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Free Level 2 Warehousing Training Online – Boston College Skirbeck Road

CostFREE
Duration101 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Principles of Warehousing Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, from home or anywhere else that suits you. It covers health and safety in a warehouse environment, storing and packing goods, stock checking, processing orders, dispatch, and customer service. You'll need to be 19 or over and hold at least a Level 1 English or Literacy qualification to enrol. The course takes around 14 weeks to complete.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 Principles of Warehousing Certificate course will help you to understand a range of warehouse processes, including manual handling, stock checking, processing orders, storage and packing of goods and dispatch. It will also look at the customer service process and the impact it can have on an organisation. This qualification is a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification and demonstrates your competency to employers. It can be used to update and continue your professional development, (CPD), and to develop knowledge/skills relevant to the occupational specialisation. It is also suitable for anyone with a personal interest in this topic.

Entry requirements

You will need to be aged be 19+ as at 31st August prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also need to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent. To assist in completion of this qualification, it may help to be working in, or have access to, the chosen sector. If you already have a higher-level qualification in this specialism, it may impact on your eligibility.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand health and safety requirements in a warehousing environment.
  • You'll learn the principles of warehousing and storing goods correctly.
  • You'll understand how to carry out stock checking accurately.
  • You'll learn how to prepare goods for dispatch.
  • You'll understand how to process orders and handle goods safely, including manual handling.
  • You'll understand the role of customer service in a warehouse setting and its impact on an organisation.

How you will learn

The course is fully online. You study and complete all assessments digitally, so there are no classroom sessions to attend. You can study from home, work, or any location with internet access. All learning materials are provided online. Assessment is carried out through online tasks and activities linked to each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and dispatching goods
  • Stock controller: monitoring and managing inventory levels
  • Goods-in operative: receiving, checking, and logging deliveries
  • Dispatch operative: preparing and sending outbound orders
  • Warehouse administrator: supporting stock records and order processing

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Certificate, you could move on to a Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage Operations, which assesses your practical skills on the job and is valued by employers. A forklift operator licence (such as a RTITB or ITSSAR certificate) is a practical add-on that opens up more warehouse roles. If you want to move into supervision, a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Team Leading or Management is a natural next step.

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