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AURAFA009
Carry out research into the automotive industry

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out research into the nature and structure of an automotive retail service and repair (RS&R) or automotive manufacturing workplace. It also requires the learner to prepare a research report.

It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.

The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Prepare and plan research

1.1 Automotive industry sectors and types of businesses are identified for research

1.2 Information on the structure and operation of the automotive industry is located

1.3 Safety and environmental requirements for the automotive business are sourced

2. Investigate nature and structure of automotive business

2.1 Type of business, product line and customer profile are identified

2.2 Basic supervision or management structure of business is identified

2.3 Employment conditions of business are identified

2.4 Employee clothing requirements for business are identified

2.5 Workplace plan is drawn detailing identified workplace safety features

2.6 Environment protection features of business are identified

2.7 Findings and details are recorded for research report

3. Prepare research report

3.1 Research findings are reviewed and summarised under broad headings

3.2 Research findings are presented as a document

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Prepare and plan research

1.1 Automotive industry sectors and types of businesses are identified for research

1.2 Information on the structure and operation of the automotive industry is located

1.3 Safety and environmental requirements for the automotive business are sourced

2. Investigate nature and structure of automotive business

2.1 Type of business, product line and customer profile are identified

2.2 Basic supervision or management structure of business is identified

2.3 Employment conditions of business are identified

2.4 Employee clothing requirements for business are identified

2.5 Workplace plan is drawn detailing identified workplace safety features

2.6 Environment protection features of business are identified

2.7 Findings and details are recorded for research report

3. Prepare research report

3.1 Research findings are reviewed and summarised under broad headings

3.2 Research findings are presented as a document

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

relevant workplace procedures reflecting health and safety requirements

material safety management systems

hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes.

Supervision or management structure must include one or more of the following:

employee supervision

line or operational management

team leaders

trainers.

Employment conditions must include one or more of the following:

employee attendance times

induction training

shift work and weekend work requirements

type of qualifications.

Employee clothing requirements must include:

any requirements in special work areas, such as foundry or paint shop

ear protection

personal protective clothing and footwear

safety glasses

any uniform requirements.

Workplace safety features must include:

emergency procedures

fire extinguishers (type and location)

first aid facilities

hazardous warning signs

manual-handling procedures.

Environment protection features must include:

emission control

material recycling

waste material disposal.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Automotive industry sectors and types of businesses are identified for research 
Information on the structure and operation of the automotive industry is located 
Safety and environmental requirements for the automotive business are sourced 
Type of business, product line and customer profile are identified 
Basic supervision or management structure of business is identified 
Employment conditions of business are identified 
Employee clothing requirements for business are identified 
Workplace plan is drawn detailing identified workplace safety features 
Environment protection features of business are identified 
Findings and details are recorded for research report 
Research findings are reviewed and summarised under broad headings 
Research findings are presented as a document 

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