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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Store materials
   • Check quantity, quality and transfer of materials
   • Store materials safely in designated locations
   • Transfer materials using appropriate equipment according to enterprise requirements and using good work health and safety (WHS) procedures
   • Complete all necessary documentation/records
2. Monitor material in storage
   • Check and maintain supplies of materials
   • Check physical and chemical state of stored materials
   • Check equipment used to keep stored materials in required state
   • Take action required by procedures to keep required level and quality of stored materials
3. Check stored materials
   • Sample materials as required
   • Check quality of materials as required
   • Visually check that bins/hoppers/tanks are free from contamination
   • Take actions required by procedures/work instructions
4. Rectify routine problems
   • Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
   • Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
   • Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
   • Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
   • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: manufacturer's technical information job cards drawings emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: out-of-specification materials contamination of stored stock quality of received materials equipment failure. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: mechanical and/or motorised equipment/vehicles used for handling and transfer of materials (e.g. front end loaders, rail/road vehicles) storage units/equipment (e.g. bunkers, silos, bins/hoppers, weigh bins, tanks and portable tanks) measuring devices (e.g. mechanical, computerised).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure noise rotational equipment or vibration plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc) structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights working in restricted or confined spaces other hazards that might arise.
Records and reports	Records include one or more of: log books/sheets electronic records job/work sheets other records used for the smooth running of the plant. Reports include one or more of: paper or electronic-based logs and reports verbal/radio reports reporting items found which require action.

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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 demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

use and maintain tools and equipment

transfer and store materials to specifications

perform checks and measurements to determine quantity, quality, physical and chemical state of stored materials

recognise routine and non-routine problems

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

take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

raw material variations

equipment faults/abnormalities

process/procedure errors

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

principles of safe and efficient storage

types of materials commonly stored in the work environment and their characteristics

impact of contamination

principles of operation of transfer system/equipment used in the job/work environment

testing procedures

manual handling techniques and ergonomics

safe storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials

transport requirements and restrictions for products/materials used in the job/work environment

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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