This unit applies to materials handling, stores procedures including receival and despatch, and distribution. Work is conducted under routine supervision with the exercise of initiative, discrimination and judgement. Occasional supervision of other personnel may be required.

Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as:

operational workplace activities

restricted space

hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

This unit requires the application of skills associated with communicating and documenting storage information as well as monitoring quality of wool bale storage and movement. It requires an ability to recognise and act on any quality problems and safely and effectively use storage equipment.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Perform receival, despatch and distribution procedures

1.1 Baled wool is moved, placed and stacked in a safe manner following regulatory requirements and workplace standard procedures

1.2 Bales are placed and removed from and between vehicles, plant and storage areas using correct equipment and workplace standard procedures

1.3 Bales are placed in correct areas

1.4 Work area and equipment are cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and OHS practices

1.5 Equipment is prepared, started and used in accordance with all safety and workplace standard procedures

1.6 Equipment is stopped or shut down in accordance with all safety and workplace standard procedures

1.7 Areas for marshalling and processing are identified

1.8 Instructions, signs or labels for designated batches or specified purposes are correctly followed

1.9 Minor maintenance and cleaning are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2 Monitor quality

2.1 Procedures for the identification of incoming and outgoing bales are applied

2.2 Procedures for the storage and movement of product are identified and applied

2.3 Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported

2.4 Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process

3 Communicate stores information

3.1 Paperwork from drivers and workplace personnel is collected, interpreted and applied

3.2 Information regarding operations in work area is correctly relayed to and from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel

3.3 Documentation is correctly interpreted and records of receivals, despatch and movement correctly completed according to statutory requirements and workplace standard procedures

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

relevant machine or equipment principles and operation

relevant materials handling procedures

quality standards, particularly regarding condition of goods and materials

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace processes

general housekeeping policies and procedures

planning and procedures for maintenance of work area

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

load and unload materials

document and transfer information

read, interpret, and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

comply with all relevant safety requirements

interpret and apply information contained in work orders and instructions, cart-notes, dockets, signs, labels, tags and other relevant sources

identify bales, materials, equipment and products

monitor quality (ie condition) of all bales, materials, equipment, and products handled, and report irregularities

handle, transport, stack, and store; bales, materials, equipment, and products

operate relevant goods and materials handling equipment

identify areas used for marshalling and processing

perform operator maintenance of handling equipment and work area

complete all relevant documentation and communicate work related information

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Wool store operations may include

loading, unloading, transporting and transferring products, materials and equipment

storing products, materials and equipment

completion of records and documents

Equipment may include

hand trolleys

pallet trucks

load shifting equipment such as:

forklifts

overhead cranes

front end loaders

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Sector

Textile Production

This unit contains employability skills.