Free Level 2 Warehousing Course in Sunderland. Classes run at Staff Power Group. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This warehousing qualification covers the principles of working in warehousing and storage environments, from goods handling to health and safety practices. The course takes around 35 hours in total. There are no formal entry requirements, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand how warehousing and storage operations work
You'll learn health and safety responsibilities in a warehouse environment
You'll explore how goods are received, stored, and dispatched
You'll understand stock control and inventory management principles
You'll learn about the movement and handling of loads safely
You'll understand the importance of documentation and record-keeping in storage operations
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Staff Power Group. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of warehousing and storage principles. There are no exams. Your work is submitted to NCFE for external verification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Staff Power Group 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 storage facility
Goods-in operative: receiving and checking incoming deliveries
Warehouse administrator: handling paperwork and stock records
Distribution centre operative: working in large-scale logistics operations
Stock controller: monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory levels
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Operations: puts your skills into practice in a real work setting and strengthens your CV for warehouse operative roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations: a step up for those moving into supervisory or team leader positions in warehousing and distribution.
Forklift Operator Licence (RTITB or ITSSAR): many warehouse roles require a forklift licence, which you can take as a separate short course.
