General Principles of Warehousing

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Course
LWTP 0102
Discontinued
No
Course Code
LWTP 0102
Descriptive
General Principles of Warehousing
Department
Warehouse Training
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
19
Contact Hours
70-90 hours, depending on disabling condition Classroom 90% Site visits 10%
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Field Experience
Learning Activities
  • Instructor presentation
  • Videos
  • Overheads
  • Class discussion
  • Guest speakers
  • Site visits
Course Description
To provide students with an overview of the theories and practices of warehousing and distribution centres. Students will be given an introduction to the general workings of warehouses, including the movement and storage of goods, tools and equipment used and the common security measures. This course also includes basic math for the warehouse. Both WHMIS and First Aid Level One certificates can be obtained in this section.
Course Content
  1. Familiarization with warehouse vocabulary.
  2. Job types and responsibilities in the warehouse and distribution centres.
  3. The different kinds of warehouses in which employment may be found.
  4. Warehouse tools and equipment, and the safe usage of the equipment.
  5. Warehouse security.
  6. Layout and movement of goods in a typical warehouse.
  7. The correct methods of goods storage.
  8. Math for the warehouse, including stock and shipping calculations.
Learning Outcomes
  • Students to understand the purposes of warehousing, the various methods of goods storage and movement, the safety and security procedures to be observed, and basic math for the warehouse.
  • Students will have the opportunity to obtain certificates in WHMIS and First Aid.

 

Means of Assessment
  • A mastery model of ongoing evaluation will be used.
  • A student will have completed the course when he/she has demonstrated through satisfactory completion of exercises and assignments that the course objectives have been achieved.
  • Where formal tests are used mastery will be defined as a score of 70% or more.
  • The instructor in consultation with each student will monitor progress on a regular basis.
  • The student will be expected to maintain regular attendance and progress, actively participate in all activities, and complete all assignments as directed.
  • The First Aid Certificate will be awarded when the student can demonstrate practical competency to the instructor’s satisfaction.
  • WHMIS certificates will be awarded by successful completion of a written examination.
Textbook Materials

Nil. Topic relevant material will be provided in handout form throughout the course.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission