CPCCJN2003 - Package manufactured products for transport

Unit code: CPCCJN2003 | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Industry

Prerequisites

CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)

Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to use packaging systems to protect finished products from damage during transportation, meeting all relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS) and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.
The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* three of the following packaging materials:
* packing blankets
* corrugated paper
* bubble wrap
* pallet wrapping
* polystyrene foam moulding
* shrink packaging
* stretch wrap
* timber
* banding
* two of the following packaging processes:
* banding applied to stacks and bundles to maintain stack stability
* boxes and crates constructed to enclose and protect products
* separation packing applied to stacked and bundled products.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* compliance requirements of Commonwealth and state or territory legislation relevant to packaging manufactured products for transport
* workplace quality policies and standards for packaging manufactured products for transport
* safety requirements for packaging manufactured products for transport
* recycling and reuse of packaging materials
* types and uses of tools and equipment for packaging manufactured products for transport
* packaging materials:
* corrugated paper
* bubble wrap
* pallet wrapping
* polystyrene foam moulding
* shrink packaging
* stretch wrap
* timber
* banding
* packaging processes:
* banding applied to stacks and bundles to maintain stack stability
* boxes and crates constructed to enclose and protect products
* separation packing applied to stacked and bundled products
* basic packaging techniques
* protection requirements for packaging manufactured products for transport
* measurement and calculations for packaging manufactured products for transport.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.