To qualify as a CPL candidate, an applicant must have relevant working experience, qualifications and an active participation in the Logistics Profession.

The CPL calculator below provides a general guide to your own relevant certification criteria. You will need at least 400 points before being considered for certification by the Transport and Logistics Certification Council.

When your certification criteria reaches the minimum 400 points in the calculator below, you will be able to click on the 'Continue' button and be able to submit your application for certification. The Transport and Logistics Certification Council is comprised of industry representitives and practitioners who have developed strict guidelines for assessing submissions. Hence your actual points as assessed may differ from the calculator's score.

Making an application consists of four steps.
Step One: General Information
Step Two: Your Full Profile
Step Three: Your Criteria and supporting documentation
Step Four: Submission and payment

The Transport and Logistics Certification Council meets quarterly to assess applications. To assist the assessment of your application it is highly recommended that you submit supporting evidence that is relevant to the logistics profession. For example if you have a qualification in supply chain studies, the transcript should accompany your application.
Application fee: There is a $AU500 (GST included) application fee.

Successful applicants will be entitled to use the post nominal letters CPL and will be awarded a Certificate to confirm their accreditation.

Unsuccessful candidates can re-submit applications following re-evaluation of gaps in their qualifications and experience.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Once you have been certified as a CPL you are effectively committed to maintaining this professional standard by engaging in CPD activities that accrue at least 50 weighted hours per year. Your nominated industry association will assist with details of relevant CPD activities.

Professional Ethics

The Transport and Logistics Certification Council is also charged with maintaining professional standards and will act on breaches of ethical practice in accordance with disciplinary rules established. Click here to read the CPL professional Code of Ethics

Associations

The CPL is supported by Industry Associations. You will need to select an Association which will process your application. Click here for more information on the Associations.