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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify required products.
  2. Establish storage area.
  3. Store products.
  4. Monitor products in storage.
  5. Complete stock and inventory records.

Required Skills

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

Application of knowledge of the materialsproductspackaging sufficient to recognise variance from storage requirements and then determine an appropriate action that is consistent with operating guidelines

Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Competence includes the ability to

apply andor describe principles of storing products product characteristics impact of contamination hazard identification product transfer system manual handling techniques

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the storing of products

identify factors which may affect product quality and appropriate remedies

use PPE safely handle products and materials read relevant safety information and apply safety precautions appropriate to the task

distinguish between causes of faults such as different products equipment electrical mechanical and manual contamination

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications job sheets procedures material labels and safety information as provided to operators

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms

Basic numeracy is required eg to determine that two kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for kg

Evidence Required

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 this Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment will occur using industrial products and will be undertaken in a work like environment

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

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to

recognise the importance of material properties and qualities

apply approved procedures

take appropriate action to resolve problems or report problems to appropriate personnel

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

storing standards are met consistently

upstream and downstream communication is timely and effective

procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly

problems are identified and appropriate action is taken ie the problem is fixed or reported

all safety procedures are followed

Assessment method and context

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

Competence in this unit may be assessed

on a processing plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

This competency applies to operators working either independently or as part of a work team.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:

relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the storage area

local OHS legislation and/or regulations

possible Major Hazard Facility regulations

dangerous goods legislation and regulation

site-specific instructions based on production requirements.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

motorised rail and road vehicles

mechanical handling equipment

computers

hand tools and safety equipment

mechanical and computerised measuring devices

bunkers, silos, bins/hoppers, weigh bins, tanks and portable tanks

flammable stores.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

leaking or broken containers or packaging

incorrectly stored items

mutually exclusive items stored together

confining spaces

incorrectly positioned materials

overloaded storage racks or containments.

Problems

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:

material specifications

contamination of stored stock

quality of received products

equipment failure.

Variables

Key variables to be monitored include:

nature and types of products to be stored

storage and retrieval system in use

safety measures to be employed

lifting or moving equipment required.