Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain product inventories

Maintain product inventories

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTTSL017
State Code
AWQ82
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain an inventory of tourism, travel hospitality or event products. It requires the ability to obtain and interpret the required product information, enter and maintain current and accurate data, and provide product inventory information to relevant personnel. The unit applies to any tourism, travel, hospitality or event organisation and the inventory can include any international or domestic product. The inventory system may control a principal’s (the supplier’s) products that are supplied to other organisations, or it may control a tour wholesaler’s inventory of product allotted by the principal. It applies mainly to tour operators, tour wholesalers, inbound tour operators, accommodation providers, and event management organisers.Inventory control requires significant interpretation, planning and organising skills. It applies to senior personnel who operate independently or with limited guidance from others, including product coordinators and product or operations managers.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain and interpret information for inventory.
  • 1.1.Obtain information to be included in inventory from internal and external sources.
  • 1.2.Interpret and review inventory information for currency and accuracy.
2. Enter data into inventory system.
  • 2.1.Accurately calculate costs according to commercial agreements.
  • 2.2.Enter inventory information using clear formats and according to system requirements.
3. Update inventory.
  • 3.1.Monitor the currency of inventory information and continuously update for accuracy.
  • 3.2.Monitor bookings, allotments and requests, and adjust as required.
4. Provide inventory information.
  • 4.1.Prepare inventory information, updates and briefings within required timelines.
  • 4.2.Distribute inventory reports to colleagues using electronic transmission, wherever possible, to reduce waste of printed materials.
  • 4.3.Provide assistance to colleagues on inventory use.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF733 SITTTSL401 Maintain a product inventory Unit of competency