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Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the mechanical repair industry
Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the mechanical repair industry
Unit of competency
National Code
AURT471782A
AURT471782A
State Code
W5104
W5104
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/04/2006
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
03/04/2006
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competence to plan and implement a management system ensuring the protection of the environment in a mechanical repair business.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations
- 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive workplace or business are identified.
- 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of employers and staff in an automotive workplace or business are identified.
- 1.3. Penalties for company and individual breaches of the legislation are identified.
- 1.4. Waste products are minimised and facilities provided for waste materials to be stored in bins for recycling or disposal.
- 1.5. Collection and recycling arrangements are implemented for liquids, sludge, solids and other waste.
- 1.6. Suppliers with minimal excess packaging on goods received are sourced.
- 1.7. Packaging on goods received is sorted and disposed of appropriately.
- 1.8. Waste and energy conservation strategies are identified and implemented strategies are identified and implemented.
2. Manage potential hazards to stormwater systems to avoid contamination
- 2.1. Systems are in place to ensure waste water does not enter the stormwater system.
- 2.2. All drains and flows are identified on a site map directly indicating where they flow.
- 2.3. Appropriate trade waste permits are in place.
- 2.4. Impervious paved, undercover and bunded or drained areas are provided and used for surface cleaning and preparation.
- 2.5. Undercover and bunded or drained areas are provided and used for the storage of all materials, parts and components containing environmentally hazardous substances.
- 2.6. Clearly identifiable storage or recycling containers are provided for all liquid wastes.
- 2.7. Oil/water separator and pits are cleaned and maintained regularly as per manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 2.8. Approved parts washer is supplied and maintained in a manner ensuring no contamination occurs.
- 2.9. Spill kit is provided and used as needed to prevent stormwater contamination by staff trained in its use.
- 2.10. Workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution.
3. Manage potential hazards to air quality to avoid contamination
- 3.1. Hazards to airborne particles are identified, minimised and contained.
- 3.2. Hazards to gases and fumes are identified, minimised and contained.
- 3.3. Systems are in place and implemented to ensure vehicle exhausts and emissions are minimised are not permitted to collect in the workplace.
- 3.4. A well-ventilated area is provided for welding activities.
4. Minimisation of noise hazards is planned and managed
- 4.1. Noise creating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours.
- 4.2. Fixed machinery is fitted with silencers or surrounded by noise containment material.
5. Management systems
- 5.1. An environmental policy and contingency plan suitable to the needs of the business is developed and implemented.
- 5.2. Waste to landfill is calculated and possible savings through reuse and recycling are calculated.
- 5.3. Payback period on environmental equipment is calculated.
- 5.4. Staff adherence to environmental responsibilities is managed.
- 5.5. Environmental records are accurately and legibly maintained and stored securely in a form accessible for reporting procedures.
Mechanical workplace or business undertaking either general or specialist mechanical repairs to light or heavy vehicles or their mechanical components, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. Specialised mechanical repairs may include transmissions, steering and suspension, brakes, engine reconditioning, diesel fuelled plant, exhausts and radiators
This unit is applicable to mechanical repairs involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids. Other mechanical qualifications should use AURC472082A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in a workplace or business
Work involves the planning or management of normal activities in a mechanical or mechanical specialist workplace or business, including service, removal, repair or fitting of mechanical components for light vehicles, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, plant and outdoor power equipment
This unit is applicable to mechanical qualifications at both the certificate IV and V level
OH&S requirements include legislation, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills to improve environmental performance by reducing environmental risk and waste
Competence may be demonstrated in any mechanical workplace or business
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling bins and drums, bunded or drained wash bays and preparation areas, parts washers, quick break degreasing compounds, waste water management system
Tooling and equipment may include containment facilities for hazardous substances and staff environmental induction materials
Material safety data sheets, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, environmental records, costing of equipment and waste removal
And may include containment facilities for hazardous substances
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions and procedures
Site environmental policy
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Local council and waterways regulations
This unit is applicable to mechanical repairs involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids. Other mechanical qualifications should use AURC472082A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in a workplace or business
Work involves the planning or management of normal activities in a mechanical or mechanical specialist workplace or business, including service, removal, repair or fitting of mechanical components for light vehicles, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, plant and outdoor power equipment
This unit is applicable to mechanical qualifications at both the certificate IV and V level
OH&S requirements include legislation, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills to improve environmental performance by reducing environmental risk and waste
Competence may be demonstrated in any mechanical workplace or business
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling bins and drums, bunded or drained wash bays and preparation areas, parts washers, quick break degreasing compounds, waste water management system
Tooling and equipment may include containment facilities for hazardous substances and staff environmental induction materials
Material safety data sheets, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, environmental records, costing of equipment and waste removal
And may include containment facilities for hazardous substances
