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Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Work requirements

Work requirements will be determined from one or more of the following:

job/shop orders

plans/specifications

procedures

directions from authorised persons

meeting (e.g. toolbox meeting)

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

guillotines

power saws

jig saws

band saws

thermal cutting devices

hand tools

controllers, such as programmable logic controller (PLC), for tools and equipment fitted

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

fire and explosion

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Routine problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:

incorrect pattern and marking errors

equipment wear and breakage, temperature variations, loss of power or drives, controller sequence and timer issues

sequencing problems

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:

procedures

training

remembered experience

Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Records

Records include one or more of the following:

log books/sheets

electronic records

job/work sheets

other records used for the smooth running of the plant.


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

set up and operate equipment according to procedures

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

monitor equipment operation and product quality

identify and take action on problems in accordance with procedures

cut polymer materials to correct size, shape or pattern

apply known solutions to routine problems

complete workplace forms.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment

potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

directional properties of polymers as relevant to the job

different types of materials and their behaviour when cut

different cutting equipment and suitability for materials

controls of cutting equipment.