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Assist in controlling stocks and supplies

Assist in controlling stocks and supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBMED304
State Code
AUM21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance in stock control processes within a medical environment. This involves assisting in maintaining stock levels, storing stock, stocktaking and disposing of out-of-date stock.It applies to individuals who provide assistance in controlling required levels of stocks and supplies in a medical administration context or work area. All work is undertaken in accordance within legislative requirements, Australian and industry standards and codes of practice, and in line with organisational policies, procedures and specific requirements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine own role in stock control processes
  • 1.1 Determine own role in stock control processes by consulting with manager or supervisor
  • 1.2 Access documented procedures for stock control and read for understanding
  • 1.3 Seek clarification with relevant personnel of unclear or ambiguous procedures
2. Assist in maintaining stock levels
  • 2.1 Monitor stock levels against required levels
  • 2.2 Order stock in a timely manner or in accordance with ordering cycles, to ensure continuity of supplies
  • 2.3 Identify potential shortfalls in stock levels and take action to ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner
  • 2.4 Check orders against enterprise documentation and take appropriate actions where any shortfall is identified
  • 2.5 Complete and store documentation for maintenance of stock levels
3. Store stock
  • 3.1 Unpack stock and check against order for condition and currency
  • 3.2 Identify damaged or missing stock and take action to replace it
  • 3.3 Store stock according to established storage systems
  • 3.4 Identify and store stock requiring specialised storage
  • 3.5 Rotate stock to minimise stock reaching expiry or use-by-date
4. Assist in stocktaking
  • 4.1 Provide assistance in stocktaking to identify, count, move and locate items
  • 4.2 Complete and store stocktaking documentation
  • 4.3 Assist with other stocktaking actions as directed
5. Assist in disposal of out-of-date stock and recalls
  • 5.1 Dispose of stock marked for disposal according to legislation and other industry specific or manufacturer requirements and under direction of supervisor
  • 5.2 Complete and store required documentation of disposal of out-of-date stock
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0838 BSBMED304B Assist in controlling stocks and supplies Unit of competency