Free Level 1 Warehousing and Storage Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Triage Northallerton, part-time during the day. The course covers the handling and storing of goods in commercial, industrial, and freight environments. You'll build practical knowledge of distributive operations across 13 days of classroom-based study. It suits anyone working in warehousing and storage or looking to move into the sector.
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 handled and stored safely in a warehouse environment.
You'll understand the key operations involved in receiving, moving, and dispatching stock.
You'll learn about working safely and following procedures in a logistics facility.
You'll develop knowledge of how commercial and freight warehouses operate.
You'll understand your responsibilities as part of a warehouse team.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Triage Northallerton over 13 days, part-time. Learning is based on units covering the practical knowledge and competence needed in warehousing and storage. Assessment is against a set of industry-based units, measuring both your understanding and your ability to apply it in a warehouse or logistics setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Northallerton 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
Stores assistant: managing stock and goods in a storage facility
Goods-in operative: receiving and checking deliveries at a distribution centre
Logistics assistant: supporting the movement of goods across a supply chain
Freight handler: loading and unloading goods at a freight facility
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage: the natural next step, covering more complex operations and responsibilities.
Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations: adds a practical licence-linked qualification for operating counterbalance or reach trucks.
Level 2 Diploma in Logistics Operations: broader coverage of the logistics sector, useful if you want to move into supervisory or coordination roles.