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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess final product
   • Finished job is collected/received and checked against job specifications according to enterprise procedures
   • Defects, irregularities and discrepancies are identified and action taken according to enterprise procedures
2. Prepare stock for dispatch
   • Suitable area for wrapping/packaging is selected and prepared
   • Wrapping and packaging materials are prepared according to enterprise procedures
   • Product is wrapped and packaged in pre-determined parcel sizes according to enterprise procedures, job specifications, storage and delivery specifications
   • Packaged goods are checked, weighed and labelled according to delivery instructions, transportation/shipping regulations and enterprise procedures
3. Dispatch product
   • Packaged product is stacked on/in appropriate storage/shipping containers prior to dispatch
   • Product is dispatched via appropriate delivery mode according to enterprise procedures, job specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
   • Product shipping/dispatch details are recorded according to enterprise procedures
   • Documentation associated with tasks, where relevant, is accurately completed according to enterprise procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare, pack and dispatch TWO lots of printed or printing related products, following correct procedures, job and workplace specifications

accurately complete required documentation for products.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

Preparing stock for dispatch

identify items required in the dispatch process

describe checks performed prior to packaging the product

explain how to identify a defective print or item

explain how defects are rectified

Wrapping and packing materials and methods

outline work health and safety requirements when wrapping and packing goods

describe how to determine the type of packaging to be used

explain how the type of transport or destination has a bearing on the wrapping and packing method

explain how to determine the number of units to be wrapped in each parcel

describe details to record on dispatching labels, and why they are required

Dispatching product

identify where shipping details are obtained

list weight limitations placed on dispatched products

describe priorities used for dispatching the product

explain how to determine the appropriate delivery mode

summarise how to complete documentation of dispatched product.

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