Warehousing & Distribution Apprenticeships

Below is an overview of the Warehousing & Distribution Apprenticeship, outlining the qualifications you will achieve and the units and vocational areas you will cover throughout your training as well as other important information such as course duration and funding.

Apprenticeship

Qualifications
  • Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage Skills
  • Level 2 Technical Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles
  • Key Skill in Application of number Level 1
  • Key Skill in Communication Level 1
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Fork lift truck certificate (optional)
Units covered Depending on your job role you could cover a range of topics throughout your Apprenticeship including:

  • Process orders for customers
  • Assemble orders for dispatch
  • Maintain cleanliness of equipment
  • Moving and/or handling goods
  • Use equipment to move goods
  • Use an industrial forklift
  • Keep stock at required levels
  • Check stock levels and stock records
  • Operate equipment to requirements
  • Picking and Receiving goods
Entry requirements You must be employed in a stores/warehouse environment for at least 30 hours/week.
Who is it for? The Apprenticeship is for people working in the storage/warehousing industry. For example:

  • Warehouse Operative
  • Fork Lift Truck Operator
  • Dispatch/Goods In Operative
Cost
Aged 16-24

Fully funded

Aged 25 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 25 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme. For more information please contact us on 01606 734000 or email info@totalpeople.co.uk
Duration 12 to 18 months
Start date Available all year
Assessment method Assessments are carried out by an assessor who has occupational competence. This will include on site observations, the completion of underpinning knowledge questions, witness testimony and discussion. Key Skills will include completion of a log book and an online exam. Technical certificate will involve the completion of work books and an online exam.
Personal qualities To work in a warehousing environment you will need to have the following personal qualities:

  • Team worker
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Able to work on own initiative
Further progression Once you have completed your Apprenticeship you can progress onto a number of industry specific qualifications.

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Employers, interested in starting your staff on an Apprenticeship?

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