SIAS Level 2 Diploma in Bulk Storage Operations
Courses Overview:
Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely, efficiently and effectively within bulk storage facilities across the process industries.
This course can be customised to your needs, so please enquire about cost and availability.
The SIAS Level 2 Diploma in Bulk Storage Operations provides learners with the essential knowledge and hands-on understanding needed to work safely and effectively within bulk storage environments.
This qualification covers the principles, systems and operational practices involved in bulk storage, including product transfer, equipment operation and maintaining quality standards.
By completing the qualification, learners will be equipped to support safe, efficient and compliant bulk storage operations across terminal and process industries.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for new entrants to the bulk storage sector, or existing operators who wish to formalise their experience and progress in their career.
It’s suitable for anyone aged 16 or over looking to build a foundation in safe and efficient storage operations.
Duration:
Approximately 322 guided learning hours (GLH)
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 419 hours
Delivery typically blends classroom learning, on-site activity and assessment over several months.
Prerequisites:
There are no formal entry requirements.
Learners should have a basic understanding of English and mathematics.
- Unit 1: Introduction to Bulk Storage Operations
- Unit 2: Principles of Health, Safety and the Environment in Bulk Storage Operations
- Unit 3: Practice of Health, Safety and the Environment in Bulk Storage Operations
- Unit 4: Principles of Bulk Storage Systems and Equipment
- Unit 5: Identification of Bulk Storage Systems and Equipment
- Unit 6: Principles of Bulk Storage Import and Export Operations
- Unit 7: Practice of Bulk Storage Import and Export Operations
- Unit 8: Principles of Maintaining Product Storage Conditions
- Unit 9: Practice of Maintaining Product Storage Conditions
- Unit 10: Principles of Communication and Teamwork within Bulk Storage Operations
- Unit 11: Communication and Teamwork Practices within Bulk Storage Operations
- Unit 12: Principles of Emergency Response in Bulk Storage Operations
- Unit 13: Practice of Emergency Response in Bulk Storage Operations
The qualification is internally assessed through centre-devised assessments.
Learners will complete a mixture of:
- Workbooks and written knowledge checks
- Short-answer or multiple-choice assessments
- Practical portfolios and on-site evidence
- All units are graded Pass/Fail.
- Understand core health, safety and environmental controls in bulk storage
- Operate and maintain bulk storage systems and equipment safely
- Apply import/export and product transfer procedures
- Maintain product quality and stock integrity
- Communicate and work effectively as part of a team
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents
TRAINING FOR A LIFE-LONG CAREER
This course is just one step in a long career in the Tank Storage and Process industries. We offer a wide range of courses that can help your career progression in whichever avenue you are pursuing.
Progress naturally from this course to the Level 3 Diploma in Bulk Storage Operations, building deeper technical knowledge and operational expertise. You can also enhance your understanding through our Bulk Storage Operator Technician Knowledge Workshop – designed to reinforce key concepts and applied learning in a practical setting.
Learning Advisors
Our Learning Advisors provide guidance on your career pathway, offering advice on relevant courses and how to access them.
For further information on your progression, contact your Learning Advisors: Karen Balderson and Linda Campbell.
Reynolds Training Services Ltd
Technical Training Centre
CATCH Facility
Redwood Park Estate, Stallingborough
North East Lincolnshire
DN41 8TH
Knowledge-based learning can be undertaken at our Technical Training Centre in Stallingborough, through scheduled workshops, or delivered one-to-one at your site.
The qualification itself is completed at the learner’s base location, with practical competence assessed through observation of performance in the workplace.
Lead Tutor: John Reynolds
The driving force behind Reynolds and a leading figure in the Bulk Storage sector. Focused on delivering a structured career pathway for Bulk Storage Operations.
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