Assessor Resource
PMAOPS308B
Organise storage and logistics of general materials
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
The operations technician would:
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
use product and hazard knowledge to contribute to the solving of operational problems to do with the handling and storage of materials.
Generally the operations technician would be part of a team and may be expected to be capable of performing all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
This unit does not apply to the storage and handling of bulk materials. See PMAOPS307B Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility and PMAOPS309B Operate particulates handling/storage equipment.
Whilst this competency includes the storage and handling of hazardous and dangerous materials, the handling of emergencies is covered by other competencies, for example MSAPMOHS110A Respond to emergency situation.
This competency covers the operation of the materials storage and retrieval system. In a typical scenario, an operations technician organises the storage and logistics of general materials for the plant or work area.
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