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Key details

Course area
Employability
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
Thursday 30th April 2026
End date
Thursday 9th July 2026
Time
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C057814 Child course code: Q057815

For more information or to register your interest, please email logisticsreferrals@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

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Course introduction

This qualification is designed for people who want to enter and/or progress from entry roles in the warehousing and storage industries. 

You will develop the underpinning knowledge necessary to support you in your role in this sector. Completion of this qualification will support your progression into employment or into higher level roles in the industry. 

The qualification is ideal if you are not in employment, or cannot access an apprenticeship.

Modules include:

  • The warehousing and storage industry
  • How to receive and store goods
  • How to process orders and prepare them for dispatch
  • How to check stock and update records
  • Customer service in warehousing and storage

You can expect:

  • A focus on the study of the warehousing and storage industry
  • Breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
  • Progression to employment within the warehousing and storage industry
  • To become an informed and prepared potential employee within the industry

Course dates are to be confirmed – please contact logisticsreferrals@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk for the next available dates or to express your interest.

Location: City Hub

Course information

18 weeks

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however, you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

You must be aged 19+ and meet the criteria for funding which you can read here.

You will complete a portfolio of evidence.

You could progress to:

  • Employment in the industry
  • Level 3 Award in Warehousing
  • Level 3 Diploma in Warehousing and Storage. 

It may also be useful to people studying qualifications in the retail and commercial enterprise sector.

Course dates are to be confirmed – please contact logisticsreferrals@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk for the next available dates or to express your interest.

Careers related to this course

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Managers in Logistics

Potential Earnings

£75,901.31

Average Earnings

£45,574.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Warehousing and Distribution

People in these occupations coordinate and analyze product delivery, control supply chain and storage operations, and arrange shipments.

Business Management

People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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