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

TLIA2047 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Stream mail

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIA2047 - Stream mail
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to stream mail in readiness for the next stage of processing, in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements. It includes preparing to stream mail and carrying out the task of streaming mail in accordance with workplace procedures, and finalising all required streaming operations. Work is normally performed under general supervision, usually within a team environment. 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.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

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

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field A – Handling Cargo/Stock
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: Prepare to stream mail
  • Individual and work team priorities and responsibilities are identified and confirmed
  • All work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environment protection procedures and requirements are identified, accessed and applied
  • Mail to be streamed is identified, accessed and prepared
       
Element: Stream mail
  • Internal operating procedures and standards are applied to streaming mail
  • Mail is categorised and streamed accurately and correctly in accordance with priority for streaming
  • Mail is handled safely to minimise risk of injury to people and damage to mail
       
Element: Complete mail streaming
  • Mail containers are loaded onto appropriate mail movement device and labelled
  • Information required to complete records of mail processed is provided and recorded, and record are processed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Mail containers are transferred to next processing point using appropriate shifting equipment
  • Excess equipment is removed and work area is prepared for next activity shift
       


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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to stream mail

1.1

Individual and work team priorities and responsibilities are identified and confirmed

1.2

All work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environment protection procedures and requirements are identified, accessed and applied

1.3

Mail to be streamed is identified, accessed and prepared

2

Stream mail

2.1

Internal operating procedures and standards are applied to streaming mail

2.2

Mail is categorised and streamed accurately and correctly in accordance with priority for streaming

2.3

Mail is handled safely to minimise risk of injury to people and damage to mail

3

Complete mail streaming

3.1

Mail containers are loaded onto appropriate mail movement device and labelled

3.2

Information required to complete records of mail processed is provided and recorded, and record are processed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Mail containers are transferred to next processing point using appropriate shifting equipment

3.4

Excess equipment is removed and work area is prepared for next activity shift

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 relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying safety and security precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying, selecting and using relevant equipment, processes and procedures

interpreting and applying relevant agreements, codes of practice or other legislative requirements

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and labels

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

working collaboratively with others

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

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:

hazards that may occur when streaming mail and ways of controlling the risks involved

how to open, face up and tray mail

operating work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems, site layout and workplace procedures and policies for streaming mail

performance standards and regulations relevant to mail operations

problems that may occur when streaming mail and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve or avoid these problems

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines, including relevant personal protective equipment and procedures for its use.

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:

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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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to stream mail

1.1

Individual and work team priorities and responsibilities are identified and confirmed

1.2

All work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environment protection procedures and requirements are identified, accessed and applied

1.3

Mail to be streamed is identified, accessed and prepared

2

Stream mail

2.1

Internal operating procedures and standards are applied to streaming mail

2.2

Mail is categorised and streamed accurately and correctly in accordance with priority for streaming

2.3

Mail is handled safely to minimise risk of injury to people and damage to mail

3

Complete mail streaming

3.1

Mail containers are loaded onto appropriate mail movement device and labelled

3.2

Information required to complete records of mail processed is provided and recorded, and record are processed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Mail containers are transferred to next processing point using appropriate shifting equipment

3.4

Excess equipment is removed and work area is prepared for next activity shift

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Individual and work team priorities and responsibilities are identified and confirmed 
All work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environment protection procedures and requirements are identified, accessed and applied 
Mail to be streamed is identified, accessed and prepared 
Internal operating procedures and standards are applied to streaming mail 
Mail is categorised and streamed accurately and correctly in accordance with priority for streaming 
Mail is handled safely to minimise risk of injury to people and damage to mail 
Mail containers are loaded onto appropriate mail movement device and labelled 
Information required to complete records of mail processed is provided and recorded, and record are processed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Mail containers are transferred to next processing point using appropriate shifting equipment 
Excess equipment is removed and work area is prepared for next activity shift 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIA2047 - Stream mail
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Assessment Record Sheet

TLIA2047 - Stream mail

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