Maintain and control stocks of all resources, equipment and consumables for workplace scientific or technical activities
Overview
This standard covers the competences you need to
maintain and control stocks of all resources, equipment and
consumables for workplace scientific or technical activities
in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you have an
understanding of the scientific or technical process used
and its application. You will have knowledge about the
equipment, materials and consumables in adequate depth
to provide a sound background to maintain and control
stock in accordance with the relevant workplace
procedures.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone in a
science related work setting, including individuals working
in hospitals, scientific laboratories, schools and universities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 ensure that your work is carried out in accordance with
workplace procedures
P2 use safe practices and the appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE) when doing scientific or
technical activities
P3 count stocks and confirm that they are with the
maximum/minimum levels required for the scientific or
technical activities
P4 check the packaging information on individual stock
items, and confirm that critical details are within acceptable
limits
P5 identify, record and communicate requirements to
replenish stocks at specified re-order levels
P6 check new stocks received against delivery notes; label
and store items in the correct environment and location
P7 correctly handle and transport stock items, using the
appropriate methods and techniques
P8 dispose, in the appropriate manner and locations, of
stock or items that are damaged or outside acceptable
limits for scientific or technical use
P9 access and update records for stock levels in the
information system
P10 communicate the required information about the work
done, in accordance with departmental and organisational
procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the health and safety requirements of the area in which
you are carrying out the scientific or technical activities
K2 the implications of not taking account of legislation,
regulations, standards and guidelines when conducting
scientific or technical activities
K3 the scientific or technical techniques and processes you
must use correctly in the workplace
K4 the importance of wearing protective clothing, gloves
and eye protection for scientific or technical activities
K5 the importance of using the correct handling techniques
and aids when moving chemicals, materials, equipment and
consumables
K6 the importance of correct identification, and any unique
workplace coding system
K7 the organisational requirements for maintaining the
security of the workplace
K8 the lines of communication and responsibilities in your
department, and the links with the rest of the organisation
K9 the limits of your own authority and to whom you should
report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
K10 why it is important to maintain accurate records for
stocks of chemicals, materials, equipment and
consumables
K11 the types and range of chemical, materials, equipment
and consumables used, and how they have to be checked
K12 how to check the packaging information on stock
K13 how and why it is important to identify materials or
chemicals that should not be stored together
K14 the range of storage environments used to store
chemicals, materials, equipment and consumables for use
K15 how to label new stock items correctly, and how to
record the information in the information systems
K16 where and how stock items should be stored so they
remain suitable for use
K17 how to monitor and control stock levels for all
resources
K18 how to dispose of waste or damaged stock items, in
accordance with workplace procedures
K19 how to resolve issues with receiving damaged or
incomplete replacement stock
K20 the document control and reporting procedures that
should be used
K21 the reasons why effective communication is important,
and the methods used for communicating effectively
Scope/range
- check stock levels for three of the following:
1.1 chemicals
1.2 glassware
1.3 consumables
1.4 equipment
1.5 other (please specify) - check four of the following for stock items:
2.1 batch numbers
2.2 delivery dates
2.3 expiry dates
2.4 hazard labels
2.5 quantities
2.6 safety data sheets
2.7 volumes
2.8 weights
2.9 good received condition - handle and transport all of the following types of material:
3.1 chemical
3.2 equipment
3.3 heavy/bulky items - transport stock using all the following methods:
4.1 manual handling
4.2 moving aids (e.g. trolley)
4.3 with assistance from others - check stock items held in four of the following storage
environments:
5.1 ambient temperature locations
5.2 hazardous chemical locations
5.3 refrigerators/freezers
5.4 equipment locations
5.5 zero or low light locations
5.6 consumable item locations
5.7 secure locations - access and update scientific or technical information
system data for all of the following:
6.1 booking items out from stock
6.2 booking items into stock
6.3 stock check levels - record and communicate details of the work done, to the
appropriate people, using:
7.1 verbal report plus one method from the following:
7.2 written or typed report
7.3 computer-based record
7.4 specific workplace documentation
7.5 electronic mail