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Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Standard

Overview

Approx. duration: 15 months

Start date: Anytime

Attendance: All assessment and training is undertaken in the workplace with occasional visits to college

Entry requirements:

  • Individual employers will set their selection criteria for applicants
  • Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a                 week and have a contract of employment
  • Entry into the Apprenticeship is subject to a thorough skills scan               assessment to clarify course suitability
  • Apprentices must achieve Functional Skills Level 1 in English                     and/or Maths if they have a GCSE grade below Grade 2 or E.                     Additionally, they should demonstrate a commitment to working               towards and completing the Level 2 exam before reaching the                   End-point assessment
  • Apprentices who have already achieved GCSE grade 2 or                           Functional Level 1 in English and/or Maths will need to                                 demonstrate a willingness to work towards and successfully                     complete the Level 2 exam prior to the End-point assessment

On-programme learning:

  • Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Standard
  • English and Maths (if required) Level 2

End-point assessment:

Delivered by Skills for Logistics

Progression: 

On completion of this Apprenticeship a Warehouse Operative will have the opportunity to progress within the industry in roles such as Logistics Operations, Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, and Logistics Professional.

Course Summary: 

Warehouse Operatives work in a variety of warehouse environments. Work activities include:

  • Taking deliveries
  • Checking for damaged/missing items
  • Storing goods, moving stock by various methods
  • Picking/packing orders
  • Loading goods for dispatch
  • Maintaining stock records and documentation
  • Cleaning

They are required to safely use a range of equipment, machinery and vehicles, as relevant to their role and setting. This could include mechanical racking systems, materials handling equipment (MHE) or fork lift trucks.

Warehouse Operatives interact with a diverse range of people and customers, aiming to meet customer expectations by delivering high-quality service that ensures repeat business. They are skilled in using industry-standard systems and related services (such as Traffic/Warehouse Management Systems) and can perform effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines. This role often requires flexibility, with operatives working various shifts, including 4-on-4-off, days, nights, evenings, and weekends.

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