Application
This unit describes the knowledge required to purchase materials and schedule deliveries for production and/or storage. It is applicable to a production section or a stores/warehouse.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of defined tasks relating to the printing and screen printing industry, and who may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify material requirements | 1.1 Customer/client is consulted as appropriate and customer order specifications detailed 1.2 Supporting production data is examined 1.3 Required materials are identified including type, quality and quantity 1.4 Required quantities are estimated according to predetermined standards 1.5 Purchase order/list is developed according to enterprise standard operating procedures |
2. Purchase materials and schedule deliveries | 2.1 Delivery requirements are determined from production plan 2.2 Supplier/vendor is informed of requirements and specifications 2.3 Supply/purchasing schedules are adjusted where required according to enterprise standard operating procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
identify type, quality and quantity of materials required according to order specifications and enterprise procedures
correctly purchase materials and arrange delivery
produce a portfolio of paperwork that shows purchasing of materials and scheduling of deliveries over a period of at least ONE month, where there were no major interruptions to production caused by absence of materials, and no excess materials in stock.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
Determining materials and purchasing requirements
explain how to obtain customer order specifications
explain the need to keep an accurate stock control system
outline the stock control systems in place
explain how to determine when stock needs replenishing
describe when it is appropriate to ask a customer or client to verify verbal instructions
Purchasing procedures
describe preferred suppliers and the products they supply
explain who should raise an order and where
describe which contracts are listed for purchase orders
explain reasons for purchasing contracts
identify who is responsible for determining the required quantity in the order
outline special instructions that can be listed on orders
outline how to maintain accurate purchasing records
Scheduling materials delivery
describe the actions required if delivery requirements cannot be met
explain why purchasing schedules may need adjustment
explain effects atmospheric conditions and light can have on materials in storage.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Support field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1-1.3, 2.1 | Recognises relevant text in orders and enterprise documentation |
Writing | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3 | Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 2.2 | Clearly explains requirements using language appropriate to audience and environment |
Numeracy | 1.2-1.5, 2.1-2.3 | Uses simple mathematical calculations and techniques to examine production data and determine material requirements |
Navigate the world of work | 1.4 | Takes personal responsibility for adherence to enterprise standards |
Get the work done | 1.3, 1.5 | Takes responsibility for planning, organising and implementing tasks according to standard operating procedures |
Sectors
Support