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Undertake routine stock maintenance

Undertake routine stock maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHSS005
State Code
AVZ69
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain predetermined stock levels of supplies, consumables, equipment and other store items at ward, unit, sub-store or departmental level.This unit applies to a variety of health or community service roles involving stock maintenance. At this level workers perform under supervision and generally within a team environment within predetermined guidelines. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain and monitor stock levels
  • 1.1 Monitor quality of stock and storage conditions, including temperature, light, humidity, pest control and stock organisation
  • 1.2 Determine store requirements against specified stock levels
  • 1.3 Replenish stores and stationery items
  • 1.4 Rotate perishable stock according to use-by dates
  • 1.5 Report deviations to supervisor according to organisation procedures
2. Prepare order lists and forward stock
  • 2.1 Complete accurate inventory list of stock requirements
  • 2.2 Record stock requirements and order number in ordering system and prepare order
  • 2.3 Obtain authorisation for order from supervisor and forward to appropriate department
  • 2.4 Update inventory list based on stock usage and inventory change
3. Receive and store goods
  • 3.1 Receive and check stock against order and record received stock in the order book
  • 3.2 Notify supervisor if received order is inaccurate or incomplete
  • 3.3 Unpack stock and store in the designated location
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD189 HLTMS203D Undertake routine stock maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI62 HLTHSS011 Maintain stock inventory Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYY2 HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services Qualification