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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
AURVEN2001
AURVEN2001
State Code
WF460
WF460
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/07/2013
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
11/07/2013
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.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. 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.
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 is to include:
panel removal and replacement procedures
panel surface cleaning and paint application
WHS requirements
WHS requirements include:
WHS requirements, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures.
Work
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Tooling and equipment
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
Materials
Materials may include:
material safety data sheets
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/documents
Information/documents may include:
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
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 is to include:
panel removal and replacement procedures
panel surface cleaning and paint application
WHS requirements
WHS requirements include:
WHS requirements, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures.
Work
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Tooling and equipment
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
Materials
Materials may include:
material safety data sheets
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/documents
Information/documents may include:
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
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
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.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines.
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.
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.
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
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.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5258 | AURV271403A | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J378 | AUR20912 | Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology | Qualification |