Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by communicating with printers transport suppliers and clients about needs and constraints on packing and dispatch of product

collecting analysing and organising information by accessing data about packaging products requirements for packaging and transport and costs and time frames in order to efficiently deliver product

planning and organising activities by establishing sequences and timelines for packing and dispatch to ensure timely delivery of product

teamwork when liaising with printers transport suppliers and clients to ensure timely delivery of undamaged product

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating weights volumes and delivery times

problemsolving skills by monitoring and amending delivery schedules

use of technology by using planning software and online booking systems for transport

Required knowledge

quality checking of printed matter for defects and discrepancies

determining what is a defective print or item

rectifying defects

job against job specifications

specific customer instructions for wrapping packing and dispatching

customers specific requests for wrapping and packing

ascertaining the quantities required for each destination

wrapping and packing materials methods and equipment used

OHS concerns that are there when using packaging materials and equipment

type of shipping container that is to be used

requirements for wrapping manually

requirements for mechanical wrapping

packing requirements for the mode of transport being used

use of weighing machines scales and labelling equipment

critical weight of each parcel for dispatch purposes

importance of weighing and noting the weight of each parcel

labelling requirements that are necessary

use of pallet trucks forklifts and storing and loading goods

OHS requirements for the use of forklifts

maximum weight that the pallet truckforklift can lift

safety measures in place for the use of forklifts

restrictions that are there for personnel in the use of forklifts

checks that are in place to ensure goods are correctly loaded onto transport to prevent damage during transit

monitoring delivery schedules

ensuring that the time of delivery at each destination complies with clients requirements

procedures that are in place if parcels do not reach their destination

information sources

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

modes of transport and writing of consignment notes

factors that affect the choice of mode of transport for a particular consignment

arrangements that need to be made for the consignment to be picked up by the transport company

labelling that needs to be placed on the goods to ensure delivery to the right destination

consignment notedispatch documentation that needs to be completed

the need for the signature of the driver necessary on the documentation

the need for the time of dispatch be noted on documentation

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

supervising effective packing and dispatching of printed products

supervise the wrapping and packing of a variety of printed matter at least THREE lots and dispatch goods to at least THREE destinations to job sheet specifications and according to the listed Performance Criteria

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

resources and product to pack and dispatch

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Enterprise procedures may include:

Packing techniques may include:

Weighing techniques may include:

Dispatch methods may include:

Type of inspection may include:

Product mobility may include:

Quality standards may include: