Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control systems in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.
This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for inventory control systems | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply inventory control system documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify the purpose of the inventory control systems 1.4 Identify resources, both human and technical, required to support implementation 1.5 Identify and record site requirements for the system implementation 1.6 Access, identify and interpret the specification for the inventory control system 1.7 Identify, clarify, in consultation, and communicate roles and responsibilities of individuals and work teams 1.8 Identify training needs and develop training plans |
2. Implement inventory control system | 2.1 Allocate required resources, both human and technical 2.2 Implement record keeping procedures 2.3 Implement processes for controlling stock 2.4 Implement reporting processes 2.5 Communicate system to stakeholders |
3. Monitor inventory control system | 3.1 Establish procedures for monitoring inventory control system 3.2 Audit inventory control system 3.3 Implement discrepancy reporting procedures 3.4 Supervise production of inventory system reports 3.5 Analyse inventory reports 3.6 Identify major trends 3.7 Identify and document areas requiring adjustment and notify relevant personnel |
4. Rectify inventory control system | 4.1 Develop processes for adjusting procedures and performance 4.2 Undertake modifications to inventory control system 4.3 Test modifications and make further modifications where necessary 4.4 Record and report modifications to relevant personnel |
5. Report on inventory control system | 5.1 Document results of inventory control 5.2 Report findings and recommendations |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation policies and procedures
implements procedures and techniques to safely, effectively and efficiently implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system including:
identifying and addressing training needs
managing work planning and coordination activities
identifying and interpreting trends from inventory records
reading, interpreting and applying inventory information
applying diagnostic techniques
identifying and applying inventory system relationship to manufacturing process
applying inventory system recording and reporting requirements
applying records maintenance requirements
communicating using oral and written communication techniques
applying safe working practices
applying standard operating procedures
demonstrates the identification and selection of viable options for the implementation of site services and infrastructure systems that best meet the required outcomes through:
works effectively with others to implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system, including:
managing people and processes
resolving conflict
coordinating human, financial and physical resources
developing, initiating and administering work plans
engaging internal and external stakeholders
demonstrates completion of the implementation of site services and infrastructure systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work
identifying the full range of specification requirements
identifying all aspects of the inventory control system
monitoring inventory control systems and stock trends
rectifying issues with inventory including adjusting procedures and performance and modifying the inventory control system
managing the system review and reporting processes
accessing, interpreting and applying processes for controlling stock
identifying and recommending modifications to systems
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in implementing, monitoring, rectifying and reporting on inventory control systems through:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for;
site and equipment safety
reporting systems
record keeping and archiving of records
continuous improvement processes
system auditing
monitoring of documentation
software characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
accessing and interpreting sources of stock/inventory information
work roles and responsibilities
Assessment Conditions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.