Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide assistance in stock control processes within a medical environment. This involves assisting in maintaining stock levels, storing stock, stocktaking and disposing of out of date stock. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who provide assistance in controlling required levels of stocks and supplies in a medical administration context or work area. The person offers assistance under supervision and all work is undertaken in accordance within legislative requirements, Australian and industry standards and codes of practice, and in line with organisational policies, procedures and specific requirements. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine own role in stock control processes |
1.1. Determine own role in stock control processes by consulting with manager or supervisor 1.2. Access documented procedures for stock control and read for understanding 1.3. Seek clarification with relevant personnel of unclear or ambiguous procedures |
2. Assist in maintaining stock levels |
2.1. Monitor stock levels against required levels 2.2. Order stock in a timely manner or in accordance with ordering cycles, to ensure continuity of supplies 2.3. Identify potential shortfalls in stock levels and take action to ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner 2.4. Check orders against enterprise documentation and take appropriate actions where any shortfall is identified 2.5. Complete and store documentation for maintenance of stock levels |
3. Store stock |
3.1. Unpack stock and check against order for condition and currency 3.2. Identify damaged or missing stock and take action to replace it 3.3. Store stock according to established storage systems 3.4. Identify and store stock requiring specialised storage 3.5. Rotate stock to minimise stock reaching expiry or use-by-date |
4. Assist in stocktaking |
4.1. Provide assistance in stocktaking to identify, count, move and locate items 4.2. Complete and store stocktaking documentation 4.3. Assist with other stocktaking actions as directed |
5. Assist in disposal of out of date stock and recalls |
5.1. Dispose of stock marked for disposal according to legislation and other industry specific or manufacturer requirements and under direction of supervisor 5.2. Complete and store required documentation of disposal of out-of-date stock |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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 skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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. 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. |
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Stock control processes may include: |
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Actions may include: |
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Specialised storage may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Administration - Medical Services Administration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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