LOG2010 Warehouse & Distribute 2

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students examine types of warehousing and develop basic skills in packaging, packing, documentation and materials handling. Students also explore bonding principles and practices and career opportunities within the warehousing and distribution sector.
Prerequisite: LOG1020: Warehouse & Distribute 1
Parameters: Access to one or more logistics operations.

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate an understanding of warehousing types, purposes and functions and of operations of warehouses, locations, organizations, processes and stock locator techniques
- 1.1 identify various types of warehouses and describe their specific purposes
- 1.2 identify where different types of warehouses are usually located and explain why
- 1.3 identify and explain the purpose of and relationship between the following areas:
  - 1.3.1 shipping
  - 1.3.2 receiving
  - 1.3.3 storage
- 1.4 identify and explain the purpose of different systems of warehousing including:
  - 1.4.1 first in, first out (FIFO)
  - 1.4.2 last in, first out (LIFO)
  - 1.4.3 time-dated systems
  - 1.4.4 non-time dated systems
  - 1.4.5 bulk materials handling systems
  - 1.4.6 general materials handling procedures
- 1.5 identify and explain the advantages, disadvantages and purposes of using the following stock locator systems:
  - 1.5.1 random
  - 1.5.2 fixed
  - 1.5.3 manual
  - 1.5.4 electronic
- 1.6 demonstrate basic ability to use stock locator systems
2 identify and explain bonding principles and practices
- 2.1 explain principles and practices related to bonding including:
  - 2.1.1 purpose
  - 2.1.2 methods
  - 2.1.3 requirements
- 2.2 list examples of goods that are usually placed in bond
- 2.3 explain how bonding affects the flow of goods from producers to consumers
3 demonstrate basic skills in shipment preparation including: • packaging
- 3.1 distinguish between packaging and packing systems
- 3.2 explain the purpose of packaging
- 3.3 identify and describe types of packaging; e.g., volatile corrosive inhibiting paper, blister packaging, security packaging, styrofoam, popcorn • packing
- 3.4 identify and describe packing standards including:
  - 3.4.1 consumer standards
  - 3.4.2 industrial standards
  - 3.4.3 labelling
- 3.5 demonstrate ability to pack items to:
  - 3.5.1 minimize damage
  - 3.5.2 meet rigours of shipment
  - 3.5.3 meet regulations and standards
  - 3.5.4 meet modal requirements
  - 3.5.5 meet security needs • document selection and completion
- 3.6 prepare and complete shipping documentation; e.g., manifests, packing slips, bills of lading, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) products
4 demonstrate safety, competency and confidence in: • handling materials
- 4.1 demonstrate safe product movement and placement procedures • operating equipment and aids
- 4.2 identify and describe equipment and aids used to handle various materials; e.g., forklifts, power lifts, power jacks, rollers
- 4.3 demonstrate safety, competency and confidence in operating and handling equipment and aids
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities