Stacking & Storage Course

Stacking & Storage Course Outline

This training program is designed for both novice and experienced learners who may be expected to stack items for storage during their daily duties.
It also makes good business sense that anyone who is expected to supervise employees related to these activities should know what the correct methods and procedures are so that they are competent to identify good or bad practices during the course of their supervision day / shift.

Course Information

SAQA ID : 252264
Unit Standard Title : Prepare freight for storage
Level : 1
Credits : 2
Duration : 1 days

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Programme Outline

Module 1: Introduction and Scope

  • Introduction and scope

Module 2: A Safe Work System

  • A safe work system relies on:

    • Material

    • Equipment

    • Environment

    • Code of practice

Module 3: Floors and Supporting Surfaces

  • Floors and supporting surfaces

Module 4: Stock Holding Structures

  • Pallet construction and loading

  • Positioning of stacks

  • Size and shapes of stacks

  • Stability and bonding of stacks

Module 5: Stacking Different Types of Goods

  • Stacking different types of goods

Module 6: Rules for Destacking

  • Rules for destacking

Module 7: Segregation of Stock

  • Segregation of stock

Module 8: Material Handling Equipment

  • Material handling equipment

Module 9: Housekeeping

  • Lighting

  • Personal protective equipment and clothing

  • Training of employees