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Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing

Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU241C
State Code
D3254
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to handle, dispatch and receive materials in a warehouse.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake dispatch/receiving procedures
  • 1.1. Warehouse/store standard operating procedures are understood and followed
  • 1.2. Warehouse/store materials are managed according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 1.3. Incoming/outgoing materials are labelled according to enterprise standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
  • 1.4. Warehouse/store materials are labelled and stored according to enterprise standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
  • 1.5. Materials are issued/dispatched according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 1.6. Issued/dispatched materials are recorded to enterprise standard operating procedures
2. Determine handling methods
  • 2.1. Type of material is determined from labels, colour codes, signage
  • 2.2. Material properties are understood
  • 2.3. All relevant uncertainties and unknowns are clarified with appropriately qualified authority
  • 2.4. All relevant safety and emergency procedures are understood and implemented as required
  • 2.5. All relevant regulations and codes of practices are understood and observed
  • 2.6. Correct and appropriate handling methods are undertaken
3. Shift loads
  • 3.1. Materials are packaged to meet safety, storage conditions, and site and legislative requirements
  • 3.2. Materials are stored in a safe, orderly and retrievable manner
  • 3.3. Load is lifted, ensuring balance, vision of operation and protection of load
  • 3.4. Materials are labelled/identified and recorded according to site procedures and legislative requirements
4. Store bulk fluids/gases
  • 4.1. Correct storage conditions are determined from instructions/manufacturer's specifications/directions
  • 4.2. Containers are checked for safe and clean use
  • 4.3. Containers are filled/emptied according to enterprise standard operational procedures and legislative requirements
  • 4.4. Containers are handled and moved according to site procedures and legislative requirements
  • 4.5. Containers are correctly labelled and stored according to enterprise standard operational procedures and legislative requirements
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Types of stores/warehouses may include:
includes tool, requisition, supply and parts stores, storage, inward/outward warehouse.
Range of packaging may include:
procedures and materials used are appropriate for applications and product requirements and can include plastic and paper board wrap, anti-corrosion coverings, pallets, drums, sacks.
Inventory control processes may include:
processes used to control inward/outward goods include inventory control methods and procedures utilising manual or electronic systems according to standard operating procedures.
Range of equipment may include:
range of equipment used to move warehouse/store goods includes:
pallet trucks
trolleys
hand trucks.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
correct handling, dispatch and receipt of goods in a warehouse/store
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
demonstrate handling and storage techniques and procedures for at least THREE different types of goods/materials according to the listed Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0504 ICPSU241B Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN16 ICPSUP241 Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing Unit of competency