Warehouse Management Course 

Oxford Home Study Centre is proud to offer the web’s most flexible and accessible online study programmes. Our popular Level 5 Warehouse Logistics Training Courses are delivered over a series of eight engaging units, which conclude with online assessments your tutor will mark and return:

Unit 1 - Introduction to Warehouses

The course begins by exploring the functions and objectives of warehouses and corresponding warehousing operations.  Candidates consider the benefits and challenges of automated warehousing, the potential benefits of public warehouses and the various factors that need to be considered when choosing the size and nature of a warehouse.

Unit 2 - Types of Warehouses

Unit two discusses the various different types of warehouses, along with key points to consider when choosing the location of a warehouse.  The benefits and drawbacks of private warehousing facilities are discussed, along with the five different classifications of warehouses and an introduction to the concept of the ‘qualitative factor rating’.

Unit 3 - Functions of Warehouses

The primary functions of a warehouse are then presented and examined in the third unit, which introduces candidates to the concepts of information transfer and warehouse activity profiling.  The pros and cons of cross-docking are also discussed, along with common scenarios in which semi-permanent storage represents a viable option.

Unit 4 - Warehouse Operations & Systems

Learners then examine the key differences between centralised and decentralised warehousing operations, along with the most important factors to consider when choosing an appropriate storage system.  The different types of conveyor systems are also introduced, along with the growing prevalence of automated storage and retrieval systems in warehouse settings.

Unit 5 - Warehouse Inventory Management

A crash-course introduction to effective inventory management follows in unit five, in which candidates consider the criticality of accurate and consistent inventory management.  The consequences of poor inventory management are also discussed, along with the concept of safety stock and its role in warehousing operations.

Unit 6 - The Warehouse Inventory Cycle

Unit six presents a detailed breakdown of the warehouse inventory cycle, while also guiding candidates through the process of setting safety stock levels.  The importance of maintaining inventory accuracy is considered once again, along with the four stages all products go through on their journey to purchase/consumption.

Unit 7 - Warehouse Inventory Tracking

The objectives and limitations of inventory tracking are considered in unit seven, which also provides a detailed introduction to the functions and benefits of barcoding.  The use of Radio Frequency Identification as an alternative to barcoding is also discussed, along with the various components required to set up and use a barcoding system.

Unit 8 - Warehouse Material handling

Concluding the course, unit eight details the functions and objectives of Materials Handling Systems (MHS) in warehousing operations.  The benefits and disadvantages of powered and non-powered hand trucks are discussed, along with the growing popularity of semi-automated handling systems and the importance of managed product handling procedures.

For more information about our Warehouse Management certificate/diploma courses and Free Supply Chain Management Courses, get in touch with the OHSC admissions team today.

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

Career opportunities for qualified and capable warehouse managers are wide-open.  It’s worth remembering that every manufacturer, supplier and retailer in the world relies on effective and efficient warehousing operations.  Upon completion of this advanced Level 5 Warehouse Management Diploma, candidates will have the opportunity to pursue a diverse range of roles with established organisations worldwide.  To become a noted and respective leadership figure in warehousing and logistics is to enjoy limitless career prospects for life.  Typical salaries in the field of warehouse management starting at around£20,000.

Who Should Take This Course?

This endorsed Level 5 Warehouse Management Diploma is available exclusively at Oxford Home Study Centre.  Designed by a team of leading academics in conjunction with experienced industry veterans, our most advanced Warehouse Management Diploma is ideal for the following applicants:

• Ambitious candidates pursuing top-level leadership roles
• Members of the workforce looking to climb the career ladder
• Business owners, managers and senior warehousing personnel
• Anyone looking to boost their long-term outlook
• Jobseekers working on their CVs and employment prospects
• Newcomers to warehouse management (no experience required)

A strong and relevant educational background could transform your career prospects for life in the field of warehouse management.  Sign up online for immediate enrolment, or contact the admissions team at Oxford Home Study Centre for more information!