Warehousing and Distribution

Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship 

This Apprenticeship deals with the movement and storage of goods, and is an essential part of logistics operations.

However, there’s a lot more to this job than just lifting and moving things around!

Duties will depend on the employer, but may include managing stock; audit inventory; keep equipment in good working order; process returned goods; or manage the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods. Subject to the job role - how to maintain the safety of hazardous goods and materials or use specialist equipment may even be covered.

Good teamwork is important when you’re working to a tight schedule, such as loading or unloading a lorry that can only wait for a little while before it needs to go on to the next job. The programme also includes how to maintain health and safety at work.

Job Roles

• Warehouse operative
• Forklift driver
• Warehouse Team Leader/Supervisor

The Apprenticeship/Advanced Framework is made up of the following elements

Apprenticeship (Warehouse Operative)

·         Certificate in Warehousing and Storage – Level 2

Advanced Apprenticeship (Senior Warehouse Person/Team Leader)

·         Diploma in Warehousing and Storage – Level 3

·         Functional Skills  - Maths

·         Functional Skills – English

·         Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (embedded within programme)

·         Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Duration

Delivery and achievement of the framework is over a 12 month period

An individual learning plan will be developed in conjunction with the employer, employee and provider at the start of the programme. 

Ongoing progress against the learning plan is reviewed and monitored throughout the Apprenticeship.

Warehousing and Storage Level 2 Certificate

(Warehouse Operative)

The selection and combinations of relevant units appropriate to the workplace and job role will be discussed in detail upon commencement of the programme.

Mandatory units

Health, Safety and Security at work

Develop effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations

Optional Units Group 1 (2 units from this group)

Process orders for customers in logistics operations 

Assemble orders for dispatch in logistics operations

Pick goods in logistics operations

Place goods in storage in logistics operations

Wrap and pack goods in logistics operations

Optional Units Group 2 (1 unit from this group)

Keep work areas clean in logistics operations

Maintain hygiene standards in handling and storing goods in logistics operations

Maintain the cleanliness of equipment in logistics operations

Optional Units Group 3 (1 unit from this group)

Use equipment to move goods in logistics operations

Moving and/or handling goods in logistics operations

Use a forklift side-loader in logistics operations

Use a compact crane in logistics operations

Use an industrial forklift truck in logistics operations

Use a hoist in logistics operations

Optional Units Group 4 (1 unit from this group)

Check stock levels and stock records

Keep stock at required levels in logistics operations

Optional Units Group 5 (A minimum value of 6 credits from this group)

Operate equipment to perform work requirements in logistics operation

Maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in logistics 

operations

Receive goods in logistics operations

Process returned goods in logistics operations 

Sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations

Contribute to the provision of customer service in logistics operations

Supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods

Principles of food safety in logistics

Warehousing and Storage Level 3 Diploma

(Senior Warehouse Person/Team Leader)

The selection and combinations of relevant units appropriate to the workplace and job role will be discussed in detail upon commencement of the programme.

Mandatory Units

Contribute to the provision of customer service in logistics operations

Provide leadership for your team in logistics operations

Supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods

Take responsibility for Health, Safety and Security in your team

Option Group 1 (3 units to be taken from this group)

Moving and/or handling goods in logistics operations

Use equipment to move goods in logistics operations

Process returned goods in logistics operations

Sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations

Check stock levels and stock records

Maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in logistics operations

Option Group 2 (2 units to be taken from this group)

Allocate and check work in your team in logistics operations

Inducting new colleagues into a logistics operation

Manage own resources and professional development in logistics operations

Recruit, select and keep colleagues in logistics operations

Build and manage teams in logistics operations

Optional Group 3 (2 units to be taken from this group)

Schedule logistics operations to meet customer requirements

Arrange the transportation of goods using multiple transport modes

Organise the preparation of documentation for the transportation of goods

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements in logistic operations

Optional Group 4 (1 unit to be taken from this group)

Optimise the use of logistics resources

Respond to problems in logistics operations

Improve the performance of logistics operations

Minimise the environmental impact of logistics operations

Optional Group 5 (1 unit to be taken from this group)

Release the vehicle for daily tasks

Apply technology in logistics operations

Monitor vehicle movements

Manage the traffic office

Principles of food safety supervision in logistics