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Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry
Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry
Unit of competency
National Code
AURV271403A
AURV271403A
State Code
W5258
W5258
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/09/2009
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/09/2009
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply environmental regulations and best practice to avoid potential hazards during the preparation of vehicle bodies for repair.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply environmental regulations
- 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a body repair workshop are identified.
- 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in a body repair workshop are identified.
- 1.3. Penalties for individual breaches of the legislation are identified.
- 1.4. Waste is minimised, waste material, including sludge and solids is sorted and stored in bins for recycling or disposal.
- 1.5. Packaging on goods received is sorted and reused or disposed of to recycling.
2. Identify and avoid hazards to stormwater
- 2.1. No waste water or contaminants are allowed to enter the stormwater system.
- 2.2. Surface cleaning and preparation is undertaken in an impervious paved area and does not contaminate stormwater.
- 2.3. Parts and components containing environmentally hazardous material are stored undercover in a sealed and bunded or drained treatment area.
- 2.4. Paint, thinners/reduces are reused, recycled or stored in a bunded or drained area for collection by an approved disposal agent.
- 2.5. Spill kit is located and used as needed to prevent stormwater contamination.
- 2.6. Spills are cleaned up immediately and the workplace is kept clean to prevent stormwater pollution.
3. Identify and avoid hazards to air quality
- 3.1. Paint is mixed in a well-ventilated room.
- 3.2. Abrasive sanding is undertaken in an enclosed booth or chamber.
- 3.3. Clean-up of guns and spraying equipment is conducted in an environmentally safe manner.
- 3.4. Hazards of airborne particles are identified, minimised and contained.
- 3.5. Hazards of gases and fumes are identified, minimised and contained.
4. Identify and avoid noise hazards
- 4.1. Noise generating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours.
Panel removal and replacement procedures
Panel surface cleaning and paint application
Work involves the normal activities of a body repair shop, including removal and repair of metal and plastic panels and body components, and preparation of panels for painting
OH&S requirements include OH&S requirements, 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 in undertaking environmentally sound work practices
Competence may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the repair of vehicle bodies through the removal and replacement of body panels and the preparation of panels for painting
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling bins and drums, bunded or drained wash bays and preparation areas, spray booths and vacuum/air extraction equipment and waste water management system
Material safety data sheets
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
Environmental legislation, regulations and Australian Standards
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets/cards
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication of environmental issues
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Site environmental policy
Panel surface cleaning and paint application
Work involves the normal activities of a body repair shop, including removal and repair of metal and plastic panels and body components, and preparation of panels for painting
OH&S requirements include OH&S requirements, 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 in undertaking environmentally sound work practices
Competence may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the repair of vehicle bodies through the removal and replacement of body panels and the preparation of panels for painting
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling bins and drums, bunded or drained wash bays and preparation areas, spray booths and vacuum/air extraction equipment and waste water management system
Material safety data sheets
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
Environmental legislation, regulations and Australian Standards
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets/cards
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication of environmental issues
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Site environmental policy
Critical aspects of evidence
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and material, including use of personal protective equipment
Apply environmental regulations and best practice
Identify materials used in the vehicle body repair process and assess their environmental impact
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain production output and product quality
Conduct operator maintenance on tooling and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Use of a spill kit
Underpinning knowledge
Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its implications to work being undertaken
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the body repair process
Philosophy of prevent, reduce, reuse, recycle
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects
Internal reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
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, 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 and workplace practices in a body repair workshop
(Level 2)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 1)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation of equipment and materials and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 2)
Work with others and in a team
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
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning and checking techniques to avoid wastage and environmental contamination
(Level 1)
Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to environmental protection equipment
(Level 2)
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, 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
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a body repair workshop with damaged vehicles, metal and plastic panels and fillers, spray booth, various spray guns, paint mixing equipment, recycling bins, vacuum cleaners/brooms, liquid, sludge and solid wastes
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and material, including use of personal protective equipment
Apply environmental regulations and best practice
Identify materials used in the vehicle body repair process and assess their environmental impact
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain production output and product quality
Conduct operator maintenance on tooling and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Use of a spill kit
Underpinning knowledge
Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its implications to work being undertaken
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the body repair process
Philosophy of prevent, reduce, reuse, recycle
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects
Internal reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
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, 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 and workplace practices in a body repair workshop
(Level 2)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 1)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation of equipment and materials and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 2)
Work with others and in a team
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
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning and checking techniques to avoid wastage and environmental contamination
(Level 1)
Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to environmental protection equipment
(Level 2)
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, 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
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a body repair workshop with damaged vehicles, metal and plastic panels and fillers, spray booth, various spray guns, paint mixing equipment, recycling bins, vacuum cleaners/brooms, liquid, sludge and solid wastes
Replaced By
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|---|---|---|---|
| WF460 | AURVEN2001 | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W222 | AUR31205 | Certificate III in Automotive Retail, Service and Repair | Qualification |
| W207 | AUR20905 | Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body | Qualification |