Overview
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative (ST0259) Level 2 ApprenticeshipThe Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to work effectively within a fast-paced warehouse environment. Warehousing plays a crucial role in the supply chain, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods from suppliers to customers.
This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in core areas such as receiving and storing goods, picking, packing, and dispatching orders, stock control, and using warehouse systems and technology. Apprentices will also develop an understanding of health and safety regulations, sustainability practices, and customer service expectations.
Ideal for those starting their career in logistics, upon successful completion, apprentices will be well-prepared to take on roles such as Warehouse Operative, Picker/Packer, or Stock Controller, and may progress to higher-level qualifications or supervisory positions within the industry.
Please note, this apprenticeship is work-based.
Course information
15 months
Knowledge, skills and behaviours developed:
Knowledge:
- Health & safety, warehouse operations, stock control, customer service, environmental practices, IT systems, GDPR, and handling different product types.
Skills:
- Safely receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods; using equipment and digital systems; stocktaking; problem-solving; effective communication; and following sustainability procedures.
Behaviours:
- Works with integrity, takes responsibility, is safety-conscious, adaptable, team-oriented, committed to self-development, customer-focused, and respects equality and inclusion.
Desirable:
Grade 4 and above Maths and English.
- Health, Safety & Risk Awareness
- Product Handling & Movement
- Communication in the Workplace
- Tools, Technology & Information Systems
- Sustainability & Environment
- Stock Management
- Problem Solving & Reporting
- Equality, Development & Handover
- Completion of a portfolio of evidence
- Completion of the off-the job learning components of the programme
End Point Assessment will consist of:
- Practical observation
- Interview supported by portfolio of evidence
Once you’ve completed a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship, there are various progression routes available, both within warehousing and across the broader logistics and supply chain sector. Depending on your interests and the opportunities within your organisation, you could move into roles such as:
- Team Leader
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Stock Controller
- Inventory Coordinator
- Transport Coordinator
- Logistics Coordinator
- Goods-In Coordinator
- Goods-Out Coordinator
- Warehouse Administrator
The following apprenticeships provide good progression opportunities:
- Level 5 Operations Manager
- Level 3 Team Leader
This apprenticeship is work-based.
For more information, please visit here:
Supply chain warehouse operative / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Downloadable sheet
How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
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Disclaimer
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
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For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
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