Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process international parcels and letters for both air and surface movement in accordance with workplace requirements. The process includes all actions after receipt of parcels from the dock to delivery to the consolidation/despatch area. 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 the processing of international parcels and letters 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 to process international parcels and 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 The availability of parcels and mail for processing is identified and confirmed 1.4 Parcels and mail received from streaming are segregated into airmail, economy air and surface categories 1.5 Mail and parcels are weighed prior to processing |
2 Process air mail parcels and letters |
2.1 Internal operating procedures and standards are applied to the sorting of parcels and mail 2.2 Parcels are handled safely to minimise risk of injury to people and damage to parcels and mail 2.3 Airmail parcels are quarantined for the stipulated period 2.4 Parcels and mail are sorted accurately and correctly by nation, in compliance with established priorities 2.5 Parcels and mail are documented and placed in appropriate containers 2.6 Completed bags are weighed and labels are generated and scanned 2.7 Containers of parcels are moved to the consolidation/despatch area 2.8 Excess equipment is removed and work area is prepared for next activity/shift 2.9 International parcels and mail processes and surveys are conducted as required 2.10 Mail and parcels incorrectly classified and non-conforming items are identified, separated and re-sorted |
3 Process economy air surface parcels |
3.1 Internal operating procedures and standards are applied to the sorting of parcels and mail 3.2 Economy air and surface parcels and mail are held in temporary storage for the service standard time 3.3 Parcels and mail are scanned and sorted accurately and correctly by nation in compliance with established practices 3.4 Parcels and mail are documented and placed in containers 3.5 Containers of parcels and mail are moved to the consolidation/despatch area using correct shifting equipment and labels 3.6 Excess equipment is removed and work area is prepared for next activity/shift 3.7 Information required to complete record of mail and parcels is provided and recorded |
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
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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 |