Application
This unit requires the individual to requisition goods and apply inventory procedures. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Use inventory procedures | 1.1. Inventory procedures are understood and carried out according to enterprise standard operating procedures 1.2. Requisition, purchase, shipping and invoice documentation is used as required according to enterprise standard operating procedures 1.3. Inward/outward recording/filing system is understood, accessed and maintained according to enterprise standard operating procedures 1.4. Customer orders are maintained according to enterprise standard operating procedures 1.5. Returned orders are booked back according to enterprise standard operating procedures |
2. Requisition goods | 2.1. Requisition procedures are understood and carried out according to enterprise standard operating procedures 2.2. Goods are requisitioned on time 2.3. All recording is completed and filed correctly according to enterprise standard operating procedures |
Required Skills
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Required skills |
OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started communication of ideas and information by communicating with production managers and suppliers about materials collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing data on materials, shelf life and suppliers and using these efficiently planning and organising activities by establishing procedures to ensure that stores are maintained at appropriate levels teamwork when working with other staff to ensure appropriate flow of production mathematical ideas and techniques by completing requisition, purchase and shipping documentation problem-solving skills by requisitioning goods on time use of technology by using inventory and stores software applications |
Required knowledge |
standard operating procedures to maintain inventory effect that poor inventory control would have on organisational procedures difference between requisitioning and purchasing type of goods and materials that would be filed under incoming or inward type of goods and materials that would be filed under outgoing or outward maintaining accurate recording and filing systems for inward/outward goods accurately maintaining customer's orders reasons for orders be returned checks that are made on why the goods are returned when goods should be replenished routine stocktaking system used for stocktaking different types of goods (eg inks, substrates, consumables, perishables) responsibility for calculating the value of stock at the date of the stocktake records of stock value that are kept system that is in place for segregating non-current stock requisitioning and recording of goods person/people with authority to approve the requisition of goods special approval required for the requisition of certain goods or materials procedures to indicate that goods received have been approved for production and comply with the purchase order procedures that are in place for the urgent requisition of goods additional information that may need to be recorded prior to filing requisition orders |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: requisitioning goods and correctly applying inventory procedures compile a portfolio of inventory paperwork covering ONE month that shows performance criteria have been met evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Inventory control processes may include: | inventory control based on standard operating procedures utilising manual or electronic systems. Standard operating procedures undertaken include Just-in-Time, Kan Ban. |
Enterprise procedures may include: | work and organisational methods according to enterprise standard operating procedures and legislative requirements. |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Competency Field
Support |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.