Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to consolidate mail in accordance with workplace requirements, including carrying out required preparations, consolidating mail, and completing the consolidation operations. The process includes the initial identification and separation of mail prior to movement to the despatch dock. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the regulations and workplace requirements pertaining to the processing of mail and parcels. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to consolidation of mail as part of work activities in the postal and allied industries. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare for consolidation of mail |
1.1 Individual and work team priorities and responsibilities are identified and confirmed 1.2 All OH&S and environment protection procedures and requirements for the workplace are identified, accessed and applied 1.3 Mail to be consolidated is identified and accessed |
2 Consolidate mail |
2.1 Internal operating procedures and standards are applied to the consolidation of mail 2.2 Mail is consolidated accurately and correctly in compliance with workplace requirements 2.3 Mail is handled safely to minimise risk of injury to people and damage to mail 2.4 Mail to be consolidated is placed into mail containers for movement to next process point |
3 Complete consolidation of mail |
3.1 Mail containers are sealed and labelled accurately and correctly in accordance with workplace procedures 3.2 Information required to complete records of mail processed is provided and recorded 3.3 Mail containers are transferred to designated storage area to await movement to next processing point using appropriate shifting equipment 3.4 Excess equipment is removed from work area and stored appropriately |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
A - Handling Cargo/Stock |