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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify workplace order picking processes, policies and procedures
  2. Workplace procedures for order picking and related workplace documentation are interpreted
  3. Stock allocation and location systems are identified and located
  4. Appropriate manual handling equipment is selected in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and workplace procedures
  5. Pick and despatch an order
  6. Work requirements are planned and appropriate equipment and documentation is assembled
  7. Warehouse zones where required products are stored, are identified and located
  8. Pick path is established
  9. Appropriate pallet/s for orders are selected and stacked to minimise stock damage and to maximise stability, as required
  10. Products are selected and consolidated
  11. Products/pallets are located in despatch areas
  12. Products are assembled to meet workplace schedules
  13. Orders are consolidated, secured, arranged and placed in storage zones in accordance with schedules
  14. Record stock levels
  15. Storage areas are checked and stocks are noted for replenishment in accordance with workplace procedures
  16. Workplace records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when picking and processing orders

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating and working effectively with others when picking and processing orders

completing documentation related to picking and processing orders

estimating the size, shape and special requirements of goods/loads

identifying relevant stock and goods coding and labelling, including Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) markings

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

reading, interpreting, and following instructions, procedures, signs and labels relevant to picking and processing orders

selecting and using relevant equipment and communications technology when picking and processing orders

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

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

documentation and record requirements when picking and processing an order

equipment used during picking and processing operations and the precautions and procedures to be followed in its use

housekeeping standards and procedures

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for picking and processing orders

problems that may occur when picking and processing an order and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

regulations relevant to picking and processing orders, including relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

site layout and obstacles

workplace procedures and policies for picking and processing orders.