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

TLIA4062A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement safety stock systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIA4062A - Implement safety stock systems
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement safety stock systems. It includes planning and preparing safety stock levels; maintaining safety stock levels; and reviewing the safety stock system. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work may be undertaken in various contexts within the transport and distribution industry but has particular application in a storage facility such as a warehouse.The unit generally applies to those who provide leadership of others individually or in teams.This unit is normally packaged at AQF IV or above.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
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: Plan and prepare safety stock levels
  • Determined optimum safety stock levels are maintained to ensure constant productivity
  • Purchase, receipt, storage and issue of stock is undertaken when required
  • Safety stock is valued using the nominated valuation method, if required
  • Safety stock rotation procedures are implemented
       
Element: Maintain safety stock levels
  • Records are checked against stock and continuously adjusted and updated when required
  • Safety stock levels are maintained according to organisation policy and procedures and safety stock plan
  • Records are stored for future access
  • Safety stock levels are reconciled with paperwork and any discrepancies are rectified or reported to nominated person/section within designated timelines
       
Element: Review safety stock system
  • Safety stock records are reviewed for discrepancies regarding target outcomes
  • Improvements of safety stock system reviewed with all variables affecting discrepancies identified
  • Required improvements are reported according to organisation's policy and procedures
       


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.

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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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 written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice

Definitions of commonly used terminology such as lead time, lead time demand, forecast, demand history, order cycle

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment

Requirements for completing relevant documentation including commonly used methods to estimate required safety stock levels

Code of practice for working collaboratively with others

Typical problems that can occur and related action that should be taken

Procedures for identifying any problems with the safety stock system in use

Principles, purpose and location of controls, monitoring devices, and systems

Steps involved in planning the work activities

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when completing work activities

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to work activities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others

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

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Rectifying discrepancies may include:

updating records to show correct amount

adjusting financial accounting records

adjusting stock records

informing supervisor or appropriate person

Stock discrepancies may include:

theft or pilferage

breakage or other damage

deterioration of the product

error in recording

failure to check incoming stock against delivery docket

obsolescence resulting in stock having to be discarded

Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

RF systems

oral, aural or signed communications

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

suppliers of storage equipment

relevant authorities and institutions

management and union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

Documentation and records may include:

relevant regulations and codes of practice, including ADG code and safeworking and local authority regulations and procedures

relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations

workplace policies and procedures related safety stock systems

quality assurance procedures

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

manufacturers specifications for equipment

technical instructions

dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable

stock records

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

Applicable legislation and regulations may include:

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

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

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
Determined optimum safety stock levels are maintained to ensure constant productivity 
Purchase, receipt, storage and issue of stock is undertaken when required 
Safety stock is valued using the nominated valuation method, if required 
Safety stock rotation procedures are implemented 
Records are checked against stock and continuously adjusted and updated when required 
Safety stock levels are maintained according to organisation policy and procedures and safety stock plan 
Records are stored for future access 
Safety stock levels are reconciled with paperwork and any discrepancies are rectified or reported to nominated person/section within designated timelines 
Safety stock records are reviewed for discrepancies regarding target outcomes 
Improvements of safety stock system reviewed with all variables affecting discrepancies identified 
Required improvements are reported according to organisation's policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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