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Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing

Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP241
State Code
AUN16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle, dispatch and receive materials in a warehouse.It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in various sectors of the printing and graphic arts industry, using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge in a defined context. They generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake dispatch/receiving procedures
  • 1.1 Warehouse/store standard operating procedures are understood and followed
  • 1.2 Warehouse/store materials are managed according to enterprise standard operating procedures
  • 1.3 Incoming/outgoing materials are labelled according to enterprise standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
  • 1.4 Warehouse/store materials are labelled and stored according to enterprise standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
  • 1.5 Materials are issued/dispatched according to enterprise standard operating procedures
2. Determine handling methods
  • 2.1 Type of material is determined from labels, colour codes and signage
  • 2.2 Material properties are understood
  • 2.3 All relevant uncertainties and unknowns are clarified with an appropriately qualified authority
  • 2.4 All relevant safety and emergency procedures are understood and implemented as required
  • 2.5 All relevant regulations and codes of practices are understood and observed
  • 2.6 Correct and appropriate handling methods are undertaken
3. Shift loads
  • 3.1 Materials are packaged to meet safety, storage conditions, and site and legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Materials are stored in a safe, orderly and retrievable manner
  • 3.3 Load is lifted, ensuring balance, vision of operation and protection of load
  • 3.4 Materials are labelled/identified and recorded according to site procedures and legislative requirements
4. Store bulk fluids/gases
  • 4.1 Correct storage conditions are determined from instructions and manufacturer’s specifications/directions
  • 4.2 Containers are checked for safe and clean use
  • 4.3 Containers are filled/emptied according to enterprise standard operational procedures and legislative requirements
  • 4.4 Containers are handled and moved according to site procedures and legislative requirements
  • 4.5 Containers are correctly labelled and stored according to enterprise standard operational procedures and legislative requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3254 ICPSU241C Undertake warehouse or stores materials processing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ72 ICPSUP2410 Undertake warehouse materials processing Unit of competency