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Manage spare parts

Manage spare parts

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWOR304
State Code
AWC75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage spare parts in all areas of telecommunications and includes maintenance of a database, stock control and dispatch.It applies to individuals who may be involved in assessing installation requirements, planning and performing installations, testing installed equipment and fault finding. It involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage receipt and dispatch of spare parts
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and make worksite safe according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices, and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Unload, unpack and store incoming spare parts using appropriate methods and enterprise procedures, and check off delivered items on documentation
  • 1.4 Package, label and relocate outgoing spare parts ready for dispatch using enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Update parts database to reflect current spare parts movements and holdings, following each dispatch or delivery, and complete any other administrative task required by enterprise
2. Store spare parts
  • 2.1 Label spare parts using appropriate identification scheme and place in predefined storage locations
  • 2.2 Observe antistatic precautions when handling equipment susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge
  • 2.3 Display, maintain and update material safety data sheets (MSDS) on site
3. Manage stock flow
  • 3.1 Action spare parts requests by checking database for availability and location, and organise the dispatch
  • 3.2 Monitor levels of spare parts stock by examining database reports against enterprise usage and replenishing stock when necessary
  • 3.3 Investigate and keep records of alternative suppliers of spare parts to minimise impact of availability and cost issues with regular suppliers
  • 3.4 Monitor spare parts with limited shelf life, and dispose of and replace when necessary
  • 3.5 Audit spare parts holdings for ready supply of items to minimise disruptions to job completions
  • 3.6 Update database from appropriate documentation each time a store’s transaction occurs to maintain validity of data
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3525 ICTWOR3093A Manage spare parts Unit of competency