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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) pressure pipeline components. The end applications include pipelines used for transmission of gaseous and water based fluids.It also includes the operation of alternative jointing procedures, service connections repairs using all relevant ancillary equipment.Specifications include national standards for materials (AS/NZS 4129, AS/NZS 4130, AS/NZS 2566 and AS/NZS 2033), workplace specifications and instructions, and government codes and regulations.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:AS/NZS 4129AS/NZS 4130AS/NZS 2566AS/NZS 2033.Tools and equipmentThis competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:mechanical and thermal jointing equipment, ancillary jigs and fixtures.measurement devices, including pressure gauges, times, temperature probes, calipers and computer based monitorscalculatorsservice 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.