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Pack and unpack furniture and effects

Pack and unpack furniture and effects

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID3048
State Code
AWM49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to pack and unpack furniture and effects in a range of furniture removal contexts, in compliance with relevant industry codes of practice and workplace procedures.It includes preparing for packing, packing and unpacking cartons, dismantling and reassembling items of furniture, and completing packing/unpacking processes.Work is performed under limited or minimum supervision generally within a team environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for packing and dismantling
  • 1.1 Removal documentation is checked to identify items of furniture and effects for removal
  • 1.2 Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected to dismantle, reassemble, pack, wrap and protect identified furniture and effects for removal, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Convenient, suitable and unrestricted work area for packing, unpacking, dismantling or reassembling is selected and prepared in consultation with client
  • 1.5 Items for removal are identified and packing order is determined in accordance with removal documentation
  • 1.6 Cartons, protective and other materials are selected and located in an accessible area
  • 1.7 Items ineligible for removal are identified in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client
  • 1.8 Items for removal are appropriately prepared for travel in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Pack cartons
  • 2.1 Items for removal are wrapped and packed in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Fragile or valuable items are specially wrapped and positioned for loading onto vehicle in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 2.3 Cartons are sealed and labelled in accordance with removal documentation and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Hazardous items are identified in accordance with removal documentation and workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client
3 Dismantle and reassemble furniture items
  • 3.1 Identified removal items are dismantled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements
  • 3.2 Dismantled items of furniture are packed, wrapped and stored in accordance with removal documentation and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Dismantled items of furniture are reassembled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements
  • 3.4 Client is advised of potential furniture reassembly restrictions at the destination
4 Complete unpacking
  • 4.1 Cartons are unpacked and items are stowed in accordance with removal documentation and workplace procedures, and in consultation with client
  • 4.2 Used cartons are folded and removed, and rubbish is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Required removal documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI809 TLID3048A Pack and unpack furniture and effects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFG72 TLID0044 Pack and unpack furniture and effects Unit of competency