Level 2 Distribution, Warehousing and Storage Operations NVQ/SVQ

N/SVQs are based on national industry standards. They recognise that candidates who have demonstrated their ability to reach the standard have the skill and associated knowledge to work safely and competently at the appropriate level in their chosen area. Those not completing the full qualification can gain a certificate for the units that they have achieved.

Benefits of the Qualification

The Distribution, Warehousing and Storage Operations N/SVQs benefit both employers and employees by offering a wide choice of assessment routes to suit the widest possible range of needs.

For employers the qualification can:

• reduce staff turnover, help to recruit people and to motivate them
• increase productivity and help win contracts
• show customers that you have a workforce competent to industry standards
• help reduce accidents as NVQ/SVQs cover health and safety.

For employees the qualification can:

• provide evidence that you can do a particular job or skill
• help with promotion
• gain you a qualification without going back to college or sitting exams
• be completed at a pace to suit you.

Structure of the Qualification

The candidate must complete three mandatory assessment routes plus five optional assessment
routes from Group 1 (Stock Storage and Order Processing), Group 2 (Promoting Products to Customers), Group 3 (Customer Services) or Group 4 (Organisational Effectiveness).

Centres will receive support material and registered candidates receive a candidate book, complete with assessment routes to record coverage of the standards.

Modern Apprenticeships are aimed at those aged 16 or above and capable of achieving a vocational qualification (VQ) at Level Two or above. The programme can be used to train existing employees or new employees. Any company in Scotland - whatever its size - can take part in the programme. Potential trainees need to get a job before they can take part in the programme. People without a job, however, can contact a local training company such as ourselves AD Services (Scotland) Ltd.