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Store products

Store products

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBHAN208
State Code
BAJ46
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to store products. It applies to ‘products’ such as finished products, components and raw materials that are stored and retrieved ready for production, post-production and/or despatch.This unit of competency applies to production support operators or those in similar roles who are required to determine storage requirements, organise, store and retrieve products, monitor product quantities and maintain records and documentation for reordering.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.It applies to all sectors of the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify required products
  • 1.1 Identify products to be stored for type, potential uses, possible hazards and frequency of use
  • 1.2 Determine size, shape and special storage requirements
  • 1.3 Identify stock/inventory systems requirements and relevant product information
2 Establish storage area
  • 2.1 Select storage area to meet regulatory requirements for storing product type and quantity
  • 2.2 Obtain appropriate workplace clearances for use of storage area
  • 2.3 Clear storage area of waste and contaminants
  • 2.4 Install appropriate safety equipment
  • 2.5 Plan storage areas into classes of goods based on hazards, frequency of use, safe height, weight, size and crushability of the products
  • 2.6 Ensure access and egress for safe use by appropriate manual handling equipment, forklifts or safe lifting by personnel
3 Store products
  • 3.1 Observe product condition on delivery
  • 3.2 Return any product below specifications to appropriate work areas
  • 3.3 Transfer product using appropriate equipment according to enterprise requirements and work health and safety (WHS) procedures
  • 3.4 Store products observing any requirements for separation of particular classes of goods
  • 3.5 Locate products to enable appropriate number and ease of access for frequently required items
4 Monitor products in storage
  • 4.1 Check and maintain supplies of products
  • 4.2 Check physical and chemical state of stored products
  • 4.3 Check equipment used to keep stored products in required state
  • 4.4 Take action required by procedures
5 Complete stock and inventory records
  • 5.1 Complete stock and inventory records and forward to appropriate personnel
  • 5.2 Maintain stock and inventory records
  • 5.3 Raise appropriate reorder documentation as required
6 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 6.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 6.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 6.3 Log problems as required
  • 6.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7549 PMBHAN208C Store products Unit of competency