Diploma of Logistics

Diploma of Logistics - TLI50224

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The global movement of products, people and data – these are the jobs of the future. Get started with a Diploma of Logistics.

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Learning mode:
On campus
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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
or part-time equivalent
Fees:

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Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

Not applicable

Gain an understanding of key business areas while you develop specialist knowledge in transport and logistics planning, blockchain in supply chain management, operations and risk management.

Are you interested in climate change, online shopping, disaster recovery, humanitarian responses? How people move products around the world? Then a career in the logistics industry understanding supply chain is what you are looking for. To understand how to manage the supply and demand of local, imported and exported goods applicable to any industry, start your journey with us. 

The combination of skills, plus opportunities to engage in practical projects and collaborate locally and globally with students and clients, will prepare you to move straight into the workforce after graduation.

This course is suitable for those who like to organise things, enjoy logical thinking and problem solving and have a knack for working with people and communicating effectively.

Also, this course is designed to build these skills along with technical and practical understanding of the industry from large distribution companies like Amazon, Linfox and Toll to local operations such as Australia Post and online retail stores.

You can also move on to study a bachelor degree. You will receive a full year's credit into the Bachelor of Business with the option of logistics as a major. RMIT pioneered supply chain management education in Australia and has Australia's largest concentration of scholars in the field.

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Learning and teaching

Most of your learning will take place in a classroom environment face to face with the ability to engage with other students of similar interests. Industry incursions and excursions, are planned each semester along with great Industry guest speakers. 

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including small classes sessions, workshops, presentations and group discussions, and global work integrated learning in partnership with our industry experts.

Assessment methods

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes assignments, report writing, role plays, case studies, presentations, group projects and portfolios, research projects and practical assignments.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

RMIT Capabilities

The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.

As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:

  • Ethical Global Citizens
  • Connected
  • Adaptive
  • Digitally Adept
  • Expert
  • Critically Engaged.

RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.

RMIT's logistics qualifications have been developed with considerable industry input and are strongly career-oriented. 

Workplace competency standards apply in the traditional areas of Logistics studies, which include: 

  • understanding the policies and procedures in transport and logistics enterprises 
  • conducting an environmental audit 
  • understanding sustainable and legislation impacts on logistics plans 
  • the use of blockchain technology in the supply chain management. 

You will develop logistics strategies and plans for real companies incorporating transport and logistics systems, international distribution and contract negotiation.

There are many local and international opportunities to work with real clients as part of your learnings. Examples have included: 

  • Young Guns container crew
  • Austgreen Chinese agricultural imports
  • Boeing USA (with Seattle north college)
  • PKT Logistics in Kuala Lumpur

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.

In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.

There are 14 subjects to complete in this course. These provide you with the skills and knowledge to gain meaningful employment.

  • transport and logistics planning 
  • supplier management 
  • customer service 
  • workplace leadership and employee relations 
  • budgeting and finance 
  • risk management
  • safety, ethics and technology

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Diploma of Logistics
Program code: C5441
National curriculum code: TLI50224
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Diploma of Logistics
City Campus
Full Time 1 Years, Part Time 2 Years
C5441
Location
City Campus
Duration
Full Time 1 Years, Part Time 2 Years
Plan code
C5441
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Important information for international students

International student visa holders can only study full-time.

Career

Graduates work in areas including: 

  • importing and exporting functions
  • distribution operations 
  • transport and freight forwarding 
  • supply chain, purchasing and inventory control 
  • warehousing management.

Career opportunities for logistics graduates span a large number of sectors and industries: aviation, automotive, computing, construction, manufacturing, mining, retail, shipping, import and export, transport and distribution, and warehousing. Job functions include procurement, inventory planning, transport and fleet management, and event management in both private sector and public institutions.

Entry requirements and admissions

You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent)

OR

At least 6 months of work experience in any field.

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

Pathways and further study

A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.

Pathways into the Diploma of Logistics

This course has pathways available.

Further study

Graduates of this course will be guaranteed entry into the course/s below. Credit may apply which will reduce the total duration of the destination course. See destination course page pathways for full details on entry and credit.

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Credit and recognition of prior learning

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Find out more about Credit and RPL at RMIT

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Find out more about Credit and RPL at RMIT

Fees

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Tuition fees

The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.

  • 2026 government subsidised place: AU$9,000* per annum
  • 2026 full-fee place: AU$16,000* per annum

*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Fee finder

Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$373 maximum fee for 2026*.
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Defer your payment

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.

Payments and refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.

VET Student Loans

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.

How does a VET Student Loan work?

If your VET Student Loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT your tuition fees on your behalf, up to the maximum loan amount for your program.

Your VET Student Loan becomes part of your VETSL debt. You will start repaying your accumulated VETSL debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is adjusted each year (this also applies if you are still studying).

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology advises that:

  • VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements; and
  • a VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.

For more information see VET Student Loans or Study Assist.

VET Student Loan cap

If your program is eligible for the VET Student Loan scheme and has a loan cap that doesn’t cover the total amount of the tuition fees for your program, then you’ll need to pay RMIT the difference by the due date once you exceed the cap.

It’s easy for you to keep track of your VET Student Loan debt, and you can choose to make upfront payments at any time before the census date. 

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You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373. 

Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

Applying for refunds

Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

Scholarships

Check your eligibility for a scholarship

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

Check your eligibility for a scholarship

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

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Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

 

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