What will your employees achieve? Warehousing and Storage is an NVQ Level 2 qualification. 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. Who is it aimed at? 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
There are no entry requirements or age restrictions for this NVQ.
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). Your employees should have a degree of autonomy, and be required to make decisions within agreed boundaries and limits. 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
Further Information NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing and Storage handbook Return back to main course directory
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