Trainee 2 Warehouse Pathway Program

Qualification: TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations 

Duration: 9 weeks full-time, 4-5 days per week 

Dates: Monday, 28 April 2025, to Friday, 27 June 2025 

Location: Rockingham campus, Simpson Ave, Rockingham

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 skills set including the Construction White Card, Forklift licence and First Aid.

Training will be aligned to 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.

Applicants are required to be 18 years and over, either female or of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (male or female) and must be competent in communication and mathematics. These skills are equivalent to completion of Year 10 but may also be achieved through previous work or informal learning experiences. Applicants should have a reasonable level of physical fitness to complete manual tasks 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 SM TAFE Student Services and Jobs and Skills Engagement Officers to provide every opportunity for success.

1. Book into an Information Session by emailing T2WProgram@smtafe.wa.edu.au

• Session 1: Thursday 20th February 9.30am – 11.00am
• Session 2: Tuesday 4th March 5.30pm – 7.00pm
• Session 3: Wednesday 12th March 10.30am – 12.00pm

These sessions are held at SM TAFE Rockingham Campus Lecture Theatre -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) or email T2WProgram@smtafe.wa.edu.au.  

Applications close on Friday, 21 March 2025

3. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at Rockingham campus on Wednesday, 26 March 2025

4. Programmed will commence on-boarding of applicants. Drug and Alcohol Testing and Medical tests to be completed prior to final acceptance into the program.