Job-ready program for new hires covering receiving, inventory control, WMS transactions, shipping documentation and KPIs.
Meets Ontario Job Grant provider criteria — funding subject to Ministry approval. Mastery Mentors has delivered this training for more than two years, and it is delivered by university professors and senior industry practitioners who exceed the program's instructor requirements; your instructor is named in your written quote. The Ministry assesses every application and makes all eligibility and funding decisions.
| # | Module and topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warehouse operations & safety Receiving, put-away, picking, shipping flow; safe material handling and lift-truck traffic awareness | 5 h |
| 2 | Inventory control principles Cycle counting, ABC analysis, reorder points, shrinkage and adjustments | 6 h |
| 3 | Warehouse management systems WMS transactions, barcode/RF scanning, location management, exception reports, shift handover logs | 7 h |
| 4 | Excel for inventory reporting Lookups, PivotTables and dashboards for stock and accuracy reports | 6 h |
| 5 | Shipping, receiving & carrier coordination BOLs, packing lists, carrier appointments, OS&D and claims | 5 h |
| 6 | Dangerous goods documentation & labels in storage Reading TDG shipping documents and WHMIS labels for storage and segregation decisions (no certification; not a substitute for legally required training) | 3 h |
| 7 | Lean warehousing & KPIs Slotting, 5S, KPIs (fill rate, accuracy, dock-to-stock) | 4 h |
| 8 | Capstone project & practical assessment Simulated warehouse shift cycle: receive, store, pick, count and report; final exam | 6 h |
| Total instructor-led hours | 42 h |
| Format | Live online, instructor-led (virtual classroom): real-time sessions with your instructor, virtual labs and simulators. On-site at your workplace in Ontario available on request. |
|---|---|
| Typical schedule | 7 weeks part-time (2 × 3 h/week) or 6 full online days; scheduled around your operations and always completed well within the Ontario Job Grant's 52-week limit |
| Class size | Maximum 12 trainees |
| Start | Only after your Ontario Job Grant application is approved and your agreement is in effect |
Delivered by university professors and senior industry practitioners. Your assigned instructor's name, credentials and experience are confirmed in your written quote, matched to your program and schedule.
| Ontario Job Grant instructor minimum | At least 48 months of relevant work experience in the last 10 years, or at least 24 months of relevant experience plus a relevant degree, college diploma or Certificate of Qualification (plus any certification a regulator requires for the subject) |
|---|---|
| Mastery Mentors standard | A graduate degree (master's or doctorate) in a relevant field, university or college teaching experience, and relevant industry experience above the Ontario Job Grant minimum |
| In your quote | Instructor name, degree(s), teaching and industry experience, and any required certification — the details your Ontario Job Grant application asks for |
| Assessment | Pre/post skills assessment; module quizzes; practical labs; graded capstone (Simulated warehouse shift cycle: receive, store, pick, count and report; final exam); pass mark 70% and 90% attendance |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Mastery Mentors certificate |
| External exam | No external exam for this program |
Built to move people into a new or better job:
Also suitable for new hires who need these skills to start in the role.
| Employer | Course price per person | Grant per person (est., if approved) | You pay per person (est., if approved) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 100 employees | $3,090 | −$2,575 | $515 |
| 100 or more employees | $3,090 | −$1,545 | $1,545 |
| Hiring an eligible previously unemployed person (<100 staff) | $3,090 | −$3,090 | $0 |
The course price is what we charge; grant figures are estimates that apply only if the employer's Ontario Job Grant application is approved by the Ministry. Funding is limited and not guaranteed. All amounts are per person, CAD, excl. HST. Based on the guidelines in effect since May 1, 2026. Training starts only after approval.
Provider documents for your application. With your quote we send the curriculum, learning outcomes, schedule, itemized costs and the assigned instructor's name and qualifications — the training details the Ministry requires from training providers. You complete and submit your own application. We don't charge for this, it is not part of the course price, and we don't act as an application consultant.
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