List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Take delivery of stock. | 1.1.Check incoming stock against orders and delivery documentation. 1.2.Identify, record and report discrepancies. 1.3.Inspect items for damage, quality and use-by dates and record findings according to organisational procedures. 1.4.Record details of incoming stock according to organisational procedures. |
2. Store stock. | 2.1.Promptly transport stock to, and store in, appropriate storage area. 2.2.Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing stock. 2.3.Label stock according to organisational procedures. 2.4.Report on excess stock according to organisational procedures. |
3. Rotate and maintain stock. | 3.1.Rotate stock for maximum use and minimum wastage. 3.2.Regularly check the quality of stock and report findings. 3.3.Safely dispose of all excess or spoilt stock and waste, especially hazardous substances, to minimise negative environmental impacts. 3.4.Maintain cleanliness of stock handling and storage areas, and identify and report problems. 3.5.Use stock control systems and equipment according to organisational speed and accuracy requirements. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
receive, store and maintain six different stock deliveries
correctly interpret stock orders and delivery documentation for items received in the above deliveries
complete stock documentation relating to each of the above stock deliveries
integrate into the above work activities:
security procedures
manual handling techniques
commercial time constraints.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
principles of stock control:
rotation and replenishment
product life cycle and maximising the use of all stock
checking for slow moving items
segregation of non-food items from food items that have potential to cross-contaminate
stock control systems:
bin card system
imprest system
integrated point-of-sale system
ledger system
stock control procedures and template documents and reports for:
ordering
levels
loss
performance
monitoring of quality
receipt
reorder cycles
rotation
security
stocktakes
valuation
wastage
storage requirements for different kinds of stock
use of stock control equipment and software where appropriate
specific industry sector, types of:
computerised stock control systems; their functions and features
electronic equipment used for stock control; their functions and features
stock recording documentation
stock security systems
storage and their suitability for different kinds of stock
specific organisation:
relevant stock
product life and storage requirements for specific goods
procedures for security, recording incoming stock, reporting on discrepancies, deficiencies, and excess stock
order and delivery documentation
safe manual handling techniques for the receipt, transportation and storage of stock
safe and correct use of equipment
correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances.
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational business where stock is received and stored. This can be:
an industry workplace
a simulated industry environment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
computers, printers and stock control software systems
electronic equipment used for stock control
diverse and comprehensive range of tourism, hospitality or event industry stock items
organisation specifications:
current commercial stock recording procedures and documentation for the receipt and storage of stock.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.