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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used. Context:This competency applies to operators working either independently or as part of a work team.Procedures:All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. Tools and equipmentThis competency includes use of equipment and tools such asextruderbubble guides and rollersfilm rollers, slitting, trimming and winding gear coolers, heaters and ancillary equipmenthand tools, knives, adjustment tools relevant personal protective equipment treatment unit.Hazards:Typical hazards includehigh air velocitieshigh voltage corona treatment systems sharp kniveshigh towers manual handlingfumes, humidity, air temperatures, radiant heat, hot dies stationary and moving machinery, parts and components.Problems:'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'.Typical process and product problems may includeextruder control contaminationalignment and control of trimming and winding gearraw material contamination, wrong grade, variations of polymer properties.Variables:Key variables to be monitored includeequipment pressures and temperaturesmaterial specificationsambient temperature