View Unit : Receive goods and materials into storage in a retail environment

Unit

Unit Reference Number

A/500/5569

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Receive goods and materials into storage in a retail environment

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

31-Dec-2013

SSAs

7.1 Retailing and Wholesaling

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit requires workplace assessment of occupational competence.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know how to prepare to receive deliveries in a retail environment	1.1	show that they know why they need to prepare thoroughly to receive deliveries
		1.2	show that they know the information they need about the quantity and nature of deliveries, and how to access and interpret this information
		1.3	show that they know how to identify the quantity and type of storage space needed, and how to check if this is available
		1.4	show that they know who to tell about any shortage of storage space, and why they should do so promptly
		1.5	show that they know company procedures for receiving deliveries
		1.6	show that they know why accurate, complete and up-to-date paperwork is needed, and the possible consequences of not having this
		1.7	show that they know the paperwork they must check and how to identify problems with it
		1.8	show that they know legal and company requirements for maintaining security and safety during deliveries, and how these relate to the preparations they are required to make
2	Know how to receive deliveries into storage in a retail environment	2.1	show that the learner knows the handling equipment they need, where to find it and how to use it
		2.2	show that they know how to recognise faulty equipment
		2.3	show that they know who to tell about any faulty equipment that they are not responsible for fixing
		2.4	show that they know why they must handle goods safely and hygienically, and how to do so
		2.5	show that they know why they must handle goods without damaging them, and how to do so
		2.6	show that they know where deliveries should be off-loaded
		2.7	show that they know legal and company requirements for maintaining security and safety while receiving deliveries
3	Prepare to receive deliveries in a retail environment	3.1	identify accurately the quantity and nature of the items that are expected and the storage space needed
		3.2	check accurately the storage space that is available and promptly report any shortage to the right person
		3.3	check that the receiving area is clean, tidy and free from obstructions and dangers
		3.4	check that the handling equipment they need is available and is in good working order
		3.5	check that the relevant paperwork is complete, accurate and up to date
4	Receive deliveries into storage in a retail environment	4.1	check that the type, quantity and quality of items delivered are acceptable
		4.2	follow company procedures and policies for refusing faulty deliveries
		4.3	record any refusals accurately and tell the right person about these promptly
		4.4	check deliveries using methods that are safe and hygienic and that protect the items from damage
		4.5	allow deliveries to be off-loaded only into the right areas
		4.6	update stock control systems promptly, fully and accurately
		4.7	follow legal and company requirements for maintaining security and safety while receiving deliveries

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