Free Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Training in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Aug 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Warehousing Course in Liverpool. Evening warehousing classes run at The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This warehousing qualification covers the principles behind warehouse operations, storage systems, stock control, and safe working practices. The course takes around one year part-time. You'll need to be at Level 1 in English and have good IT skills and access to a PC or laptop. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit for you.

Who this course is for

Details of the Principles of Warehousing (RQF) - Employability Level 2 Certificate course can be found by visiting: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Principles-of-Warehousing-RQF-Employability-Level-2-Certificate

Entry requirements

Learners be at least Level 1 in English and have good IT skills, have access to a PC or laptop as well as a passion for learning.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how warehousing and storage operations are organised and managed.
  • You'll learn the principles of stock control and inventory management.
  • You'll explore health and safety requirements in a warehouse environment.
  • You'll understand how goods are received, stored, and dispatched.
  • You'll learn about the use of technology and IT systems in warehouse operations.
  • You'll develop knowledge of workplace procedures and compliance requirements.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on an evening schedule. Learning is part-time over approximately one year. Assessment is based on the principles and knowledge covered throughout the course. You'll need access to a PC or laptop for elements of your study. The centre will confirm the full assessment approach before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll need access to a PC or laptop for parts of your study.

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 incoming deliveries.
  • Stores assistant: organising and maintaining stock in a storage facility.
  • Logistics assistant: supporting the movement of goods through a supply chain.
  • Dispatch operative: preparing and sending outbound orders.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations: adds a practical licence to your warehousing qualification, opening roles that require powered equipment.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations: moves into supervisory and management knowledge for those looking to step up.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage: a competence-based qualification assessed in the workplace, valued by employers hiring for permanent warehouse roles.

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