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Free Level 1 Logistics Skills Course in Grays

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Skills for Logistics Course in Grays. Classes run at Thurrock Adult Community College, part-time during the day over 13 weeks.

The course covers the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in warehouses and distribution centres. You'll learn about warehouse operations, stock handling, health and safety, and how goods move through a supply chain. Classes run at a manageable pace, which works well if you're balancing study with other commitments.

Before you start, you'll need to attend a Meet The Team session at the college. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Skills for Logistics.

Who this course is for

"Start your career in logistics with this Level 1 Gateway course.

Gain the practical skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to work in warehouses and distribution centres in Thurrock and the surrounding area.

Prior to the course, you will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. You will need to book a session by emailing [email protected] or calling 01375 372476."

Entry requirements

"You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level.

You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to book a session via the enrolment button on our website, or by calling 01375 372476."

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how warehouses and distribution centres operate.
  • You'll understand how to handle and store stock safely.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and safety in a logistics environment.
  • You'll learn how goods move through a supply chain.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a warehouse operative.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Thurrock Adult Community College. Learning is delivered part-time during the day. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks linked to the qualification's units. The centre will guide you through each stage of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thurrock Adult Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and moving stock in a warehouse.
  • Distribution centre assistant, supporting goods intake and despatch.
  • Stock room assistant, managing stock levels in a retail or trade setting.
  • Goods-in operative, receiving and checking deliveries.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Logistics Operations, a natural next step that builds on this qualification and opens more warehouse and distribution roles.
  • Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations, if you want to operate powered industrial trucks.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage, recognised by employers for skilled warehouse work.
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