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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 manufacturing industry. It does not include maintenance which would require trade level skills. It is not intended that this competency would cover performing maintenance which is carried on in a workshop. This may include:predictive and preventative operational maintenanceproactive maintenancereactive maintenance.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 tools specific for the task testing equipmentmeasuring and aligning equipmentcomputer equipmentrelevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards to be considered, include:isolations of energy sources, motive power and process materialsmanual handling of machinery components and the need for lifting deviceshot, cold or components containing dangerous materialsexternal hazards (eg traffic into a maintenance area)ProblemsRespond to/rectify 'non-routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'.Typical process and product problems which may require maintenance, include:equipment performance outside of specification or requirementsequipment breakdownequipment wear and tear.VariablesKey variables to be monitored include:relationship of maintenance plan to production requirementscosts of maintenanceavailability of materials and servicesdocumentation and record keeping.Data and RecordsTypical information sources, observed data and plant records may include: plant data log sheetsproduction schedulesoperational and performance reportsphysical aspects such as noise, smell, feel and pressurecondition monitoring informationplanned maintenance schedulesstandard operating proceduresmanufacturer instructions, specifications and service manualsmachine circuit diagrams for hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical/electronic circuitsplant description manuals.