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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.

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

hand carts and trolleys

knives and other bag opening equipment

hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences

basic hand tools required for opening of material packaging

relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

automated or rotating equipment

manual handling hazards

knife hazards

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

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 the following:

process problems, such as:

equipment malfunctions

product jamming or sticking

power failures

air, oil or lubricant difficulties

product problems, such as:

variations in materials

contamination of materials

malformed or incomplete products

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:

procedures

training

remembered experience

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


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:

read and interpret product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information to identify:

operating procedures

equipment controls and adjustment parameters

inspection procedures and quality requirements

hazard minimisation procedures

finishing requirements

sourcing of materials

action to be taken in response to faulty production from operating procedures

monitor production outputs and product quality and make adjustments to equipment as required and within parameters

apply known solutions to routine problems

report process variations

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls.