Receiving and Storing Goods

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
D/617/5594
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
18 hours

Assessment Guidance

Pass or Fail

Aim

The aim of this unit is to develop a learner’s awareness of what is required to receive and store different types of goods.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how to receive goods.

  • Types of goods
    High value; hazardous; bulky; fragile; liquids; gases; frozen; ambient; combustible; excise exempt; food.
  • Stages in the receipt process
    Unload vehicle – check packaging for damage – check items for damage – check items against delivery note – check items against purchase order – accept or reject goods – sign driver’s copy of delivery note – pass acceptable goods for storage – return rejected goods with delivery driver – pass own copy of delivery note to stock control.
  • Equipment
    Bar code scanners; fork lift truck; knives; pallet truck; sack truck; personal protective equipment; cranes; carts; dock plates; ramps; conveyors.
  • Hazards
    Heavy items; falling from vehicle; trips; repetitive strain injuries; faulty equipment; incorrect use of personal protective equipment; physical contact with hazardous material; cuts; unmanaged traffic flow; lack of training.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Give examples of types of goods received.

  • 1.2

    Outline the key stages of the goods receiving process.

  • 1.3

    Describe how different items of equipment are used to receive goods.

  • 1.4

    State potential hazards associated with receiving different types of goods.

2

Know how to store goods.

  • Tasks
    Establish storage location; ensure space available for goods received; select appropriate moving and safety equipment; ensure free access to storage location; move goods to storage location; place goods in storage location considering stock rotation; check existing stock for damage/expiration; update stock records.
  • Equipment
    Shelving; pallet racks; fork lifts; reach trucks; cherry pickers; hand truck; pallet trucks; security cages; hazardous substance containers; bins; bulk boxes; wire mesh baskets
  • Types of storage
    Bonded; ambient; security; hazardous liquids; hazardous solids; hazardous gases; bulk store; fast moving; standard.
  • Hazards
    Slippery surfaces; seasonal trip hazards; poor lighting; lifting heavy items; items falling from heights; working at heights; spills; blocked aisles; equipment failure; lack of correct signage; damage to racking.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline the key tasks associated with storing goods.

  • 2.2

    Describe how different items of equipment are used to store goods.

  • 2.3

    Give examples of different types of storage areas.

  • 2.4

    State potential hazards associated with storing different types of goods.