Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:35 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:35 AM AWST
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Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Unit of competency
National Code
UEECO0017
UEECO0017
State Code
OBY79
OBY79
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to source and purchase/order materials/parts for installation or service jobs.It includes determining job specifications, using manufacturer catalogues, making purchasing enquiries, selecting appropriate materials/parts and completing relevant purchasing documentation.In this unit, the value of materials for small installation jobs is limited to $AUD20,000.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine relevant materials/parts to purchase
- 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
- 1.3 Scope of installation or service work is determined from job specification drawings and/or results of service calls
- 1.4 Materials/parts required for work are determined from job specifications or service calls
- 1.5 Materials/parts required are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Procure materials/parts
- 2.1 Source of materials/parts are determined based on availability and price in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
- 2.2 Approval to purchase alternative materials/parts is sought from supervisor in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
- 2.3 Prices for the supply of materials/parts, particularly non-standard high-cost items, is sought in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
- 2.4 Approval to purchase materials/parts is obtained in writing from the customer or relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
- 2.5 Purchases are initiated based on price and availability of materials/parts within the required timeframe and in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
- 2.6 Appropriate information technology is used to source and purchase materials/parts
3 Document materials/parts purchases
- 3.1 Materials/parts purchased are allocated against the appropriate jobs
- 3.2 Materials/parts purchases are documented in accordance with workplace procurement procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7732 | UEENEEC002B | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | Unit of competency |