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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select materials and pack products
  2. Packaging specifications and order packaging documentation are correctly interpreted
  3. Packaging technology suitable for the goods to be packed is selected
  4. Packaging materials are identified and matched to specifications
  5. Work plan is followed, materials are used economically and appropriate packaging is used to minimise loss and damage in transit or storage
  6. Work is planned in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  7. Completed packed goods are stacked to minimise damage from within and outside
  8. Label packaged products/loads
  9. Workplace labelling standards are identified
  10. Appropriate goods handling, labelling and other identification symbols are used
  11. Invoices and picking slips are attached as required
  12. Workplace documentation is completed

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

checking operation of packaging equipment in terms of service schedule and standard operating procedures

communicating and working effectively with others when packaging goods

completing documentation related to work activities when packaging goods

estimating the size, shape and special requirements of goods and loads

implementing contingency plans when packaging goods

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring equipment performance when packaging goods

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures and labels relevant to packaging goods

selecting and using relevant communications, computing equipment and materials when packaging goods

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to packaging goods

documentation requirements for packaging goods, such as a workplan

housekeeping standards and procedures

operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for packaging goods

problems that may occur when packaging goods and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

site layout and obstacles

workplace procedures and policies for packaging goods.