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Manage spare parts

Manage spare parts

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWOR3093A
State Code
D3525
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/06/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage spare parts in all areas of telecommunications and includes maintenance of a database, stock control and dispatch.Licensing is applicable to this unit in instances where it is necessary to operate a forklift. Each state and territory has a different licensing body and different legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may also apply. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage the receipt and dispatch of spare parts
  • 1.1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the given work
  • 1.2. Identify hazards and make worksite safe according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.3. Unload, unpack and store incoming spare parts using appropriate methods and enterprise procedures, and check off delivered items on documentation
  • 1.4. Package, label and relocate outgoing spare parts ready for dispatch using enterprise procedures
  • 1.5. Update parts database to reflect current spare parts movements and holdings, following each dispatch or delivery and complete any other administrative task required by the enterprise
2. Store spare parts
  • 2.1. Label spare parts using appropriate identification scheme and place in predefined storage locations
  • 2.2. Observe anti-static precautions when handling equipment susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge
  • 2.3. Display, maintain and update material safety data sheets (MSDS) on site
3. Manage stock flow
  • 3.1. Action spare parts requests by checking the database for availability and location and organise the dispatch
  • 3.2. Monitor the levels of spare parts stock by examining database reports against enterprise usage and replenishing stock when necessary
  • 3.3. Investigate and keep records of alternative suppliers of spare parts to minimise the impact of availability and cost issues with regular suppliers
  • 3.4. Monitor spare parts with limited shelf life and dispose of and replace when necessary
  • 3.5. Audit spare parts holdings for a ready supply of items to minimise disruptions to job completions
  • 3.6. Update database from appropriate documentation each time a store's transaction occurs to maintain the validity of the data
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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
appropriate licensing
AS/ACIF standards and codes
AS/NZ standards
Australian building codes and regulations
compliance with appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standard requirements for underground, aerial, Category 5 or Category 6, 6A, 7 or 7A and unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Environmental Protection Acts
fire regulations
heritage legislation
noise abatement
OHS
WorkSafe Australia standards and codes of practice
Trade Practices Act.
OHS and environmental requirements may include:

disposal of hazardous liquids
earmuffs
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
MSDS
materials
oil spills
personal protective clothing:
protective suits
safe working practices such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
dangerous goods
hazardous substances
safety barriers
safety boots
safety equipment
safety glasses for laser work
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
tools and equipment
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
work platforms.
Hazards may include:


glass fibres
high voltages (HV) at electrical distribution substation
manual handling
natural gas and other gas build up
needle stick injury
optical fibre cables may contain hazardous light
radio frequency equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Personal protective equipment may include:
earmuffs
electrical isolators
gas detectors
gloves :
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
personal protective clothing:
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses.
Spare parts may include:
antennas
assemblies
batteries
cable
circuit cards
components
connectors
filters
module
panels
power equipment
software
sub racks
systems
tools
unit
wiring harnesses.
Appropriate methods may include:

forklift
hoists
lifts
manual lifting and carrying
other mechanical lifting aids.
Identification scheme may include:

adhesive labels
bar code
enterprise part numbers
radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging.
Storage locations may include:
bins
carousels
floor area
racks
shelves.
Antistatic precautions may include:
anti static bags
anti static heel strap
anti static work mat
anti static wrist strap
controlled climate.
Parts with limited shelf life may include:
batteries
cleaning fluids
magnetic disks
magnetic tapes.
Audit may include:
full stocktake
spot check.
Documentation may include:

insurance details
invoice
purchase order
spare parts database
stock take records
supplier database
warranty details.
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:
apply spare parts management procedures
arrange for efficient storage of spare parts
order spare parts
research alternative parts replacements
update spare parts management database.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site where work may be conducted
use of equipment currently used in industry
database, relevant regulatory, organisational procedures, documentation and equipment documentation that impact on work.
Methods 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 observation of the candidate receiving, storing and dispatching parts
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation
direct observation of the candidate managing spare parts database.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTWOR3028A Organise resources
ICTWOR3035A Organise material supply.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC75 ICTWOR304 Manage spare parts Unit of competency