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Free Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Training Online – Northampton College Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Warehousing Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, which makes it practical if you have work, family, or other commitments. The course covers the principles of warehousing and storage, giving you the underpinning knowledge needed to work in the sector. You'll need to pass a short English assessment before you start. The course typically takes 6 to 10 weeks to complete.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners to enter and/or progress from entry roles in the Warehousing and Storage industries. Learners will develop the underpinning knowledge necessary to support them in their role in this sector.

Entry requirements

You should have been living in the UK for 3 years by the start of the course. You should be over 19+ and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection An email account that you regularly check You need to pass a short English assessment You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how warehousing and storage operations work
  • You'll learn about stock control and inventory management
  • You'll explore health and safety responsibilities in a warehouse environment
  • You'll understand how goods are received, stored, and dispatched
  • You'll learn about the principles of moving and handling loads safely
  • You'll develop knowledge of workplace procedures and compliance requirements

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is knowledge-based, completed online. You'll need regular access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. The course is expected to be completed within 6 to 10 weeks, so you'll need to set aside consistent study time each week.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer with a reliable internet connection and an email address you check regularly. Northampton College Main Campus will confirm anything else before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and dispatching goods
  • Stock controller: managing inventory levels and records
  • Goods-in operative: receiving and checking deliveries
  • Dispatch operative: preparing and sending outbound orders
  • Stores assistant: maintaining stock in a storage facility
  • Warehouse administrator: supporting day-to-day warehouse operations

What you could study next

Once you have your level 2 warehousing qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage, which is assessed in the workplace and valued by employers for supervisory roles. If you operate or plan to operate forklifts, a forklift operator licence course would complement this Certificate. A Level 3 qualification could open doors to team leader or supervisor positions.

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