Warehousing and Storage Level 2

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage

LARS Code: 60306348

Integrated Skills & Inclusions

Functional Maths

Functional English

Digital Skills

QUALIFICATION

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage

COURSE DURATION

4 Weeks – Full Time
Monday-Friday

COST

FREE, Fully Funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority

LOCATIONS

  • Alum Rock Training Centre –
    B8 1LY
  • Summerfield Training Centre –
    B18 4EJ
  • ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

    Candidates must be:

    • Aged 19+
    • A West Midlands resident
    • Must be earning less than £34,500 if employed or self-employed
    • Living in the UK for over 3 years, or have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
    • Individuals under the Ukrainian settlement or similar scheme are also eligible

    Purpose & Overview

    This course is designed to give learners an understanding of how warehousing and storage operations work and to develop the underpinning knowledge required for many entry-level roles in the logistics and supply chain industry. It supports progression into employment (e.g., warehouse operative, logistics assistant) or further study at higher levels.

    Mandatory Units

    • Introduction to Warehousing and Storage
    • Understand How to Receive and Store Goods
    • Understand How to Process Orders and Prepare Them for Dispatch
    • Understand How to Check Stock and Update Records
    • Customer Service in Warehousing and Storage

    Optional Units

    There are no optional units for this qualification. All units are mandatory and must be successfully completed to achieve the certificate.

    Progression Opportunities

    On completion, learners can progress to:

    • Level 3 Diploma in Warehousing and Storage
    • Other logistics or supply chain qualifications
    • Employment in roles such as warehouse operative, stock controller, picking/packing assistant, etc.

    Delivery and Assessment

    You’ll complete practical assessments and build a portfolio of evidence.

    Tasks are designed to be engaging and supportive, with internal assessment throughout.

    ADDITIONAL SUPPORT OFFERS (TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PROGRAMME)

    To enhance employability and learner success, you can include:

    Accredited Functional and Digital Skills

    English and maths Functional Skills (Level 1/2) - essential for workplace communication and numeracy.
    Digital Skills accreditation - supports technology use in modern logistics systems.

    Jobs Coach Support

    Dedicated coaching to help with CV building, interview skills, job applications, and employer engagement.

    Optional Mental Health Learning

    Workshops or modules on resilience, wellbeing at work, stress management, and coping strategies to support learner wellbeing.

    Attendance Support

    Practical support such as bus passes or travel funding to reduce barriers to attendance and improve retention.