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Order materials

Order materials

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11016
State Code
OAV55
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
24/01/2020
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare a purchase/order list and place the order. It applies to purchasing activities carried out by a person other than the purchasing officer, including maintenance, service, stores and warehouse personnel. Approval to order limits and delegations will be included in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) or purchasing policy.Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
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 Prepare purchase order/list
  • 2.1 Prepare purchase order/list according to SOPs
  • 2.2 Determine material specifications, price limitations, quantities and delivery requirements from instructions and requisitions
3 Purchase order
  • 3.1 Inform supplier/vendor of requirements and specifications
  • 3.2 Follow up supplier/vendor to achieve delivery, as required
  • 3.3 Receive goods and check for damage, where appropriate
  • 3.4 Complete records/files according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5471 MEM11016B Order materials Unit of competency