Unit of competency Outline

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Despatch work

Despatch work

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTCL2009
State Code
BAX61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare finished works for despatch to customers or storage.The unit of competency includes labelling and packing of items and completion of documentation.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare workstation
  • 2.1 Set up workbench and seating according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Lay out components in correct proximity and sequence according to specifications
3 Package work
  • 3.1 Check garment or article against specifications to ensure item is correct and ready for despatch
  • 3.2 Attach tickets, labels and swing tags as required
  • 3.3 Perform boxing, packing, bagging, folding and hanging in accordance with environmental guidelines
  • 3.4 Identify faults, report and return to appropriate section for repair according to quality standards
4 Despatch completed work
  • 4.1 Direct or transfer completed garments or articles to required storage or despatch area
  • 4.2 Complete production and other records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7157 LMTCL2009B Despatch work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL82 MSTGN2017 Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch Unit of competency