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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 unit is for the design of a new product 'from scratch'. It assumes an understanding of the operation of all relevant equipment and processes but does not necessarily require them to be used personally.This competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry. The competency assumes a working knowledge of all main processes and materials so that an informed choice can be made between them.This unit requires an understanding of all standard processes, major polymer types and common additives.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 includeOHSfood grade requirementsenvironmental regulationsPACIA packaging covenantstructural codes.Tools and equipmentThis competency requires an understanding of the use of all standard processing equipment, It includes use of equipment and tools for:design of dies, such as are used in extrusion, injection moulding and blow mouldingdesign of mould,s such as are used in rotational moulding and compositesunderstanding relevant personal protection.Appropriate factorsAppropriate factors include:type of materialdimensional precision of productlength of run/number of productsrequired aestheticssize and complexity of productavailable capital fundingprocess equipment available.ProblemsTypical process and product problems may include:defining product end use requirements in terms meaningful to the product design and manufacturematching suitable materials and processes to the product needs and company expertise and facilitiesmatching (and improving) process capability to product tolerances.