Modification History
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Replaces AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry Performance Criteria updated to reflect sustainability |
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply and monitor environmental regulations and sustainability best practice whilst undertaking mechanical service or repair of light or heavy vehicles, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or their components in the automotive mechanical industry. 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 the automotive mechanical industry. |
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. 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. 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, engine degreasing 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. Parts washing is undertaken in an approved parts washer that does not cause contamination of water systems or land 2.6. Spill kit is located and used to prevent water or land contamination 2.7. Drip trays are used under vehicles to minimise spills 2.8. Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional water or land contamination 2.9. 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. Vehicle exhausts and emissions are minimised and prevented from collection in the workplace 3.2. Welding is conducted in a well ventilated area 3.3. Hazardous airborne particles are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained 3.4. 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 |
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.