Warehousing & Occupational Studies
Are you looking to get into a career in warehousing? Our Warehousing and Occupational Studies course is available fully online or in person at one of our training academies across various locations throughout the UK.
Learners will develop the underpinning knowledge necessary to support them in their role in this sector, including; Health and safety requirements in a warehousing environment, the principles of warehousing goods, the process of stock checking and preparing goods for dispatch and the importance of customer service in a warehousing environment.
Portland Training has a commitment to providing impartial Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) for all learners to help them make informed decisions on their own future.
As part of your enrolment process, you will have access to designated IAG staff to provide you with the support needed to help you make an informed decision regarding this course, making sure this it is right for you.
You can find out more about Portland Training’s IAG provision by clicking here.
Level 1 Certificate in Warehousing
Employability skills
Warehousing courses are available in various locations, including
- Sheffield
- Castleford
- Derby
- Leicester
We regularly add new course locations, even if you cannot see a suitable location above, please still get in touch as we may still be able to help.
19+yrs, unemployed and in receipt of government benefits or employed and earning less than £18,525 per annum.
Must be a full-time resident in the UK and meet other residency criteria.
Initial Assessments in English and Maths and other eligibility checks will be carried out at enrolment.
This course will taught using a range of practical and theoretical units. Assessment criteria will include practical assessments, written assessments and the completion of a portfolio.
If you meet the entry requirement criteria, this course may be fully funded. Meaning you may not have to pay anything.
Portland Training may also be able to access a Learner Support Fund to offer financial support for learners who are facing financial hardship to help pay for things that are not covered in the course funding, such as travel to and from the course venue.
To find out more regarding funding eligibility, please complete the form and a member of the enrollment team will get back to you soon.
The Warehousing & Occupational Studies is designed for people who would like to pursue a career in the logistics and warehousing sector. The course equips learners with the skills needed to find employment within a warehouse.
Example Career Paths
- Warehouse operative
As part of this course, you will receive impartial advice and support as part of Portland Training’s ongoing Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) provision to enable you to make informed decisions on your future.
You will be assigned a designated Employment & Progression officer whos job it is to offer impartial support and guidance on your next steps. You will also receive ongoing employability training, including important training such as, interview techniques and CV writing.
We also work with a range of local employers to help our learners gain employment on completion of their course.
