Unit of competency Outline

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Handle goods

Handle goods

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMSUP273
State Code
AWC26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to receive and despatch products and/or materials from either internal or external sources as an adjunct to the job of making product.It applies to operators who are required to receive and process orders, maintain records, identify and select goods to be despatched and ensure they are despatched to the correct location.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency focuses on processing goods to be despatched and/or received. The person undertaking this role may require additional competencies to cover the operation of forklift trucks or other regulated load shifting devices. This competency is NOT intended for people who, as a major function, operate a store or warehouse. For these people warehousing units of competency should be used.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify work requirements
  • 1.1 Read and interpret documentation
  • 1.2 Identify required schedules for receipt or despatch
  • 1.3 Identify correct product/material
  • 1.4 Identify potential problems and required action/solution
  • 1.5 Plan work sequence using workplace and product knowledge
  • 1.6 Select appropriate materials handling equipment as required
  • 1.7 Identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements
2 Prepare for receiving or despatching goods
  • 2.1 Select and check goods for receiving/despatch against product/material knowledge, labels and other identification systems
  • 2.2 Sort, assemble and consolidate products as necessary
  • 2.3 Secure order and place in storage areas in accordance with schedule
  • 2.4 Check order against receiving/despatch schedule and order form
3 Move materials into/out of storage or to/from production
  • 3.1 Check paperwork and identity of materials
  • 3.2 Check for completeness and/or damage
  • 3.3 Take action on non-conforming products/materials
  • 3.4 Move products/materials safely
  • 3.5 Store materials safely as required
  • 3.6 Resolve routine problems that arise in accordance with procedures
4 Complete materials movement records
  • 4.1 Complete materials movement records (in or out)
  • 4.2 Update records as required
  • 4.3 Complete other paperwork and records as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8291 MSAPMSUP273A Handle goods Unit of competency