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Course Description
Unit Title: Oversee Warehousing of Procured Goods
Unit Code: BUS/OS/SC/CR/02/6/A
Category: Core Unit of Competency
Curriculum Context: Part of the Supply Chain Management pathway under the National TVET Competency-Based Curriculum
🎯 Purpose
This unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to manage warehousing operations for procured goods. It focuses on designing and maintaining warehouse layouts, classifying and storing goods, maintaining accurate records, preserving quality, managing stock levels, and securing stored items. The unit ensures that warehousing practices align with workplace policies, safety standards, and legal requirements.
🛠️ Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
• Design and lay out warehouses based on goods type and available space
• Classify and arrange goods according to storage requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and use appropriate handling equipment
• Record and manage stored goods using ledgers and documentation
• Preserve the quality of stored goods through pest control and inventory principles
• Maintain optimum stock levels through ordering, control, and forecasting
• Secure stored goods using physical, procedural, and technological measures
📑 Key Topics
1. Warehouse Design and Layout
2. Goods Classification and Arrangement
3. Store Cleanliness and Equipment Use
4. Record Keeping and Documentation
5. Quality Control and Inventory Principles (FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average)
6. Stock Level Management and Forecasting
7. Security Measures and Risk Mitigation
🧩 Required Skills
• Warehouse planning and layout design
• Inventory and stock control
• Documentation and record keeping
• Risk assessment and security management
📚 Required Knowledge
• Storage requirements for various goods
• Inventory principles and SOPs
• Legal and workplace policies on warehousing
• Security protocols and surveillance systems
📝 Assessment Methods
• Practical Exercises: Simulating warehouse layout, stock taking, and record keeping
• Assignments: Designing a warehouse and developing a stock control plan
• Written Tests: Evaluating understanding of warehousing principles, inventory methods, and security procedures
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