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Identify environmental and sustainability requirements in an automotive service or repair workplace

Identify environmental and sustainability requirements in an automotive service or repair workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
AURAEA001
State Code
AXE90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify environmental and sustainability requirements in an automotive service or repair workplace. It involves identifying direct hazards to the environment from the service and repair of vehicles, as well as identifying sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify methods of controlling hazards to stormwater and wastewater drainage systems
  • 1.1 Storage methods for parts and components containing environmentally hazardous materials are identified
  • 1.2 Trapping, storing and disposal procedures for liquid wastes are identified
  • 1.3 Actions are identified that prevent waste from entering either stormwater or wastewater drainage systems
  • 1.4 Uses of a spill kit are identified
2. Identify methods of protecting air quality and controlling noise hazards
  • 2.1 Methods of minimising airborne particles, gases and fumes are identified
  • 2.2 Methods of containing airborne particles, gases and fumes are identified
  • 2.3 Methods of minimising noise are identified
  • 2.4 Methods of insulating noise from immediate environment are identified
3. Identify general workplace sustainability practices
  • 3.1 Methods of minimising waste are identified
  • 3.2 Methods of sorting and storing items for recycling or disposal are identified
  • 3.3 Methods to reduce resource consumption are identified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF006 AURAEA1001 Identify environmental requirements in an automotive workplace Unit of competency