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
PMAOPS308
State Code
AXN10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to organise the storage, retrieval and logistics of general materials for the plant or work area.This unit of competency applies to operations technicians who are required to determine the storage requirements for materials; follow requirements of the codes of practice, regulations or statutory requirements in the handling and storage of general materials; and use product and hazard knowledge to contribute to the solving of operational problems to do with the handling and storage of materials.This unit of competency includes all types of storage, such as:bins and binning systemsracks and racking systemsmarked floor spacespallets, collapsible bins and portable tanksspecialised storage areas, such as bunds, secure, weather protected, heated and cooled.General materials include one or more of:raw materials and finished goodsmaterials in sacks, bags, drums and portable storage containershazardous and dangerous goods.This unit of competency 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, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
2 Categorise materials
  • 2.1 Locate storage and handling information for the materials, including hazardous and dangerous goods information, using labels, inventory system or other sources of information
  • 2.2 Interpret storage, handling and hazards information from information sources
  • 2.3 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
3 Select storage location and method
  • 3.1 Determine storage location for materials based on hazardous or dangerous goods, composition, state of the materials and containers, temperature or light control, fragility, quantity, size or shape
  • 3.2 Determine storage requirements for new materials based on information available and recommend requirements
  • 3.3 Assist others with advice concerning the storage and handling of materials based on the information available
4 Store and retrieve materials
  • 4.1 Determine appropriate transport and handling requirements for materials
  • 4.2 Move materials to and from storage areas, using appropriate handling methods
  • 4.3 Update relevant stock records and documentation as required
  • 4.4 Advise of material stock status, stock-outs or oversupply to relevant personnel
  • 4.5 Contribute to the logistics management process by supply of accurate stock information, movement and advice on storage requirements and capacity
5 Resolve problems
  • 5.1 Identify possible problems in equipment or process
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 5.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 5.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 5.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
  • 5.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8871 PMAOPS308B Organise storage and logistics of general materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCL04 PMAOPS316 Organise storage and logistics of general materials Unit of competency