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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
AURASA102
AURASA102
State Code
OCK41
OCK41
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves 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.The unit applies to those who work 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 Identify workplace procedures relating to personal safety
- 1.2 Identify and report unsafe situations and hazards according to workplace procedures
- 1.3 Identify and report machinery and equipment breakdowns according to workplace procedures
- 1.4 Identify and report fire hazards according to workplace procedures and taking the required precautions
- 1.5 Identify and follow workplace procedures and safety requirements for handling and storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances
- 1.6 Identify and follow workplace manual handling procedures
- 1.7 Participate in workplace health and safety (WHS) consultative arrangements established by workplace
2. Identify and follow workplace emergency procedures
- 2.1 Identify and follow workplace emergency procedures regarding illness and accidents
- 2.2 Identify and follow safety warning alarms and workplace evacuation procedures
- 2.3 Identify and locate firefighting appliances and equipment for emergency use and application
- 2.4 Identify and contact qualified persons in the event of an incident, accident or sickness of self, co-workers, staff, customers and others
- 2.5 Complete accident and incident documentation requirements are according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXE64 | AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Unit of competency |