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Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains

Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN5003B
State Code
W7338
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to work with international textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) supply chains.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify participants and features of international supply chain
  • 1.1 Members in the supply chain for products or services within area of responsibility are identified.
  • 1.2 Value added by each supplier is described.
  • 1.3 Acute and chronic issues affecting suppliers are identified.
  • 1.4 Characteristics and practices of supplier are identified.
  • 1.5 Import and export regulations and practices of relevant country are identified.
  • 1.6 Local customs and workplace practices are researched and relevant factors identified.
  • 1.7 Information on local industry markets and conditions is accessed and assessed for usefulness.
  • 1.8 Transportation and shipping practices are identified.
2 Confirm relationships with international suppliers or customers
  • 2.1 Past relations with suppliers or customers are reviewed to identify relationship history.
  • 2.2 Specifications for international contracts are confirmed.
  • 2.3 Quality assurance processes are identified.
  • 2.4 Communication channels are confirmed.
  • 2.5 Ongoing communication is established and maintained, and is appropriate to fostering positive commercial relations.
  • 2.6 Relevant Australian and international export and import regulations are identified and adhered to.
3 Implement and monitor international supply operations
  • 3.1 Compliance of international suppliers or customers with specified contractual requirements is checked.
  • 3.2 Required quality standards are clearly communicated and monitored.
  • 3.3 Non-compliance is identified, reported or recorded and investigated to determine causes.
4 Assist in implementation of improvements to global production operations
  • 4.1 Opportunities for corrective or preventative action to improve commercial relationship with international suppliers or customers are identified using outcomes of monitoring activity or feedback from overseas contact.
  • 4.2 Corrective or preventative action is recommended and implemented where appropriate.
  • 4.3 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner.
  • 4.4 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency.
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 International production and supply documentation and monitoring records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary.
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.
Specifications refers to:
contractual requirements in relation to:
delivery dates
costs and procedures for variations to costs
amount and type of product to be delivered
quality of product to be supplied
transportation details
regulations to be adhered to
dispute mechanisms
Value added refers to:
contribution to the customer benefits/features which may be in the form of:
technical benefits and features
location benefits and features
aesthetic benefits and features
information benefits and features
Acute and chronic issues may relate to:
labour force
delivery and distribution
resource availability
expertise
technology
communication
OHS
quality
documentation
reliability
environment
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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
environmental practices
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 of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
work with international supply chains
ensure production meets workplace standards
check compliance against specified requirements
deal with inefficiencies and errors
monitor production changes
liaise with international contacts on production matters
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6598 LMTGN5003A Work with international TCF supply chains Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV74 MSTGN5003 Work with international TCF supply chains Unit of competency