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Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Unit of competency
National Code
AURAEA3003
AURAEA3003
State Code
WF008
WF008
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2014
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
07/04/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply and monitor environmental regulations and sustainability best practice whilst undertaking mechanical service or repair of light or heavy vehicles, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or their components in the automotive mechanical industry.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply and monitor environment regulations
- 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive workplace are identified
- 1.2. Environmental responsibilities and penalties for individual breaches of legislation and regulations are identified
- 1.3. Documents and procedures relevant to environmental safety and hazards are applied
- 1.4. Safety equipment and other material necessary to support environmentally sound practices are identified and sourced
2. Monitor and avoid contamination to water systems and land
- 2.1. Wastewater and contaminants are identified and prevented from entering water systems or contaminating land
- 2.2. Surface cleaning, engine degreasing and preparation is undertaken in an impervious paved area and does not contaminate water systems or land
- 2.3. Parts and components containing hazardous materials are drained and stored in a sealed container
- 2.4. Liquid wastes are put into storage or recycling containers and placed in an undercover bunded area
- 2.5. Parts washing is undertaken in an approved parts washer that does not cause contamination of water systems or land
- 2.6. Spill kit is located and used to prevent water or land contamination
- 2.7. Drip trays are used under vehicles to minimise spills
- 2.8. Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional water or land contamination
- 2.9. Hands are cleaned over drains connected to an oil/water separator or drums for collection of liquid waste
3. Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality
- 3.1. Vehicle exhausts and emissions are minimised and prevented from collection in the workplace
- 3.2. Welding is conducted in a well ventilated area
- 3.3. Hazardous airborne particles are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
- 3.4. Hazardous gases and fumes are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
4. Monitor and avoid noise hazards
- 4.1. Hazardous noise activities are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
- 4.2. Hazardous noise activities are carried out within approved operating hours and regulations
5. Monitor and apply sustainability best practice
- 5.1. Sustainability best practice is monitored and applied to minimise waste and potential damage to the environment according to workplace policies and procedures
- 5.2. Methods to reduce resource consumption (water, electricity, fossil fuels, chemicals) are monitored and applied
- 5.3. Environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations are monitored and recorded
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Ethical environmental practice may include:
legislative obligations
environmental legislation
health regulations
hazardous materials handling procedures
organisation insurance requirements
discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices.
Documents and procedures may include:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
hazardous substances register
workplace environmental procedures and safety instructions
dangerous goods code safe operating procedures.
Hazards may include:
toxic fumes and substances
flammable materials and fire hazards
spillages
waste and debris especially on floors, ladders, trolleys
electricity and water
toxic substances
damaged packing material or containers
broken or damaged equipment
unsafe lifting practices.
Safety equipment and other material may include:
personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
eye protection
hearing protection
gloves
other suitable protective clothing
safety footwear
spill kit
absorbent materials
drip and catchment trays
waste bags
waste segregation systems
Contaminants may include:
solid or liquid wastes
oil, fuel and grease
hydrocarbon based degreasing agents and solvents
acids
alkaline wastes
paint, lacquer, varnish
glues and adhesive compounds
household chemicals and pesticides.
Sustainability best practice may include:
recycling waste
energy conservation practices
natural resources (water, etc.) conservation practices
reusing
environmental (green) purchasing practices
noise minimisation.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Ethical environmental practice may include:
legislative obligations
environmental legislation
health regulations
hazardous materials handling procedures
organisation insurance requirements
discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices.
Documents and procedures may include:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
hazardous substances register
workplace environmental procedures and safety instructions
dangerous goods code safe operating procedures.
Hazards may include:
toxic fumes and substances
flammable materials and fire hazards
spillages
waste and debris especially on floors, ladders, trolleys
electricity and water
toxic substances
damaged packing material or containers
broken or damaged equipment
unsafe lifting practices.
Safety equipment and other material may include:
personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
eye protection
hearing protection
gloves
other suitable protective clothing
safety footwear
spill kit
absorbent materials
drip and catchment trays
waste bags
waste segregation systems
Contaminants may include:
solid or liquid wastes
oil, fuel and grease
hydrocarbon based degreasing agents and solvents
acids
alkaline wastes
paint, lacquer, varnish
glues and adhesive compounds
household chemicals and pesticides.
Sustainability best practice may include:
recycling waste
energy conservation practices
natural resources (water, etc.) conservation practices
reusing
environmental (green) purchasing practices
noise minimisation.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
monitor and apply environmental regulations and sustainability best practice as they apply in an automotive mechanical workplace
identify materials used in an automotive mechanical workplace and assess their potential environmental impact
monitor and record environmental damage and breaches to environmental regulations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
access to environmental legislation, regulations and best practice models
access to an automotive workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects automotive workshop working conditions
access to workplace documents and reference images
access to personal protective equipment of the type intended to be used in response to an environmental incident or accident.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
monitor and apply environmental regulations and sustainability best practice as they apply in an automotive mechanical workplace
identify materials used in an automotive mechanical workplace and assess their potential environmental impact
monitor and record environmental damage and breaches to environmental regulations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
access to environmental legislation, regulations and best practice models
access to an automotive workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects automotive workshop working conditions
access to workplace documents and reference images
access to personal protective equipment of the type intended to be used in response to an environmental incident or accident.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5026 | AURT271781A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXE87 | AURAEA003 | Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Unit of competency |