NVQ Level 2 Warehousing and Storage

NVQ

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    NVQ

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

The NVQ Level 2 allows your employees to demonstrate competence in the safe and efficient receipt, movement, storage, handling and dispatch of goods (by automated, mechanical or manual means). Suitable for: Warehousing and Storage is designed for employees whose duties include some element of warehousing, distribution and storage (for example moving, storing, processing or maintaining the quality and condition of stock). This includes: Experienced employees, who wish to have their competency recognised and gain certification. New employees who have undergone basic training and are in the process of gaining industry experience.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

There are no entry requirements or age restrictions for this NVQ. Your employees should have a degree of autonomy, and be required to make decisions within agreed boundaries and limits.

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Course programme

NVQs are practical qualifications which assess and recognise the skills, knowledge and understanding your employees have in a work situation. This NVQ offers your employees the opportunity to demonstrate they have the skills to carry out their role to national standards. It will also broaden their knowledge of the logistics industry.

Having a recognised qualification will help them in their work, and open doors to future career development.

How long will it take?

Eight units must be completed. This can be done over a period of time, which is negotiable with our trainers and assessors.

There are no written exams – our assessors will look at the evidence your employees provide to see whether they meet the requirements. Evidence could include statements from managers or records such as delivery documents.

What does the course cover?

Two mandatory units and six optional units must be completed.

Mandatory units

  • Maintain health, safety and security in logistics operations.
  • Develop effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations.

Optional units

  • Provide customers with information and advice on goods and services.
  • Operate equipment to perform work requirements.
  • Move goods in logistics facilities.
  • Receive goods from deliveries.
  • Place goods in storage.
  • Maintain the safety and quality of goods.
  • Maintain the safety of hazardous goods and materials.
  • Maintain hygiene standards in handling and storing goods.
  • Process orders for dispatch to customers.
  • Assemble orders for dispatch.
  • Dispatch goods for delivery.
  • Process returned goods.
  • Sort goods and materials for recycling.
  • Manage the receipt, storage, or dispatch of goods.
  • Audit stock levels and stock records.

Each unit is broken down into elements, which describe the tasks to be carried out. For example, Unit 10 (Assemble orders for dispatch) covers tasks such as:

  • Identify the position of the required goods.
  • Ensure the goods are in stock and accessible so they can be dispatched.
  • Identify any special loading or transportation requirements.

Employer Benefits:

There are many benefits for employers who have fully trained their staff, especially at NVQ level. These include:

  • Increased customer satisfaction - "Right first time".
  • An increase in workforce morale and motivation.

Our training is:

  • Cost-effective - we will manage the project for you.
  • Delivered on the job - causing minimal disruption to operations.
  • Flexible - we tailor our training to meet your needs.

It also:

  • Reduces your insurance premiums.
  • Assist with corporate manslaughter legislation.
  • Helps to standardise working practices.
  • Provides evidence for Investors in People and Quality Standards.
  • Offers recognition of your company's staff development plans.

Employee Benefits

As an employee, you will gain many benefits from a NVQ level qualification:

  • NVQs accredit your existing skills and knowledge - they reward and recognise your efforts.
  • Achieving an NVQ will help improve your self-belief and motivation.
  • You will gain a nationally recognised certificate.

NVQ Level 2 Warehousing and Storage

Price on request