Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Training in Nottingham

Cost£724.00
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Principles Course. Work-based training at your workplace. This is a knowledge-based course covering the principles of working in a warehousing and storage environment. You study while in a job role, with employer support. The course takes around 2 weeks to complete. It covers the knowledge you need to work effectively in a warehouse or logistics setting, and prepares you to move on to more specialist or higher-level training. No entry requirements.

Who this course is for

The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or where more specific knowledge, skills and understanding is required. This is a knowledge only qualification which can be used to prepare learners to enter employment within a warehousing and storage environment.

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are interested in working within the logistics sectors, in particular a warehousing and storage environment. It includes the following knowledge-based learning outcomes: 1. Understand how to receive and store goods and materials 2. Understand how to process orders and dispatch goods 3. Understand how to deliver effective customer service 4. Understand health, safety, security and legislation 5. Understand how to be an effective team worker. This qualification is assessed by portfolio of evidence. Our employability offer was designed and is continually modified in consultation with the DWP and indeed their customers. These qualifications are also tailored to bespoke cohorts which include; Lone Parent, 50+, male/female only and disability provision. This allows for individualised delivery specifically suited to these cohorts. We believe this sets Deere aside from mainstream provision of this nature.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of warehousing and storage operations.
  • You'll learn how goods are received, stored, and dispatched in a warehouse environment.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements in a warehousing setting.
  • You'll learn about stock control and inventory management principles.
  • You'll understand the role of warehousing within the wider logistics sector.
  • You'll learn about workplace procedures and working practices in storage environments.

How you will learn

This is a knowledge-only qualification. Learning takes place in your workplace over approximately 2 weeks. Assessment is based on your understanding of warehousing and storage principles. You will be assessed through knowledge-based methods such as written questions or tests. Your employer supports your learning throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Deere Apprenticeships Newark 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
  • Logistics assistant: supporting supply chain operations in a warehouse
  • Stock controller: monitoring and recording stock levels
  • Distribution centre operative: working in large-scale storage and dispatch

What you could study next

The Level 2 Warehousing and Storage Principles qualification is designed as a stepping stone to further training in the same area. You could progress to a Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage, which covers practical skills alongside knowledge and is widely used in the sector. From there, a Level 3 qualification in logistics or supply chain operations opens doors to supervisory and team leader roles.

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