Unit of competency Outline

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Source textile materials and resources

Source textile materials and resources

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTTD4006
State Code
BAU90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to source materials and resources that are required for production of textiles.The unit of competency includes skills and knowledge required to locate and compare materials and resources needed for production.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to source textile materials and resources
  • 2.1 Identify required resources and apply research skills to locate textile resources
  • 2.2 Develop a shortlist of preferred suppliers that meet criteria and document details
  • 2.3 Analyse order and supply conditions and compare
  • 2.4 Confirm communication channels for supplier and establish communication processes for business operation
3 Compare supply costs
  • 3.1 Analyse capacity of suppliers to meet price and quality requirements and compare
  • 3.2 Identify costs, including hidden costs of purchases
  • 3.3 Compare costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers, to purchasing from local suppliers
  • 3.4 Identify and compare payment options offered by suppliers
  • 3.5 Document findings according to workplace procedures
4 Order and receive textile materials and resources
  • 4.1 Select suppliers for supply of materials and resources based on their ability to meet required specifications and competitiveness
  • 4.2 Complete orders and place with suppliers according to own and supplier business requirements
  • 4.3 Monitor orders and follow up to ensure that conditions will be met
  • 4.4 Receive orders and check quality and content against documentation
  • 4.5 Process invoices for payment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7438 LMTTD4006A Source textile materials and resources Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEZ03 MSTGN4026 Source textile materials and resources Unit of competency