Services Wholesale and Retail

Warehouse Stock Movement Packing And Maintenance Training

SAQA US 117898 | NQF 2 | Credits 12 | Duration 9 Days
From $1,798 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge required to effectively manage stock movement, packing, and maintenance within a warehouse environment. It focuses on applying best practices to ensure efficient stock handling, minimize losses, and maintain a safe and organized workspace.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute stock movement activities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Apply appropriate packing techniques and materials to ensure product integrity and optimize space utilization.
  • Implement preventive maintenance schedules for warehouse equipment and storage systems.
  • Evaluate stock control records and identify discrepancies for corrective action.
  • Analyze warehouse layout and workflow to recommend improvements for efficiency and safety.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for warehouse supervisors, team leaders, and operatives who are responsible for stock movement, packing, and maintenance activities. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and safety compliance in a logistics or warehousing setting.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Warehouse Operations and Safety

Objectives:
• Understand the role of warehousing in the supply chain.
• Identify key safety regulations and personal protective equipment.
• Recognise different types of stock and storage methods.
• Explain the principles of housekeeping in a warehouse.

Topics:
• Overview of warehouse functions and layout.
• Health and safety legislation (OHS Act).
• Types of stock: raw materials, WIP, finished goods.
• Storage methods: pallet racking, shelving, bulk storage.
• 5S housekeeping principles.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.

Day 2: Stock Receiving Procedures

Objectives:
• Describe the receiving process from delivery to storage.
• Complete receiving documentation accurately.
• Inspect incoming stock for quantity and quality.
• Apply labelling and tagging procedures.

Topics:
• Receiving workflow: scheduling, unloading, checking.
• Delivery notes, purchase orders, and GRN.
• Visual inspection and quality checks.
• Barcode and RFID tagging.
• Handling discrepancies and damaged goods.
• Recording receipt in WMS.

Day 3: Stock Storage and Put-Away

Objectives:
• Assign appropriate storage locations based on stock characteristics.
• Operate manual and mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Implement FIFO and FEFO rotation methods.
• Maintain accurate location records.

Topics:
• Storage location coding systems.
• Put-away strategies: random, fixed, zone.
• Manual handling techniques and ergonomics.
• Use of pallet jacks, forklifts (theory).
• FIFO vs FEFO for perishable and date-sensitive stock.
• Updating inventory records after put-away.

Day 4: Stock Picking and Order Assembly

Objectives:
• Differentiate between pick methods: batch, zone, wave.
• Pick items accurately using pick lists or voice.
• Assemble orders and prepare for packing.
• Minimise picking errors through verification.

Topics:
• Pick methods and their applications.
• Pick list generation and scanning.
• Voice picking and pick-to-light systems.
• Order consolidation and staging.
• Quality checks during picking.
• Error reduction techniques.

Day 5: Packing and Packaging Standards

Objectives:
• Select appropriate packaging materials for different products.
• Pack items securely to prevent damage.
• Label packages with shipping and handling information.
• Comply with packaging regulations and sustainability practices.

Topics:
• Types of packaging: corrugated, plastic, cushioning.
• Packing techniques for fragile and hazardous items.
• Labeling requirements: barcodes, shipping labels.
• Packaging waste management and recycling.
• Quality standards for export packaging.
• Use of packing stations and tools.

Day 6: Stock Movement and Internal Logistics

Objectives:
• Plan efficient movement paths within the warehouse.
• Coordinate stock transfers between locations.
• Use material handling equipment for movement.
• Document internal stock movements.

Topics:
• Internal stock transfer procedures.
• Replenishment from reserve to forward pick.
• Cross-docking principles.
• Conveyor systems and AGVs.
• Movement documentation: transfer orders.
• Optimising travel paths and reducing handling.

Day 7: Stock Maintenance and Cycle Counting

Objectives:
• Perform cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify and report stock discrepancies.
• Conduct basic stock maintenance tasks.
• Understand the impact of inventory accuracy on operations.

Topics:
• Cycle counting vs full physical inventory.
• Counting methods: ABC analysis, random.
• Investigating and resolving variances.
• Stock rotation and expiry date management.
• Cleaning and preservation of stock.
• Reporting discrepancies to management.

Day 8: Despatching and Shipping Procedures

Objectives:
• Prepare orders for despatch according to schedules.
• Complete despatch documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with carriers and loading teams.
• Ensure security and compliance during loading.

Topics:
• Despatch workflow: order consolidation, staging.
• Picking slips, packing lists, and waybills.
• Loading sequence and vehicle scheduling.
• Security measures: seals, CCTV, access control.
• Carrier coordination and handover.
• Proof of delivery and returns management.

Day 9: Integration, Review, and Assessment

Objectives:
• Integrate all processes into a seamless workflow.
• Apply problem-solving to common warehouse scenarios.
• Complete a practical assessment covering key skills.
• Reflect on learning and identify areas for improvement.

Topics:
• End-to-end warehouse simulation exercise.
• Troubleshooting delays, errors, and safety issues.
• Review of unit standard outcomes.
• Written and practical assessment.
• Feedback session and certification overview.
• Continuous improvement in warehouse operations.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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