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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to despatch products
  3. Inspect products and complete documentation
  4. Despatch products

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

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

Prepare work area, tools and equipment includes the following:

clearing and cleaning work area to prepare for despatch and handling processes

preparing tools and equipment

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

checking extension power cables for knots and insulation damage

connecting electrical tools to power supply

using safety equipment during tool operation in accordance with WHS practices

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

manual or powered lifting/hoisting equipment

hand trucks and other manual or powered equipment for transporting products

manual or powered packaging equipment, including:

nailing

stapling

banding machines

WHS practices

WHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

SOPs

PPE

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices


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 and other reference material

applying relevant standards

locating and interpreting product specifications and descriptions

folding or packing products according to specifications

despatching products on at least three (3) occasions according to workplace procedures

operating manual and powered handling, packaging and despatch equipment

maintaining product handling and packaging equipment and work area

applying quality standards relevant to handling, packaging and despatch procedures

complying with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of manual and powered tools and equipment

documenting actions taken and maintaining relevant work records according to workplace procedures

reporting inconsistencies or other problems

maintaining work area and handling and packaging equipment, so products can be prepared for despatch safely and efficiently.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

relevant Australian Standards

processes for packaging; including product folding techniques

principles of operating product handling and packaging equipment

the range products manufactured or serviced by the workplace

specifications of relevant materials and equipment

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures

loading, delivery, and pick-up procedures

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

general housekeeping policies and procedures

WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting.