Programme Overview

The Diploma in Warehouse Management provides learners with essential knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics and related business activities. It develops an understanding of how goods, materials, information and resources are received, handled, stored and distributed within modern organisations.

The programme covers purchasing, material resource planning, management information systems, physical distribution and warehouse safety. It is suitable for learners seeking to enter the warehouse sector, strengthen their operational knowledge or prepare for further study in a related discipline.

Key Highlights

• Develop a practical foundation in warehouse management and operations.

• Understand how purchasing and material resource planning support operational needs.

• Explore the role of management information systems in warehouse activities and decision making.

• Learn the principles of physical distribution and warehouse safety.

• Study through a structured programme comprising six modules and 192 contact hours.

• Choose between full time and part time study modes.

Potential Employment Opportunities

Depending on the learner’s prior experience, individual capabilities and the requirements of employers, graduates may explore entry level or support roles such as:

• Warehouse Operations Assistant

• Inventory Assistant

• Store Assistant

• Purchasing Assistant

• Distribution Assistant

• Logistics Operations Assistant

Employment outcomes are not guaranteed and remain subject to individual merit and employer requirements.

Target Audience

This programme may be suitable for:

• School leavers who wish to begin their studies in warehouse and logistics operations.

• Working adults seeking a formal qualification and broader industry knowledge.

• Personnel working in warehousing, logistics, purchasing, inventory or operations who wish to strengthen their professional foundation.

• Mature applicants with relevant working experience who meet the stated entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following entry routes:

• A minimum of three GCE Ordinary Level passes, including English at Grade C6 or better.

• An international secondary qualification at Year 10 level, with passes in three subjects including English.

• Mature applicants who are at least 25 years old, have at least three years of working experience, and pass the College Entry Proficiency Test.

All applications are subject to the College’s admission assessment and verification of supporting documents.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the Diploma in Warehouse Management, learners must:

• Achieve at least 80% attendance.

• Complete all required learning and assessment activities.

• Pass the written examination and assignment for all six modules.

• Fulfil all academic and administrative requirements of the College.

Programme Details

• Study modes: Full time and part time

• Full time duration: 8 months

• Full time schedule: 5 days per week, 3 hours per day

• Part time duration: 12 months

• Part time schedule: 1 day per week, 4 hours per day

• Total contact hours: 192 hours, including assessments

• Class delivery mode: Face to face

• Minimum attendance: 80%

• Teacher to student ratio: 1:11

• Full time course fee: S$3,600

• Full time application fee: S$200, non refundable

• Full time total published fee: S$3,800, including the application fee

• Part time course fee: S$2,700

• Part time application fee: S$300, non-refundable

• Part time total published fee: S$3,000, including the application fee

All fees are payable in Singapore dollars. The applicable payment schedule, refund terms and other conditions will be stated in the Student Contract and the College’s published fee and refund policies.

Programme Modules

The programme comprises six modules. Each module carries 32 contact hours, including assessment.

Module 1. Introduction to Warehousing Management

Introduces the purpose, functions and operating environment of modern warehousing.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 2. Purchasing Management

Covers purchasing principles and their contribution to warehouse and organisational operations.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 3. Material Resource Planning

Introduces the planning and coordination of materials required to support operational needs.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 4. Management Information System

Explores how information systems support warehouse activities, reporting and decision making.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 5. Physical Distribution Management

Covers the movement and distribution of goods from storage to their intended destinations.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Module 6. Warehouse Safety

Develops an understanding of safety principles and responsible practices within warehouse operations.

• Contact hours: 32 hours, including assessment

• Assessment: Written examination, 50%, and assignment, 50%

Total programme contact hours: 192 hours, including assessments

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed through:

• Written examination, 50%

• Assignment, 50%

All examinations and assessments are conducted by Louis Novaris College of Science & Technology.

Award to be Conferred

Learners who successfully meet the attendance, assessment and graduation requirements will be awarded the Diploma in Warehouse Management by Louis Novaris College of Science & Technology.