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Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry

Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVEN3002
State Code
WF461
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2013
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
17/07/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply and monitor environmental regulations and sustainability best practice whilst undertaking repair of vehicle bodies in a manner that ensures protection of the environment.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 and monitor environment regulations
  • 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive workplace are identified
  • 1.2. Environmental responsibilities and penalties for individual breaches of legislation and regulations are identified
  • 1.3. Documents and procedures relevant to environmental safety and hazards are applied
  • 1.4. Waste is minimised, waste materials, including sludge, solids and other wastes are sorted and stored in bins for recycling or disposal
  • 1.5. Packaging of goods is sorted and reused, disposed or recycled
  • 1.6. Safety equipment and other material necessary to support environmentally sound practices are identified and sourced
2. Monitor and avoid contamination to water systems and land
  • 2.1. Wastewater and contaminants are identified and prevented from entering water systems or contaminating land
  • 2.2. Surface cleaning and preparation is undertaken in an impervious paved area and does not contaminate water systems or land
  • 2.3. Parts and components containing hazardous materials are drained and stored in a sealed container
  • 2.4. Liquid wastes are put into storage or recycling containers and placed in an undercover bunded area
  • 2.5. Paints, thinners are reduced, reused, recycled or stored in a bunded drained area for collection by an approved disposal agent
  • 2.6. Spill kit is located and used to prevent water or land contamination
  • 2.7. Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional water or land contamination
  • 2.8. Hands are cleaned over drains connected to an oil/water separator or drums for collection of liquid waste
3. Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality
  • 3.1. Spray painting is conducted in an approved spray booth
  • 3.2. Paint is mixed in a well-ventilated room
  • 3.3. Abrasive sanding is undertaken in an enclosed booth or chamber
  • 3.4. Welding is conducted in a well ventilated area
  • 3.5. All CFCs, HCFCs and blends from air conditioning systems are recovered for recycling or approved disposal during servicing or decommissioning
  • 3.6. Spray booth is maintained to ensure it is operating according to manufacturer and component supplier specifications
  • 3.7. Spray guns and equipment is cleaned in an environmentally safe manner
  • 3.8. Hazardous airborne particles are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
  • 3.9. Hazardous gases and fumes are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
4. Monitor and avoid noise hazards
  • 4.1. Hazardous noise activities are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
  • 4.2. Hazardous noise activities are carried out within approved operating hours and regulations
5. Monitor and apply sustainability best practice
  • 5.1. Sustainability best practice is monitored and applied to minimise waste and potential damage to the environment according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 5.2. Methods to reduce resource consumption (water, electricity, fossil fuels, chemicals) are monitored and applied
  • 5.3. Environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations are monitored and recorded
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.
Ethical environmental practicemay include:
legislative obligations
environmental legislation
health regulations
hazardous materials handling procedures
organisation insurance requirements
discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices
Documents and procedures may include:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
hazardous substances register
workplace environmental procedures and safety instructions
dangerous goods code safe operating procedures
Hazards may include:
toxic fumes and substances
flammable materials and fire hazards
spillages
waste and debris especially on floors, ladders, trolleys
electricity and water
toxic substances
damaged packing material or containers
broken or damaged equipment
unsafe lifting practices
Safety equipment and other material may include:
personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
eye protection
hearing protection
gloves
other suitable protective clothing
safety footwear
spill kit
absorbent materials
drip and catchment trays
waste bags
waste segregation systems
Contaminants may include:
solid or liquid wastes
oil, fuel and grease
hydrocarbon based degreasing agents and solvents
acids
alkaline wastes
paint, lacquer, varnish
glues and adhesive compounds
household chemicals and pesticides
Sustainability best practice may include:
recycling waste
energy conservation practices
natural resources (water, etc.) conservation practices
reusing
environmental (green) purchasing practices
noise minimisation
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
Monitor and apply environmental regulations and sustainability best practice as they apply in an automotive body repair workplace
Identify materials used in an automotive body repair workplace and assess their potential environmental impact
Monitor and record environmental damage and breaches to environmental regulations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
access to environmental legislation, regulations and best practice models
access to an automotive workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects automotive workshop working conditions
access to workplace documents and reference images
access to personal protective equipment of the type intended to be used in response to an environmental incident or accident.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of an holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.