Unit of competency Outline

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Organise storage and logistics of general materials

Organise storage and logistics of general materials

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS316
State Code
OCL04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2021
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
09/03/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise the storage, retrieval and logistics of general materials for the plant or work area. This includes all types of storage, such as racks and racking systems; marked floor spaces pallets, collapsible bins and portable tanks; and specialised storage areas.This unit applies to operations technicians who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process, materials and equipment used to determine requirements, control hazards and respond to abnormal situations. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group, and working in liaison with other shift team members. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Categorise materials
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Communicate with personnel to identify and coordinate work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify, control and report hazards
  • 1.4 Locate storage and handling information for the materials, including hazardous and dangerous goods information, using labels, inventory system/s or other sources of information
  • 1.5 Interpret storage, handling and hazards information from information sources
  • 1.6 Categorise materials in terms of frequency of use (pick), handling requirements, sources and destination points (internal and external), security requirements, product life and location in the storage area
2. Select storage location and method
  • 2.1 Determine storage location for materials based on hazardous or dangerous goods status, composition, state of the materials and containers, temperature and/or light control, fragility, quantity, size or shape
  • 2.2 Determine storage requirements for new materials based on information available and recommend requirements
  • 2.3 Advise others on the storage and handling of materials based on the information available
3. Store and retrieve materials
  • 3.1 Determine transport and handling requirements for materials
  • 3.2 Move materials to and from storage areas, using appropriate handling methods
  • 3.3 Update relevant stock records and documentation
  • 3.4 Advise relevant personnel of material stock status
  • 3.5 Contribute to the logistics management process by supplying accurate stock information and movement, and advice on storage requirements and capacity
4. Identify and respond to abnormal situations
  • 4.1 Monitor equipment and materials frequently and critically throughout shift using own senses, and measured and indicated data
  • 4.2 Identify actual and developing situations that may require action
  • 4.3 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
  • 4.4 Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXN10 PMAOPS308 Organise storage and logistics of general materials Unit of competency