Free Level 1 Warehousing and Storage Course in Darlington. Classes run at Triage Darlington, part-time during the day, over 13 days. This warehousing and storage qualification covers the handling and storing of goods in commercial, industrial, and freight environments. You'll build practical understanding of distributive operations and demonstrate your competence against industry-based units. Daytime delivery makes it manageable alongside other commitments.
Who this course is for
This qualification has been designed for people working or wishing to work in a warehousing and storage facility within the logistics sector. It enables learners to demonstrate their competence and understanding against a set of units based on the needs of the industry. The qualification has been designed to support those involved with distributive operations such as dealing with the handling and storing of goods within a commercial, industrial or remover’s warehouse, or freight facility.
What you will learn
You'll learn how goods are received, handled, and stored in a warehouse or freight facility.
You'll understand safe working practices relevant to warehousing and storage environments.
You'll develop knowledge of stock control and inventory processes.
You'll explore how distribution operations work within the logistics sector.
You'll learn how to move and locate goods correctly within a storage facility.
You'll understand the responsibilities of a warehouse operative within a commercial or industrial setting.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Triage Darlington. You'll be assessed through a combination of knowledge-based tasks and demonstration of competence against industry units. Assessment is designed to show your understanding of warehousing operations and your ability to apply that knowledge in a logistics context.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and storing goods in a warehouse
Stores assistant: managing stock in a commercial or industrial store
Goods-in operative: receiving and checking deliveries at a freight facility
Distribution centre operative: supporting logistics operations in a large facility
Removals operative: handling and transporting goods for a removals company
Freight handler: moving and organising goods at a freight or logistics depot
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage: builds on Level 1 and covers more complex operational tasks, making you a stronger candidate for supervisory roles.
Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations: adds a practical licence-linked qualification if you want to operate forklift trucks in a warehouse setting.
Level 2 Certificate in Logistics Operations: broadens your knowledge across the wider logistics and supply chain sector.
