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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Take delivery of stock.
   • Check incoming stock against orders and delivery documentation.
   • Identify, record and report discrepancies.
   • Inspect items for damage, quality and use-by dates and record findings according to organisational procedures.
   • Record details of incoming stock according to organisational procedures.
2. Store stock.
   • Promptly transport stock to, and store in, appropriate storage area.
   • Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing stock.
   • Label stock according to organisational procedures.
   • Report on excess stock according to organisational procedures.
3. Rotate and maintain stock.
   • Rotate stock for maximum use and minimum wastage.
   • Regularly check the quality of stock and report findings.
   • Safely dispose of all excess or spoilt stock and waste, especially hazardous substances, to minimise negative environmental impacts.
   • Maintain cleanliness of stock handling and storage areas, and identify and report problems.
   • Use stock control systems and equipment according to organisational speed and accuracy requirements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

receive, store and maintain six different stock deliveries

correctly interpret stock orders and delivery documentation for items received in the above deliveries

complete stock documentation relating to each of the above stock deliveries

integrate into the above work activities:

security procedures

manual handling techniques

commercial time constraints.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

principles of stock control:

rotation and replenishment

product life cycle and maximising the use of all stock

checking for slow moving items

segregation of non-food items from food items that have potential to cross-contaminate

stock control systems:

bin card system

imprest system

integrated point-of-sale system

ledger system

stock control procedures and template documents and reports for:

ordering

levels

loss

performance

monitoring of quality

receipt

reorder cycles

rotation

security

stocktakes

valuation

wastage

storage requirements for different kinds of stock

use of stock control equipment and software where appropriate

specific industry sector, types of:

computerised stock control systems; their functions and features

electronic equipment used for stock control; their functions and features

stock recording documentation

stock security systems

storage and their suitability for different kinds of stock

specific organisation:

relevant stock

product life and storage requirements for specific goods

procedures for security, recording incoming stock, reporting on discrepancies, deficiencies, and excess stock

order and delivery documentation

safe manual handling techniques for the receipt, transportation and storage of stock

safe and correct use of equipment

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances.

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