Free Level 2 Warehousing Course in Stockton-on-Tees. Classes run at Ragworth Community Centre. This three-day, full-time daytime warehousing course covers the core principles of warehousing and storage operations. You'll gain a solid grounding in how warehouses run, from goods-in and stock control through to health and safety. It's a practical level 2 warehousing qualification designed for adults in the Tees Valley area looking to move into industrial and warehouse roles. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults aged 19+ who are residents of the Tees Valley area and are looking to progress into a range of industrial occupations.
Entry requirements
Learners must have the potential to achieve the assessment criteria set out in each unit.
What you will learn
You'll understand how warehousing and storage operations are organised and managed.
You'll learn the principles of receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
You'll understand stock control processes and why accuracy matters.
You'll learn health and safety responsibilities in a warehouse environment.
You'll understand how to handle and move goods safely.
You'll learn about the role of technology and documentation in warehouse operations.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based and runs full-time over three days. You'll be assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that cover the units in the qualification. There are no practical workplace placements required. Assessment is based on your understanding of warehousing and storage principles as set out in each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ragworth Community Centre 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 stores environment
Goods-in operative: receiving and checking incoming deliveries
Stock controller: monitoring and recording stock levels
Distribution centre operative: working in large-scale logistics operations
Warehouse administrator: handling documentation and stock records
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage Operations: puts your skills into a workplace-assessed qualification that many employers look for when hiring permanently.
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: moves you toward supervisory and team leader roles in warehousing and distribution.
