Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake receival, storage, handling and preservation of materials or products
Undertake receival, storage, handling and preservation of materials or products
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTHL2001A
LMTHL2001A
State Code
W7351
W7351
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/10/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
17/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform the tasks to receive, store, handle and preserve materials or products used in the hide, skin and leather industry.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Receive goods
- 1.1 Dockets, tags or other identification are checked to confirm receival of correct items
- 1.2 Chemicals, consumables, equipment and other non-hide or skin goods received are stored in accordance with OHS practices and workplace procedures
- 1.3 Skins or hides are transferred to appropriate area for processing or storage
2 Preserve and store skins or hides
- 2.1 Preservation of skins or hides is assessed by salting or other designated method
- 2.2 Skins or hides are prepared for storage or transport using relevant manual handling procedures
- 2.3 Skins or hides are stored appropriately
- 2.4 Records are maintained to expedite movement of the skins or hides through the various phases of treatment
3 Pack, store or distribute end product
- 3.1 Paperwork is checked to confirm instructions
- 3.2 Packing of end product is assessed according to workplace procedures for handling of finished goods
- 3.3 Products to be stored are transferred to designated location using correct manual handling practices
- 3.4 Despatch orders are coordinated to meet delivery or collection timetables
- 3.5 Records are maintained
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Receive goods may include
skins and hide
chemicals
consumables
equipment
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Receive goods may include
skins and hide
chemicals
consumables
equipment
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
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 the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check dockets, tags etc
handle chemicals or other hazardous substances safely
preserve and store hides or skins
use appropriate manual handling procedures
coordinate despatch orders
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
check dockets, tags etc
handle chemicals or other hazardous substances safely
preserve and store hides or skins
use appropriate manual handling procedures
coordinate despatch orders
maintain accurate records
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1855 | LMTPRHL01A | Undertake receival, storage, handling and/or preservation of materials or products | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAV61 | MSTHL2001 | Undertake receival, storage, handling and preservation of materials or products | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W363 | LMT21207 | Certificate II in Leather Production | Qualification |