Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSTGN2002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Package and handle TCF items for storage or despatch

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTGN2002 - Package and handle TCF items for storage or despatch
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to compile, pack and consign orders according to required handling and transportation process in textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sectors, including clothing and textile production, dry cleaning and laundry operations.This unit of competency applies to handling items and coordinating orders for delivery or collection or storage. The unit applies to a range of TCF sectors and the evidence requirements may focus on one or more industry sectors or workplace contexts.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in packaging and handling TCF items for storage or despatch, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The unit is applicable to all TCF sectors and assessment must ensure it is delivered to suit the industry it is being applied to.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Generic
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Prepare to handle, package and store TCF items
  • Identify or confirm storage and handling requirements and workplace procedures
  • Prepare work area, tools and equipment
  • Check records to assist with process and confirm quality of items
  • Identify the range of products or items manufactured or serviced by the workplace
  • Locate, retrieve, lift and transport items, as required, using appropriate equipment and according to WHS and workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare and package TCF items
  • Check product identification and add labels, tags and instructions, as required
  • Fold, hang and pack items, as required, for storage, collection, loading or delivery according to WHS, hygiene and workplace procedures for handling finished articles
  • Restrain products to prevent unfolding and seal or tie packaging, as required, for protection
  • Compile orders to workplace and customer specifications and requirements
  • Coordinate and sequence orders to meet delivery or collection timetable
       
Element: Store or despatch articles and maintain records
  • Check specifications and documentation
  • Store items in an appropriate location ready for pick-up, loading or delivery
  • Coordinate preparation and despatch of orders to meet delivery or collection timetables and workplace procedures
  • Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel to deal with damaged or inferior products and resolve problems
  • Complete relevant documentation and maintain records
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to handle, package and store TCF items

2.1

Identify or confirm storage and handling requirements and workplace procedures

2.2

Prepare work area, tools and equipment

2.3

Check records to assist with process and confirm quality of items

2.4

Identify the range of products or items manufactured or serviced by the workplace

2.5

Locate, retrieve, lift and transport items, as required, using appropriate equipment and according to WHS and workplace procedures

3

Prepare and package TCF items

3.1

Check product identification and add labels, tags and instructions, as required

3.2

Fold, hang and pack items, as required, for storage, collection, loading or delivery according to WHS, hygiene and workplace procedures for handling finished articles

3.3

Restrain products to prevent unfolding and seal or tie packaging, as required, for protection

3.4

Compile orders to workplace and customer specifications and requirements

3.5

Coordinate and sequence orders to meet delivery or collection timetable

4

Store or despatch articles and maintain records

4.1

Check specifications and documentation

4.2

Store items in an appropriate location ready for pick-up, loading or delivery

4.3

Coordinate preparation and despatch of orders to meet delivery or collection timetables and workplace procedures

4.4

Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel to deal with damaged or inferior products and resolve problems

4.5

Complete relevant documentation and maintain records

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

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices

preparing and maintaining work area, tools and equipment

handling products or items safely, according to hygiene requirements and workplace procedures

locating and interpreting specifications and confirming requirements of customer and enterprise

operating manual or powered handling and packaging equipment

folding, hanging and packing items as required for storage, collection, loading or delivery according to safety and workplace procedures for handling finished items, on at least two (2) occasions

communicating appropriately with relevant personnel to report and respond to inconsistencies or other problems

compiling and coordinating orders for storage and despatch

complying with relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements

documenting actions maintaining relevant work records in accordance with workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

workplace or enterprise policies and procedures

packing, processing, handling, storage and despatch procedures, such as:

product folding techniques

checking specifications and documentation

consigning orders

sequencing delivery points

coordinating delivery and collection timetables

quality standards

work health and safety (WHS), hygiene and environmental aspects related to workplace operation and manual handling

operating principles of product handling and packaging equipment

the range of TCF products manufactured or serviced by the workplace, such as:

garments

accessories

millinery

laundry items

canvas and sail products

textiles

relevant product specifications for identified workplace or job role

environmental requirements of relevant industry sector and workplace procedures

storage machines and equipment, such as:

manual and electrical packaging equipment

mechanical storage conveyors

static railing

loading, delivery and pick-up procedures

power sources, such as single phase, three phase and weather protected outlets

workplace procedures

practices for recording and reporting

federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to handle, package and store TCF items

2.1

Identify or confirm storage and handling requirements and workplace procedures

2.2

Prepare work area, tools and equipment

2.3

Check records to assist with process and confirm quality of items

2.4

Identify the range of products or items manufactured or serviced by the workplace

2.5

Locate, retrieve, lift and transport items, as required, using appropriate equipment and according to WHS and workplace procedures

3

Prepare and package TCF items

3.1

Check product identification and add labels, tags and instructions, as required

3.2

Fold, hang and pack items, as required, for storage, collection, loading or delivery according to WHS, hygiene and workplace procedures for handling finished articles

3.3

Restrain products to prevent unfolding and seal or tie packaging, as required, for protection

3.4

Compile orders to workplace and customer specifications and requirements

3.5

Coordinate and sequence orders to meet delivery or collection timetable

4

Store or despatch articles and maintain records

4.1

Check specifications and documentation

4.2

Store items in an appropriate location ready for pick-up, loading or delivery

4.3

Coordinate preparation and despatch of orders to meet delivery or collection timetables and workplace procedures

4.4

Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel to deal with damaged or inferior products and resolve problems

4.5

Complete relevant documentation and maintain records

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.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

PPE

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Preparation of work area includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following:

clearing and cleaning work area in preparation for packaging and handling process

examining tools and equipment damage, missing components or other defects (including frayed power cords where applicable)

checking extension power cables for knots and insulation damage

connecting electrical tools safely to power supply

using safety equipment during tool operation in accordance with WHS practices

Tools and equipment include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

manual or powered conveyancing equipment

manual or powered lifting and hoisting equipment

trucks and other manual or powered equipment for transporting products

manual or powered packaging equipment, including:

nailing

stapling

banding machines

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify or confirm storage and handling requirements and workplace procedures 
Prepare work area, tools and equipment 
Check records to assist with process and confirm quality of items 
Identify the range of products or items manufactured or serviced by the workplace 
Locate, retrieve, lift and transport items, as required, using appropriate equipment and according to WHS and workplace procedures 
Check product identification and add labels, tags and instructions, as required 
Fold, hang and pack items, as required, for storage, collection, loading or delivery according to WHS, hygiene and workplace procedures for handling finished articles 
Restrain products to prevent unfolding and seal or tie packaging, as required, for protection 
Compile orders to workplace and customer specifications and requirements 
Coordinate and sequence orders to meet delivery or collection timetable 
Check specifications and documentation 
Store items in an appropriate location ready for pick-up, loading or delivery 
Coordinate preparation and despatch of orders to meet delivery or collection timetables and workplace procedures 
Communicate appropriately with relevant personnel to deal with damaged or inferior products and resolve problems 
Complete relevant documentation and maintain records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSTGN2002 - Package and handle TCF items for storage or despatch
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Assessment Record Sheet

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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