Warehouse Operations

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
M/617/6670
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Aim

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an insight into the ‘how and why’ of warehouse operations with consideration of why warehouses are designed in a specific way.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand warehouse operations. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the importance of warehousing in the supply chain.

  • 1.2

    Describe different types of warehousing facilities.

  • 1.3

    Describe roles within a warehouse.

  • 1.4

    Explain the factors that influence the location of a warehouse.

2

Understand activities and processes within a warehouse. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe activities of a warehouse.

  • 2.2

    Describe the processes which occur in a warehouse.

3

Understand safe operations within a warehouse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain health and safety factors applicable to a warehouse operation.

  • 3.2

    Explain why it is important to use materials handling equipment (MHE) in a warehouse.

  • 3.3

    Explain why it is important to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in a warehouse.

  • 3.4

    Explain why it is important to service and inspect MHE and PPE used in a warehouse.