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Carry out stock control

Carry out stock control

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC563081
State Code
BAG94
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out stock control. It applies to stock held in a store, warehouse or locally in the plant.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, leading hands, supervisors or those in similar roles who are required to monitor stock levels, reconcile stock with inventory data, liaise with suppliers and identify and act on problems. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor stock reordering
  • 1.1 Monitor stock levels and maintain them at optimum levels
  • 1.2 Adjust stock reorder levels, as required, in response to customer demand
  • 1.3 Report to suppliers variations to quality and quantity of delivered goods
  • 1.4 Identify alternative suppliers which meet required quality and safety standards and utilise them when required
  • 1.5 Reorder stock in compliance with procedures
2 Maintain inventory records systems
  • 2.1 Maintain accurate records of the storage and the movement of stock
  • 2.2 Identify, and act upon, stock discrepancies
  • 2.3 Ensure minimum inconvenience to customers resulting from stock movements
3 Undertake stocktaking and cyclical counts
  • 3.1 Coordinate stocktaking and cyclical counts as required
  • 3.2 Interpret inventory data and confirm it matches stock
  • 3.3 Reconcile inventory data with actual stock on hand
  • 3.4 Report stock variations or shortages
  • 3.5 Identify missing or damaged stock and report as required by procedures
4 Control hazards
  • 4.1 Identify hazards in the work area
  • 4.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 4.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
5 Respond to problems
  • 5.1 Identify possible problems in stock levels, storage, quantity and quality if stock, timeliness of supplies and production issues
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 5.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 5.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 5.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
  • 5.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA992 PMC563081C Carry out stock control Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF15 MSMPMC400 Carry out stock control Unit of competency