Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge for the maintenance of a safe and secure workplace and external environment within the Automotive Manufacturing industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and follow OHS and environmental regulations and/or policies and procedures |
1.1. OHS and environmental regulations , organisation policies and procedures , signs and codes as they apply to the job context are identified and correctly interpreted 1.2. The roles and responsibilities of key personnel within the area connected with health, safety, security and the environment are identified 1.3. Employer and employee legislative rights and responsibilities in relation to health, safety, security and the environment are identified 1.4. Housekeeping is undertaken in accordance with organisation procedures and OH&S guidelines |
2. Use appropriate personal protective equipment |
2.1. Personal protective equipment appropriate for the area of operation is identified 2.2. Personal protective equipment is maintained and stored in accordance with organisation policy and manufacturers' specifications 2.3. Personal protective equipment is used when and where required in accordance with authorised procedures and manufacturers' specifications |
3. Apply approved manual handling techniques |
3.1. Manual handling techniques and equipment appropriate for the area of work are identified 3.2. Manual handling techniques and equipment are selected and used in the workplace in accordance with organisation procedures and legislative guidelines |
4. Respond to hazards and potential hazards in the workplace |
4.1. Situations which may contain hazards and/or potentially hazardous to the health and safety of team members and to the environment are identified 4.2. Hazards are treated locally or responded to in accordance with the threat level and the organisation policy and procedures 4.3. Non-conformances in the use, storage and labelling of hazardous materials are identified and reported to the appropriate personnel in accordance with organisation procedure |
5. Complete incident/accident reports as/when required |
5.1. Organisation's incident/accident reporting procedures are identified 5.2. Incident/accident reports are completed as/when required in accordance with organisation procedures and submitted to the appropriate authority |
6. Follow emergency procedures |
6.1. Emergency, accident or hazardous situations are reported to the appropriate personnel, using authorised methods of contact 6.2. Evacuation and emergency response procedures are identified and followed 6.3. Emergency equipment is accessed and used in accordance with organisation procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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. |
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OHS and environmental regulations may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Job context may include: |
Processes including:
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Key personnel may include: |
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Legislative rights and responsibilities may include: |
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Housekeeping may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Hazards are treated may include: |
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Emergency equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Health and Safety |
Competency field
Competency field |
Manufacturing - Common |
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.