Application
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements when coordinating stocktakes. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of product knowledge and an understanding of relevant workplace procedures and regulatory requirements when coordinating stocktakes as part of work activities in the warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Plan stocktake | 1.1 Goods to be counted and appropriate inventory systems are identified 1.2 Required resources including equipment, record keeping systems and personnel are identified 1.3 Members of the team are instructed and assisted 1.4 Team members are allocated to particular tasks and zones and given clear directions for work requirements 1.5 Sequence and operations of the stocktake are planned in a time effective manner |
2Coordinate stocktake | 2.1 Stocktaking and cyclical counts are coordinated in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 2.2 Inventory data is interpreted 2.3 Inventory data is confirmed to match stock 2.4 Stock levels are accurately counted and documented |
3Identify stock discrepancies | 3.1 Discrepancies in type, number and quality of stock are accurately recorded and documented 3.2 Possible reasons for discrepancies are identified 3.3 Products stored in inappropriate storage locations are relocated and stock records are adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures |
4Adjust documentation | 4.1 Inventory data is reconciled to match warehouse stock in accordance with regulations, workplace practices, policies and procedures 4.2 Information is reconciled with audit requirements 4.3 Workplace documentation is completed |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Australian codes and regulations relevant to the coordination of stocktakes |
Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines |
Workplace procedures and policies for the coordination of stocktakes |
Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the conduct of stocktakes |
Workplace processes for records management and the production of stocktake reports |
Principles and functions of stocktakes |
Problems that may occur when coordinating a stocktake and appropriate action that can be taken |
Computer records and documentation requirements for the coordination of stocktakes |
Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace |
Site layout |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when coordinating stocktakes |
Read and comprehend simple statements in English |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures and labels relevant to the coordination of stocktakes |
Complete documentation related to the coordination of stocktakes |
Work collaboratively with others when coordinating stocktakes |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when coordinating stocktakes in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |
Operate and adapt to differences in stock and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Select and use relevant communications, computing and office equipment when coordinating stocktakes |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals |
Method of assessment | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
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. | |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environments by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spaces exposed conditions controlled or open environments |
Equipment used in stocktaking may include: | calculators scanners hand-held computers |
Inventory systems may be: | automated manual paper-based computerised microfiche |
Categories or groups of products/stock may include: | small parts perishable goods overseas export dangerous goods refrigerated products temperature controlled stock fragile goods |
The characteristics of products/stock may include: | small parts toxicity flammability form weight size state perishability fragility security risk |
Labelling systems may include: | batch code bar code identification numbering systems serial numbers symbols for safe handling ADG and HAZCHEM Codes |
Hazards in the work area may include: | chemicals dangerous or hazardous substances movements of equipment, goods and materials oil or water on floor a fire or explosion damaged packaging or pallets debris on floor faulty racking poorly stacked pallets faulty equipment |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone electronic data interchange (EDI) fax internet RF systems oral, aural or signed communications |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisors suppliers, customers and clients relevant authorities and institutions management and union representatives industrial relations and OH&S specialists other maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codes manifests, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions and bar codes codes of practice and regulations relevant to the identification, handling and stacking of goods Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, stacking and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation manufacturers specifications for equipment workplace procedures and policies supplier and/or client instructions dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable) award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements relevant Australian standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations for the packaging of goods Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including: Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes Australian and International Explosives Codes licence, patent or copyright arrangements water and road use and licence arrangements export/import/quarantine/bond requirements relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation workplace relations regulations workers compensation regulations |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor