Unit of competency Outline

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Pack and dispatch (advanced)

Pack and dispatch (advanced)

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP321
State Code
AUM93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and supervise packing and dispatch of printed products.It applies to individuals who perform a range of defined tasks relating to the printing and graphic arts industry, and who may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess final product
  • 1.1 Finished job is collected/received and checked against job specifications according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Defects, irregularities and discrepancies are identified and action taken according to enterprise procedures
2. Assess wrapping and packaging requirements
  • 2.1 Work instructions are checked to determine any specific customer wrapping and packaging requirements
  • 2.2 Product is assessed to determine wrapping, parcelling and packaging requirements
  • 2.3 Product destination and delivery time are confirmed to determine most appropriate delivery mode
  • 2.4 Transportation/shipping requirements are determined
3. Prepare stock for dispatch
  • 3.1 Suitable area for wrapping/packaging is selected and prepared
  • 3.2 Wrapping and packaging materials are prepared
  • 3.3 Product is wrapped in pre-determined parcel sizes as required
  • 3.4 Product is packaged as appropriate to product size, type, destination, delivery route and method of transportation, according to workplace instructions, transportation/shipping regulations and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.5 Packaged goods are weighed using appropriate weighing machines and scales, and labelled according to delivery instructions, transportation/shipping regulations and enterprise procedures
4. Dispatch product
  • 4.1 Packaged product is stacked on/in appropriate storage/shipping containers prior to dispatch
  • 4.2 Product is dispatched via appropriate delivery mode according to workplace instructions, enterprise procedures and WHS requirements
  • 4.3 Product shipping details are recorded according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Delivery schedules are monitored and amended as required according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3264 ICPSU321C Pack and dispatch (advanced) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ80 ICPSUP3210 Pack and dispatch (advanced) Unit of competency