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ASET Stores Management Diploma Double Award Course Code: SAC123

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Whether you are a Sales Assistant or Supervisor wanting to progress on to store management, this course is the one for you. This course includes everything you need to know about being a Store Manager. This course carries 2 awards, and you are sure to impress your colleagues and employers! 

Course Content

Unit One

• Introduction
• The Scope of the Stores Department
• Types of Stores
• Special Stores
• Stockyards
• The Stores Department as a Service Department
• The Integrated Purchasing and Stores Department
• Staff and Customer Relations

Unit Two

• Stores Systems and Procedure
• Stock Records
• Identification, Specification and Standardisation
• Computers

Unit Three

• Siting a Stores or Stockyard
• Transport and Distribution of Goods
• Postal Services
• Location
• Types of Building
• Detailed Consideration of Storage Accommodation
• Fire and Firefighting

Unit Four

• Layout of Buildings
• Storage Policy
• Flow of Materials
• Goods Received Facilities
• Mechanical Handling
• Inspection
• Centralised Goods Receiving

Unit Five

• Stock Records
• The Stock Records Department
• Stock Record Cards
• The Aims of Stock Control
• Types of Stock Control
• Stock Levels
• Stock Control - Finished Stocks
• Work of the Stock Control Department
• Stock Taking
• Types of Stock Taking
• Discrepancies and Determination of Errors

Unit Six

• Financial Control of Stock
• Stores Costs and Budgets
• Methods of Pricing Stock
• Stores Evaluation for Final Accounts

Unit Seven

• The Relationships between Production, Construction and Service
• Organisations
• Administrative Procedures in Stores
• The Stores Manual
• Circulation, Introduction, Operation, Advantages and Disadvantages of Stores Manuals
• Provisioning
• Cyclical Provisioning

Unit Eight

• Location of Stock
• Issue and Despatch
• Returns and Breakages
• Procedure with Scrap and Redundant Materials Deterioration
• Care of Buildings and Stock
• Security

Unit Nine

• Costing
• Operative Training
• Safety Aspects of Storage
• Legislation

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 108 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

The Store Management course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this home learning course.

Qualifications

This Store Management course is fantastic value and provides TWO qualifications in one course! This means that you can obtain:

Qualification 1: Store Management Diploma Store Management Diploma entitling you to use the letters "SAC Dip" after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 4 Stores Management Award This Course leads to an ASET Level 4 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can read more about ASET and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this Store Management home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines. This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• You will receive your official course manuals
• A4 folder containing assignments
• Unlimited tutor support

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Store Management.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please feel free to use the Contact Us Form on this website. A home learning course tutor will respond as soon as possible.

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