This unit typically applies in a production/process environment. It would normally involve packing of finished goods, including assemblies, sub-assemblies, individual or multiple components. This unit is not intended to apply in situations where simple interim packing, storage and/or stacking are undertaken in context of a production function.

Band: A

Unit Weight: 2

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Undertake packaging

1.1. Packaging requirements are identified from instructions or determined by safety, storage conditions, site and legislative requirements.

1.2. Packaging is undertaken to standard operating procedures.

2. Label packaged items

2.1. Identification labels, tags and stickers are checked for correctness and appropriately placed/attached.

2.2. Packaged items are stored in a safe, orderly and retrievable manner and the location in the warehouse/store is recorded.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions and standard operating procedures. May include simple drawings

determining packaging requirements from safety, storage conditions, site and legislative requirements

labelling packaged items

handling and storing products

using scanning devices, if required

following oral instruction

entering routine and familiar information on to proforma and standard workplace forms

orally reporting routine information

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

labelling procedures and standards

storage and recording procedures

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

hazards and control measures associated with production packaging

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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to undertake production packaging and labelling of items.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with production packaging or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Packaging requirements

Packaging methods include manual processes, semi automatic and fully automated packaging equipment

Procedures undertaken include standards, codes, legislative, company and customer requirements

Packaging material is generally determined from instructions, written or verbal

Storage conditions, site and legislative requirements

As per legislative requirements e.g. dangerous goods and storage of poisons acts and regulations

Unit sector

Materials handling

This unit contains employability skills.