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Free Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Training in Chesterfield – DBC Training Chesterfield

CostFREE
Duration25 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Principles Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at DBC Training Chesterfield, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll cover the core knowledge behind receiving, storing, and dispatching goods, plus health and safety in warehouse environments. The course takes around 25 hours to complete. You'll need to be 19 or over, unemployed, and a British or EU citizen (or have lived in the UK for at least three years).

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 in a warehouse.
  • You'll learn how to process and dispatch orders accurately.
  • You'll explore health and safety responsibilities in warehousing environments.
  • You'll understand stock control and inventory management principles.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of warehouse operatives.
  • You'll understand how warehousing fits into the wider logistics and supply chain.

How you will learn

This is a blended course. Some of your study takes place online, and some takes place in the centre during daytime sessions. Learning is knowledge-based, covering warehousing principles through guided study and tutor-led activities. Assessment is through knowledge-based tasks and written questions that test your understanding of warehousing and storage operations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Chesterfield 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 and inventory in a warehouse
  • Goods-in operative: receiving and checking incoming deliveries
  • Logistics assistant: supporting supply chain and distribution operations
  • Stock controller: monitoring and recording warehouse inventory
  • Despatch operative: processing and sending out customer orders

What you could study next

Once you have your warehousing and storage principles qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage, which is assessed in the workplace and recognised for career progression into supervisory roles. A forklift operator licence (RTITB or ITSSAR) is a practical addition if you want to expand your warehouse skills and take on more varied roles.

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