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Undertake routine stock maintenance

Undertake routine stock maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMS203C
State Code
D8329
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain predetermined stock levels of supplies, consumables, equipment and other store items at ward, unit, sub-store or departmental level
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain and monitor stock levels
  • 1.1 Monitor quality of stock and storage conditions, including temperature, light, humidity, pest control and stock organisation
  • 1.2 Determine store requirements against specified stock levels
  • 1.3 Replenish stores and stationery items
  • 1.4 Rotate perishable stock according to use by dates
  • 1.5 Report deviations to supervisor according to organisation procedures
2. Prepare order lists and forward stock
  • 2.1 Accurately complete inventory list of stock requirements
  • 2.2 Record stock requirements in order book, or other ordering procedures, using correct order number
  • 2.3 Obtain authorisation for order from supervisor
  • 2.4 Forward the order to the appropriate department
  • 2.5 Update inventory list based on stock usage and inventory change
3. Receive and store goods
  • 3.1 Receive and check stock against the number ordered
  • 3.2 Accurately record received order in the order book
  • 3.3 Notify supervisor if received order is not accurate
  • 3.4 Unpack stock safely and store in the correct location
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5066 HLTMS3A Undertake routine inventory maintenance Unit of competency
C9335 HLTMS203B Undertake routine stock maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD189 HLTMS203D Undertake routine stock maintenance Unit of competency
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