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Undertake inventory procedures

Undertake inventory procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU342C
State Code
D3266
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use inventory procedures and requisitioning.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use inventory procedures
  • 1.1. Inventory procedures are understood and carried out according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 1.2. Requisition, purchase, shipping and invoice documentation is used as required according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 1.3. Inward/outward recording/filing system is understood, accessed and maintained according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 1.4. Customer orders are maintained according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 1.5. Returned orders are booked back according to enterprise standard operating procedures
2. Requisition goods
  • 2.1. Requisition procedures are understood and carried out according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 2.2. Goods are requisitioned on time
  • 2.3. All recording is completed and filed correctly according to enterprise standard operating procedures
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. 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.
Inventory control processes may include:
inventory control based on standard operating procedures utilising manual or electronic systems. Standard operating procedures undertaken include Just-in-Time, Kan Ban.
Enterprise procedures may include:
work and organisational methods according to enterprise standard operating procedures and legislative requirements.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
requisitioning goods and correctly applying inventory procedures
compile a portfolio of inventory paperwork covering ONE month that shows performance criteria have been met
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0516 ICPSU342B Undertake inventory procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM71 ICPSUP342 Undertake inventory procedures Unit of competency