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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify methods of controlling hazards to stormwater and wastewater drainage systems
   • Storage methods for parts and components containing environmentally hazardous materials are identified
   • Trapping, storing and disposal procedures for liquid wastes are identified
   • Actions are identified that prevent waste from entering either stormwater or wastewater drainage systems
   • Uses of a spill kit are identified
2. Identify methods of protecting air quality and controlling noise hazards
   • Methods of minimising airborne particles, gases and fumes are identified
   • Methods of containing airborne particles, gases and fumes are identified
   • Methods of minimising noise are identified
   • Methods of insulating noise from immediate environment are identified
3. Identify general workplace sustainability practices
   • Methods of minimising waste are identified
   • Methods of sorting and storing items for recycling or disposal are identified
   • Methods to reduce resource consumption are identified
4. Identify methods of controlling hazards to stormwater and wastewater drainage systems
   • Storage methods for parts and components containing environmentally hazardous materials are identified
   • Trapping, storing and disposal procedures for liquid wastes are identified
   • Actions are identified that prevent waste from entering either stormwater or wastewater drainage systems
   • Uses of a spill kit are identified
5. Identify methods of protecting air quality and controlling noise hazards
   • Methods of minimising airborne particles, gases and fumes are identified
   • Methods of containing airborne particles, gases and fumes are identified
   • Methods of minimising noise are identified
   • Methods of insulating noise from immediate environment are identified
6. Identify general workplace sustainability practices
   • Methods of minimising waste are identified
   • Methods of sorting and storing items for recycling or disposal are identified
   • Methods to reduce resource consumption are identified

Range Statement

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.

There is no Range of Conditions for this unit.

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Performance Evidence

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

identify the environmental and sustainability best practices of one automotive service and repair workplace.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

types of waste produced by automotive repair workplaces, including:

vehicle wastes, including:

coolants

oils

exhaust emissions

evaporative fuel emissions

waste components, including tyres

noise

workplace wastes, including:

cleaning materials

paper waste

procedures for controlling hazards to stormwater and wastewater drainage systems, including:

trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from vehicles

trapping spills, including the use of spill kits

preventing hazards entering stormwater and wastewater drainage systems, including grease traps and triple interceptors

procedures for protecting air quality and controlling noise hazards, including:

minimising the emission of airborne particles, gases, fumes and noise

containing and redirecting airborne particles, gases and fumes

insulating noise from automotive workshops

procedures for minimising waste

procedures for sorting and storing items for recycling or disposal

procedures for reducing resource consumption, including water, electricity, fossil fuels and chemicals.

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