This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

role of shipping and customs agents

information resources on materials resources and suppliers

criteria for making comparisons

workplace practices and procedures for purchasing and receiving

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

use computer operations for internet access and searches

analyse performance characteristics

compare findings

communicate with suppliers

document findings and orders

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

identify production resources used in the design and development of textiles

undertake research to identify and qualify suppliers of textile materials and resources

access and compare Australian and overseas supply chains

make comparisons based on quality availability cost and time requirements

undertake ordering of production requirements

ensure supply meets quality standards and order conditions

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Materials

Expertise may include

Supply criteria may include

Suppliers may include

Researched may include analysis of

Hidden costs may include

OHS practices