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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 inspection and testing of tyres within the rubber industry. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the inspection/testing 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:tyre testing machines such as x-ray, uniformity, bulge test, and tyre balance test machineshand tools used in the inspection/testing process material loading equipment used for loading of tyres relevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:manual handling hazards equipment operationsdust/ vapours.Problems'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/s recorded in the procedures.Typical routine faults include:bulges in sidewallsdeformationdamaged carcassoffsetsnakingcuts.Typical inspection/testing problems may include:equipment malfunctionincorrect set-up of testing machine to tyre typedetecting hidden damage.Appropriate action for problems outside area of responsibility may be reporting to an appropriate person.Appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources. VariablesKey variables to be monitored include:colourproduct weightproduct integrity and general conformance to specification/sample.