Assessor Resource

AURC172003A
Identify environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Work involves the theory and knowledge related to environmental issues in the automotive industry

This unit of competency covers the competence to identify environmental regulations and avoid potential hazards in an automotive workplace

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrate knowledge of environmental regulations and best practice as they would apply in an automotive workplace or business.

Identify material used in an automotive business and assess their environmental impact.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an institutional setting.

Access to environmental legislation, regulations and best practice models.

Method of assessment

Assessment should be by questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment could be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Guidance information for assessment


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations and workshop practices in a workplace or business

communicate ideas and information to enable all work is undertaken in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities, including preparation of equipment and material and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements

use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage

use workplace technology related to environmental protection equipment

Required knowledge

aspects of environmental legislation and its implications for work being undertaken in an automotive business

characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the automotive industry

philosophy of prevention, reuse, reduce, recycle

procedures for use of spill kit

effects of noise pollution and methods to minimise it

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.

Unit context

OHS requirements, material safety data sheets (MSDS), hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures

Competence is demonstrated in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Competence requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices

Competence may be demonstrated in appropriate setting and does not require practical demonstration

Tooling and equipment

No specific tooling and equipment are required

Material

Materials may include:

MSDS

Personal protective equipment

No specific personal protective equipment is required

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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
Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive workshop are identified 
Responsibilities of staff in an automotive workshop are identified 
Penalties for individual breaches of legislation are identified 
Methods to minimise waste and sort store for recycling or disposal are identified 
Methods to sort and dispose of packaging on goods received are identified 
Actions to be taken to ensure no waste water is allowed to enter stormwater system are identified 
Storage methods for parts and components containing environmentally hazardous materials are identified 
Recycling and storage procedures for liquid wastes are identified 
Uses of a spill kit are identified 
Procedures to keep workplace clean and prevent unintentional stormwater pollution are identified 
Hazards of airborne particles are identified, and methods to minimise and contain are identified 
Hazards of gases and fumes are identified, and methods to minimise and contain are identified 
Effects of noise creating activities and methods to minimise these are identified 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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