Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Check condition of stock includes checking:
Cold chain indicator
Evidence of inappropriate exposure to light
Evidence of moisture damage
Packaging integrity
Expiry date
Storage requirements may include:
Ambient
Cold chain
Correct storage of hazardous substances
Correct temperature
Humidity
Isolated
Light
Logical and auditable system
Pest control
Quarantined
Rotation of stock
Secured
Ventilated
Monitor stock includes but is not limited to monitoring:
Over stocks
Quality of stock includes:
expired
deteriorated
damaged stock
out-of-stock
Slow moving stock
Stock discrepancies
Security procedures may apply to:
Handling controlled substances (e.g. Schedule 8 medicines)
In-store security
Stock dispatched
Stock received
Pack items correctly includes complying with procedures:
For hazardous items
To maintain integrity, cold chain and security
To maintain temperature, security and safety requirements
To minimise breakages
Data entry requirements include:
Enter transaction into pharmacy computer system
Generate packing slip and include in package
Label clearly, including specific handling instructions
Orders may be from :
Clinics
Hospitals
Pharmacies
Sub-acute, non-acute and residential care facilities

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 this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possibleAcceptable simulation requires:
scope to determine that work is conducted within legislative and regulatory requirements
scope to determine that work is conducted within WHS and infection control requirements
Resources essential for assessment include:
access to relevant workplace or a simulated environment where assessment can take place
relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
stock reporting and data systems
Method of assessment
Formal appraisal systems
Interviewing and questioning
Observation in the work place
Supporting statement of supervisor
Written assignments/projects
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) environments
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities