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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 applies to all polystyrene shape moulding operations within the plastics sector. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the polystyrene shape moulding process.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:polystyrene shape moulding machinecomponents of shape moulding machine (such as prefoamer, storage hopper, moulding tool)additional equipment (eg vacuum system)manual handling aids (such as hand carts and trolleys)basic hand tools and other bag opening equipment (eg knives)hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences relevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:spills dusts/vapours slip and fall temperaturehazardous substances moving equipment manual handling hazards.ProblemsRespond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:equipment malfunction (eg mould damage)variations in temperature, pressure, speedvariations in materials or contamination of materialsAppropriate action for non-routine problems may be reported to designated person orOther action specified in the procedures.