Traceability 4.0
Learn how to drive supply chain excellence through advanced traceability. Master digital tools that enhance visibility and operational efficiency.
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With an increasing need to minimise product loss and drive savings by leveraging Industry 4.0 trends, Skills Lab have created a new micro-credential to enhance the traceability of goods and supply chain visibility.
Traceability is the ability to identify, track and trace elements of a product as it moves along the supply chain and includes information about raw goods through to finished products. In manufacturing, traceability improves efficiency and accuracy when processing large numbers of discrete items or transactions. Through this micro-credential, learners will gain theoretical knowledge and the practical know-how to implement the traceability process with the use of technology
Training will be delivered face to face using an advanced traceability work cell using Omron PLCs and verification equipment, however, training outcomes are designed to be relevant to all industry standards.
This course is suited to:
- Tradespeople seeking career progression in supply chain roles
- Buyers and purchasers
- Cargo handlers
- Warehouse operators
- Supply chain specialists
- Industrial, mechanical and production engineers
- Supply chain and manufacturing business owners, leaders and decision-makers.
Breakdown of the Course/Module
This micro-credential covers the concepts of traceability in manufacturing, marking (barcode or RFID), verification and implementation of these systems in Industry 4.0 connected manufacturing environments.
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Understand what traceability is, and use inputs to maximise outputs
- Understand principles of supply chain traceability and domestic and foreign legislative obligations
- Develop and implement a supply chain traceability strategy
- Apply Industry 4.0 processes including data analytics, databasing and Internet of Things (IoT)
- Understand risks and apply cyber security measures for traceability data protection
- Translate supply chain traceability into sales and operations planning and process optimisation.
This micro-credential will involve a volume of learning of approximately 24 hours of student effort.

About your trainer
Laura Mabikafola
Executive General Manager
Executive General Manager for Skills Lab, Laura is committed to equipping organisations with the industrial digitalisation skills needed both now and into the future. She has been a coach throughout her career, though more formally since 2011, having coached business owners of SMEs to CEOs across a range of industry sectors.Laura brings experience gained from more than 22 years in the people industry, leading significant human resources and recruitment businesses. This experience has honed her ability to tailor learning solutions to meet specific business challenges, ensuring that the right people with the right skills are in the right roles to drive transformation.Laura's deep understanding of industrial digitalisation and her passion for developing talent help to foster the next generation of leaders.

About your trainer
Georgie Johnson
Trainer
Georgie has more than 20 years of experience in Business, Leadership and Project Management. She is passionate about influencing progress and development in people, ensuring agile, growth mindsets are embedded for positive change. Georgie is a visionary, systems thinker who has experience in interpersonal, and problem-solving skills that are transferable across industry. Driven by a love for technology and a commitment to fostering diversity of thought, Georgie inspires innovation in every training session.

About your trainer
Nick Kleeman
Trainer
Nick Kleeman brings a wealth of hands-on manufacturing experience to Skills Lab, including 10 years in SAGE Automation's Advanced Manufacturing Facility. Having completed a Diploma of Engineering (Technical) and Certificate 3 in Mechanical Engineering (Toolmaking) in addition to working on projects for some of Australia's largest manufacturers, Nick has helped train many apprentices and trade assistants. Nick's friendly training approach ensures learners receive the best advice, guidance and direction to support their learning and development.
FAQs
The volume of learning is approximately 24 hours of student effort.
At this time, there is no funding available for this micro-credential. Pricing information is available on this page.
Yes, our micro-credentials can be stacked, which means that learners can make continuous progress towards a certificate or diploma qualification, completed at a pace that suits you.
The USI is a code made up of 10 numbers and letters which is assigned to individual students and remains with the student for life. The USI is used to create a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications awarded to you in Australia. You can access your online records by logging in onto the USI portal. Read more getting a USI here.
With our cyber physical training, you can complete the course from home or your workplace. It is recommended that learners have a good internet connection, webcam and microphone when undertaking cyber physical training either at home or from the workplace. Information on how to access training platforms will be emailed to you prior to the course commencing.
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