Occupational Certificate: Store Person

NQF Level 02 - SAQA ID: 99703

This qualification equips learners to operate effectively as Store Persons in retail, wholesale, or warehouse environments. Learners will develop practical skills, applied knowledge, and workplace experience to handle, pack, pick, count, and maintain stock safely and efficiently.

The course prepares learners to contribute to the operational effectiveness of stock storage areas while minimising losses and ensuring the safe handling of inventory.

Course Overview

A Store Person is responsible for:

Moving and packing stock using the correct methods and equipment.
Picking and counting stock in storage areas.
Maintaining safe and organised stock storage areas.

By completing this qualification, learners will improve business efficiency, reduce stock losses, and positively impact profitability.

Course Overview

Duration

The full qualification is achieved through a combination of classroom, practical, and workplace learning. Individual modules can be delivered in sessions scheduled according to learner needs, typically spread over several weeks to accommodate practical work experience requirements.

Delivery Method

The course can be delivered virtually or on-site at your organisation by professional facilitators. Accredited providers may also provide work-based learning to meet the practical and work experience requirements.

Who Is This Course For?

Individuals seeking roles as Pickers, Pullers, or General Assistants in retail, wholesale, or distribution centres.
Existing store personnel requiring formal training in stock handling.
Learners interested in careers in warehouse and stock management.

Prerequisites

NQF Level 1 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be applied for learners with relevant work experience or prior training.

Cost

R7 330.00 Per Learner

Course Content

Knowledge Modules (Total Credits: 9)
KM-01: Concepts of Moving and Packing Stock in a Stock Storage Area, Level 2 – 3 credits
KM-02: Concepts and Methods of Picking and Counting Stock, Level 2 – 3 credits
KM-03: Principles of Maintaining a Stock Storage Area, Level 2 – 3 credits

Practical Skills Modules (Total Credits: 13)
PM-01: Move Stock In and Out of Stock Storage Areas, Level 2 – 3 credits
PM-02: Pack Stock in a Stock Storage Area, Level 2 – 3 credits
PM-03: Pick Stock from a Stock Storage Area, Level 2 – 3 credits
PM-04: Count Stock, Level 2 – 2 credits
PM-05: Maintain the Stock Storage Area, Level 2 – 2 credits

Work Experience Modules (Total Credits: 19)
WM-01: Processes and Procedures for Moving and Packing Different Types of Stock, Level 2 – 9 credits
WM-02: Processes and Procedures for Picking and Counting Stock, Level 2 – 6 credits
WM-03: Processes and Procedures for Housekeeping and Maintaining a Safe Stock Storage Area, Level 2 – 4 credits