Course

General Principles of Warehousing

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Warehouse Training
Course code
WHTP 0102
Credits
3.00
Semester length
14 weeks
Max class size
19
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Seminar
Field Experience
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
To provide students with an overview of the theories and practices of warehousing and distribution centres. Students are introduced to the general workings of warehouses, including the movement and storage of goods, tools and equipment used and the commonly used security measures. This course will also include basic math for the warehouse. WHMIS and First Aid Level One certificates can be obtained in this course.
Course content
  • Define and use warehouse vocabulary.
  • Identify job roles and responsibilities in the warehouse and distribution centres.
  • Describe the different kinds of warehouses in which employment may be found.
  • Identify warehouse tools and equipment, and demonstrate the safe usage of the equipment.
  • Identify the various types of warehouse security.
  • Describe layout and movement of goods.
  • Describe the correct method of goods storage.
  • Demonstrate basic math for the warehouse.
  • Obtain WHMIS and First Aid Level One.
Learning activities
  • Lectures
  • Class discussions
  • Guest speakers
  • Site visits
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 external instructor’s satisfaction.
  • The WHMIS certificate will be awarded through successful completion of a written exam.
Learning outcomes
  • Identify and demonstrate an understanding of work place expectations and discuss skills learned.
  • Develop self-confidence, self-awareness, and assertiveness.
  • Use basic number operations in workplace related tasks.
Textbook materials

Nil. Topic relevant material will be provided throughout the course.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

NA

Equivalencies

NA

Course Guidelines

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Institution Transfer details for WHTP 0102
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025