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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to handle, package and store TCF items
  3. Prepare and package TCF items
  4. Store or despatch articles and maintain records

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

PPE

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Preparation of work area includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:

clearing and cleaning work area in preparation for packaging and handling process

examining tools and equipment damage, missing components or other defects (including frayed power cords where applicable)

checking extension power cables for knots and insulation damage

connecting electrical tools safely to power supply

using safety equipment during tool operation in accordance with WHS practices

Tools and equipment include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

manual or powered conveyancing equipment

manual or powered lifting and hoisting equipment

trucks and other manual or powered equipment for transporting products

manual or powered packaging equipment, including:

nailing

stapling

banding machines


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

preparing and maintaining work area, tools and equipment

handling products or items safely, according to hygiene requirements and workplace procedures

locating and interpreting specifications and confirming requirements of customer and enterprise

operating manual or powered handling and packaging equipment

folding, hanging and packing items as required for storage, collection, loading or delivery according to safety and workplace procedures for handling finished items, on at least two (2) occasions

communicating appropriately with relevant personnel to report and respond to inconsistencies or other problems

compiling and coordinating orders for storage and despatch

complying with relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

documenting actions maintaining relevant work records in accordance with workplace procedures.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

workplace or enterprise policies and procedures

packing, processing, handling, storage and despatch procedures, such as:

product folding techniques

checking specifications and documentation

consigning orders

sequencing delivery points

coordinating delivery and collection timetables

quality standards

work health and safety (WHS), hygiene and environmental aspects related to workplace operation and manual handling

operating principles of product handling and packaging equipment

the range of TCF products manufactured or serviced by the workplace, such as:

garments

accessories

millinery

laundry items

canvas and sail products

textiles

relevant product specifications for identified workplace or job role

environmental requirements of relevant industry sector and workplace procedures

storage machines and equipment, such as:

manual and electrical packaging equipment

mechanical storage conveyors

static railing

loading, delivery and pick-up procedures

power sources, such as single phase, three phase and weather protected outlets

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting

federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.