Unit of competency Outline

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Receive and store stock

Receive and store stock

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXINV001A
State Code
S6542
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/10/2008
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
22/10/2008
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to receive and store stock. It requires the ability to check and take delivery of stock, other than food, and to appropriately store, rotate and maintain the quality of stock items.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.This unit has commonality with SITHCCC003B Receive and store kitchen supplies, which deals specifically with the receipt and storage of food items and related food safety issues. The control and ordering of stock levels is covered in SITXINV002A Control and order stock.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take delivery of stock.
  • 1.1 Check incoming stock against orders and delivery documentation according to organisation procedures.
  • 1.2 Identify and record variations and report them to the appropriate person.
  • 1.3 Inspect items for damage, quality, use-by dates, breakages or discrepancies, and record findings according to organisation procedures.
  • 1.4 Manage excess stock according to organisation procedures.
2 Store stock.
  • 2.1 Transport stock to appropriate storage area promptly and safely.
  • 2.2 Store stock in the appropriate location according to organisation OHS and security procedures.
  • 2.3 Record stock levels accurately according to organisation procedures and using appropriate technology.
  • 2.4 Label stock according to organisation procedures.
3 Rotate and maintain stock.
  • 3.1 Rotate stock according to organisation procedures.
  • 3.2 Use safe manual handling techniques when moving and storing stock to avoid any injury.
  • 3.3 Check on the quality of stock at regular intervals and report findings to appropriate personnel.
  • 3.4 Place excess stock into storage or dispose of stock according to organisation procedures.
  • 3.5 Maintain stock area according to organisation and government requirements, and identify and report any problems promptly to appropriate personnel.
  • 3.6 Use stock controlsystems correctly and according to organisation speed and accuracy 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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Stock may include:
beverages for bar, mini bar, restaurant and shop
equipment, such as maintenance and cleaning equipment and office equipment
linen, such as sheets and towels
stationery, such as guest stationery and office supplies
brochures and promotional material
vouchers and tickets
souvenirs and other retail products.


Stock control systems may be:
manual
computerised.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
efficient and safe receipt, storage, rotation and maintenance of stock items
application of the OHS and security procedures related to receipt, handling and storage of goods
completion of stock receipt and storage activities within typical workplace time constraints.


Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
receipt, storage, rotation and maintenance of stock items within an operationally realistic tourism or hospitality stock control environment
use of current technology, equipment, stock documentation and real stock items
access to stock control procedures and OHS procedures that relate to the receipt, transportation and storage of stock.


Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to receive and store stock. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate receiving and storing stock
written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of stock, OHS and security procedures
review of workplace reports and records related to stock control prepared by the candidate
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITXADM001A Perform office procedures
SITXOHS001B Follow health, safety and security procedures.


Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1991 THHGGA06B Receive and store stock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF791 SITXINV201 Receive and store stock Unit of competency