The stores supply function is a key element to any organisation. Effective handling and management of goods will ensure that this function is performed efficiently, reliably, safely and economically.

This distance education learning programme can be completed within 6 months and provides a practical base from which anyone involved in storekeeping and warehousing operations can learn and improve operational productivity.

The learning programme is aimed at people in industry who are involved in stores, warehousing, dispatch, receiving, stores administration, spare parts, goods handling, stock control or goods movement.

Course topics

• Equipment for Stores - Racking and shelving; pallets and unit loads; storage and transportation equipment; order picking equipment; general mechanical handling equipment.
• Basic Stores Administration - Receiving and dispatch; storage; order picking; stock control; performance measurement.
• Basic Controls - Security; fire prevention; money and cash flow; computers in the store.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

It is advisable that learners be employed in a stores or warehouse environment, with basic English communication and numeracy skills. All applications will be considered on individual merit.

PROGRAMME FEES

R3 600 (incl. VAT)