This qualification gives the learner the opportunity to develop their specific knowledge and competency in warehouse management. It is suitable for those in a warehousing and storage role who have some supervisory duties. This qualification is also suitable for those identified for promotion within their organisation
After successful completion of this course, this will allow progression into Higher Education, Further Education or you could seek employment in a variety of more senior positions in a related industry such as:
There are no formal entry requirements to access this course; however, you will need access to a PC/Laptop/Mac and internet access. You will also be required to be motivated and able to set aside time to complete your work.
As this is a vocational qualification there are no final exams for you to sit. You will be continually assessed using a variety of tasks intended to show and use the skillset that you have.
This course is delivered remotely utilising our materials and the use of zoom / teams / Skype, etc. All written work will be submitted and assesed via our portfolio system.
The duration of the course is approximately 201 hours TQT. This includes tutoring and individual learning; however, as we take into account your previous work and academic history this could be less.
You will gain a valuable understanding of warehousing and logistics in a supervisory or team leader position to the level of professionalism required by this sector.
This qualification comprises of four mandatory units and an extensive choice of option units. You can work with LCP to find the best- fit from the optional units offered in the qualification to suit you and your career.
3 Credit unit at Level 3
Understand health safety and security requirements
Be able to work safely
4 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to provide leadership for own team in logistics operations
be able to provide leadership in own team in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to contribute to the provision of customer services in logistics operations
be able to contribute to the provision of customer services in logistics operations
6 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods in logistics operations
be able to supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods in logistics operations
Choose a minimum of 3 units with a minimum credit value of 9 and maximum credit value of 13 from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to check stock levels and stock records in logistics operations
be able to check stock levels and stock records in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to use equipment to move goods in logistics operations
be able to use equipment to move goods in logistics operations
4 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to move and/or handle goods in logistics operations
be able to move and/or handle the goods in logistics operations
6 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in logistics operations
be able to maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to process returned goods in logistics operations
be able process returned goods in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations
be able to sort the goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations
Choose a minimum of 2 units with a minimum credit value of 4 from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Know how to recruit, select and keep colleagues in logistics operations
Be able to recruit, select and keep colleagues in logistics operations
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Know how build and mange teams in logistics operations
Be able to build and manage teams
2 Credit unit at Level 3
Know how to manage own professional development in logistics operations
Be able to manage own professional development in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to allocate and check work in own team in logistics operations
be able to allocate and check work in own team in logistics operations
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Know how to induct new colleagues into a logistics operation
Be able to induct colleagues into logistics operations
Choose a minimum of 2 units with a minimum credit value of 6 from the following options:
3 Credit unit at Level 3
Be able to identify the required documentation for the goods.
Be able to organise the preparation of the documentation
Identify any problems that can occur when organising the preparation of documentation for transporting goods.
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Know how to schedule logistics operations to meet customer requirements.
Be able to schedule logistics operations to meet customer requirements.
3 Credit unit at Level 3
3 Credit unit at Level 3
Choose a minimum of 1 unit with a minimum credit value of 3 from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to improve performance in logistics operations
be able to improve performance in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to minimise the environmental impact of logistics operations
be able to minimise the environmental impact of logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to optimize the use of logistics resources
be able to optimize the use of logistics resources
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to respond to problems in logistics operations
be able respond to problems in logistics operations
Choose a minimum of 1 unit with a minimum credit value of 2 from the following options:
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Know how to manage the traffic office
Be able to manage the traffic office
4 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to apply technology in logistics operations
be able to apply technology in logistics operations
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Know how to release vehicles for daily tasks
Be able to release vehicles for daily tasks
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Know how to monitor vehicle movements
Be able to monitor vehicle movements
3 Credit unit at Level 3
Understand how supervisors can ensure compliance with food safety legislation
Understand how to apply procedures to maintain the safety of food.
Understand how to monitor procedures to maintain the safety of food
Understand the role of the supervisor in staff training
