Assessment Requirements for AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in the unit’s elements and performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

move two heavy items in an automotive workplace

use two different dangerous goods in an automotive workplace

identify fire safety equipment and its correct application in an automotive workplace

identify emergency evacuation procedures and responsibilities of self and co-workers in an automotive workplace

raise a safety concern at either a work health and safety (WHS) or occupational health and safety (OHS) consultative meeting

carry out a hazard inspection in an automotive workplace

complete an incident report.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

basic aspects of relevant state or territory WHS or OHS legislation, including:

employer responsibilities for workplace practices

employee responsibilities to participate in WHS practices

employee responsibility to ensure own work practices protect the safety of self, other workers and other people in the workplace

purpose and structure of WHS or OHS workplace committees, including roles of workplace personnel

personal safety in an automotive workplace, including:

hearing protection

skin protection

protective clothing

protective footwear

eye protection

manual handling, including:

storing items

planning the lift

using correct lifting techniques and equipment

workplace practices, including:

housekeeping

observing personal hygiene

identifying slip hazards and trip hazards

meaning of WHS or OHS symbols and signs

machine and equipment safety, including:

using compressed air

using machine guards

electrical tools, including:

checking before use

faulty equipment tagging and isolation procedures

dangers of using electrical tools around water

vehicle lifting equipment, including:

using jacks and stands

using hoists

safe working load (SWL) of jacks and hoists

vehicle safety, including:

engine moving parts

engine and exhaust hot components

electrical hazards associated with:

high voltage ignition systems

wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems

batteries

fuel, including petrol, diesel and natural and petroleum gas

high voltage in battery electrical and hybrid vehicles

hazardous materials, including handling and storing:

oils

brake fluid

brake dust

chemicals

cleaning products

safety data sheets (SDS)

emergency procedures, including:

personnel responsibilities

evacuation procedures and assembly points.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to having followed safe work practices while working in an automotive workplace, e.g. documented hazard inspection or incident report.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive workplace or simulated workplace

workplace procedures and instructions relating to safe work practices

workplace safety and emergency evacuation procedures

hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods information

safety materials and equipment relevant to an automotive workplace

fire safety equipment

documents for recording workplace safety, accidents and incidents.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1