Unit of competency Outline
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Pack and wrap furniture and effects for international removals
Pack and wrap furniture and effects for international removals
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID3049A
TLID3049A
State Code
WI810
WI810
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to wrap and pack furniture and effects during an international removal, including preparing for packing and wrapping, packing and wrapping, completing packing process and completing all applicable documentation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for packing and wrapping
- 1.1 All documents required to prepare for international removal are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
- 1.2 International removals documentation is checked to identify items of furniture and effects for removal
- 1.3 Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected to dismantle, pack, wrap and protect identified furniture and effects for international removal, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Confirm onsite packing and wrapping requirements
- 2.1 Items of furniture and effects for removal are identified, and packing and wrapping needs are determined in accordance with international removal documentation
- 2.2 Additional packing and wrapping needs are identified, and where required, arrangements are made to access additional materials, tools and equipment
- 2.3 Furniture and effects requiring offsite packing are identified and segregated, and appropriate personnel are advised in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4 Special requirements are identified in consultation with client and documented, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.5 Items ineligible for international removal are identified in accordance with applicable regulations, industry standards and company policy, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client and appropriate personnel
- 2.6 Client is advised of any pre-damaged or damage-risked items and appropriate documentation is completed
- 2.7 Confirmed items are appropriately prepared for travel in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Pack, wrap and label furniture and effects
- 3.1 Convenient, suitable and unrestricted work areas are selected and prepared for packing and wrapping in consultation with client
- 3.2 Items for international removal are packed, wrapped and labelled in accordance with industry standards and company procedures
- 3.3 Identified Items for international removal are dismantled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements
- 3.4 Dismantled items of furniture are packed, wrapped, labelled and stored in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures
- 3.5 Client is advised of potential furniture reassembly restrictions at the destination
4 Complete packing and wrapping process
- 4.1 Tools, equipment and unused packing and wrapping materials are removed, and rubbish is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2 All required international removals documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
- 4.3 All furniture and effects for international removal are fully prepared for uplift in accordance with workplace procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Items to be packed and wrapped for international removal may include:
artworks
books
crockery
electrical/electronic equipment
glassware
household effects and furniture
office effects and furniture
Clients may be:
external
internal
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
Materials may include:
bubble wrap
corrugated cardboard
multi layered paper wadding
papers of various thickness grades
tar paper
wax paper
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
high visibility vests
safety footwear
safety glasses
Equipment and tools may include:
Allen keys
hammer
nails
screwdrivers
spanners
Work may be conducted in:
client’s home/workplace
controlled or open environments
exposed conditions
restricted spaces
vehicle on the road
workplace, warehouse or depot
Furniture and effects to be packed and wrapped may require:
crating of items
dismantling
dismantling items for packing into cartons
packing items into cartons
special precautions
wrapping dismantled items individually or collectively
Documentation may include:
consultant inventory
customer inventory
manifests
Hazards during packing and wrapping furniture and effects may include:
broken glass/crockery
fragile items
hazardous items
heavy items
Appropriate personnel may include:
consultant
operations manager/supervisor
Items to be packed and wrapped for international removal may include:
artworks
books
crockery
electrical/electronic equipment
glassware
household effects and furniture
office effects and furniture
Clients may be:
external
internal
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
Materials may include:
bubble wrap
corrugated cardboard
multi layered paper wadding
papers of various thickness grades
tar paper
wax paper
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
high visibility vests
safety footwear
safety glasses
Equipment and tools may include:
Allen keys
hammer
nails
screwdrivers
spanners
Work may be conducted in:
client’s home/workplace
controlled or open environments
exposed conditions
restricted spaces
vehicle on the road
workplace, warehouse or depot
Furniture and effects to be packed and wrapped may require:
crating of items
dismantling
dismantling items for packing into cartons
packing items into cartons
special precautions
wrapping dismantled items individually or collectively
Documentation may include:
consultant inventory
customer inventory
manifests
Hazards during packing and wrapping furniture and effects may include:
broken glass/crockery
fragile items
hazardous items
heavy items
Appropriate personnel may include:
consultant
operations manager/supervisor
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation, workplace procedures and industry standards
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate packing and wrapping, and dismantling and furniture and effects for international removals
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation, workplace procedures and industry standards
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate packing and wrapping, and dismantling and furniture and effects for international removals
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM48 | TLID3049 | Pack and wrap furniture and effects for international removals | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J802 | TLI33313 | Certificate III in Furniture Removal | Qualification |