Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
a. Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a.1. locate, interpret and apply relevant information
a.2. select packaging materials and pack and unwrap products
a.3. label packaged products/loads to labelling standards
a.4. ensure packaging adequately protects goods
a.5. minimise waste of packaging materials
a.6. identify special requirements of products and package appropriately
a.7. provide customer/client service and work effectively with others
a.8. convey information in written and oral form
a.9. maintain workplace records
a.10.select and use appropriate workplace colloquial and technical language and communication technologies in the workplace context
Interdependent assessment of units
a. This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a worker's job function
Required knowledge and skills
a. Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to the packaging of goods including the ADG Code
b. Relevant OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines
c. Workplace procedures and policies for the packaging of goods
d. Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the packaging of goods
e. Problems that may occur when packaging goods and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems
f. Documentation requirements for the packaging of goods
g. Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace
h. Site layout and obstacles
i. Ability to select and use relevant communications/computing/equipment/materials when packaging goods
j. Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments
k. Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English
l. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures and labels relevant to the packaging of goods
m. Ability to use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards
n. Ability to identify containers and goods coding, ADG and IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels
o. Ability to estimate the size, shape and special requirements of goods/loads
Resource implications
a. Access is required to opportunities to:
a.1. participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to package goods in accordance with regulatory requirements, and/or
a.2. package goods in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements in an appropriate range of operational situations
Consistency in performance
a. Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
a.1. locating, interpreting and applying relevant information
a.2. selecting packaging materials and packing and unwrapping products
a.3. labelling packaged products/loads to required labelling standards
a.4. ensuring packaging adequately protects goods
a.5. minimising waste of packaging materials
a.6. identifying special requirements of products and packaging the products appropriately
a.7. providing customer/client service and working effectively with others
a.8. conveying information in written and oral form
a.9. maintaining workplace records
b. Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
b.1. relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements including local and international regulations pertaining to the packaging of goods
b.2. Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods, explosives and hazardous substances
b.3. OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
b.4. workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the packaging of goods (including housekeeping and security procedures)
b.5. obtaining assistance from other team members when required
b.6. customer service and quality assurance procedures and policies
b.7. environmental protection procedures
c. Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any potential difficulties in the packaging of goods in accordance with OHS requirements and workplace procedures
d. Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
e. Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
f. Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel
Context for assessment
a. Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation:
a.1. As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral and/or written questioning
a.2. Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
a.2.1.at the Registered Training Organisation, and/or
a.2.2.in an appropriate work situation
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
a. Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a.1. locate, interpret and apply relevant information
a.2. select packaging materials and pack and unwrap products
a.3. label packaged products/loads to labelling standards
a.4. ensure packaging adequately protects goods
a.5. minimise waste of packaging materials
a.6. identify special requirements of products and package appropriately
a.7. provide customer/client service and work effectively with others
a.8. convey information in written and oral form
a.9. maintain workplace records
a.10.select and use appropriate workplace colloquial and technical language and communication technologies in the workplace context
Interdependent assessment of units
a. This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a worker's job function
Required knowledge and skills
a. Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to the packaging of goods including the ADG Code
b. Relevant OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines
c. Workplace procedures and policies for the packaging of goods
d. Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the packaging of goods
e. Problems that may occur when packaging goods and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems
f. Documentation requirements for the packaging of goods
g. Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace
h. Site layout and obstacles
i. Ability to select and use relevant communications/computing/equipment/materials when packaging goods
j. Ability to modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments
k. Ability to read and comprehend simple statements in English
l. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures and labels relevant to the packaging of goods
m. Ability to use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards
n. Ability to identify containers and goods coding, ADG and IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels
o. Ability to estimate the size, shape and special requirements of goods/loads
Resource implications
a. Access is required to opportunities to:
a.1. participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to package goods in accordance with regulatory requirements, and/or
a.2. package goods in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements in an appropriate range of operational situations
Consistency in performance
a. Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
a.1. locating, interpreting and applying relevant information
a.2. selecting packaging materials and packing and unwrapping products
a.3. labelling packaged products/loads to required labelling standards
a.4. ensuring packaging adequately protects goods
a.5. minimising waste of packaging materials
a.6. identifying special requirements of products and packaging the products appropriately
a.7. providing customer/client service and working effectively with others
a.8. conveying information in written and oral form
a.9. maintaining workplace records
b. Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
b.1. relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements including local and international regulations pertaining to the packaging of goods
b.2. Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods, explosives and hazardous substances
b.3. OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
b.4. workplace procedures and work instructions concerning the packaging of goods (including housekeeping and security procedures)
b.5. obtaining assistance from other team members when required
b.6. customer service and quality assurance procedures and policies
b.7. environmental protection procedures
c. Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any potential difficulties in the packaging of goods in accordance with OHS requirements and workplace procedures
d. Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
e. Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
f. Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel
Context for assessment
a. Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation:
a.1. As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate oral and/or written questioning
a.2. Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
a.2.1.at the Registered Training Organisation, and/or
a.2.2.in an appropriate work situation