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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. Also note that all copies of documents subsequently submitted to your nominated assessing organisation must be sighted and signed by a Justice of the Peace/Solicitor or a CPL as to be true and original.

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. Also note that all copies of documents subsequently submitted to your nominated assessing organisation must be sighted and signed by a Justice of the Peace/Solicitor or a CPL as to be true and original.

Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

1. Current or Recent Supply Chain/Logistics Experience

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.

  • 2 yrs
  • 3 yrs
  • 4 yrs
  • 5 yrs
  • 6-10 yrs
  • 11yrs +
  • 40
  • 75
  • 100
  • 125
  • 150
  • 200
    (40 points minimum 200 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

1. Current or Recent Supply Chain/Logistics Experience

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.

  • 2 yrs
  • 3 yrs
  • 4 yrs
  • 5 yrs
  • 6-10 yrs
  • 11yrs +
  • 40
  • 75
  • 100
  • 125
  • 150
  • 200
    (40 points minimum 200 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

2.Current or Recent Supply Chain/Logistics Management Experience  

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.

  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • Above 5 years
  • 40 pts
  • 60 pts
  • 80 pts
  • 100 pts
  • 150 pts
    (150 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

2.Current or Recent Supply Chain/Logistics Management Experience  

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.

  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • Above 5 years
  • 40 pts
  • 60 pts
  • 80 pts
  • 100 pts
  • 150 pts
    (150 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

3. Formal Education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Related Discipline  

Examples of formal education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Post Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Post Graduate Diploma/Masters/MBA majoring in  Supply Chain Management, Logistics and/or related areas.  

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Official or certified copy of transcript from education provider listing modules/subjects successfully completed as part of award received, together with a certified copy of award (i.e. Diploma, Degree, etc).

  • Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate
  • Bachelor /Postgraduate
  • Diploma
  • MBA/Master’s degree
  • PhD
  • 50 pts
  • 100 pts
  • 150 pts
  • 200 pts
    (200 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

3. Formal Education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Related Discipline  

Examples of formal education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Post Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Post Graduate Diploma/Masters/MBA majoring in  Supply Chain Management, Logistics and/or related areas.  

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Official or certified copy of transcript from education provider listing modules/subjects successfully completed as part of award received, together with a certified copy of award (i.e. Diploma, Degree, etc).

  • Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate
  • Bachelor /Postgraduate
  • Diploma
  • MBA/Master’s degree
  • PhD
  • 50 pts
  • 100 pts
  • 150 pts
  • 200 pts
    (200 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

4. TAFE/University or equivalent Executive Programs in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Example of Executive Programs: Executive Development Program  in Supply Chain Management, specialised Executive program in logistics management

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

  • 25 points per course  
  • 25 pts (100 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

4. TAFE/University or equivalent Executive Programs in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Example of Executive Programs: Executive Development Program  in Supply Chain Management, specialised Executive program in logistics management

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

  • 25 points per course  
  • 25 pts (100 points maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

5. Professional Membership of Supply Chain/Logistics Associations  

 

 

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 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more
  • 10 pts
  • 20 pts
  • 30 pts
  • 40 pts
  • 50 pts
    (50 point maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

5. Professional Membership of Supply Chain/Logistics Associations  

 

 

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 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more
  • 10 pts
  • 20 pts
  • 30 pts
  • 40 pts
  • 50 pts
    (50 point maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

6. Supply Chain/Logistics Continuing Professional Development Activities During The Past Three Years

Examples of programs: Industry Conference, Association Conferences, Seminars

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

  • 10 points per activity
  • 10 pts (100 points Maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

6. Supply Chain/Logistics Continuing Professional Development Activities During The Past Three Years

Examples of programs: Industry Conference, Association Conferences, Seminars

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

  • 10 points per activity
  • 10 pts (100 points Maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

7. Industry Leadership Roles in Supply Chain Management /Logistics During The Past Three Years

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.

  • 15 points for each position
  • 15 pts   (60 points Maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

7. Industry Leadership Roles in Supply Chain Management /Logistics During The Past Three Years

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.

  • 15 points for each position
  • 15 pts   (60 points Maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

8. Industry Participation and Contributions in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

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.

  • 15 points for each participation and contribution
  • 15 pts unpublished 40pts published (60 points Maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

8. Industry Participation and Contributions in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

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.

  • 15 points for each participation and contribution
  • 15 pts unpublished 40pts published (60 points Maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

9. Supply Chain Management/Logistics Recognition/Awards

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.

  • 25 points for each recognition/ award
  • 25 pts   (100 points Maximum)
Exposure Area Criteria Points Awarded

9. Supply Chain Management/Logistics Recognition/Awards

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.

  • 25 points for each recognition/ award
  • 25 pts   (100 points Maximum)
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