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.
Rectifying discrepancies may include:
updating records to show correct amount
adjusting financial accounting records
adjusting stock records
informing supervisor or appropriate person
Stock discrepancies may include:
theft or pilferage
breakage or other damage
deterioration of the product
error in recording
failure to check incoming stock against delivery docket
obsolescence resulting in stock having to be discarded
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers of storage equipment
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
Documentation and records may include:
relevant regulations and codes of practice, including ADG code and safeworking and local authority regulations and procedures
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace policies and procedures related safety stock systems
quality assurance procedures
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications for equipment
technical instructions
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable
stock records
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the storage and or transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

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