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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
What can a plastic product include? | A plastic product can include:small containerpicture frametoystool boxautomotive plastic productshousehold itemselectrical goodsplayground equipmentsmall boatany other product made from polymers |
What processes can be used to make a plastic product? | A plastic product can be made from: injection mouldingblow mouldingthermo formingcompositeextrusionfabricationrotational mouldingother plastic processing methods |
What are the work instructions? | Work instructions may include:job sheetspatternsplansdrawings and sketchesverbal or illustrated directions from supervisornumber and type of objects to be producedquality requirements.OHS&E requirements |
What can OHS& E requirements include? | OHS&E requirements may include:equipment safety instructionshazardous and dangerous goods codeslocal safe operating proceduresspecific workplace rules regarding personal protective wear and equipment.environmental controlsrisk assessmentemergency procedures |
What can a suitable work area include? | A suitable work area may include: on-site host company maintenance or tooling workshopsimulated workshop in RTOon-site production facilities |
What can appropriate tools, equipment and materials include? | Appropriate tools will vary according to the project, but may include: manual sawjigsawhacksawclamphammermalletscrew driverpunchpliers and pincersfilemiter cutter90 degree anglestaple gunpaintbrushragsmeasuring tapes/ rulersspirit levelbevelchiselrollers/scissorsAppropriate equipment could include: electric sawelectric sanderelectric screw driverpower drillsvertical drill pressespedestal grindersplastics processing equipmentplastics welders such as hot air guns, ultrasonicinjection moulders/blow moulders/rotational moulding equipment/thermoforming equipmentAppropriate materials could include: plastics raw materialextruded plastic sheeting ( e.g. perspex, acrylic, polycarbonate)adhesivesscrewsboltsgluehinges and metal fastenerssandpapersprimerspaints |
What could potential hazards include? | Potential hazards may include:broken or faulty equipmentunnoticed sharp objectspoor lightinginadequate ventilationinadequate attention to the activities of otherselectrical shortages and power overloaddisorganised or cluttered workspace (poor housekeeping)poor attention when dealing with tools and equipment.environmental chemicals, heat, dust, noise, gas and oilhot equipment and materialscutsback strain |
What could records include? | Records could include:plant and maintenance recordsset up, date, batch and materialscheck sheetsreporting requirementsdocumenting equipment and/or material defectsworkplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment.equipment booking forms and recordsattendance recordsquality reportsproduction reportslog sheets |
What could specifications include? | Specifications could include: measurements and dimensionsshapejoining methodsquality standardmaterials to be usedappearancecolour/finish |
What is involved in making sure plastic pieces are joined? | Plastic pieces can be joined together by: glueultrasonic/hot air weldingclipsmetal fasteners ( e.g. screws, bolts, rivets.). |
What is involved in making sure non-conformities are rectified? | Rectifying non-conformities could involve: disassembly of the furniture itemreshaping /resizing or re-cutting component materialsreassemblyrefinishingadjusting process conditions. |
What is involved in making sure work is finished? | Finishing work can include: sandingprimingpaintingdecorating.assemblypolishingtrimming |