Transport Clerk
Traineeship
What Transport Clerks do
- Check the goods received and goods to be dispatched
- Ensure articles are in good condition and correspond to invoices, manifests or other records
- Organise for the internal distribution of goods
- Attach all documentation before the goods are sent
- Follow clearance procedures (e.g. payment of any customs entry fees) and arrange prompt delivery
- Spend time in warehouses packing and unpacking goods
- Transport goods between wharves, container terminals, airports and government departments
- Weigh items
- Arrange replacement of damaged goods and contact senders to fix shortages
- Maintain records and undertake clerical work such as filing, accounting, preparing correspondence, and inputting and retrieving information from computers.
Your chances of success will be better if you have...
- Good communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work efficiently. independently and in a team
- Ability to learn to use electronic trading systems quickly and accurately
- School Certificate
The Future
- Employment for a minimum of one year
- Employment areas include: shipping agents, import / export companies, freight forwarding and storage companies, road haulage and manufacturing companies
- For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
Who to Contact for more information and advice?
Group Training Organisation |
Phone / FaxEmail / Website |
Address |
Regions Serviced |
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Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL) |
T (02) 6024 7366 F (02) 6056 1949 |
2 Michael Dr Wodonga VIC 3690 |
Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area |
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Central West Group Apprentices Ltd |
T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 |
203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795 |
Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes |
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GTES |
T (02) 6923 3000 F (02) 6921 8616 |
161 Hammond Ave Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 |
Wagga Wagga, Riverina |
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HGT Australia Ltd |
T (02) 4952 7444 F (02) 4952 8070 |
1st Floor 148 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd |
T (02) 4932 4222 F (02) 4932 4544 |
Junction St Telarah NSW 2320 |
Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah |
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MEGT Australia |
T (02) 4969 8099 F (02) 4969 8077 |
121 Chatham St Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Sydney, Hunter, Northern NSW |
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Mission Australia Group Training Ltd |
T 1300 676 937 F (02) 9687 4929 |
Level 1 81 George St Parramatta NSW 2150 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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MG My Gateway |
T (02) 4627 1388 F (02) 4627 1388 |
28 Broughton St Campbelltown NSW |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Western and South Western Sydney, Hills District, Illawarra |
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ON Q Human Resources |
T (07) 5523 3211 F (07) 5523 4188 |
Shop 3 1-11 Rivendell Dr Sth Tweed Heads NSW |
Far North Coast NSW |
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West State |
T (08) 8087 6588 F (08) 8087 8337 |
191 Argent St Broken Hill NSW 2880 |
Far West Region of NSW |
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WorkVentures Group Training Ltd |
T (02) 9282 6995 F (02) 9281 4397 |
Level 10 418a Elizabeth St Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area |
Transport – Traineeships
Entry |
Education / Training |
Career Prospects |
Articulation |
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Certificate II |
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Nil or Certificate I |
Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage |
Warehouse Supervisor |
Certificate III Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage |
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Transport and Distribution – Administration |
Certificate III Transport and Distribution – Administration |
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Transport and Distribution – Road Transport |
Road Transport Trainee Truck driver – Heavy Vehicle |
Certificate III Transport and Distribution – Road Transport |
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Nil |
Transport and Distribution – Aviation ground Operation and Services |
Baggage Handlers, Ramp Operation Staff, Customer Service Officers, Receiving and Dispatching Clerks at an Airport |
Certificate III Transport and Distribution – Aviation ground Operations and Services |
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Certificate III |
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Nil or Certificate II |
Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage |
Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Purchasing and Supply Officer. |
Certificate IV Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage |
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Transport and Distribution – Administration |
Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Purchasing and Supply Officer. |
Certificate IV Transport and Distribution – Administration |
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Transport and Distribution – Road Transport |
Road Transport Trainee Truck Driver – Heavy Vehicle |
Certificate IV Transport and Distribution – Road Transport |
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Certificate IV |
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HSC or Certificate III |
Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage |
Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Purchasing and Supply Officer, Logistic Manager and Import / Export Clerk |
Diploma Logistics Management |
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Nil |
Transport and Distribution – Road Transport |
Road transport supervisor Truck driver – Heavy Vehicle |
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HSC or Certificate III |
Transport and Distribution – Administration |
Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Purchasing and Supply Officer, Logistic Manager and Import / Export Clerk |
