting materials using correct manual handling methods, ensuring transport chain of responsibility, stock control, loading and unloading goods, securing cargo, maintaining records, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.
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Duration
5 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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TLI30325
Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Get started in logistics and supply chain operations with the TLI30325 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to specialise in logistics or warehousing. Competencies include: shifting materials using correct manual handling methods, ensuring transport chain of responsibility, stock control, loading and unloading goods, securing cargo, maintaining records, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment...
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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TLILIC0003
Duration
Half day - 1 week
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck unit provides skills and knowledge to operate a forklift safely under legislative requirements. Completion of this unit does not grant a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for forklift operation. A forklift truck includes powered industrial trucks with lifting media like masts and load carriages. Operators require a separate HRWL for forklift trucks, distinct from licences for pedestrian-operated trucks or pallet trucks.
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Duration
Half day - 1 week
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Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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TLILIC0011
Study mode
Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
The TLILIC0011 Licence to Operate a Reach Stacker (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity) equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate a reach stacker, adhering to the WHS Act and Regulations SA 2012. It covers the operation of a reach stacker with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) exceeding 3 tonnes, including the use of attachments for lifting, moving, and transporting shipping containers, excluding shore-based container handling gantry cranes.
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Common questions
How much does a Freight Handler earn?
In Australia, a full time Freight Handler generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Freight Handler?
The number of people working in this industry has grown moderately in recent years. There are currently 6,900 people employed as a Freight Handler in Australia compared to 6,600 five years ago. Freight Handlers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Freight Handler?
If you’re planning a career as a Freight Handler, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Warehousing Operations. This course will give you the skills to package goods, pick and process orders and complete proper paperwork. You could also consider a Certificate III in Logistics, a Certificate III in Warehousing Operations or a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations.
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A Freight Handler moves stock in a range of roles in the transport and logistics industries. You might load and unload stock at a warehouse, get stock ready for delivery at a transport facility or move items around a storage operation. You might use equipment such as forklifts to load and move items.
Freight Handlers must be physically fit and able to keep up with the manual labour demands of this role. It’s important that you can focus on safety and work to correct procedures at all times. Freight Handlers should have good teamwork skills and must be able to communicate clearly. You’ll need to be able to handle a range of administrative tasks during your day.
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