NVQ in Storage and Warehousing (Level 3)

Who is the course for?

The level 2 qualification is designed for an employee working in roles such as a warehouse operative or goods removal. They must demonstrate a sufficient level of competence to complete 2 mandatory units, plus 3 out of 5 optional units to gain the full award.

The level 3 qualification is for employees whose role involves supervision or management of a warehouse or removal operation and builds upon the competencies required at level 2. To obtain this award, employees must show a sufficient level of competence to complete 6 mandatory units, plus 1 from 2 optional units.

Level 2 Units

Mandatory Units:

• Contribute to effective working relationships
• Contribute to the maintenance of health, safety and security in the workplace

Optional Units – select 3:

• Receiving loads and dispatching goods
• Placing goods in storage
• Assemble orders for dispatch
  
• Maintain the safety and quality of goods
• Maintain hygiene standards in handling and storing goods

Additional Units:

• Operate specialized plant and machinery to perform requirements
• Lifting and transferring
• Lift, transfer and position loads

Level 3 Units

Mandatory Units:

• Contribute to a safe and healthy working environment
  
• Contribute to the provision of customer services
  
• Manage yourself
  
• Create effective working relationships
  
• Manage the receipt, storage & dispatch of goods
  
• Audit stock level and stock records

Optional Units – select 1:

• Maintain the quality of external services
• Lead the work of teams and individuals to achieve their objectives

Additional Units:

• Contribute to the selection of personnel for activities
• Contribute to the development of teams and individuals
• Respond to poor performance in your team

Delivery

NVQs are delivered on-the-job in the workplace. On average an NVQ lasts 6-9 months.

Funding

It is possible to access funding for this NVQ for employees of all ages. For further details please contact us.

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