Awareness of Warehousing and Storage eLearning Course

The warehousing, storage and logistics industry is one of the UK’s most important sectors, supporting businesses, supply chains and consumers across the country. With millions of people employed within the industry, maintaining safe, organised and efficient warehouse operations is essential.

Our An Awareness of Warehousing and Storage eLearning Course provides learners with the knowledge required to work safely and effectively within warehouse and storage environments. The course supports the underpinning knowledge requirements of the Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage and is ideal for both new and existing employees looking to improve their understanding of warehouse operations.

This flexible online course allows learners to study at their own pace and from any location, making it ideal for induction training, refresher training or personal development.

Quality training at affordable prices – because learning how to work safely and efficiently in a warehouse shouldn’t be an alien concept.

Who is the Course For?

This course is suitable for:

Warehouse operatives
Storage facility employees
Logistics and distribution staff
Apprentices undertaking warehousing and storage qualifications
Supervisors and team leaders within warehouse environments
New starters requiring induction training
Anyone looking to begin a career within warehousing, storage or logistics

The course is ideal for learners undertaking the Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage (RQF) or staff wishing to further their knowledge of safe warehouse working practices.

Syllabus

During this course, learners will develop an understanding of:

Working safely within warehouse environments
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Workplace safety monitoring
First aid awareness
Manual handling principles
Developing effective working relationships
Understanding job roles and responsibilities
Organisational policies and procedures
Managing misunderstandings and workplace difficulties
Health, safety and security requirements
Environmental considerations
Legal responsibilities within warehousing operations
Operating requirements and procedures
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal health and hygiene standards
Stock replenishment processes
Waste management and disposal procedures
Maintaining clean and safe work areas

The course provides practical knowledge that can help improve workplace safety, efficiency and compliance.

Prerequisite

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

A basic understanding of English and access to a device with an internet connection is recommended.

Course Duration

Approximately 2–3 hours.

Learners can complete the training at their own pace and revisit modules as required.

Course Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable certificate of completion.

Please note that this eLearning course does not provide the full Level 2 qualification.

Qualification Code

AWSEL

Delivery Type

e-Learning

Maximum Learners Per Tutor

N/A

Assessment Method

The course is assessed through multiple-choice questions completed online.

Learners can complete the assessment immediately following the training content.

Re-Qualification

Although there is no formal expiry period, refresher training is recommended periodically to maintain awareness of current legislation, safe working practices and organisational procedures.