Administration and Office Skills

Asset and Stock Control

Know what you own, where it is, who has it and how much stock you really hold.

Know what you own, where it is, who has it and how much stock you really hold.

About this course

Every business owns things: equipment, vehicles, furniture, devices and stock waiting to be sold or used. Control means knowing what you have, where it is, who is responsible for it and what it is worth. This module sets out what the course covers and asks you to look honestly at how your workplace handles assets and stock today.

COURSE STRUCTURE • Module 01: Introduction to Asset and Stock Control • Module 02: Assets, Stock and Consumables • Module 03: The Asset Register • Module 04: Acquisition, Transfer and Disposal • Module 05: Equipment Issued to Staff • Module 06: Stock Control Basics • Module 07: Reorder Levels, Safety Stock and Lead Times • Module 08: Stock Counts and Variances • Module 09: Loss Prevention, Insurance and Reporting • Module 10: Putting It into Practice

HOW IT WORKS Work through each module online. Most modules end with a short knowledge check (60% to continue). The course ends with a final assessment: pass mark 80%, 60 minutes, 3 attempts. Learners who pass receive a MetaCo certificate.

COURSE MATERIALS Learner Manual, Activity Workbook, Quick Reference Guide, practical toolkit, Action Plan and Evaluation Form, attached to Module 01.

Course content

Module 1: Module 01: Introduction to Asset and Stock Control

  • 1.1 Introduction to Asset and Stock Control

Module 2: Module 02: Assets, Stock and Consumables

  • 2.1 Assets, Stock and Consumables
  • 2.2 Case study

Module 3: Module 03: The Asset Register

  • 3.1 The Asset Register
  • 3.2 Case study

Module 4: Module 04: Acquisition, Transfer and Disposal

  • 4.1 Acquisition, Transfer and Disposal
  • 4.2 Case study

Module 5: Module 05: Equipment Issued to Staff

  • 5.1 Equipment Issued to Staff
  • 5.2 Case study

Module 6: Module 06: Stock Control Basics

  • 6.1 Stock Control Basics
  • 6.2 Case study

Module 7: Module 07: Reorder Levels, Safety Stock and Lead Times

  • 7.1 Reorder Levels, Safety Stock and Lead Times
  • 7.2 Case study

Module 8: Module 08: Stock Counts and Variances

  • 8.1 Stock Counts and Variances
  • 8.2 Case study

Module 9: Module 09: Loss Prevention, Insurance and Reporting

  • 9.1 Loss Prevention, Insurance and Reporting
  • 9.2 Case study

Module 10: Module 10: Putting It into Practice

  • 10.1 Putting It into Practice