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Purchase materials

Purchase materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11012
State Code
OAV59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to determine purchasing requirements, prepare purchase order/list and purchase materials. Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Determine purchasing requirements
  • 2.1 Consult with client, customer and/or user to determine purchasing requirements
  • 2.2 Determine material specifications from orders, instructions and/or technical drawings
  • 2.3 Determine quantities, price limitations and delivery requirements from orders, instructions
3 Prepare purchase order/list and purchase materials
  • 3.1 Develop purchase order/list according to SOPs
  • 3.2 Inform supplier/vendor of requirements and specifications
  • 3.3 Adjust purchasing schedules, as required
  • 3.4 Exchange appropriate paperwork/contracts in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.5 Maintain records/files in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5467 MEM11012B Purchase materials Unit of competency