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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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 Assist in disposal of out-of-date stock and recalls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5.2 Complete and store required documentation of disposal of out-of-date stock

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.5

• Recognises text within job specifications and work processes relating to maintaining stock levels and other job-related outcomes

Writing

2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2

• Produces familiar text types using simple vocabulary, grammatical structures and numerical text when writing down stock levels, completing documentation and while undertaking administrative tasks

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 4.1, 4.3

• Listens closely to directions and asks questions to clarify understanding

Numeracy

2.1-2.5, 3.5, 4.1-4.3, 5.2

• Identifies and understands relevant mathematical information while monitoring stock levels, ordering stock and determining out-of-date stock

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 5.1, 5.2

• Recognises and adheres to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3

• Collaborates and consults with others to clarify own role and the requirements for the stock control process

Get the work done

2.1-2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2

• Plans own workload in accordance with organisational requirements
• Uses problem-solving skills to analyse storage and disposal requirements

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBMED304 Assist in controlling stocks and supplies

BSBMED304B Assist in controlling stocks and supplies

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.