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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 all work environments and sectors within rotational moulding, polyurethane, composites and thermoforming where moulds are used. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the moulding 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. These may include:assembling cast and prefabricated moulds (typically made from metal or composite materials)using hand tools as requiredinterpreting production schedules/ work cards as appropriate.Tools and equipmentThis competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:handling aid such as handcarts, hoists, jigs and gantries pedestrian forkliftshoists, jigs and gantriespowered equipment/aids such as sanders and sand blasting equipmentrelevant personal protective equipment.It does not cover the use of equipment requiring special licences.HazardsTypical hazards include:noise, light, energy sourceshumidity, air temperatures, radiant heatstationary and moving machinery, parts or components manual handling hazards.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:matching moulds to production requirements servicing of mouldsrecognising parts requiring replacement selecting correct parts for replacementusing incorrect mould partsincorrect positioning of mould partsworn/damaged mould parts.