Unit 3: Place goods and materials into storage in a retail environment

1. Understand the requirements for storing goods and materials in a retail environment

• 1.1 explain what might cause the goods and materials to deteriorate in storage
• 1.2 describe the types of storage facilities and storage conditions that are needed for the goods and materials
• 1.3 outline the legal and organisational requirements for storing goods and materials safely and securely
• 1.4 explain why stock needs to be rotated in storage

2. Know procedures for resolving problems with storage facilities and equipment

• 2.1 describe the procedures for reporting any lack of suitable storage facilities
• 2.2 describe how to fix faulty equipment when this falls within own responsibility
• 2.3 describe the procedures for reporting equipment faults that are not within own responsibility to fix

3. Be able to place goods and materials into storage in a retail environment

• 3.1 perform checks to ensure that adequate storage facilities are available
• 3.2 perform checks to ensure that handling equipment is in working order
• 3.3 place goods and materials: • safely and securely • in the designated storage facilities • within the time allowed • in ways that make efficient use of the available storage space • in ways that enable items to be reached easily when needed
• 3.4 complete relevant records in line with organisational procedures