Warehousing | Academy of Training, Plymouth, Devon

Warehousing

LEVEL 2

QUALIFICATION: City and Guilds NVQ Level 2

DURATION: The anticipated duration of this course will vary between 6 - 12 months depending on the funding route.

AIM OF THE COURSE: To equip the learner with the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with the minimum of supervision in a warehousing environment.

To encourage learners to use their initiative to identify and complete warehousing tasks.

ENTRY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The are no formal entry requirements for this course and all learners are subject to an initial assessment and skills scan.
Learners are expected to possess good communication skills.
Learners should be literate and numerate and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
A work placement is required (which Academy of Training will help to secure is necessary) and learners will be supported by their employer.
The employer should allow learners to attend all classroom based activities and learning sessions provided by the Academy. These provide the opportunity to develop knowledge-based skills.
The employer will be actively involved with planning the ongoing training and support necessary for the learner to achieve the qualification.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

The importance of Health & Safety within the warehouse.
The maintenance of stock levels.
How to prepare stock for distribution.
To understand all appropriate documentation.
The processes of goods inward and goods outward.

DELIVERY: Flexible teaching and learning programmes designed to suit individual and business needs.

On and off the job training and assessment.

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is by observation of the learner on the job, by portfolio monitoring and by other oral and written questioning. There is no examination at the end of course.