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Monitor warehouse operations
Monitor warehouse operations
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIP4040A
TLIP4040A
State Code
D5308
D5308
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/03/2012
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/03/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor warehouse operations and identify and report issues and possible improvements. It requires knowledge of different types of warehouses and their functions and organisational requirements. This includes the use of warehouse equipment, inventory and stock control processes, information technology and communication systems, warehouse security arrangements and the application of engineered standards. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Determine warehouse operational requirements
- 1.1 Standard operating procedures for warehouse operations are accessed
- 1.2 Own areas of responsibility and reporting lines for issues outside own scope of authority are determined
- 1.3 Applicable legislative requirements are identified
2Identify the different types of warehouses
- 2.1 Different types of warehouses and their functions are analysed
- 2.2 The range of products/goods stored within various types of warehouses is identified
- 2.3 Storage plan for a range of inventory is developed, in accordance with enterprise procedures (including materials handling equipment) and legislative requirements
3Identify functions of warehouse operations
- 3.1 Warehouse operations of receiving, order picking and packing, despatch, stocktaking and replenishment are confirmed
- 3.2 Different types of documentation required for warehouse operations are used and interpreted
- 3.3 Flow of goods through the warehouse from the receiving area to despatch is identified
- 3.4 Characteristics of goods which may have an impact on storage/handling methods and requirements are investigated
4Use warehouse equipment
- 4.1 Purpose and types of materials handling equipment commonly used in warehouses are confirmed
- 4.2 Storage systems commonly used in warehouses, and their functions, are identified
- 4.3 Correct use and load capacity of storage systems are determined, according to manufacturers specifications and organisational policies and procedures
- 4.4 Manually operated materials handling equipment is used correctly, and according to legislative and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures
5Use a range of information technologies employed in a warehouse
- 5.1 Information technological systems used in the warehouse operations are identified
- 5.2 Use and impact of data capturing systems used within warehouse operations is analysed
- 5.3 Data capturing devices are used to record inventory in a warehouse operation
- 5.4 The impact of information technology and communication systems used in the warehouse is identified
- 5.5 Communication system is used to monitor goods and products in a warehouse operation
- 5.6 Warehouse management systems are used to monitor the flow of inventory in warehouse operations
6Participate in inventory/stock control procedures
- 6.1 Inventory and stock control principles are identified
- 6.2 Methods and processes are utilised for determining stock, replenishment and reordering levels
- 6.3 A range of reordering methods are implemented
- 6.4 Factors that impact on reordering and stock control levels are identified
- 6.5 Inventory count of a stock item is performed, the need for replenishment is determined and a stock item is reordered if required
7Apply engineered standards to warehouse operations
- 7.1 The general principle of engineered standards is identified
- 7.2 The main measurements and collection methods required to support engineered standards are used
- 7.3 Application of engineered standards to various warehousing tasks is determined
8Report on warehouse security
- 8.1 Warehouse security arrangements are complied with
- 8.2 Security objectives are determined
- 8.3 Internal and external security threats and exposures as they relate to warehouses are evaluated
- 8.4 Measures to improve security arrangements are reported
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.
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
licensing
OH&S
environmental sustainability
permits
dangerous goods and hazardous substances storage and identification
Types of warehouses and their functions may include:
size and height
capital outlays/cost
facility layout and support systems
temperature controlled
cold storage
process layouts for various products
bulk
distribution centres
high security
automated
manual
private
leased
Warehouse management systems may include:
IRSPS Inventory, receiving, storing, picking and shipping
warehouse inventory tracking solution
Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) and bar code
forklift truck mounted devices with bar code readers
Inventory Controller
Materials handling equipment may include:
fork lifts
high rise stackers
mobile/fixed
conveyors
cranes/mobile hoists
manually operated equipment
wrappers - sheet, shrink or tape
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
OH&S
environmental sustainability
standard operating procedures (SOP)
safe work procedures (SWP)
documentation requirements
security procedures
reporting procedures
business operations/objectives and targets
service standards
Receiving, order picking and packing, despatch, stocktaking and replenishment may include:
automated/semi-automated
order picking/despatch processes
conveyor belts
inventory systems
coding systems, including batch/bar codes/RFID
technology, robotics, computers
human/machine systems
manual labour
integrated systems - inventory
management information systems
bar coding/RFID readers
cross docking
temperature and humidity
controlled environments
Inventory and stock control may include:
data management - inventory control
materials handling
product recognition/scanning
stocktaking
transporting systems
computer controlled vehicles
order sorting storage systems
Products/goods may include:
small parts
perishable goods
overseas export
dangerous goods and hazardous substances
refrigerated products
temperature controlled stock
fragile goods
toxicity
flammability
form/shape
weight
size
Engineered standards may include:
definitions
origins
synthesis from data
advantages/limitations
ergonomic issues
time measurement units
Warehouse security may include:
risk analysis
type, location, quantity of stock
pilferage
surveillance systems/processes
accident prevention
signage e.g. Hazchem
Security threats may include:
specific commodity vulnerabilities
special handling and safe storage
pilferage
break and entry
contraband
illegal import/export activity
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Applicable legislation and regulations may include:
licensing
OH&S
environmental sustainability
permits
dangerous goods and hazardous substances storage and identification
Types of warehouses and their functions may include:
size and height
capital outlays/cost
facility layout and support systems
temperature controlled
cold storage
process layouts for various products
bulk
distribution centres
high security
automated
manual
private
leased
Warehouse management systems may include:
IRSPS Inventory, receiving, storing, picking and shipping
warehouse inventory tracking solution
Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) and bar code
forklift truck mounted devices with bar code readers
Inventory Controller
Materials handling equipment may include:
fork lifts
high rise stackers
mobile/fixed
conveyors
cranes/mobile hoists
manually operated equipment
wrappers - sheet, shrink or tape
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
OH&S
environmental sustainability
standard operating procedures (SOP)
safe work procedures (SWP)
documentation requirements
security procedures
reporting procedures
business operations/objectives and targets
service standards
Receiving, order picking and packing, despatch, stocktaking and replenishment may include:
automated/semi-automated
order picking/despatch processes
conveyor belts
inventory systems
coding systems, including batch/bar codes/RFID
technology, robotics, computers
human/machine systems
manual labour
integrated systems - inventory
management information systems
bar coding/RFID readers
cross docking
temperature and humidity
controlled environments
Inventory and stock control may include:
data management - inventory control
materials handling
product recognition/scanning
stocktaking
transporting systems
computer controlled vehicles
order sorting storage systems
Products/goods may include:
small parts
perishable goods
overseas export
dangerous goods and hazardous substances
refrigerated products
temperature controlled stock
fragile goods
toxicity
flammability
form/shape
weight
size
Engineered standards may include:
definitions
origins
synthesis from data
advantages/limitations
ergonomic issues
time measurement units
Warehouse security may include:
risk analysis
type, location, quantity of stock
pilferage
surveillance systems/processes
accident prevention
signage e.g. Hazchem
Security threats may include:
specific commodity vulnerabilities
special handling and safe storage
pilferage
break and entry
contraband
illegal import/export activity
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWL30 | TLIP4040 | Monitor warehouse operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W940 | TLI42010 | Certificate IV in Logistics | Qualification |