Unit of competency Outline

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Despatch work

Despatch work

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTCL2009B
State Code
W7157
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/01/2012
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/01/2012
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to prepare finished works for despatch to customers or storage.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare workstation
  • 1.1 Workbench and seating are set up according to OHS practices.
  • 1.2 Components are laid out in correct proximity and sequence according to specifications.
2 Package work
  • 2.1 Garment or article is checked against specifications to ensure item is correct and ready for despatch.
  • 2.2 Tickets, labels and swing tags are attached as required.
  • 2.3 Boxing, packing, bagging, folding and hanging are performed in accordance with environmental guidelines.
  • 2.4 Faults are identified, reported and returned to appropriate section for repair according to quality standards.
  • 2.5 OHS practices are followed.
  • 2.6 Action is taken according to OHS practices to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.
3 Despatch completed work
  • 3.1 Completed garments or articles are directed or transferred to required storage or despatch area.
  • 3.2 Production and other records are completed.
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
Components may include
tags
swing tickets
labels
completed garments
packaging materials
coat hangers
tape
plastic clothes covers
Specifications may include
construction specifications
quality standards
customer order
despatch documentation
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
attach correct components to garments and articles
ensure finished garment meets specifications
deal with faults appropriately
prepare items for despatch or storage
package items
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6481 LMTCL2009A Despatch work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX61 MSTCL2009 Despatch work Unit of competency