Warehousing and Storage

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

NVQ - OCR

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

Warehousing and storage operations NVQs are aimed at people working in the distribution sector.

This level 2 qualification is suitable for people who carry out a range of activities, within the sector. For example, experienced order clerks and pickers and/or warehouse operatives.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to the Logistics Operations Level 3 Certificate.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will need to:

have support from their line manager
have the opportunity to collect evidence in work
be able to build a portfolio
have the opportunities for workplace observations.

Duration

Six months

Business Benefits

This NVQ provides a framework to ensure your staff are competent in a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of the administrative functions required in their job role.

Run On Demand?

Yes

Roll On Roll Off?

Yes

Are there any exams?

There are no exams. However, you will need to collect a variety of evidence such as statements, observations and testimonies to build a portfolio. All of this will be under the guidance of an assessor. Once the criteria for each unit has been met, the unit will be signed off as competent.

It is a requirement of enrolment that you submit work, and contact or meet with your assessor at least once a month.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The qualification is about the safe and efficient receipt, movement, storage, handling and dispatch of goods in a warehousing and logistics environment. Candidates should have a degree of autonomy and be required to make decisions within agreed boundaries and limits.

Unit Overview

To gain a full award, candidates must achieve a minimum total of 26 credits, comprising of two mandatory units.

Units are to be taken from Option Group 1 (minimum 6 credits), Option Group 2 (minimum 3 credits), Option Group 3 (minimum 1 credit) and Option Group 4 (minimum 3 credits). In Group 5 any combination of units can be taken to a minimum of 6 credits.

Mandatory Units

Unit 1 health, safety and security at work

Unit 2 Develop effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations

Optional Units

A choice from 24 specific units which are tailored to the warehousing and storage logistics operations

Details of the individual units can be located on the following website: www.ocr.org.uk

When can I study?

Various days and times

Course Facts

This course is run on a roll on roll off/run on demand basis, enrolments available throughout the year. . Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.