Collect, sort and distribute materials internally

This standard is about preparing to collect, sort and distribute materials within the organisation.

This includes moving materials to required locations, ensuring materials are kept securely and protected, dealing with problems affecting materials and equipment and keeping records about materials.

This standard is for those who collect, sort and distribute materials within the organisation.

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1. receive, interpret and follow instructions for moving materials
2. collect and sort materials ready for distribution within agreed timescales
3. check materials meet requirements, match specifications and are labelled in line with organisational procedures
4. allocate specified quantities of materials to specified locations
5. identify and select moving equipment that is safe and ready for use
6. check that materials to be moved are secure and loaded correct way for the moving equipment being used
7. deliver materials to required locations following approved operating procedures
8. keep materials and components secure and protected at all times
9. use correct handling and moving techniques
10. minimise work interruptions and downtime to maintain specified timelines
11. work in ways that minimise wastage at all times
12. identify problems and take corrective action within the limits of your own responsibility
13. store materials in agreed locations following approved operating procedures
14. return equipment in a safe condition to its correct location and in accordance with approved operating procedures
15. identify, isolate and report damaged, incorrect or imperfect materials in accordance with approved procedures
16. report any problems outside the limits of your own responsibility to relevant people
17. complete and store accurate records and documentation in line with organisational requirements

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1. how to receive, interpret and follow work instructions, making use of the information supplied
2. the preparation required for the safe movement of specific materials
3. methods of allocation and delivery of supplies
4. what equipment is needed to safely handle and move materials
5. what checks on equipment are needed to ensure it is safe
6. how to report any defects in handling and moving equipment
7. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
8. how to identify and report damage or problems with materials during handling and movement
9. actions to take regarding shortfalls and quality problems
10. the approved operating procedures when using, storing, handling and moving equipment
11. the checks needed on materials and relevant documentation before handling and movement to ensure correct stock records are kept
12. how to secure materials during movement and methods for avoiding damage to them
13. the characteristics of material
14. maintaining quality and its relation to the end user
15. how to resolve problems or difficulties arising when moving and storing materials
16. when the appropriate training or license must have been achieved to use mechanical moving equipment
17. the importance of teamwork
18. how to resolve problems within the work area, and within limits of personal responsibility
19. the importance of effective communication with colleagues, lines of communication, authority and reporting procedures 
20. the organisation's rules, codes and guidelines including timekeeping and personal hygiene
21. own organisation's ethical and sustainability policies
22. the types of records kept, how they are completed and the importance of accuracy
23. the importance of complying with written instructions, equipment operating procedures, safe working practices and manufacturers' instructions
24. statutory responsibilities under health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations

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5

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2025

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Current

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Original

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Creative Skillset

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SKSTEX7

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Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Design Associate Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies, Textile and Garment Trades

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5419

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Materials; collect; sort; distribute; procedures

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