Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Training in Hull

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration177 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Portull Training Services lists a fee of £1,100 if you're not eligible. Contact Portull Training Services for more info.

About this course

Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Course. Work-based training at your workplace. Funding may be available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. You train in your job role, applying skills directly on the warehouse floor. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively in a warehouse environment, including organising work and preventing problems. It typically takes around 177 hours to complete. There are no entry qualifications required.

Who this course is for

This qualification allows the learner to gain a nationally recognised QCF Qualification. It involves demonstrating the skills and knowledge needed to do the job, ability to organise work and identify and prevent problems.

The Warehousing Qualifications are based on national occupation standards (NOS), which the learner must meet to demonstrate competence in a particular task (Learning Outcome). The qualification focuses on the knowledge and, where appropriate, the practical skills associated with Warehousing and Storage. This arrangement ensures that when the learner completes the qualification they will have gained knowledge and practical experience of some of the situations that they could face within the occupational sector in which it is being delivered. The achievement of this QCF Qualification will encourage a learner to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills, knowledge and potential.

It covers the intermediate level knowledge and understanding of Warehousing and Storage, and has been developed in consultation with industry specialists and training providers to ensure that it meets the needs of industry employers and learners. The qualification has huge potential benefits for those engaging with the Warehousing, Storage and Logistics industry sector. This qualification does not require occupational evidence.

Entry requirements

There are no entry qualifications required by learners to undertake this Qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate the skills needed to carry out warehousing and storage tasks competently.
  • You'll learn how to organise your work effectively within a warehouse environment.
  • You'll identify and prevent common workplace problems before they escalate.
  • You'll apply knowledge of health and safety relevant to warehousing operations.
  • You'll show competence in handling, moving, and storing goods correctly.
  • You'll meet the occupational standards required for warehouse operative roles.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll be assessed on your practical skills and job knowledge as you carry out your normal duties. Assessment is competence-based, meaning you demonstrate what you can do on the job. This may include observations by an assessor, professional discussions, and evidence gathered from your day-to-day work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Portull Training Services Trackside Business Park will confirm anything else you need 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 incoming deliveries
  • Stores person: organising and maintaining storage areas
  • Logistics assistant: supporting the movement of goods through supply chains
  • Warehouse team leader: supervising day-to-day warehouse operations

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage: deepen your knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations: add a forklift licence to your warehousing and storage qualification and broaden your job options.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Logistics Operations: a wider qualification covering the full supply chain, useful if you want to move into logistics management.

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