Warehouse Supervisor Course 

One of our most advanced warehousing and logistics courses, this Level 4 Warehouse Management Diploma is distributed over a series of seven digestible units.  Each unit concludes with an online assessment for submission to your assigned tutor, which will be used to gauge your acquired knowledge and understanding of the materials presented:

Unit 1 - Introduction to Warehouses

The course begins with a broad exploration of key warehousing operations, along with their functions, objectives and limitations respectively.  Candidates consider the extent to which warehouse management contributes to successful business performance, along with the potential benefits of public warehouses and a brief overview of automated warehousing.

Unit 2 - Types of Warehouses

The five primary classifications of warehouses are presented and discussed in unit two, which also outlines criteria for consideration when choosing an appropriate warehouse type.  Candidates are also introduced to the concept of the qualitative factor rating, along with the potential costs and challenges associated with private warehousing.

Unit 3 - Functions of Warehouses

A more detailed exploration of the functions of warehouses follows in unit three, while discussing the growing popularity of cross-docking and its primary advantages.  Learners examine the purpose of semi-permanent storage, the meaning of ‘information transfer’ in warehousing and the objectives of warehouse activity profiling.

Unit 4 - Warehouse Operations & Systems

Several key warehouse operations and systems are introduced in unit four, including the functions and mechanics of centralised and decentralised warehousing operations.  An introduction to conveyor systems is also included, along with the various factors that must be considered when deciding on a storage system for a warehouse.

Unit 5 - Warehouse Inventory Management

The fundamentals of effective inventory management are presented in unit five, which also discusses the wide-reaching consequences of ineffective inventory management.  Candidates consider the costs of carrying stock, the importance of safety stock and the risks associated with failing to carry surplus stock as required.

Unit 6 - Warehouse Inventory Tracking

Common approaches to warehouse inventory tracking are presented and discussed in unit six, which provides a detailed overview of the benefits of barcoding and the components of a viable barcoding system.  Candidates also considers the potential advantages and disadvantages of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as an alternative to barcoding.

Unit 7 - Warehouse Material handling

The course concludes with an examination of effective warehouse materials handling processes, detailing the primary functions of Materials Handling Systems (MHS).  Candidates learn how to consider the appropriateness of powered and non-powered hand trucks for typical warehousing duties, along with the potential advantages and disadvantages of semi-automated handling systems.

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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.

Warehouse management is a broad and diverse global sector, with limited scope for advancement.  To build a detailed knowledge and understanding of key warehousing processes is to become an invaluable asset in the eyes of employers worldwide.  Whether new to warehouse management or already working in the field, this Level 4 Warehouse Management Diploma could kickstart your success story.  Specialise in one specific aspect of warehousing and inventory management, or become an all-round leadership figure at the very top of the ladder. Potential salaries for experienced warehouse managers are limitless - typically starting at around £20,000 at entry-level.

Who Should Take This Course?

Here at Oxford Home Study Centre, our commitment to flexible and affordable online education is total. This Level 4 Warehouse Management Diploma is open to all candidates from all backgrounds, though may prove of particular interest to the following applicants:

• Newcomers looking to build a rewarding career for life
• Existing warehouse personnel pursuing promotion prospects
• Business owners and managers with no formal qualifications
• Entrepreneurs considering new business establishment
• Jobseekers looking to boost their long-term outlook
• Anyone with interest in a warehousing or logistics career

Sign up with Oxford Home Study Centre and your personally-assigned tutor will provide all the support you need to successfully complete your studies!  Enrol online, or contact a member of our student support team for more information!