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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 surface coating operations using liquid coatings. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the coating 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:coating equipment (such as brushes, spray guns film coaters, immersion equipment)additional equipment (such as vapour extraction, application booths)manual handling aids (such as hand carts, trolleys)hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences relevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:spills and splashes toxic fumes or vapours hazardous materialsmanual handling hazardsflammable vapours.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. Typical process and product problems may include:incorrect selection of materials variations in materialscontamination of materials or product surface inappropriate application of coatingsdust and other contamination drying ratesfilm thickness variationfilm application ratescoverage and opacityproducts with surface or other faults.Appropriate action for non-routine problems may be reporting to designated person or other action specified in the procedures.VariablesKey variables to be monitored include:spray patternsmaterials consistencyfinished coloursurface finishproduct integrity and general conformance to specificationscoating viscositysolvent/thinner blend ratios.