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Sunday, May 20, 2012

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL LOGISTICIAN CAPABILITY OUTLINE

To qualify as a CPL candidate, you must be able to accumulate at least 400 points from the following table of supply chain/logistics exposure areas, subject to the minimum and maximum points set out in the table.

Please note what constitutes “examples” and “supporting evidence” for each Exposure Area. If your application includes qualifications and/or other experience obtained from overseas education and training institutions or professional associations, it would assist assessment if you could provide explanatory advice indicating equivalence to Australian circumstances.

All copies of documents subsequently submitted to your nominated assessing organisation must be sighted and signed as to be true and original by a person included on the Commonwealth Government’s Statutory Declaration Signatory List, or a person holding CPL accreditation. The List provides a wide range of options for certification of your documents, and includes persons who are a Justice of the Peace, hold specified positions in the Defence Forces, are permanent employees of government authorities or are members of a number of professional associations. The full List and links to related information are available at the Attorney-General's department website.

  1. 1. Current or Recent Supply Chain/Logistics Experience.
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded

    2. Examples of experience: 3 years in Supply Chain liaison , 5 years as Logistics Officer, 4 years as a Distribution Centre representative, 2 years as a Logistics Consultant, 5 years as a teacher/lecturer of Supply Chain Management or Logistics.


      Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Resume with details of referees, job description(s)/position statement(s), certified by an accompanying letter from relevant employer.

      1. 2 yrs
      2. 40 pts
      1. 3 yr
      2. 75 pts
      1. 4 yrs
      2. 100 pts
      1. 5 yrs
      2. 125 pts
      1. 6-10 yrs
      2. 150 pts
      1. 11 yrs +
      2. 200 pts
  3. (40 points minimum 200 points maximum)
  1. 2. Current or Recent Supply Chain/Logistics Management Experience .
    1.  
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded
    1.  

    2. Examples of management experience: 6 years as Logistics Manager, 3 years as Supply Chain Team Leader, 4 years as Distribution Centre Manager.


      Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Resume with details of related referees, job description(s)/position statement(s) certified by an accompanying letter from relevant employer.

      1. 2 Years
      2. 40 pts
      1. 3 yrs
      2. 60 pts
      1. 4 yrs
      2. 80 pts
      1. 5 yrs
      2. 100 pts
      1. Above 5 yrs
      2. 150 pts
  3. (150 points maximum)

 

  1. 3. Higher Education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Related Discipline.
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded

    2. Examples of educational qualifications: In general terms, a university provided award or equivalent international qualification in logistics or inventory/supply chain management, such as a Bachelor degree including at least one Logistics or Supply Chain Management major, Graduate Certificate or Diploma  in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Master Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management , other Master/MBA Degree that includes courses in logistics, supply chain management or related areas.


      Examples of supporting evidence:  Official or certified copy of transcript from education provider, listing modules/courses successfully completed as part of award received, together with a certified copy of award (eg Graduate Diploma, Degree).  The nominated assessing association will determine equivalence during the assessment process.

      1. Graduate Certificate
      2. 50 pts
      1. Bachelor Degree/Graduate Diploma
      2. 100 pts
      1. MBA/Master Degree
      2. 150 pts
      1. PhD
      2. 200 pts
  3. (200 pts maximum for area)
  1. 4. Vocational Training and Executive Programs
    1.  
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded
    1.  

    2. Examples of vocational training: In general terms, a Certificate provided under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) or equivalent international framework in transport and logistics/operations management/international freight forwarding/ transport security/warehousing, storage/frontline management, planning and materials or resource management.


      Examples of executive program: Short course in logistics/supply chain management/ modal operations (air, road, rail, stevedoring)/ operations and materials management, planning and forecasting. Intensive program in logistics, supply chain management, operations and materials management, and/or related leadership development program.


      Examples of supporting evidence: Official or certified copy of transcript from training provider, listing modules/courses successfully completed as part of award received, together with a certified copy of award (eg Certificate)). For executive programs, a record of attendance and outcomes. The nominated assessing association will determine equivalence during the assessment process.

      1. Certificate I
      2. 10 pts
      1. Certificate II
      2. 20 pts
      1. Certificate III
      2. 30 pts
      1. Certificate IV
      2. 50 pts
      1. Executive Programs
      1. Short Course
      2. 10 pts
      1. Intensive Program
      2. 30 pts
  3. (100 pts maximum for area)
  1. 5. Professional Membership of Supply Chain/Logistics Associations.
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded

    2. Example of professional membership: CILTA, LAA, SCLAA, Apics, AITPM.


      Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Official letter of membership and length of membership from association.

      1. 1 yrs
      2. 10 pts
      1. 2 yrs
      2. 20 pts
      1. 3 yrs
      2. 30 pts
      1. 4 yrs
      2. 40 pts
      1. 5 yrs or more
      2. 50 pts
  3. (50 points maximum)
  1. 6. Supply Chain/Logistics Continuing Professional Development Activities During The Past Three Years.
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded

    2. Examples of programs: Industry Conference, Association Conferences, Seminars


      Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Conference overview and proof of attendance.

      1. 10 points per activity
      2. 10 pts
  3. (100 points maximum)
  1. 7. Industry Leadership Roles in Supply Chain Management /Logistics During The Past Three Years.
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded

    2. Example of roles: Chair, President, Vice President, Director, Committee Member, and/or Sub Committee Member of Government and/or Non Government entities or project groups.


      Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Letter of appointment or reference letter from entity or group chair/president.

      1. 15 points for each position.
      2. 15 pts
  3. (60 points maximum)
  1. 8. Industry Participation and Contributions in Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded

    2. Examples of participation: Published work, presentation/speaking engagement, conference chair, breakout leader, judging panel, industry mentor.


      Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Overview/copy of event paper, etc and proof of participation/contribution therein.

      1. 15 points for each participation and contribution
      2. 15 pts unpublished
      2. 40 pts published
  3. (60 points maximum)
  1. 9. Supply Chain Management/Logistics Recognition/Awards.
    2. Exposure Area
      1. Criteria
      2. Points Awarded

    2. Examples of recognition/awards: Scholarships, study tours, graduation awards, industry award.

      Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Overview of recognition/award and proof of receipt.

      1. 25 points for each recognition/award
      2. 25 pts
  3. (100 points maximum)
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