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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 covers the making of a resistant/retardant laminate in a factory environment on a mould, or the laying up of a composite surface on a substrate such as a tank surface.This unit covers both the selection of the appropriate resin, matrix and process from the standard systems available from the technician's enterprise, and the making of the resistant/ retardant product. It does not extend to the developing of totally new products using new resin/matrix systems for new (to the enterprise) end use environments. PMB TECH 505 or TECH 601 are more appropriate units in these circumstances.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. These may include:waterproofingalkali and acid resistanceheat resistancefire retardancysmoke generationabrasion resistanceAS/NZ standards as applicablecold weather performance and curing.Tools and equipmentThis competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:mouldshand mixing tools such as stirrersknives and cutters to trim fibreshand application tools such as rollers, trowels, brushes etc.relevant personal protective equipment.HazardsTypical hazards include:temperaturehazardous materialsmanual handling hazardsequipment operationsworking at heightsworking in confined spaces.Problems'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a range of complex, non-routine problems using process and product knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/s recorded in the procedures.Typical process and product problems may include:cracks, dents or imperfections of the mould/substratevariations in materials, colour, consistency or mixadjustment and settings of the applicator (where used)application of the materials to the mould/substrate as requiredcontamination of materialsequipment malfunctionspin holes or other imperfections leading to barrier problems.Appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reporting to an appropriate person.Appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources.VariablesKey variables to be monitored include:surface finishcolourthicknessproduct integrity and general conformance to specifications.