Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may involve:
twenty-four hour operation
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work:
applies to predominantly manual operations
does not include a total computer generated purchasing system operation
Inventory benchmarks may be:
periodic, monthly or annual
Lead times may vary in accordance with:
type of transport mode(s)
processing time
regulatory requirements
freight disputations
customs regulations
scarcity of resource
Information used when assessing and monitoring optimum stock levels may include:
supply requirements
supplier information
workplace contract procedures
sales plan
distribution times
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers, customers and clients
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other maintenance, professional or technical staff
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Inventory systems may be:
automated
manual
paper-based
computerised
microfiche
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant workplace quality specifications, policies and procedures
Australian regulations and codes of practice relevant to stock management
manufacturers specifications and/or suppliers handling and storage advice
supplier and/or client instructions
workplace business policies and plans including procedures for maintenance of confidentiality
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
ADG Code and associated regulations
material safety data sheets
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including award details, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
codes and regulations relevant to the optimisation of stock levels including the ADG Code
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
water and road use and licence arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace