Applications open (closing Friday, 28 November 2025).
Delivered in partnership with BHP and Programmed, the Trainee 2 Warehouse Pathway Program provides entry-level participants with the required skills to gain employment in Western Australia’s resources industry. BHP is offering fully-funded, paid training scholarships to selected applicants, with an opportunity for employment with BHP at the conclusion of the Program for those who achieve the course requirements and demonstrate suitability for the role.
Students will be employed with Programmed whilst completing the TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations, which will prepare them for a warehouse operator role with BHP in the Pilbara region. The role is responsible for ensuring parts and materials are received, stored, and dispatched safely, efficiently and effectively.
Qualification: TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations - Warehousing Pathway
Duration: 9 weeks full-time, 4-5 days per week
Dates: Monday, 9 February to Friday, 10 April 2026
Location: Rockingham campus, Simpson Ave, Rockingham WA 6168
The TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations qualification provides a pathway to the warehousing and supply chain industry. Units have been aligned with the skills and knowledge required for BHP’s Warehousing Operators. Skills covered during the training are broad and will include at a high level:
- working effectively and sustainably across the supply chain industry
- WHS requirements, policies and procedures, including chain of responsibility, loading and unloading freight, and safe manual handling.
- checking and assessing the operational capabilities of equipment
- identifying, storing and handling general goods, dangerous goods and hazardous substances
- picking and processing orders, replenishing and dispatching stock
- using business software applications
You will also complete a Forklift licence and First Aid training.
Training will be aligned with the tasks expected of a warehouse operator with BHP. Participants will obtain foundational warehousing and supply chain knowledge and skills and the confidence to work with a range of tasks associated with the role with BHP.
The Trainee 2 Warehouse Pathway Program offers participants the opportunity to:
- foster an understanding of the BHP Warehouse Operator role and associated routines and procedures
- develop technical and practical skills linked to the job outcomes
- learn foundation principles, functions and responsibilities of the supply chain industry, and work safely in a warehouse environment
- be part of a recruitment process conducted by BHP at the conclusion of the program.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- be 18 years and over
- be female and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- have held a valid drivers licence for at least a year
- complete a National Police Clearance
- submit application by closing date/time
Applicants should have a reasonable level of physical fitness to complete manual tasks, be competent in communication and mathematics and demonstrate a good attitude and work ethic.
The course has been developed to mirror the BHP work environment, with workplace language and policies followed. Participants will complete drug and alcohol screening during the training program. Students will receive support from South Metropolitan TAFE's Student Services, and the Jobs and Skills Centres' Engagement Officers to provide every opportunity for success.
1. Book into an Information Session by emailing T2WProgram@smtafe.wa.edu.au
Session dates:
- Tuesday, 4 November 2025
- Tuesday, 11 November 2025
- Tuesday, 25 November 2025
These sessions are held at the Lecture Theatre on our Rockingham campus - you will learn more about the job role, the training program and have the opportunity to submit your resume and application.
2. Submit your application - complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form(opens in a new tab)
Once you've submitted the form, email a copy of your resume to T2WProgram@smtafe.wa.edu.au
Applications close at 12pm on Friday, 28 November 2025
3. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre and interview at Rockingham campus on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
4. Successful applicants will be notified and contacted with an offer from Thursday, 11 December 2025.
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