- The range statement also referred to the Range of Variables provides the different settings or contexts or requirements in which the major function will or may be performed.
- Some of these will be compulsory and will use words such as will, should or must.
- Assessment must cover all these conditions.
- Some of these will be optional and will use words such as might, may or could.
- Assessment in this range is negotiable and will depend on factors beyond the control of the worker being assessed.

