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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 the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry. It includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment.This competency unit includes the use of manual handling aids such as handcarts. It may include the use of powered equipment/aids such as electric hoists and cranes, provided they don't require special licensing.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:hand carts and trolleyshoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licencesbasic hand tools such as brooms, shovels and knivesrelevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:spillsdusts/vapourshazardous materialsmanual handling hazardsknife hazards.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:getting in the way of mobile equipmentcontamination of materialsforeign matter being included in selected waste.VariablesKey variables to be monitored include:movement of materialshandling of semi-bulk materials (bulki-boxes, pallecons, etc)stacking and storing of materialsstoring materials.types of materials to be collectedmethods of disposal.