Warehouse Supervision

Course details

This short programme is intended for people who collect, administer and deliver stock. The programme includes knowledge on how to handle, pack and maintain stock integrity in a distribution centre or warehouse.  Learners will also learn how to maintain safety and housekeeping standards, and how to use materials handling equipment as an aid.

Learners who have completed this programme will be able to maintain stock/inventories accurately in accordance with standard organisational procedures and can continue with further studies in Logistics Management. This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management (CIBM).

Type of qualification

• Part-time
• Endorsed by the CIBM
• Provider Qualification / Short Programme

This short programme has been specifically designed to teach skills and knowledge to ensure success in a chosen field of learning, but is not credit bearing. It differs from full qualifications that are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Before you register, please ensure that this type of programme best suits your inpidual learning and workplace objectives.

About the programme

• This programme is intended for people who collect, administer and deliver stock. The programme includes knowledge on how to handle, pack and maintain stock integrity in a distribution centre or warehouse. Learners will also learn how to maintain safety and housekeeping standards, and how to use materials handling equipment as an aid.
• Learners who have completed this programme will be able to maintain stock/inventories accurately in accordance with standard organisational procedures.

Career fields

Learners could pursue any of the following career fields:

• Warehouse operations personnel
• Stock keeping personnel in a small business environment
• Distribution personnel

Programme Outline

The following topics are covered:

The logistics supervisor

• responsibilities and role
• functions and tasks

The function of the warehouse

• centralised distribution
• local and global influences
• distribution channels

Control, co-ordination and planning

• procurement and purchasing

Managing inventory

• what is inventory?
• types of inventory

Stocktaking processes and methods

• tocktaking processes and methods
• LIFO/FIFO  cycle counting

Materials handling equipment

• the role of MHE
• types and functions of MHE
• types and functions of racking

Packaging

• the function of packaging
• recycling

Transport

• types and modes
• choosing transport types

Warehouse management

• the role of ICT
• warehouse management systems

Reverse logistics

• product recalls
• waste management

The law and logistics

• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act responsibilities
• safety, health and the environment
• the legal Acts

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond UniCollege's control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, UniCollege will formally notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students.