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The qualification – Storage and WarehousingIn consultation with the freight logistics industry, awarding bodies and other partners, Skills for Logistics have developed a Storage and Warehousing S/NVQ at two levels. The qualification is specifically aimed at employees dealing with the handling and storing of goods within a commercial, industrial or removers’ warehouse or freight facility. This is a significantly different qualification to the Distribution, Warehouse and Storage Operations S/NVQ and reflects industry demands for a qualification focusing on the freight transport sector. A full list of units is shown overleaf. The Level 2 Qualification is designed for an employee working in roles such as a warehouse operative or goods removal. They must demonstrate a sufficient level of competence to complete 2 mandatory units plus 3 out of 5 optional units to gain the award. The units include health and safety in the workplace and the ability to work effectively with colleagues. They also cover the technical competences required to carry out tasks effectively. The Level 3 Qualification is for employees whose role involves supervision or management of a warehouse or removal operation and builds upon the competencies required at level 2. To obtain this award, employees must show a sufficient level of competence to complete 6 mandatory units plus 1 from 2 optional units. Units include health and safety in the workplace and building relationships with colleagues and customers. They also cover the technical competences required to manage all the tasks involved with the efficient management of a warehousing facility as well as the management of individuals. Candidates at either level are encouraged to achieve as many units against which they can demonstrate competence and not just the minimum number required for a full award. Level 2
Employees must obtain both mandatory units plus 3 out of the 5 optional units for a full award. The additional 2 units do not form part of the qualification but are available for employees who have the opportunity to demonstrate competence in these areas. Level 3
Employees must obtain all 6 mandatory units plus 1 optional unit for a full award. The additional 3 units do not form part of the qualification but are available for employees who have the opportunity to demonstrate competence in these areas IOC, Green Man Tower, 332 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7LQ |
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