Free Level 2 Principles of Warehousing Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around existing commitments without needing to travel to a centre. The course covers how warehouses operate, from goods-in and stock control through to health and safety and working practices. It typically takes around 3 months to complete. A free principles of warehousing course for adults aged 19 and over, funded for eligible learners in the North Yorkshire and Tees Valley areas.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ looking to progress in the workplace or add skills to their CV to find employment
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll understand how warehouse operations are organised and managed.
You'll learn how goods are received, stored, and dispatched.
You'll explore stock control processes and inventory management.
You'll study health and safety responsibilities in a warehouse environment.
You'll understand the importance of accurate documentation and record-keeping.
You'll learn about working as part of a warehouse team and following procedures.
How you will learn
You study online and complete written assessments to demonstrate your knowledge. Assessment is knowledge-based, covering the principles and practices of warehousing. You work through the material at your own pace and submit your work online. Learning & Skills Darlington will confirm the assessment platform and any technical requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and dispatching goods
Stores assistant: managing stock in a storage facility
Goods-in operative: receiving and checking incoming deliveries
Stock controller: monitoring inventory levels and accuracy
Logistics assistant: supporting warehouse and distribution operations
Order picker: fulfilling customer or retail orders in a warehouse
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Operations: a practical, work-based qualification that builds on this principles course and is valued by employers for warehouse roles.
Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations: adds a practical licence-linked qualification for operating counterbalance or reach trucks.
Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations: a next step if you move into a supervisory or coordination role.
