Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to maintain a safe automotive manufacturing work environment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a specialist 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. Plan for maintaining a safe automotive work environment |
1.1. Applicable legislative , OHS , and organisational requirements relevant to maintaining a safe automotive manufacturing work environment are verified and complied with throughout the work activity 1.2. Instructions and plans are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks 1.3. Principal safety concerns in the work area are identified 1.4. Principal business processes and procedures in the work area, particularly those relating to maintaining a safe environment, are identified |
2. Maintain the necessary conditions for a safe work environment |
2.1. Information on maintaining a safe work environment is provided to the work team 2.2. Operational procedures are monitored 2.3. Continuous improvement initiatives are supported |
3. Monitor and improve safety within the area of responsibility |
3.1. Environmental improvement plans are integrated with other operational activities 3.2. Accident/incident records and statistics are maintained and analysed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 3.3. Best practice initiatives improving the environmental performance by reducing environmental risk and waste are identified, implemented and monitored 3.4. Potential safety hazards are identified and reported in accordance with organisational procedures 3.5. Recommendations for improvement are made in accordance with organisational 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 |
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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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Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with: |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:
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OHS requirements may include: |
Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying. |
Organisational requirements may include: |
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Instructions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Health and Safety - Manufacture |
Competency field
Competency field |
Manufacturing - Common |
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.