Monitor warehouse operations

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
24/07/2026 1:28 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
TLIP4040

State Code
AWL30

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
29/02/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

04/08/2016

Field of Education

089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution

Original Release Date

04/08/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor warehouse operations, and to identify and report issues and possible improvements in various contexts in the transport and logistics industry. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.It requires knowledge of different types of warehouses, their functions, operational and organisational requirements. It includes using warehouse equipment, inventory and stock control processes, information technology and communications systems, warehouse security arrangements and applying engineered standards. Individuals work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Determine warehouse operational requirements

1.1 Standard operating procedures for warehouse operations are accessed
1.2 Own areas of responsibility and reporting lines for issues outside own scope of authority, are determined
1.3 Applicable legislative requirements are identified

2 Identify the different types of warehouses

2.1 Different types of warehouses and their functions are analysed
2.2 Range of products/goods stored within various types of warehouses is identified
2.3 Storage plan for a range of inventory is developed, in accordance with enterprise procedures, materials handling equipment requirements and legislative requirements

3 Identify functions of warehouse operations

3.1 Warehouse operations for receiving, order picking and packing, despatch, stocktaking and replenishment are confirmed
3.2 Different types of documentation required for warehouse operations are used and interpreted
3.3 Flow of goods through the warehouse from receiving area to despatch is identified
3.4 Characteristics of goods that may have an impact on storage/handling methods and requirements are investigated

4 Use warehouse equipment

4.1 Purpose and types of materials handling equipment commonly used in warehouses are confirmed
4.2 Storage systems commonly used in warehouses, and their functions, are identified
4.3 Correct use and load capacity of storage systems are determined, in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and organisational policies and procedures
4.4 Manually operated materials handling equipment is used correctly, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures

5 Use a range of information technologies employed in a warehouse

5.1 Information technological systems used in warehouse operations are identified
5.2 Use and impact of data capturing systems used within warehouse operations is analysed
5.3 Data capturing devices are used to record inventory in warehouse operations
5.4 Impact of information technology and communications systems used in warehouse operations is identified
5.5 Communications system is used to monitor goods and products in warehouse operations
5.6 Warehouse management systems are used to monitor flow of inventory in warehouse operations

6 Participate in inventory/stock control procedures

6.1 Inventory and stock control principles are identified
6.2 Methods and processes are utilised for determining stock, replenishment and reordering levels
6.3 Range of reordering methods are implemented as appropriate
6.4 Factors that impact on reordering and stock control levels are identified
6.5 Inventory count of a stock item is performed, need for replenishment is determined and stock item is reordered as required

7 Apply engineered standards to warehouse operations

7.1 General principle of engineered standards is identified
7.2 Main measurements and collection methods required to support engineered standards are used
7.3 Application of engineered standards to various warehousing tasks is determined

8 Report on warehouse security

8.1 Warehouse security arrangements are complied with
8.2 Security objectives are determined
8.3 Internal and external security threats and exposures as they relate to warehouses are evaluated
8.4 Measures to improve security arrangements are reported

No information

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D5308	TLIP4040A	Monitor warehouse operations	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODP92	TLIP0011	Monitor warehouse operations	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZR2	TLI42016	Certificate IV in Logistics	Qualification
BFD3	TLI40319	Certificate IV in Logistics	Qualification
BDS2	TLI40118	Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling	Qualification