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Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the body repair industry
Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the body repair industry
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVEN4003
AURVEN4003
State Code
WF462
WF462
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competence to plan and implement a management system that ensures protection of the environment in a body repair business.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. Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations
- 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a body repair workshop are identified.
- 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of employers and staff in a body repair workshop are identified.
- 1.3. Penalties for enterprise and employee breaches of 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 sourced and implemented for liquids, sludge, solids and other waste.
- 1.6. Suppliers with minimal excess packaging on goods received are sourced and packaging on goods received is sorted and disposed of.
- 1.7. Waste and energy conservation strategies are identified and implemented.
2. Manage potential hazards to stormwater system to avoid contamination
- 2.1. Systems are in place to ensure waste water does not enter stormwater system.
- 2.2. All drains are identified on a worksite map or directly indicating where they flow.
- 2.3. Trade waste permits are in place.
- 2.4. Impervious paved, undercover and bunded or drained treatment area(s) are provided and used for surface cleaning and preparation.
- 2.5. Undercover and bunded or drained area(s) are provided and used for storage of parts and components containing environmentally hazardous material.
- 2.6. Clearly identifiable storage or recycling containers are provided for liquid wastes.
- 2.7. Oil separator and pits are cleaned and maintained regularly as per manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 2.8. Spill kit is provided and used as needed to prevent stormwater contamination by staff trained in its use.
- 2.9. Workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution.
3. Manage potential hazards to air quality to avoid contamination
- 3.1. Compliant spray booth is provided and maintained with all spray painting conducted in it.
- 3.2. A well-ventilated room attached to spray booth is provided for paint mixing.
- 3.3. An enclosed booth or chamber is provided for all abrasive sanding to be undertaken in.
- 3.4. A well-ventilated area is provided for welding activities.
- 3.5. All CFCs, HCFCs and blends from air conditioning systems are recovered for recycling or approved disposal during servicing or decommissioning.
- 3.6. Clean up of spray guns and spraying equipment is conducted in an environmentally safe manner.
- 3.7. Hazards of gases and fumes are identified, minimised and contained.
4. Minimisation of noise hazards is planned and managed
- 4.1. Noise generating 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. Manage systems
- 5.1. An environmental policy and contingency plan suitable to the needs of 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.
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.
Automotive body repair workshop
Automotive body repair workshop includes:
panel removal, repair and replacement
panel surface cleaning and paint application.
WHS
WHS requirements include legislation, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures.
Legislative requirements
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, WHS regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements.
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling bins and drums, spray gun washers, bunded/drained wash bays, spray booths, vacuum/air extraction equipment, oil/water separator, waste water management systems, quick break degreasing compounds and silt traps.
Resources
Resources may include pressure washing and facilities for the use of recycled water and containment facilities for hazardous substances.
Materials
Materials may include materials data safety sheets, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, environmental records, costings of equipment and waste removal, and may include staff environmental induction materials.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. Face masks are available for rubbing back and painting.
Information and procedures
Information and procedures may include:
environmental legislation, regulations and advice
workplace procedures for use of tooling and equipment
work instructions and procedures
worksite environmental policy
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
local council and waterways regulation.
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.
Automotive body repair workshop
Automotive body repair workshop includes:
panel removal, repair and replacement
panel surface cleaning and paint application.
WHS
WHS requirements include legislation, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures.
Legislative requirements
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, WHS regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements.
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling bins and drums, spray gun washers, bunded/drained wash bays, spray booths, vacuum/air extraction equipment, oil/water separator, waste water management systems, quick break degreasing compounds and silt traps.
Resources
Resources may include pressure washing and facilities for the use of recycled water and containment facilities for hazardous substances.
Materials
Materials may include materials data safety sheets, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, environmental records, costings of equipment and waste removal, and may include staff environmental induction materials.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices. Face masks are available for rubbing back and painting.
Information and procedures
Information and procedures may include:
environmental legislation, regulations and advice
workplace procedures for use of tooling and equipment
work instructions and procedures
worksite environmental policy
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
local council and waterways regulation.
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
Plan and manage safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment.
Plan and manage environmental protection procedures in business.
Identify materials used in the repair process and assess and manage their environmental impact.
Ensure that effective recycling processes are in place.
Plan and manage work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise risk of injury to self and others
maintain a clean workplace
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice
maintain production output and product quality.
Report significant environmental damage or spills.
Plan and manage maintenance of spray booth and spray 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 which covers 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.
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.
Access to a body repair workshop with damaged vehicles, metal and plastic panels/components repair equipment and fillers, spray booth, various spray guns, paint mixing equipment, recycling bins, bunded or drained preparation are and/or wash bays, quick break degreasing agents liquid, sludge and solid wastes.
Access to:
water based, acrylic, two pack paints and thinners/reducers.
Access to a bunded or drained system, recycling systems, oil/water separator and trade waste in a body repair workshop.
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 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 inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
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
Plan and manage safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment.
Plan and manage environmental protection procedures in business.
Identify materials used in the repair process and assess and manage their environmental impact.
Ensure that effective recycling processes are in place.
Plan and manage work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise risk of injury to self and others
maintain a clean workplace
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice
maintain production output and product quality.
Report significant environmental damage or spills.
Plan and manage maintenance of spray booth and spray 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 which covers 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.
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.
Access to a body repair workshop with damaged vehicles, metal and plastic panels/components repair equipment and fillers, spray booth, various spray guns, paint mixing equipment, recycling bins, bunded or drained preparation are and/or wash bays, quick break degreasing agents liquid, sludge and solid wastes.
Access to:
water based, acrylic, two pack paints and thinners/reducers.
Access to a bunded or drained system, recycling systems, oil/water separator and trade waste in a body repair workshop.
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 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 inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5247 | AURV471482A | Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the body repair industry | Unit of competency |
