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SVQ in Warehousing, Storage and Distribution at SCQF Level 5 (2)

  • Start date:   August 2024
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Work Based Learning (SVQs)

SVQ in Warehousing, Storage and Distribution at SCQF Level 5

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Warehousing and Storage at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

 

These qualifications have been designed in partnership with industry and SQA to ensure relevance to the sector.

 

Upon successful completion, learners will gain an internationally recognised qualification, which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully.

 

This SVQ is suitable for:

  • Individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

  • Employees who wish to obtain short, continuing professional development courses

 

Start Date: Flexible

Cost: £575

 

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    What the course includes

    SVQs in Warehousing & Storage are designed to for those in a warehousing and storage setting

     

    Mandatory units cover

    • Health and safety
    • Working relationships
    • Moving and handling

     

    There are a wide range of optional units including

     

    • Customer service
    • Cleanliness of equipment
    • Maintain stock
    • Picking goods
    • Assembling orders
    • Processing returns, and
    • Applying technology

Why study this course

As assessment is normally carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work and allows candidates to generate evidence based on the actual work they are carrying out.

You will be assigned a highly experienced assessor to work with you on an individual basis. This assessor will support you build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and competence in this sector.

Entry requirements

Candidates must be in a work place where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities, which allow then to gather the required evidence.

No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although a minimum of six months experience in this sector is required.

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    Education: SVQ in Warehousing, Storage and Distribution at SCQF level 6
    Employment: can enhance employment opportunities in a wide range of sectors and may help secure promotion

Application

Please contact the Workforce Development department who will assess suitability of this qualification based on job role and experience at workbasedlearning@west-lothian.ac.uk or by calling 01506 427538

This course can also be delivered under the Management Modern Apprenticeship framework.

To find out more about a Modern Apprentice opportunity, please contact lmacdonald@west-lothian.ac.uk or by calling 01506 427538

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