Module Outline
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Physical Distribution Management
Physical Distribution Management
Module
National Code
State Code
21070
21070
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/1994
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Nominal Hours
65
Description
To provide the participant with physical distribution management, business
logistics and materials management knowledge and skills for the efficient
movement of finished goods from the end of the production line to the consumer
as well as the movement of raw materials from the source of supply to the
beginning of the production line.
To provide participants with the opportunity to undertake a field study
research assignment with a retail enterprise to be able to formulate an entry
level project on selling techniques.
NOTE: This module contains a 25 nominal hour field study research
assignment or project to be undertaken with a retail enterprise as an
independent study component of the module.
logistics and materials management knowledge and skills for the efficient
movement of finished goods from the end of the production line to the consumer
as well as the movement of raw materials from the source of supply to the
beginning of the production line.
To provide participants with the opportunity to undertake a field study
research assignment with a retail enterprise to be able to formulate an entry
level project on selling techniques.
NOTE: This module contains a 25 nominal hour field study research
assignment or project to be undertaken with a retail enterprise as an
independent study component of the module.
Range of Variables
This module provides for delivery by a combination of on-the-job/off-the-job training in a variety of modes.
Strategies should be selected to reflect the nature of the learning outcomes
and the needs of the participant.
Some areas of content may be common to more than one learning outcome and
therefore integration may be appropriate.
Participants with learning empowerment skills may negotiate assessment methods
with the facilitator, using innovative approaches to demonstrate competency in
this module and where appropriate in other Stage 2 modules of the course.
Problem solving processes must be incorporated where appropriate in this module
-identify and clarify problems
-determine criteria for optimal solution
-implement solutions
-evaluate and report on effectiveness of solutions and outcomes
-assist others to identify, clarify and resolve problems.
Strategies should be selected to reflect the nature of the learning outcomes
and the needs of the participant.
Some areas of content may be common to more than one learning outcome and
therefore integration may be appropriate.
Participants with learning empowerment skills may negotiate assessment methods
with the facilitator, using innovative approaches to demonstrate competency in
this module and where appropriate in other Stage 2 modules of the course.
Problem solving processes must be incorporated where appropriate in this module
-identify and clarify problems
-determine criteria for optimal solution
-implement solutions
-evaluate and report on effectiveness of solutions and outcomes
-assist others to identify, clarify and resolve problems.
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
The demands of any assessment task should be NO MORE than required to
demonstrate competency. Demonstration requires assessment of the task
during performance as well as evaluation of the product.
Where practicable, assessment tasks should relate to the participant's
vocational focus.
The demands of any assessment task should be NO MORE than required to
demonstrate competency. Demonstration requires assessment of the task
during performance as well as evaluation of the product.
Where practicable, assessment tasks should relate to the participant's
vocational focus.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8800 | 1242 | Business (Retailing) | Accredited course |
| 0262 | P1572 | Course In Physical Distribution Management | Accredited course |
| 9024 | 5979 | Diploma of Sales And Marketing | Accredited course |