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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 includes the installation of relevant elements of polyethylene (PE) non-pressure drainage pipeline components. The end applications include pipelines used for drain, waste and vent installations above and below ground.It also includes the operation of alternative jointing procedures, connections and repairs using all relevant ancillary equipmentSpecifications include national standards for materials (AS/NZS 4129, AS/NZS 2566, AS/NZS 4401 and AS/NZS 2033), workplace specifications and instructions, and government codes and regulationsProceduresAll 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:mechanical and thermal jointing equipment, and ancillary jigs and fixtures calculatorsmeasurement devices, including pressure gauges, timers, temperature probes, calipers and computer based monitorsalternative material connection and repair equipment and productsrelevant safety equipmentcomprehensive work instructions.HazardsTypical hazards include:hazardous cleaning fluidspipe material handlingheavy stationary and moving machinery cutting and heating components.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/a solution recorded in the procedures.Typical process and product problems may include:variable PE materials, and pipes and components as suppliedequipment malfunction or wear and tearvariable field site conditionslimitations in available data on specific job requirements.