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Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles

Course Summary

This qualification is suitable for those working in a wide change of occupations within the logistics and distribution industry. The qualification provides opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques; personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in the workplace.

Course Description

There is one mandatory unit of study with five learning outcomes:
  • Understand how to receive and store goods and materials
    • Checking quality and quantity
    • Methods and conditions for storing goods
    • When goods are due and what to expect
  • Understand how to process orders and dispatch goods
    • Documents and systems used for checking availability of stock
    • Completing the order process
    • Packaging and handling
  • Understand how to deliver effective customer service
    • Listening skills
    • Dealing with complaints
    • Keeping up to date
  • Understand health, safety, security and legislation
    • Risk assessment
    • Heavy items
    • Security procedures
  • Understand how to be an effective team worker
    • Following organisational guidelines
    • Personal development
    • Recognising and resolving conflict situations

Assessment Method

Assessment will be carried out using a mix of case studies, projects and work-based assignments, together with workplace activities, which will include: observation of workplace activities; questions; witness statements, personal reflective log. Assessment will be carried out by a qualified vocational assessor.

Study Type, Duration and Location

The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles is a 110-hour qualification typically run over 3 months in duration with up to 12 sessions held at our Learning Centre in Maamoura. The course is taught in English and requires a minimum of IELTS level 5.

Progression

This Award covers modules of the underpinning knowledge required for the NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing and Storage. It also covers Key Skills and the Wider Curriculum elements.