Unit of competency Outline

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Handle and move equipment, goods and mail

Handle and move equipment, goods and mail

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHSS004
State Code
AVZ70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deal with the safe collection, handling, sorting, movement, portage and delivery of items to internal and external customers. This unit applies to workers providing portering, courier or similar services in a health or community services setting. Work is typically performed under supervision, with predetermined guidelines and generally within a team environment. Individuals are accountable for their own results.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to move equipment, goods and mail
  • 1.1 Sort equipment, goods and mail for collection and internal and external delivery
  • 1.2 Maintain a clean and tidy sorting area
  • 1.3 Determine requirements for manual handling assistance to lift and move equipment or goods safely
  • 1.4 Plan appropriate routes and transportation requirements
2. Collect and deliver equipment, goods and mail
  • 2.1 Disconnect and clean equipment in accordance with organisation requirements
  • 2.2 Lift and move equipment and goods safely in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 2.3 Secure equipment, goods and mail for transportation
  • 2.4 Collect items for internal and external delivery
  • 2.5 Deliver equipment, goods and mail according to instructions and schedules
  • 2.6 Place delivered equipment, goods and mail in required location
  • 2.7 Position and reconnect equipment according to organisation requirements
3. Finalise collections and deliveries
  • 3.1 Follow organisation procedures for equipment and goods requiring repair
  • 3.2 Return repaired equipment to required location
  • 3.3 Complete required documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD190 HLTMS204D Handle and move equipment, goods, mail and furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI26 HLTHSS010 Handle and move equipment, goods and mail Unit of competency