Application
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements concerning the packaging of goods. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the packaging of goods as part of work activities in the warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Select materials and pack and unwrap products | 1.1 Packaging specifications and order packaging documentation are correctly interpreted 1.2 Appropriate packaging technology suitable for the goods to be packed is selected 1.3 Packaging materials are identified and matched to specifications 1.4 Work plan ensures materials are used economically and that appropriate packaging is used that minimises loss and damage in transit or storage 1.5 Work is planned in accordance with OH&S requirements 1.6 Completed packed goods are stacked to minimise damage from within and outside |
2Label packaged products/loads | 2.1 Workplace labelling standards are identified 2.2 Appropriate goods handling, labelling and other identification symbols are utilised 2.3 Invoices and picking slips are attached (where required) 2.4 Workplace documentation is completed |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to the packaging of goods including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) |
Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines |
Workplace procedures and policies for the packaging of goods |
Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the packaging of goods |
Problems that may occur when packaging goods and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems |
Documentation requirements for the packaging of goods |
Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace |
Site layout and obstacles |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when packaging goods |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures and labels relevant to the packaging of goods |
Complete documentation related to work activities when packaging goods |
Work collaboratively with others when packaging goods |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when packaging goods in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unplanned events that may occur when packaging goods |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Monitor performance of equipment when packaging goods |
Check operation of packaging equipment in terms of service schedule and standard operating procedures |
Select and use relevant communications, computing equipment and materials when packaging goods |
Estimate the size, shape and special requirements of goods and loads |
Evidence Required
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 |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environments by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spaces exposed conditions controlled or open environments |
Goods may involve: | special handling, storage and/or packaging requirements, including temperature controlled goods and dangerous goods |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals dangerous or hazardous substances movements of equipment, goods and materials oil or water on floor a fire or explosion damaged packaging or pallets debris on floor faulty racking poorly stacked pallets faulty equipment |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisors suppliers, customers and clients relevant authorities and institutions management and union representatives industrial relations and OH&S specialists other maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone electronic data interchange (EDI) fax internet radio oral, aural or signed communications |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codes manifests, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions and bar codes codes of practice and regulations relevant to the packaging of goods Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation manufacturers specifications for equipment workplace procedures and policies supplier and/or client instructions dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable) award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements relevant Australian standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations for the packaging of goods Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes Australian and International Explosives Codes licence, patent or copyright arrangements water and road use and licence arrangements export/import/quarantine/bond requirements marine orders relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation workplace relations regulations workers compensation regulations |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor