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This Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative programme (SCWO) is built to equip learners with essential KSBs (knowledge, skills and behaviours) for handling, storing and moving goods safely and accurately in a busy warehouse environment.
During this course apprentices will learn, through a mixture of classroom and practical experience:
The Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship gives learners the practical skills to keep goods moving efficiently and safely. Throughout the programme, apprentices learn how to receive and store products, pick and pack orders, load and unload, and support stock counts, all while working to company procedures. Combining practical workplace application with industry best practice, learners build confidence with health and safety, digital systems and clear communication with customers, colleagues and managers. By the end of the apprenticeship, they are a capable, safety-conscious warehouse team member who takes responsibility for the quality of their work.
This apprenticeship is ideal for people starting out in warehousing and logistics, as well as existing employees who want formal recognition for the skills they use every day. It is well suited to aspiring or existing warehouse operatives, stock control and goods in or out staff, pickers and packers working in logistics, retail, manufacturing and other sectors. Whether you're beginning a career in the supply chain or building on hands-on experience, this programme provides the knowledge, practical skills and professional habits needed to contribute to a well-run warehouse.
Duration: 12 months (not including EPA)
Delivery Method: Online or Face-To-Face
Funding: Levy Funded (£5,000)
Minimum Off The Job Hours: 278
Apprenticeship course type: Transport & Logistics
Session 1: Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)
Session 2: Apprenticeship Launch & Enrolment
Session 3: Effective Teamwork
Session 4: Effective Communication
Session 5: Improving Health and Safety
Session 6: Improving Customer Service Levels
Session 8: Work Organisation - Receive and Stow
Session 9: Work Organisation - Pick, Pack and Despatch
Session 10: Stock Control
Session 11: Information Technology and Digital Systems
Session 12: Environment and Sustainability
Session 13: Equality and Diversity
Session 14: Portfolio Workshop - Start Formalising Portfolio
Session 15: Portfolio Workshop - Complete Final Portfolio
Session 24: Gateway 1 and Improvement Suggestions
Session 26-28: Functional Skills Support/ Exams & Coaching Support Sessions for EPA Preparation
Session 29: Final Gateway Review
There are an additional 7 Functional skills session for those who require them.
There are also 4 coaching sessions throughout the course.
There are 2 assessment methods for this apprenticeship:
Apprentices learn to pick, pack and dispatch correctly, helping you get the right goods to the right customer.
Training puts health and safety and risk awareness first, protecting your people and reducing costly incidents.
Operatives support stock counts and keep clear records, giving you greater confidence in your inventory.
Choosing the right packaging and handling materials responsibly helps cut waste and supports your environmental goals.
You don't have to have it all worked out. Whether you're weighing up the right level for your team, how the funding works, or simply where to start, our apprenticeship team is here to talk it through.
The Level 3 Improvement Technician Apprenticeship equips learners to lead improvement where they work. Throughout the programme, apprentices learn how to define problems, map and analyse processes, collect and interpret data, find root causes and put sustainable solutions in place.
Combining practical workplace application with industry best practice, learners develop expertise in lean tools, project and change management and team working that help colleagues improve how work gets done.
The Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship helps learners develop the skills needed to work confidently with data in a modern business environment. Throughout the programme, apprentices learn how to collect, organise, analyse and present data in a way that supports better decision-making and business performance.
Combining practical workplace application with industry-recognised best practice, learners gain experience working with data from multiple sources, maintaining data quality, producing meaningful reports and communicating insights to a range of stakeholders.
Quality Practitioners work with various departments to implement effective systems and processes that will ensure your organisation is fulfilling the needs of your customers and stakeholders.
These requirements can come from customers as well as other stakeholders. They are often additionally responsible for all aspects of quality within their own area e.g. production or procured goods.