Free Level 2 Warehousing Course in Leicester. Classes run at Think Employment Leicester, combining online study with live sessions over 12 weeks. It is free for eligible learners, including those unemployed, economically inactive, or earning below £25,750 a year. You will study the principles of warehousing and storage, covering topics relevant to working as a warehouse operative or forklift operator in the East Midlands logistics sector. To be eligible, you must be aged 19 or over and live in Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, or Rutland.
Who this course is for
If you want to move into warehousing or forklift work in Leicestershire or the East Midlands, this funded online course is designed for you. In just 12 weeks, you will earn a recognised certificate and a forklift licence, even if you are starting from scratch.
Entry requirements
Aged 19 or over (no upper age limit). Live in Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, or Rutland. Unemployed and receiving benefits; OR economically inactive (e.g. caring responsibilities or health reasons); OR employed and earning below £25,750 gross per year.. Income: Below £25,750 gross per year (if employed). Must have the right to work and study in the UK. Not currently enrolled in full-time education. Must commit to full 12-week programme.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of warehousing and storage operations.
You'll understand how to handle and move goods safely in a warehouse environment.
You'll study stock control and inventory management processes.
You'll learn health and safety requirements relevant to warehouse work.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of warehouse operatives.
You'll develop knowledge of receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
How you will learn
The course is delivered through a mix of online study on a Moodle platform and live Zoom sessions. You attend part-time during the day over 12 weeks. Attending the live sessions is strongly encouraged. Assessment is through coursework and written tasks completed during your study. You do not need to sit a formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Think Employment Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative. Picking, packing, and dispatching goods in a distribution centre.
Forklift operator. Moving stock using counterbalance or reach trucks.
Stores assistant. Managing stock and inventory in a warehouse or retail setting.
Logistics assistant. Supporting the movement of goods across the supply chain.
Goods-in operative. Receiving and checking deliveries at a distribution site.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage. Adds a practical, work-based qualification that many employers look for alongside the Certificate.
Level 3 Award in Warehousing and Storage. A step up for those moving into supervisory or team-leader roles in logistics.
Forklift Operator Licence (RTITB or ITSSAR). A practical licence that many warehouse employers require for forklift work.
