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AURASA001
Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals. It involves preparing for the task, and identifying basic workplace emergency and safety practices and procedures.

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

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Identify and apply basic safety practices and procedures in the workplace

1.1 Own work responsibilities and workplace procedures that achieve a safe work environment are identified and followed

1.2 Hazards associated with the workplace, including fire and safety hazards, are identified and communicated to team members and supervisor

1.3 Safety requirements, including personal safety needs, are identified and confirmed with supervisor as consistent with job requirements

2. Identify and apply basic emergency procedures in the workplace

2.1 Workplace site emergency procedures are identified

2.2 Location of workplace safety alarms are identified

2.3 Fire safety and firefighting equipment and appliances are identified

2.4 Appropriate persons to be contacted in the event of accident or sickness of staff and customers are identified

2.5 Workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed

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:

source and interpret the procedure for safely moving one heavy item, and move the item

source and interpret the procedure for safely handling one dangerous substance in an automotive workplace, and use the substance

source and interpret the procedure for safely using a piece of electrical equipment in an automotive workplace, and use the equipment

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.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

reasons for ensuring safe work practices in an automotive workplace

common automotive workplace hazards, including:

electricity and water

toxic substances

flammable materials and fire hazards

spillages, waste and debris

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and requirements, equipment, and material relating to automotive workplace and personal safety, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

moving heavy items

handling dangerous substances, including:

cleaning materials

paints

fuels and oils

chemicals

using and storing electrical equipment, including:

pre-use checks

operating procedures

location and content of workplace safety procedures

location and application of fire safety and firefighting appliances and equipment in the workplace

workplace emergency and evacuation procedures.

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 applied knowledge of automotive safety fundamentals in an automotive workplace, e.g. task instructions.

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

The following resources must be made available:

an automotive workplace or simulated workplace

tools, equipment and materials used for the automotive service and repair activities specified in the performance evidence

workplace procedures relating to safe work practices.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Identify and apply basic safety practices and procedures in the workplace

1.1 Own work responsibilities and workplace procedures that achieve a safe work environment are identified and followed

1.2 Hazards associated with the workplace, including fire and safety hazards, are identified and communicated to team members and supervisor

1.3 Safety requirements, including personal safety needs, are identified and confirmed with supervisor as consistent with job requirements

2. Identify and apply basic emergency procedures in the workplace

2.1 Workplace site emergency procedures are identified

2.2 Location of workplace safety alarms are identified

2.3 Fire safety and firefighting equipment and appliances are identified

2.4 Appropriate persons to be contacted in the event of accident or sickness of staff and customers are identified

2.5 Workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed

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.

Workplace procedures mustinclude proceduresfor:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

safe work practices

handling and storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances

emergency, fire and accident.

Emergency procedures mustinclude:

incident or accident reporting

evacuation involving staff and customers

environmental incidents, including incidents or accidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances.

Appropriate persons must include:

those holding a current recognised qualification in either:

first aid

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

fire warden and workplace evacuation officer

occupational or work health and safety representative.

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:

source and interpret the procedure for safely moving one heavy item, and move the item

source and interpret the procedure for safely handling one dangerous substance in an automotive workplace, and use the substance

source and interpret the procedure for safely using a piece of electrical equipment in an automotive workplace, and use the equipment

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.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

reasons for ensuring safe work practices in an automotive workplace

common automotive workplace hazards, including:

electricity and water

toxic substances

flammable materials and fire hazards

spillages, waste and debris

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and requirements, equipment, and material relating to automotive workplace and personal safety, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

moving heavy items

handling dangerous substances, including:

cleaning materials

paints

fuels and oils

chemicals

using and storing electrical equipment, including:

pre-use checks

operating procedures

location and content of workplace safety procedures

location and application of fire safety and firefighting appliances and equipment in the workplace

workplace emergency and evacuation procedures.

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 applied knowledge of automotive safety fundamentals in an automotive workplace, e.g. task instructions.

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

The following resources must be made available:

an automotive workplace or simulated workplace

tools, equipment and materials used for the automotive service and repair activities specified in the performance evidence

workplace procedures relating to safe work practices.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Own work responsibilities and workplace procedures that achieve a safe work environment are identified and followed 
Hazards associated with the workplace, including fire and safety hazards, are identified and communicated to team members and supervisor 
Safety requirements, including personal safety needs, are identified and confirmed with supervisor as consistent with job requirements 
Workplace site emergency procedures are identified 
Location of workplace safety alarms are identified 
Fire safety and firefighting equipment and appliances are identified 
Appropriate persons to be contacted in the event of accident or sickness of staff and customers are identified 
Workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed 
Own work responsibilities and workplace procedures that achieve a safe work environment are identified and followed 
Hazards associated with the workplace, including fire and safety hazards, are identified and communicated to team members and supervisor 
Safety requirements, including personal safety needs, are identified and confirmed with supervisor as consistent with job requirements 
Workplace site emergency procedures are identified 
Location of workplace safety alarms are identified 
Fire safety and firefighting equipment and appliances are identified 
Appropriate persons to be contacted in the event of accident or sickness of staff and customers are identified 
Workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed 

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