Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Degree of autonomy
Work undertaken autonomously or in team environment

Inventory control processes
Processes used to control inward / outward goods include inventory control methods and procedures utilising manual or electronic systems according to standard operating procedures

Types of stores / warehouses
Includes tool, requisition, supply and parts stores, storage, inward / outward warehouse

Range of equipment
Range of equipment used to move warehouse / store goods includes pallet trucks, trolleys, hand trucks

Range of packaging
Procedures and materials used are appropriate for applications and product requirements and can include plastic and paper board wrap, anti-corrosion coverings, pallets, drums, sacks

Enterprise procedures
Work and organisational methods according to enterprise standard operating procedures and legislative requirements

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Correct handling, dispatch and receipt of goods in a warehouse / store
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Demonstrate handling and storage techniques and procedures for at least THREE different types of goods / materials according to the listed Performance Criteria
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.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.