Source and select appropriate materials

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to source and

1. comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all

   times

   2. obtain specifications and requirements of the items to be

   produced following standard operating procedures

   3. source appropriate materials to meet specifications

   4. confirm materials sourced represent good value for money

   5. check materials meet the quality standards and specifications

   6. store raw materials in appropriate environment

   7. dispose of waste materials following company procedures

1. importance of product knowledge

   2. different materials used within your organisation

   3. flow of materials through the organisation

   4. properties and characteristics of the materials used within your

   organisation

   5. processes to produce the raw materials used in your role

   6. where raw materials used are sourced

   7. statutory and legal requirements for materials and combinations of

   materials used within your organisation

   8. performance requirements of materials used

   9. storage environmental requirements for raw materials used

   10. disposal and recycling routes for materials used