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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work is performed either individually or within a team environment
Work is conducted under routine supervision with the exercise of initiative, discrimination and judgement
Occasional supervision of other personnel may be required
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment and practices may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational workplace activities
restricted space
hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
Work undertaken in accordance with established procedures using hand trucks and other manual and powered handling equipment such as:
hand trolleys
pallet trucks
load shifting equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, or front end loaders, as appropriate
Wool store operations tasks may include:
loading, unloading, transporting and transferring products, materials and equipment
storing products, materials and equipment
completion of records and documents
operator maintenance of handling equipment and working environment in accordance with enterprise requirements
Exposure to chemicals, dangerous or other hazardous substances
Information retrieval and recording, either using keyboard or manual applications
Interaction with other workplace personnel

Sources of information and documents may include
Enterprise work orders and instructions
Invoices, cartnotes, shipping orders, dockets, tags or other identification
Enterprise or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to:
materials handling
stores procedures including receival and despatch, and distribution
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals
Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
Oral, written or visual communication including completion of standard forms, interpretation of information and instructions associated with workplace activities and recording and retrieving information via keyboard or manual applications
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality procedures as specified by equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation
State and Territory legislation associated with the licensing and operation of load shifting equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

comply with all relevant safety requirements
interpret and apply information contained in work orders and instructions, cartnotes, dockets, signs, labels, tags and other relevant sources
identify bales, materials, equipment and products
monitor quality (i.e. condition) of all bales, materials, equipment and products handled and report irregularities
handle, transport, stack and store bales, materials, equipment and products
operate relevant goods and materials handling equipment
identify areas used for marshalling and processing, in accordance with enterprise procedures
perform operator maintenance of handling equipment and work area
complete all relevant documentation and communicate work related information

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit may be assessed in combination with Operation of Load Shifting Equipment where operation of load shifting legislation applies

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
relevant machine/equipment principles and operation
relevant materials handling procedures
quality standards, particularly regarding condition of goods and materials
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise processes
general housekeeping policies and procedures
planning and procedures for maintenance of work area
recording and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures
apply all relevant safety practices
load and unload materials
communicate effectively within the workplace
document and transfer information

Resource implications
Access is required to real situations involving wool store operations in early stage wool processing including work areas, materials, handling equipment, and information on task requirements, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, and enterprise procedures

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

completing tasks
identifying and implementing procedure changes
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Actions are taken promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment should preferably occur on the job but may be conducted in an appropriately simulated environment
Competence should be demonstrated with a range of typical industry sector machines and equipment used in wool store operations, sufficient to ensure confirmation of the required skills and knowledge

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)