Key Facts

Level:
Level 2
Subject Sector:
7.2 Warehousing and Distribution
Credits:
6
Qualification No:
603/4505/6
GLH:
48 hours
Total qualification time:
60 hours
Age Range:
Pre 16, 16-18, 19+

Whilst some of our qualifications are regulated for pre 16 learners our minimum age is 14.

Qualification purpose

Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

  • Why choose this qualification?

    The objective of the Gateway Qualifications level 1 and level 2 qualifications in Skills for Logistics is to give learners knowledge and understanding and an introduction to the skills required in logistics to support progression to employment to an apprenticeship or to further study at a higher level.

    This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma. Learners should take the Award if they need only a small amount of focused learning in logistics before progressing to employment (with further training where possible) or to a Level 2 qualification.

    This qualification is part of our off-the-shelf SWAPs packages and Traineeships packages, which are accompanied by a free set of resources to support your teaching and delivery.

    Rules of Combination

    To achieve the qualification learners must achieve the units as specified in the qualification specification.


    Units

    Mandatory

    Learners must achieve a total of 6 credits.

    Business Project

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    F/650/2457
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    Environmental Impact of Logistics

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/617/5674
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    Environmental awareness

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/650/2224
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    Improving sustainability in the workplace

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/650/2212
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    Moving and Handling Goods Manually

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/617/5678
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    Picking and Distributing Goods

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/617/5686
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    Route Planning

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/617/5695
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    Security in Logistics

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/617/5700
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    Stock Control

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/617/5714
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    Using Equipment to Handle and Move Goods

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/617/5716
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    Working Safely in Logistics

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/617/5718
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    Working in Logistics

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/617/5717
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    The objective of the Gateway Qualifications level 1 and level 2 qualifications in Skills for Logistics is to to give learners knowledge and understanding and an introduction to the skills required in logistics to support progression to employment to an apprenticeship or to further study at a higher level.


    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of logistics and an introduction to the skills required in the logistics sector.


    Progression & entry requirements

    There are no entry requirements

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    How to find a learning aim

    If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

    How to Use: Find a learning Aim


    We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

    This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.

    A free resource pack is available for this qualification.

    We have pre-selected some of the most popular units used in short courses for adults and created a resource pack to support online, blended and face-to-face teaching and learning.

    Units in this qualification with resources:

    • Working in Logistics
    • Picking and Distributing Goods

    Each pack contains:

    • Teacher Delivery Guide – This guide summarises the delivery of the units and helps provide a structured, blended approach to the delivery of the units for face-to-face, remote delivery, or a mixture of both. The teaching and learning activities included can be adapted to meet the diverse needs and profile of learners.
    • Learner Pack – This pack includes guidance for learning activities which will help learners to think about what they have been discussing with the teacher and the rest of the group. There are also assessment tasks which can be used as evidence for the qualification. Finally, there are checklists where learners can assess their own skills development and progress and record sheets for activities observed by the teacher.
    • Teacher Resource PowerPoint – a ready-to-deliver PowerPoint presentation for each unit, featuring videos and activities for learners, along with comprehensive notes for teaching staff.

    These resources are available free of charge to Centres approved with Gateway Qualifications. They can be downloaded from our Prism system and can be found on the “Documents” tab of the relevant qualification.

    Watch our short video for step-by-step guidance on how to access them.