Assessor Resource

TLID3049A
Pack and wrap furniture and effects for international removals

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant industry codes of practice for packing and wrapping furniture and effects during an international removal.

Work is performed under limited or minimum supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the principles and procedures for handling furniture and effects in a range of international furniture removal contexts.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to wrap and pack furniture and effects during an international removal, including preparing for packing and wrapping, packing and wrapping, completing packing process and completing all applicable documentation.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation, workplace procedures and industry standards

other relevant aspects of the range statement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

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

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate packing and wrapping, and dismantling and furniture and effects for international removals

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable customs and quarantine regulations

Client service requirements including language, courtesy, behaviour and problem solving

Efficient use of resources when packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal

Furniture dismantling techniques

Housekeeping standards and procedures during a removal

Industry standards and workplace procedures and policies for packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal

Packing and wrapping techniques for various types of furniture and effects for international removal to prevent damage during the removal process

Packing and wrapping techniques to optimise load space during shipping international furniture and effects

Restrictions on hazardous items applicable to international removal of furniture and effects

Risks when packing and wrapping furniture and effects during a removal and related precautions to control these risks

Various modes of shipping international furniture and effects

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and guidelines concerning wrapping and packing furniture and effects

Required skills:

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal

Communicate effectively with others when packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal

Complete documentation related to packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal including legibly completing labels and packing lists

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may arise when packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Promptly report and/or rectify identified problems that may occur when packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal

Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when packing and wrapping furniture and effects for international removal

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Items to be packed and wrapped for international removal may include:

artworks

books

crockery

electrical/electronic equipment

glassware

household effects and furniture

office effects and furniture

Clients may be:

external

internal

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in a range of work environments and weather conditions

Materials may include:

bubble wrap

corrugated cardboard

multi layered paper wadding

papers of various thickness grades

tar paper

wax paper

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

high visibility vests

safety footwear

safety glasses

Equipment and tools may include:

Allen keys

hammer

nails

screwdrivers

spanners

Work may be conducted in:

client’s home/workplace

controlled or open environments

exposed conditions

restricted spaces

vehicle on the road

workplace, warehouse or depot

Furniture and effects to be packed and wrapped may require:

crating of items

dismantling

dismantling items for packing into cartons

packing items into cartons

special precautions

wrapping dismantled items individually or collectively

Documentation may include:

consultant inventory

customer inventory

manifests

Hazards during packing and wrapping furniture and effects may include:

broken glass/crockery

fragile items

hazardous items

heavy items

Appropriate personnel may include:

consultant

operations manager/supervisor

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
All documents required to prepare for international removal are completed in accordance with workplace requirements 
International removals documentation is checked to identify items of furniture and effects for removal 
Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected to dismantle, pack, wrap and protect identified furniture and effects for international removal, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Items of furniture and effects for removal are identified, and packing and wrapping needs are determined in accordance with international removal documentation 
Additional packing and wrapping needs are identified, and where required, arrangements are made to access additional materials, tools and equipment 
Furniture and effects requiring offsite packing are identified and segregated, and appropriate personnel are advised in accordance with workplace procedures 
Special requirements are identified in consultation with client and documented, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Items ineligible for international removal are identified in accordance with applicable regulations, industry standards and company policy, and appropriate action is taken in consultation with client and appropriate personnel 
Client is advised of any pre-damaged or damage-risked items and appropriate documentation is completed 
Confirmed items are appropriately prepared for travel in accordance with workplace procedures 
Convenient, suitable and unrestricted work areas are selected and prepared for packing and wrapping in consultation with client 
Items for international removal are packed, wrapped and labelled in accordance with industry standards and company procedures 
Identified Items for international removal are dismantled in accordance with industry standards, workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements 
Dismantled items of furniture are packed, wrapped, labelled and stored in accordance with removals documentation and workplace procedures 
Client is advised of potential furniture reassembly restrictions at the destination 
Tools, equipment and unused packing and wrapping materials are removed, and rubbish is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures 
All required international removals documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements 
All furniture and effects for international removal are fully prepared for uplift in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

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