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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.ContextThis competency applies to the processes required to mix materials to specification using mixing equipment. Materials may be any resin, multi-part mix or blend requiring specified quantities of raw materials and additives to meet a specification or recipe. It also includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the mixing process.ProceduresAll operations are performed in accordance with procedures.Procedures include 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 as:measurement devices (such as measuring flasks, containers, weighing machines, scales or meters)mixing or blending equipment (such as stirrers, paddle, propeller or other driven mixer)relevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:hazardous materials and vapours temperaturemanual handlingstationary and moving machinery, parts and components.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'.Typical process problems may include:incorrect machine settings (such as temperatures)incorrect measurements of materialsdamaged equipment and equipment componentspoor blending of raw materials.Typical product problems may include:poor surface finishpoor colour dispersionbubbles in mixture.