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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 unit of competency includes organisation computer and data systems. This may include systems which cover (select relevant items):Word and Excel documentssafety, safety data and injury reportingorders, purchasing, stock levels and schedulingstock control, stores, warehousing and logisticsmaterials hazards, labelling, materials identification, materials safety data sheets (MSDSs)batch data, schedules, production planning and operations planningproduct quality, statistical control, production trends and quality controlmaintenance, maintenance planning, procedures and spare parts.The organisation systems will usually be computerised, but may include data sheets, paper or hard copy records, manuals and instructions.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:computers - stand alone and/or networkedmobile terminals and hand held devicesprintersmouse, keyboardfacsimile equipmentonboard terminalsscannersbar coders.Software applications may include:CC mail and emailInternet or intranetword processing, database and spreadsheet programscompany/process specific softwareword processing, database and spreadsheet programs.Documents may include:work orderswork instructions/standard operating proceduresemail or CC mailfaxesmemostablesstandard lettersstandard reports.HazardsTypical hazards include:repetition strain injuriesglare from monitor screensdamages cables or connectionsstrains or injuries moving computer equipment.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:software problems, such as unable to access file, find correct page or send CC mail, input data.loose or disconnected cables'frozen' screensfaulty monitorskey board problems.VariablesKey variables to be monitored include:types of hardware systemsaccess and log on procedurestypes of software packagesInternet/intranet systemstypes of data to be stored and retrieved.