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Undertake routine stock maintenance

Undertake routine stock maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMS203D
State Code
WD189
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/07/2012
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
25/07/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency 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
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 Accurately complete inventory list of stock requirements
  • 2.2 Record stock requirements in order book, or other ordering procedures, using correct order number
  • 2.3 Obtain authorisation for order from supervisor
  • 2.4 Forward the order to the appropriate department
  • 2.5 Update inventory list based on stock usage and inventory change
3. Receive and store goods
  • 3.1 Receive and check stock against the number ordered
  • 3.2 Accurately record received order in the order book
  • 3.3 Notify supervisor if received order is not accurate
  • 3.4 Unpack stock safely and store in the correct location
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.


Stock may include but is not limited to:
Linen
Food service requisites
Cleaning agents
General supplies
Consumables
Sterile stock
Stationery
Equipment
Medical gases
Maintenance requisites
Other supplies


Stock ordering procedures may include but is not limited to:
Written
Verbal
Electronic


Records may include but are not limited to::
Manual
Electronic


Store type and location may include:
Ward or department
Clinic or professional rooms
Aged care facility
Small store
A subsidiary store to a main store or external supplier's store
Food store
Laboratory store


Ward or departmental storage may include but is not limited to
Specified storage areas eg stationary cupboard
Linen storage or kitchen area including refrigerator
EVIDENCE GUIDE

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible. Acceptable simulation requires:
monitoring of stores
ordering of stock
rotation of stores
maintaining a stores are
Resources essential for assessment include:
access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place
organisation mission statement, strategic and business plan
relevant policies and procedures manuals
other documentation relevant to the work context such as, organisation charts, floor plans, instructions for the use of equipment


Method of assessment
Observation in the workplace (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8329 HLTMS203C Undertake routine stock maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ69 HLTHSS005 Undertake routine stock maintenance Unit of competency