What is the course like?

Discover the world of Warehousing and Storage through apprenticeships designed to blend practical workplace experience with comprehensive training. As a Warehousing and Storage apprentice, you'll embark on a journey where earning a wage goes hand in hand with acquiring essential skills. Your apprenticeship unfolds both at your workplace and at our dedicated training center, where a personalized training plan awaits.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll delve into various aspects critical to the industry. From mastering warehouse practices and operational processes to safely operating mechanical racking equipment, forklifts, and pallet trucks, you'll gain proficiency in essential tools of the trade. Moreover, you'll learn to navigate barcoding systems and warehousing management software, essential for efficient inventory control and logistics operations. Typically spanning about a year, Warehousing and Storage Modern Apprenticeships offer flexibility in course costs, often with funding options available to support your learning journey.

You'll gain

• Practical skills in warehouse operations and management.
• Proficiency in using mechanical racking equipment, forklifts, and pallet trucks.
• Knowledge of barcoding systems and warehousing management software.
• Experience in inventory control and logistics management.
• Ability to contribute effectively to workplace safety and efficiency.
• Certification and recognition in the field of Warehousing and Storage.
• Potential career advancement opportunities in the logistics and supply chain industry.

You'll learn

• Warehouse practices and operational processes.
• Safe handling and operation of mechanical racking equipment, forklifts, and pallet trucks.
• Utilization of barcoding systems for inventory management.
• Implementation of warehousing management software.
• Techniques for efficient inventory control and logistics operations.
• Workplace safety protocols and procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a warehouse setting.

Great for

• Individuals seeking entry into the logistics and supply chain industry.
• Those interested in hands-on learning and practical skills development.
• Career changers looking to transition into warehouse operations.
• Students aiming to earn while they learn through apprenticeship.
• Professionals wanting to enhance their knowledge and skills in warehousing and storage.
• Anyone interested in a structured pathway to a career in logistics with potential for advancement.

You'll need

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• A willingness to learn and work in a warehouse environment.
• Eligibility to work in the country where the apprenticeship is offered.
• Meeting any specific educational requirements set by the training provider or employer.