Move, Pack & Maintain Stock in Distribution Center / Warehouse

This unit standard is for people who are responsible for moving, packing and maintaining stock in a DC/Warehouse and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

  • identifying appropriate areas for packing stock
  • moving stock to and pack stock in identified location
  • preventing shrinkage and losses while moving, packing and maintaining stock
  • maintaining stock in the distribution centre.

The learner will also understand relevant aspects of the following:

  • Common terms and concepts used when moving, packing, labelling and maintaining stock in the DC
  • The layout of the DC and the requirements that impact on the layout
  • Stock characteristics and how they impact on the moving, packing and maintaining of the stock
  • Techniques and safety procedures for lifting, stacking and transporting stock
  • Health and Safety Procedures relevant to packing stock
  • The terms ‘shrinkage’ and ‘losses’
  • The effect of shrinkage and losses on profits and employees
  • Causes and preventative methods for shrinkage and losses as applicable to the process of moving, packing and maintaining stocks
  • The supply chain and the roles of the various players in the supply chain
  • The difference between and relationship between pick and reserve areas
  • How stock rotation impacts on moving, packing and maintaining stocks
  • Stock flow through the organisation
  • Identifying misdirected/unmarked stocks and how to deal with them
  • Organisational requirements in respect of:
    • replenishing pick areas
    • clearing holding areas
    • moving/storing empty pallets.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Move, pack and maintain stock in a distribution centre/warehouse

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

12
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

117898

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level ABET 4

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This programme is aimed at any person working with movin, packing, and maintaining stock in a warehouse or in any part of the logistics chain.

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Move, pack and maintain stock in a distribution centre/warehouse

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

12
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

117898

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level ABET 4

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This programme is aimed at any person working with movin, packing, and maintaining stock in a warehouse or in any part of the logistics chain.

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Move, pack and maintain stock in a distribution centre/warehouse

Classroom Price:

R1 966,50 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

12
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

117898

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level ABET 4

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This programme is aimed at any person working with movin, packing, and maintaining stock in a warehouse or in any part of the logistics chain.