APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 404 Automobile-Mechanical

Program: 31-404-9 Parts & Inventory Control Specialist

Consultant: Bill Rockwell

Date Prepared: May, 1999

District(s): Northcentral

I. WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Parts and Inventory Control Specialist

Parts Delivery

Warehouse Person

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Production/Inventory Control Clerk

Parts Salesperson

Parts Data Entry Operator

Parts Counterperson

II. JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Record incoming and outgoing shipments.

Differentiate codes, part numbers and items.

Interpret parts terminology.

Pull parts to be delivered.

Pack to prevent damage.

Plan deliveries for greatest efficiency.

Maintain trip tickets, invoices, etc.

Apply appropriate U.P.S., postage and other rates.

Adhere to appropriate carrier's regulations.

Return broken parts to shop to identify corrected delivery part.

Track and fill back orders and maintain good back order records.

Maintain good warehouse records.

Organize and stock shelves, and adjust space for items.

Maintain established inventory level.

Interpret catalogs and pricing books.

Use paper, microfiche and electronic catalogs.

Communicate which tools are required to install parts.

Apply computer competencies used in a Parts Department.

Access and update computerized inventory control systems.

Identify source of supply, considering supplier's past performance.

Identify receivables and past due accounts.

III. WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA.

Retail Sales Clerk

Data Entry Clerk

Mechanic

IV. REQUIREMENTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT GROUPS.

None