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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to video-code mail
  2. Video-code mail
  3. Resolve problems with video-coding process
  4. Complete video-coding process

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to mail operations

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the conduct of videocoding and the coordination of videocoding operations

Focus of operation of work systems equipment management and site operating systems for videocoding and the coordination of videocoding operations

Problems that may occur during videocoding operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolveavoid the problems

Requirements of automated mail processing systems operations and relevant equipment

Hazards that may occur during videocoding operations and ways of controlling the risks involved

Site layout

Relevant personal protective equipment and procedures for its use

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when conducting videocoding and coordinating videocoding operations

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and labels relevant to videocoding operations

Interpret and apply relevant agreements codes of practice or other legislative requirements

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when conducting videocoding and coordinating videocoding operations

Complete documentation related to the conduct of videocoding and the coordination of videocoding operations

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when conducting videocoding and coordinating videocoding operations

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when conducting videocoding and coordinating videocoding operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment

Identify select and use relevant equipment processes and procedures for videocoding operations

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


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.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Operations may include:

shiftwork

Customers may be:

internal or external

Hazards may include:

vehicular traffic and pedestrians

dust and vapours

hazardous or dangerous materials

humidity, air temperature

lighting conditions

machinery/equipment moving parts

noise

Weighing devices may be:

mechanical

automated

weighbridge

Work priorities may be communicated through:

briefings

noticeboards

announcements

Equipment may include:

supervisor's console

video-coding desk

Operator Support Devices (OSDs)

computer hardware

keyboard/mouse

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety footwear

high visibility clothing

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

electronic data transfer (EDI)

RF systems

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

workplace polices, operating procedures and practices

Management Operating System (MOS)

Management Information System (MIS)

performance assessment and analysis information

quality assurance procedures

induction documentation

competency standards and training materials

job specifications and procedures

award, enterprise bargaining agreement or other industrial arrangements

manufacturers specifications

codes of practice, including national standards for manual handling and the industry safety code

supplier and or/client instructions

HAZCHEM chart/MSDS

safety observation feedback program

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations pertaining to mail operations

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation