Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Role overview
Level: 2
Duration: 15 months
Awarding organisation:
End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) Skills for Logisitics
End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) Skills for Logisitics
Code: AP2XSCW
Supply Chain Warehouse Operatives are found in the Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Sectors.
Most warehouses will have different types of Mechanical Handling Equipment to move products into and out of the warehouse and internally into and out of specific storage locations.
Most warehouses are likely to have a computerised Warehouse Management System to manage the movements into and out of the warehouse, to maintain stock records and to process customer orders. On board or hand held scanners, linked to the system, may be used to identify products and locations.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to handle goods safely in and out of the storage facility. This will involve the unloading of goods from lorries, trains, ships or planes, the identification and checking of the product and then putting it away in a storage location.
Operatives will pick products from storage locations to satisfy customer orders. Some products may require repackaging prior to assembly for despatch. All orders will be checked and loaded on to the relevant form of transport allocated for delivery.
Warehouse Operatives will typically work in large buildings and often have a shift working pattern in order to provide a twenty four hour operation.
Entry requirements
GCSE grades C/4 (and above) or Level 2 equivalents in English and/or Maths is desirable.
If an apprentice has not already achieved a Level 2 qualification in Maths and/or English, they must study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and/or English as part of their Apprenticeship.
Prior learning certificates to be provided on enrolment for English and/or Maths in order to exempt from Functional Skills.
Initial Assessment results on enrolment Entry 3 or higher in Maths & English to be achieved.
Qualifications obtained
L2 Apprenticeship in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
L2 Functional Skills English and/or Maths (if required)
Programme includes
Regular formative assessment, development of a portfolio demonstrating learning and development activities with their application in the workplace and job role.
- Six key modules include;
- Using Equipment
- Environmental Impact
- Using IT
- Handling Stock
- Building Relationships
- Awareness of the Sector and Your Role
Where can you work?
New or existing employees working within a logistics or warehouse envrionment who have hands on experience but desire further development and upskilling. Typical job roles include:
- Warehouse Operatve
- Warehouse Picker/Packer
- Stock Controller/Stock Management Assistant
- Loader/Unloader
- Freight Handler
Key information
- Enrolment is roll on roll off all year round, based in the workplace- Enrolment to take place the month prior to start date.
Awarding organisation
End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) Skills for Logisitics
Progression opportunities
- L3 Team Leader/Supervisor
- L5 Operational Departmental Manager
Additional information
During the sessions onsite at Loughborough college the Apprentice will gain an insight into Organisational Structures, Markets and environments, Legislation and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, Stakeholders.
A driving licence is not an absolute necessity but may be preferable for access to Distribution Centres, located on out of town Industrial Estates where public transport may not be available for shift start and finish times.
