Modification History
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Release 1 |
Replaces AURC272003A Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business Performance Criteria updated to reflect sustainability |
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and apply environmental regulations and sustainability best practice to work safely and avoid potential environmental hazards in an automotive workplace. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work involves the theory, knowledge and application of skills related to environmental regulations and sustainability best practice in a general automotive workplace. Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices. |
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and apply 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. Safety equipment and other material necessary to support environmentally sound practices are identified and sourced |
2. Identify 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. Parts and components containing hazardous materials are drained and stored in a sealed container 2.3. Liquid wastes are put into storage or recycling containers and placed in an undercover bunded area 2.4. Spill kit is located and used to prevent water or land contamination 2.5. Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional water or land contamination |
3. Identify and avoid hazards to air quality |
3.1. Hazardous airborne particles are identified, prevented, reduced and contained 3.2. Hazardous gases and fumes are identified, prevented, reduced and contained |
4. Identify and avoid noise hazards |
4.1. Hazardous noise activities are identified, prevented, reduced and contained 4.2. Hazardous noise activities are carried out within approved operating hours and regulations |
5. Identify and apply sustainability best practice |
5.1. Sustainability best practice is identified 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 identified and applied 5.3. Environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations are reported |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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 |
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:
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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:
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
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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 a 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. |
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, 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. |
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Ethical environmental practice may include: |
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Documents and procedures may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Safety equipment and other material may include: |
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Contaminants may include: |
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Sustainability best practice may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Field of Competency |
Common |
Unit Sector |
Environment |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.