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Identify environmental requirements in an automotive workplace

Identify environmental requirements in an automotive workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
AURAEA1001
State Code
WF006
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/03/2014
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
11/03/2014
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify environmental requirements and sustainability practices to be aware of potential environmental hazards in an automotive workplace.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. Identify environment regulations and practices
  • 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive workshop are identified
  • 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in an automotive workshop are identified
  • 1.3. Documents and procedures relevant to environmental safety and hazards are located and reviewed
  • 1.4. Penalties for individual breaches of legislation are identified and determined
  • 1.5. Safety equipment and other material necessary to support environmentally sound practices are located and identified
2. Identify hazards to stormwater and wastewater drainage system
  • 2.1. Actions are identified in relation to controlling waste water or prescribed wastes entering either stormwater or wastewater drainage systems
  • 2.2. Storage methods for parts and components containing environmentally hazardous materials are identified
  • 2.3. Recycling and storage procedures for liquid wastes are identified
  • 2.4. Uses of a spill kit are identified and confirmed
  • 2.5. Procedures are identified to keep workplace
3. Identify hazards to air quality
  • 3.1. Hazards of airborne particles and methods to minimise and contain them are identified
  • 3.2. Hazards of gases and fumes and methods to minimise and contain them are identified
4. Identify noise hazards
  • 4.1. Effects of noise creating activities and methods to minimise these are identified
5. Identify sustainability practices
  • 5.1. Sustainability practices are identified to minimise waste and sort and store items for recycling or disposal
  • 5.2. Methods to reduce resource consumption (water, electricity, fossil fuels, chemicals) are identified
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:
conformance to legislative guidelines and obligations
hazardous materials handling best practice applications
organisation insurance requirements
discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices.
Documents and procedures may include:
environmental legislation
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.
Prescribed wastes 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 practices 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:
demonstrate knowledge of environmental regulations and best practice as they would apply in an automotive workplace or business
identify materials used in an automotive business and assess their environmental impact
identify sustainability practices in an automotive workplace.
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 and environmental protection 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.