Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP204A Pack products or materials
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to package products and/or materials to prepare them for despatch, warehousing or storage.
It applies to operators who are required to identify packaging requirements, use technology to package the goods and complete labelling and documentation. It covers the packaging of liquids or particulate solids, drums and semi-bulk containers, and so on.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
This unit of competency includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment, such as pumps, valves, scales and other equipment integral to the packing operation.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
The person undertaking this role may require licences to cover the operation of forklift trucks or other regulated load shifting devices. Licensing or certification may be required by the local Worksafe or other regulatory authority.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Support
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 |
Prepare goods/materials for packaging |
1.1 |
Interpret packaging specifications |
1.2 |
Interpret order packaging documentation |
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1.3 |
Select appropriate technology for packaging goods/materials |
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1.4 |
Identify packaging materials and match specifications |
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1.5 |
Identify and control hazards |
2 |
Package finished products or materials |
2.1 |
Identify the nature of the product or material and the particular handling requirements |
2.2 |
Conduct process according to production specifications and organisational procedures |
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2.3 |
Identify potential problems and required action/solution |
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2.4 |
Conduct equipment start-up and run operation as necessary |
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2.5 |
Employ ancillary equipment, as necessary, and use safe working procedures |
3 |
Stack, label and store finished products or materials |
3.1 |
Find out delivery, storage and location requirements in accordance with procedures |
3.2 |
Label or mark products or materials following workplace labelling standards |
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3.3 |
Set up work area and handling and storage equipment taking account of safety and efficiency |
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3.4 |
Store products where required making safe and efficient use of storage space |
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3.5 |
Complete workplace records/documentation |
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3.6 |
Attach invoices and picking slips (where required) |
4 |
Clear work area |
4.1 |
Store unpacked products, products for packaging and handling equipment in appropriate areas |
4.2 |
Clean equipment and make ready for re-use |
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4.3 |
Clean work area, making it safe and ready for the next user |
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4.4 |
Report and document equipment faults |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following
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Documentation, labels and records |
Documentation, labels and records include:
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Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:
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Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Routine problems |
Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:
Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:
Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures. |
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMSUP204A Pack products or materials
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027