Free Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Principles Course in Nottingham. Classes run at DBC Training Nottingham, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll cover the core knowledge warehouses rely on: receiving and storing goods, processing orders, health and safety, and dispatching stock. The course takes around 25 hours full-time. This free warehousing and storage principles course for adults is open to those aged 19 or over who are unemployed and not in full-time education. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point.
Who this course is for
Warehousing and storage businesses operate within dynamic environments, demanding specialised knowledge and skills to ensure safety and efficiency. Our Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles is a comprehensive knowledge-based qualification designed to equip learners with the essential understanding and expertise required to thrive in such environments.
Entry requirements
19+
Unemployed and not in full-time education
A British/EU citizen or have lived in the UK for 3 years or more
What you will learn
You'll understand how goods are received, checked, and stored safely.
You'll learn how to process and dispatch orders accurately.
You'll explore health and safety responsibilities in a warehouse environment.
You'll understand stock control and inventory management principles.
You'll learn how to handle and move goods in line with safe working practices.
You'll understand the roles and workflows that keep a warehouse running efficiently.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: some study is completed online at your own pace, and some takes place in the classroom at DBC Training Nottingham. You'll work through knowledge-based activities covering warehousing principles. Assessment is through written tasks and knowledge checks. No practical placement is required for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and dispatching stock
Goods-in operative: receiving and checking deliveries
Stock controller: managing inventory and stock levels
Order picker: fulfilling customer and retail orders
Dispatch operative: preparing and sending outbound orders
Stores assistant: maintaining stock in a storage facility
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations: adds a practical licence to your warehousing knowledge, widening the roles you can apply for.
Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations: moves into supervisory and coordination responsibilities across the supply chain.
Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage: a competence-based qualification that demonstrates hands-on ability in a working warehouse environment.