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions and procedures
Site environmental policy
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Local council and waterways regulations
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Plan and manage safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Plan and mange environmental protection procedures in the business
Identify materials used in process in the business, and assess and manage their environmental impact
Ensure effective recycling processes are in place
Plan and manage work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others,
maintain a clean workplace,
prevent wastage and damage to goods, equipment and products,
dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice,
maintain required production output and product quality
Report significant environmental damage or spills
Plan and manage operator maintenance on equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Manage effective planning and team work related to environmental best practice
Develop/implement or audit an existing business environmental policy covering, at a minimum: waste, recycling, hazards to stormwater, air quality, noise, energy minimisation and costs
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Underpinning knowledge
Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its relationship with OH&S, and financial and risk management
Requirements for trade waste permits
Spill clean up procedures
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the business
Philosophy of sustainability through prevention, reuse, reduce, recycle
Procedures for rectifying machinery faults and material defects
Action to be taken in case of significant environmental threat in the workplace
Reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
Cleaner production and eco-efficient strategies to avoid the production of waste
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, standards and workplace best practices in an automotive mechanical business
(Level 3)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice. Support from stakeholders is actively sought for implementing suitable innovation and continuous improvement
(Level 2)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including preparation of equipment and materials recycling and waste management systems and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 3)
Work with others and in a team
Promote work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 2)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work and calculate wastage rates of various methods
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage
(Level 3)
Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to environmental protection and recycling equipment
(Level 2)
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and should be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence
Assessment of this unit of competence is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process. Direct evidence may include certification of compliance of the final outcome/product or authorisation for use by a component authority
Assessment must confirm the inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to an automotive mechanical workplace or business with a range of vehicles or mechanical components, waste materials of various types, recycling bins, spill kits, quick break degreasing agents, oil/water separator for liquids, sludge, solids and other waste
Plan and manage safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Plan and mange environmental protection procedures in the business
Identify materials used in process in the business, and assess and manage their environmental impact
Ensure effective recycling processes are in place
Plan and manage work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others,
maintain a clean workplace,
prevent wastage and damage to goods, equipment and products,
dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice,
maintain required production output and product quality
Report significant environmental damage or spills
Plan and manage operator maintenance on equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Manage effective planning and team work related to environmental best practice
Develop/implement or audit an existing business environmental policy covering, at a minimum: waste, recycling, hazards to stormwater, air quality, noise, energy minimisation and costs
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Underpinning knowledge
Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its relationship with OH&S, and financial and risk management
Requirements for trade waste permits
Spill clean up procedures
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the business
Philosophy of sustainability through prevention, reuse, reduce, recycle
Procedures for rectifying machinery faults and material defects
Action to be taken in case of significant environmental threat in the workplace
Reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
Cleaner production and eco-efficient strategies to avoid the production of waste
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, standards and workplace best practices in an automotive mechanical business
(Level 3)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice. Support from stakeholders is actively sought for implementing suitable innovation and continuous improvement
(Level 2)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including preparation of equipment and materials recycling and waste management systems and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 3)
Work with others and in a team
Promote work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 2)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work and calculate wastage rates of various methods
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage
(Level 3)
Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to environmental protection and recycling equipment
(Level 2)
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and should be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence
Assessment of this unit of competence is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process. Direct evidence may include certification of compliance of the final outcome/product or authorisation for use by a component authority
Assessment must confirm the inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to an automotive mechanical workplace or business with a range of vehicles or mechanical components, waste materials of various types, recycling bins, spill kits, quick break degreasing agents, oil/water separator for liquids, sludge, solids and other waste
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF366 | AURTEA4001 | Manage environmental compliance in the mechanical repair industry | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W226 | AUR40405 | Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement | Qualification |
| W631 | AUR40208 | Certificate IV in Automotive Technology | Qualification |
| W224 | AUR40205 | Certificate IV in Automotive Technology | Qualification |