Open Awards
    Level 1
    QN: 601/3563/3
    Curriculum Active

    Open Awards Level 1 Award in Warehousing and Storage (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 371 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Syllabus Units
    19 Units
    Guided Hours
    371 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Assemble Orders for Dispatch in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for the assembly of orders.
    • Be able to handle goods using the correct handling methods and equipment during the assembly of the order.
    • Be able to assemble the orders.
    • Be able to prepare goods or dispatch.
    • Be able to dispatch the goods.
    • Be able to identify problems with assembling or dispatching orders.
    2

    Contribute to the Provision of Customer Service in Logistics Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to contribute to the provision of customer services in logistics operations
    • Be able to contribute to the provision of customer services in a logistics operation.
    3

    Develop Effective working Relationships with Colleagues in Logistics Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to develop effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations.
    • Be able to develop effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations.
    4

    Health and Safety in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand Health and Safety rights and responsibilities.
    • Understand the health and safety requirements of employers.
    • Understand how to prevent and deal with accidents.
    • Understand how to perform workplace tasks safely.
    5

    Keep Stock at Required Levels in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to follow instructions to maintain required stock levels.
    • Be able to follow instructions to maintain stock control records.
    • Be able to identify problems with keeping stock at the required levels.
    6

    Keep Work Areas Clean in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify requirements relating to the cleaning of work areas in a warehousing and storage facility
    • Be able to follow instructions to carry out correct cleaning procedures
    • Be able to follow post cleaning procedures
    • Be able to identify problems with the cleaning of work areas
    7

    Maintain Hygiene Standards in Handling and Storing Goods in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to confirm health, safety and security issues relating to the goods and the storage environment
    • Be able to apply high standards of personal hygiene and the correct use of appropriate clothing
    • Be able to maintain the quality and condition of the goods in a warehousing and storage environment
    • Be able to handle goods using the correct handling methods and equipment.
    • Be able to identify problems with the maintenance of hygiene standards
    8

    Maintain the Cleanliness of Equipment in Logistics Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare self and equipment for inspection and cleaning in a logistics environment.
    • Be able to follow instructions and clean equipment.
    • Be able to follow post cleaning procedures for keeping the equipment in good working order
    • Understand problems that can occur with keeping the equipment in good working order.
    9

    Make an Effective Contribution to a Business in the Logistics Sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to make an effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector.
    • Be able to make an effective contribution to a business in the logistic sector.
    10

    Moving or Handling Goods Manually in Logistics Facilities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to confirm with appropriate people the goods that require moving or handling.
    • Be able to manually move or handle the goods.
    • Be able to identify any problems with moving or handling the goods manually and take appropriate action to deal with them.
    11

    Operate Equipment to Perform Work Requirements in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to confirm the work required and the appropriate equipment to undertake it.
    • Be able to follow instructions to check that the appropriate equipment is available, safe to use and operational.
    • Be able to operate and monitor the equipment to maintain safe operation throughout the work activity.
    • Be able to shut down the equipment and complete post operational maintenance procedures.
    • Be able to identify problems with the operation of the equipment.
    12

    Pick Goods in a Logistic Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for picking the goods
    • Be able to follow instructions to pick the goods
    • Be able to follow instructions to prepare the goods for assembling orders
    • Be able to identify problems with picking goods at any stage
    13

    Place Goods in Storage in Logistics Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to place goods in storage logistics operations.
    • Be able to place goods in storage in logistics operations.
    14

    Process Orders for Customers in Logistics Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for the processing of orders to customers in logistics operations.
    • Be able to process orders for customers in logistics operations.
    15

    Process Returned Goods in Logistics Operations.

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to process returned goods in logistics operations.
    • Be able to process returned goods in logistics operations.
    16

    Receive Goods in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to obtain information and confirm with appropriate people the goods to be received.
    • Be able to follow instructions to check the goods being received.
    • Be able to receive the goods correctly and safely.
    • Be able to identify problems when receiving goods.
    17

    Sort Goods and Materials for Recycling or Disposal in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare goods or materials for recycling or disposal.
    • Be able to sort the goods or materials for recycling or disposal.
    • Be able to identify problems with the recycling of disposal of goods and materials.
    18

    Use Equipment to Move Goods in Logistics Facilities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to confirm with appropriate people the goods to be moved and that they are suitable for lifting.
    • Be able to follow instructions to check that the area of work is safe and secure for the movement and transfer of the goods.
    • Be able to move the goods correctly and safely.
    • Be able to identify problems with moving the goods.
    19

    Wrap and Pack Goods in a Logistics Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare the goods for packing
    • Be able to pack the goods safely3.3.
    • Be able to identify problems with packing the goods at any stage

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/3563/3
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2014