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Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry

Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry

Unit of competency
National Code
AURT271781A
State Code
W5026
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/04/2013
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
11/04/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competence to undertake service or repair of light or heavy vehicles, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or their components in a manner that ensures the protection of the environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement environment regulations
  • 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive mechanical workplace or business are identified
  • 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in an automotive mechanical workplace or business are identified
  • 1.3. Penalties for individual breaches of legislation are identified
  • 1.4. Waste is minimised, waste material, including sludge, solids and other wastes are 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. Monitor and avoid hazards to stormwater
  • 2.1. No waste water or contaminants are allowed to enter stormwater systems
  • 2.2. Surface cleaning, engine degreasing 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 under cover in a sealed and bunded or drained treatment area
  • 2.4. Liquid wastes are drained into storage or recycling containers
  • 2.5. Parts washing is undertaken in an approved parts washer that does not cause contamination of stormwater or ground
  • 2.6. Spill kit is located and used as needed to prevent stormwater contamination
  • 2.7. Drip trays are used under vehicles when chance of spillage or leakage is present
  • 2.8. Spills are cleaned up immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution
  • 2.9. Hands are cleaned over drains connected to an oil/water separator or drums for collecting liquid waste
  • 2.10. Spills are cleaned up immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution
3. Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality
  • 3.1. Vehicle exhausts and emissions are minimised and not permitted to collect in the workplace
  • 3.2. Hazards of airborne particles are monitored, minimised and contained
  • 3.3. Hazards of gases are monitored, minimised and contained
  • 3.4. Welding is conducting in a well-ventilated area
4. Monitor and avoid noise hazards
  • 4.1. Noise generating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours
Mechanical workplace or business undertaking either general or specialist mechanical repairs to; light or heavy vehicles or their mechanical components, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. Specialised mechanical repairs can include transmissions, steering and suspension, brakes, engine reconditioning, diesel fuelled plant, exhausts and radiators

Work involves activities of a mechanical or mechanical specialist workplace or business, including service, removal, repair or fitting of mechanical components for light vehicles, heavy vehicles motorcycles, outdoor power equipment
This unit is applicable to many mechanical qualifications at both certificate II and III level

OH&S requirements include OH&S legislation, 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, OH&S 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 service, repair, overhaul, replacement or fitting of vehicles parts and components

Tooling and equipment are to include recycling bins and drums, bunded or drained wash bays and preparation areas, parts washers, spill kits, quick break degreasing compounds, cleaning equipment, oil drip trays, waste management systems and waste water systems

Material safety data sheets

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets
Workplace procedures relating to documenting 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 materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Implement environmental regulations and best practice
Identify materials used in an automotive workplace or business and assess their environmental impact

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain production output and product quality
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Use of a spill kit
Conduct operator maintenance on tooling and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency

Underpinning knowledge
Aspects of environmental legislation and its implications to work being undertaken
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in automotive mechanical workplace or business
Philosophy of prevention, reduce, reuse, recycle
Procedures for documenting machinery faults and material defects
Action to be undertaken in case of significant environmental threat in the workplace or business
Documenting 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, which are 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 and workplace or business practices in an automotive mechanical workplace or business
(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 site supervisor, other workers and customers, and documenting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation of equipment and material and the selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 3)

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 correctly complete measurements and estimate material for work
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use 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, materials, 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

The following resources should be made available:

an automotive mechanical workplace or business with a range of vehicles or mechanical components
spill kits, recycling drums, vacuum cleaners/brooms/mop and bucket, quick break degreasing agents, undercover bunded or drained areas liquid, sludge and solid wastes