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What this apprenticeship teaches you

The Warehousing and Storage Level 2 apprenticeship provides warehouse operatives with a qualification to demonstrate they possess the skills and knowledge required to carry out their role to a professional standard. In addition, it confirms to the employee that they have a range of flexible skills backed up by a nationally recognised vocational qualification.

Examples of the units covered are:

Maintaining health, safety and security in logistics operations
Developing effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations
Operating equipment to perform work requirements
Receiving goods from deliveries
Moving or handling goods in logistics operations
Processing orders for dispatch to customers

Why choose this apprenticeship

The Warehousing and Storage Level 2 apprenticeship is great for employers, helping businesses build a stronger, more confident workforce equipped with greater skills.

This apprenticeship can be government-funded and is designed for candidates who do not hold a formal qualification.

How the apprenticeship works

This qualification is for those who are currently working in or who wish to work in a warehousing and storage facility in logistics. There are a total of nine units to be achieved as well as five core skills to complete this apprenticeship. Candidates will normally expect to complete the award within one year.

On completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will qualify for free forklift training as outlined below:

Candidates will receive free of charge, either five days' forklift training in our centre or three days if they have had previous experience of operating forklifts.

Candidates will receive an RTITB certificate on completion of the qualification as well as their MA certificates. Funding is currently available for candidates aged from 16 to 24 years old.

How the assessment works

The apprentice will be assessed through practical observations both in the workplace and at GTG Training. The apprentice will undertake vocational training in the workplace. Assessments will be carried out on site at the candidate's workplace and will take approximately five visits, each lasting around 1 to 1.5 hours.