Unit of competency Outline
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Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Unit of competency
National Code
AURASA002
AURASA002
State Code
AXE64
AXE64
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves those safety procedures to be followed when using workplace hand tools and hand-held power tools, fixed equipment, and chemicals, and when running vehicles and machinery. It includes the individual’s responsibility for safety and emergency response in the event of an accident or incident.It applies to those working on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and follow workplace safety procedures
- 1.1 Workplace procedures relating to personal safety are identified and followed
- 1.2 Unsafe situations and hazards are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
- 1.3 Machinery and equipment breakdowns are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
- 1.4 Fire hazards are identified and reported, and precautions taken according to workplace procedures
- 1.5 Workplace procedures and safety requirements for handling and storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances are identified and followed
- 1.6 Workplace manual handling procedures are identified and followed
- 1.7 Participation in any WHS consultative arrangements established by workplace is undertaken
2. Identify and follow workplace emergency procedures
- 2.1 Workplace emergency procedures regarding illness and accidents are identified and followed
- 2.2 Safety warning alarms and workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed
- 2.3 Firefighting appliances and equipment are located and identified for emergency use and application
- 2.4 Qualified persons are identified for contacting in the event of an incident, accident or sickness of self, co-workers, staff, customers and others
- 2.5 Accident and incident documentation requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF032 | AURASA2002 | Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCK41 | AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Unit of competency |