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Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations

This qualification prepares people to supervise the day-to-day running of a supply chain operation, whether that is a warehouse, a distribution centre, a transport fleet or a purchasing team.

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How long it takes
6 to 24 months
typical for this level
What it costs
From $4,705
Subsidised at TAFE Queensland, full fee up to $6,660
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
6 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in keeping people safe at work
  • a careful approach to following procedures
  • good communication skills for guiding a team
  • an interest in how supply chains operate

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Certificate IV or Certificate III?

The Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations is the higher level. It involves evaluating and analysing current practices, developing new criteria and procedures, and providing leadership and guidance to others.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs this course can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Depot Manager

    A depot manager runs the daily operations of a transport or distribution depot, making sure freight, vehicles and staff are where they need to be on schedule.

    Median pay$79,000 (estimate)

  • Fleet Manager

    Fleet managers look after the vehicles an organisation runs, from maintenance and compliance to fuel costs and the drivers who use them.

    Median pay$137,900

  • Logistics Coordinator

    Logistics coordinators keep freight and stock moving on schedule, dealing with whatever goes wrong between an order being placed and a delivery arriving.

    Median pay$54,300 (estimate)

  • Logistics Manager

    Logistics managers plan and oversee how goods move from suppliers to customers, coordinating warehousing, transport and inventory so orders arrive on time and within budget.

    Median pay$147,400

  • Production Planner

    Production planners build the schedules that tell a factory what to make, in what order and with what materials, so machines and people are working on the right job at the right time.

    Median pay$73,800 (estimate)

  • Stock Controller

    Stock controllers track what arrives, what leaves and what is left, so a warehouse or store knows what it actually holds.

    Median pay$80,800

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Supply chain managers plan how goods move from supplier to customer, balancing cost, speed and reliability across the whole chain.

    Median pay$147,400

  • Transport Manager

    A transport manager plans and controls the vehicles, drivers and schedules that keep freight and deliveries moving on time.

    Median pay$137,900

  • Warehouse Manager

    A warehouse manager runs a storage or distribution site day to day, so stock arrives, is stored and picked accurately, and leaves on schedule.

    Median pay$147,400

If you study further

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

What it costs

Subsidised place

From $4,705

at TAFE Queensland. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.

Paying the full fee

$6,660

across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.

  • TAFE QueenslandQLD

    Subsidised
    $4,705
    Concession
    $4,290
    Full fee
    $6,660

Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

16 units: 6 that everyone takes and 10 you choose.

  • Fatigue risk management
  • Chain of responsibility duties
  • Transport safety monitoring
  • Fatigue policy and procedures
  • Monitoring supply chain operations
  • Supervising logistics teams
See all 6 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It prepares you to supervise the day-to-day running of a supply chain operation, such as a warehouse, distribution centre, transport fleet or purchasing team. You learn to monitor performance against targets, guide staff, and manage safety duties including chain of responsibility and fatigue.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations?

The Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations is the higher level. It involves evaluating and analysing current practices, developing new criteria and procedures, and providing leadership and guidance to others.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.