• Unit 1: Principles of Bulk Storage Operations
  • This unit provides learners with a foundational understanding of bulk storage operations within supply chain environments, including their purpose, key components and role in supporting national infrastructure resilience and global supply chain continuity. Learners will also gain awareness of the different types of materials stored within bulk storage terminals and considerations for their safe and effective management.
    • Learners will develop knowledge of:
      • The principles of bulk storage in supply chain operations
      • How bulk storage operations support national infrastructure resilience and global supply chain continuity
      • The types of materials that can be stored in bulk storage terminals
• Unit 2: Principles of Health, Safety, Security and Communication in Bulk Storage Operations
  • This unit develops learners’ knowledge of the regulatory, security and communication requirements that underpin safe and effective bulk storage operations. It covers relevant health and safety legislation and regulatory bodies, employer and employee responsibilities, site and personal security, and the role of effective communication in supporting safety and operational efficiency.
    • Learners will develop knowledge of:
      • Relevant health and safety regulation in bulk storage operations
      • The fundamentals of site and personal security in bulk storage operations
      • The importance of effective communication in ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Unit 3: Principles of Incident Management in Bulk Storage Operations
  • This unit develops learners’ knowledge of workplace incidents and emergency response in bulk storage operations, including the types of incidents that can occur, the roles and responsibilities involved in responding to emergencies, and the importance of maintaining control to prevent incidents and support safe operations.
    • Learners will develop knowledge of:
      • The different types of workplace incidents relevant to bulk storage operations
      • The roles, responsibilities, actions, reporting procedures, incident recording and alarm systems involved in emergency response at bulk storage facilities
      • The importance of maintaining control in bulk storage operations

The qualification is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis through centre-devised assessment. Further assessment details will be confirmed following final qualification approval.

1. Principles of Bulk Storage Operations
   • The role and purpose of bulk storage operations within society and supply chains
   • Key features and assets within bulk storage terminals
   • Critical National Infrastructure, national resilience and continuity of supply
   • Types of materials stored within bulk storage terminals
     
2. Principles of Health, Safety and the Environment in Bulk Storage Operations
   • Relevant health, safety and environmental regulation, guidance and industry standards
   • Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
   • Physical and digital site security
   • Effective communication within bulk storage operations
     
3. Incident Management in Bulk Storage Operations
   • Workplace incidents and emergency types
   • Key incident and emergency terminology
   • Incident reporting and investigation
   • Emergency response roles, actions and alarm systems
   • Maintaining control within bulk storage operations