Application of this unit
This competency applies to operators who organise the storage of finished products and raw materials for production, post-production and despatch. The key factors are identifying of products, storing of products/materials and keeping appropriate records.
It includes:
identifying different types of materials and products
storing products correctly and safely
monitoring products
maintaining records of products in storage.
Prerequisites
This unit has no prerequisites.
ELEMENT ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Identify required products. | 1.1 Identify products to be stored for type, potential uses, possible hazards, frequency of use. 1.2 Determine size, shape and special storage requirements. 1.3 Identify stock/inventory systems requirements and relevant product information. |
2. Establish storage area. | 2.1 Select storage area to meet regulatory requirements for storing product type and quantity. 2.2 Obtain appropriate workplace clearances for use of storage area. 2.3 Clear storage area of waste and contaminants. 2.4 Install appropriate safety equipment. 2.5 Plan storage areas into classes of goods based on hazards, frequency of use, safe height, weight, size and crushability of the products. 2.6 Ensure access and egress for safe use by appropriate manual handling equipment, forklifts or safe lifting by personnel. |
3. Store products. | 3.1 Observe product condition on delivery. 3.2 Return any product below specifications to appropriate work areas. 3.3 Transfer product using appropriate equipment according to enterprise requirements and using good OHS procedures. 3.4 Store products observing any requirements for separation of particular classes of goods. 3.5 Locate products to enable appropriate number and ease of access for frequently required items. |
4. Monitor products in storage. | 4.1 Check and maintain supplies of products. 4.2 Check physical and chemical state of stored products. 4.3 Check equipment used to keep stored products in required state. 4.4 Take action required by procedures. |
5. Complete stock and inventory records. | 5.1 Complete stock and inventory records and forward to appropriate personnel. 5.2 Maintain stock and inventory records. 5.3 Raise appropriate reorder documentation as required. |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials/products/packaging sufficient to recognise variance from storage requirements and then determine an appropriate action that is consistent with operating guidelines.
Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Competence includes the ability to:
apply and/or describe: principles of storing products; product characteristics; impact of contamination; hazard identification; product transfer system; manual handling techniques
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the storing of products
identify factors which may affect product quality and appropriate remedies
use PPE, safely handle products and materials, read relevant safety information and apply safety precautions appropriate to the task
distinguish between causes of faults such as different products, equipment (electrical, mechanical and manual), contamination.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Basic numeracy is required, eg to determine that two 25 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment will occur using industrial products and will be undertaken in a work like environment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
recognise the importance of material properties and qualities
apply approved procedures
take appropriate action to resolve problems or report problems to appropriate personnel.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
storing standards are met consistently
upstream and downstream communication is timely and effective
procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly
problems are identified and appropriate action is taken (ie the problem is fixed or reported)
all safety procedures are followed.
Assessment method and context
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a processing plant, allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:
relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the storage area
local OHS legislation and/or regulations
possible Major Hazard Facility regulations
dangerous goods legislation and regulation
site-specific instructions based on production requirements.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
motorised rail and road vehicles
mechanical handling equipment
computers
hand tools and safety equipment
mechanical and computerised measuring devices
bunkers, silos, bins/hoppers, weigh bins, tanks and portable tanks
flammable stores.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
leaking or broken containers or packaging
incorrectly stored items
mutually exclusive items stored together
confining spaces
incorrectly positioned materials
overloaded storage racks or containments.
Problems
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
material specifications
contamination of stored stock
quality of received products
equipment failure.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
nature and types of products to be stored
storage and retrieval system in use
safety measures to be employed
lifting or moving equipment required.
Not applicable.
EmployabilitySkills
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.