Control stock

KHU-TOU-0208

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process stock orders, maintain stock levels, minimise stock losses, manage stocktakes and maintain all documents that relate to the administration of any type of stock. The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors. The unit is relevant to organisations where stock control is an integral and essential part of business operations, and where there are complex ordering and control issues to be considered. The unit is not appropriate for situations where stock management is very simple, such as controlling stationery supplies in a small office. The unit applies to stock control personnel who operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of decisions on the overall administration of stock. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and S