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The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.Catchment devices may include diversion channels, holding structures (banks, drains and dams) and sediment dams.Company includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including local governments/councils.Company requirements are found in briefing papers, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.Contamination may include:exposure to sunlightinfestationmixing with other waste typesrot or mouldwaterlogging.Drain and berm may be concrete, plastic, rock and soil.Drain mechanisms may include berm, flora coverage (grasses and small bushes) and netting.Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:communications equipmenteye protectioneyewash kitfire extinguishersFirst Aid kitglovesoveralls and protective clothingprotective boots.Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shield/maskhard hathearing protectionmaterial safety data sheets (MSDS)spill kit.Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:clean upcontain emergencyequipment/plant isolation and shut-downevacuationFirst Aidmake safenotification of authoritiesuse of appropriate personal protective equipment.Environmental issues may include:environmental incidentsminimisation of wasterecyclingreduction in use of non-renewable resourcesrelevant environmental protection legislationresource efficiencyvoluntary environmental agreements entered into with external organisations.Erosion may be water run-off and wind.Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment operators' manuals.Materials include:drainage materialsfertilisergravelground coverslawn seednettingpesticidesplant protection coversplantsseedlingsseedsshrubsstakestopsoilwater.Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:Australian Standardsenvironmental regulationslegislative requirementsmanufacturers' specificationsOHS regulations and proceduresorganisational proceduresrelevant state/territory regulations.Personal protective equipment required will be cleaned, stored, worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements, equipment specifications, and occupational health and safety and other legislation.Plant and equipment includes but is not limited to:communications equipmentcompactordozergraderlawnmowerloaderplanting equipmentrollerscrapersignagetractortruckwhipper snipper.Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:duty of careindustry codes of conductoccupational health and safety legislationAustralian Standardsenvironmental protection legislationroad laws.Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation, conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.Soil profile may include gravel, topsoil and various grades and types of materials.