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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 work environments and sectors within the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the granulating 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 unit of competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:granulator equipmentauxiliary equipment (such as regrind evacuation systems, conveyors, hoppers, de-humidifiers)magnetsscreensdust collection systems tools (such as verniers and gauges)relevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:spills slip and fall (such as from spilt granules)dusts/vapourstemperaturerotor speed, bladesnoisematerial hazards (such as additives used)manual handling hazards.Problems'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process problems may include:equipment malfunction variations in cycle time, temperature, pressure, speedvariations in materials or contamination of materialspoor maintenance of blades, screensinconsistency in granulationTypical product problems may include:incorrect product sizeincorrect weightpoor mixing off additive and raw materialsurface moisture.