Unit of competency Outline
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Organise supply support on deployment
Organise supply support on deployment
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIX5041A
TLIX5041A
State Code
D5425
D5425
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/07/2011
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
06/07/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to organise supply support operations in a deployed context in support of organisational operations. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Manage procurement
- 1.1 Local procurement is utilised to contribute to organisational sustainment
- 1.2 Deployment input to central procurement is provided to contribute to organisational sustainment
- 1.3 Governance requirements relating to procurement are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
2Control the inventory of supplies
- 2.1 The accounting for stocks is monitored including stocktaking and earmarking stock for specific purposes
- 2.2 Logistic information management systems are used to control inventory and to support organisational decision making
- 2.3 The positioning and distribution of stock in the supply chain is supervised to accommodate stockholding plans and forecast usage
- 2.4 The processing of demands for stock is monitored to ensure stocks are made available for distribution to locations in line with the customers' needs
- 2.5 Arrangements for the distribution and delivery of stock are monitored to ensure a smooth transition between supply and distribution
- 2.6 Replenishment of stock in the quantities and timeframes determined by usage and provision plan is supervised to ensure appropriate stockholdings
3Manage the warehousing of supplies
- 3.1 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
- 3.2 The warehouse is sited consistent with the overall logistic support concept and the consideration for siting
- 3.3 The functional components of a warehouse are established in accordance with the operational requirements and the commodities required to be supplied
- 3.4 The security of stores is established and monitored
- 3.5 The principles of warehousing are applied in order to obtain the maximum operational effectiveness from the warehouse and personnel
- 3.6 Stock location methods are implemented and monitored
- 3.7 Storage principles, as they apply to different commodity groups, are applied
- 3.8 Warehousing documentation methods are monitored to ensure warehouse accounting is accurate and visibility of stock location in the supply chain is maintained
- 3.9 Warehousing procedures relating to receipts and issues are monitored to ensure integrity of the warehousing processes
- 3.10 Warehousing procedures relating to hazardous stocks, segregation, dispersion requirements and stock compatibility are applied
- 3.11 Stock inspections are carried out to confirm stock records are correct; life expectancy; repackaging or renewal dates are applied; the serviceability of packaging is being maintained; and to identify requirement for technical inspections or routine maintenance
- 3.12 The use of material handling equipment is monitored to ensure efficient and safe materials handling within the warehouse
4Manage the return, salvage and disposal of supplies
- 4.1 Return processes are monitored to ensure they are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- 4.2 Salvage processes and procedures are monitored to ensure the recycling of damaged, discarded, condemned or abandoned materiel is in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
- 4.3 Disposal processes are monitored to ensure material is appropriately removed from circulation and use in accordance with organisational policy and procedure
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Local procurement may include:
the purchase of standard, readily available, commercial items or services
the manufacture of items
Deployment input to central procurement may include:
usage rates
stockholding levels
operating stock
reserve stock
earmarks
equipment pools
Arrangements for the distribution and delivery of stock may include:
distribution points
exchange points
aerial delivery points
direct delivery
unit collection
dumping
caching
Functional components of a warehouse may include:
receipt area
storage area
issues area
administration
stock
Consideration for siting may include:
access
terrain
hard-standing
drainage
facilities and infrastructure
size
cover and concealment
security
The principles of warehousing may include:
logical workflow (one direction)
minimal internal movement
minimal stock handling
minimise the time to effect transactions
maximise the labour force
maximum use of available capacity
safety and security
efficient use of space
management of information
effective stock control measures
Stock location methods may include:
row and module method
checkerboard method
matrix method
Storage principles may include:
stock characteristics
transaction rate
maintenance requirements
stock classification:
oversized stock
palletised stock
shelf stock
bin stock
draw stock
hazardous stock
sensitive stock
density
height
standard and non-standard items
Material handling equipment may include:
fork lift
pallet jack
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Local procurement may include:
the purchase of standard, readily available, commercial items or services
the manufacture of items
Deployment input to central procurement may include:
usage rates
stockholding levels
operating stock
reserve stock
earmarks
equipment pools
Arrangements for the distribution and delivery of stock may include:
distribution points
exchange points
aerial delivery points
direct delivery
unit collection
dumping
caching
Functional components of a warehouse may include:
receipt area
storage area
issues area
administration
stock
Consideration for siting may include:
access
terrain
hard-standing
drainage
facilities and infrastructure
size
cover and concealment
security
The principles of warehousing may include:
logical workflow (one direction)
minimal internal movement
minimal stock handling
minimise the time to effect transactions
maximise the labour force
maximum use of available capacity
safety and security
efficient use of space
management of information
effective stock control measures
Stock location methods may include:
row and module method
checkerboard method
matrix method
Storage principles may include:
stock characteristics
transaction rate
maintenance requirements
stock classification:
oversized stock
palletised stock
shelf stock
bin stock
draw stock
hazardous stock
sensitive stock
density
height
standard and non-standard items
Material handling equipment may include:
fork lift
pallet jack
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an 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, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an 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, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG85 | TLIX5041 | Organise supply support on deployment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W943 | TLI50510 | Diploma of Deployment Logistics | Qualification |