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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify environment regulations and practices
  2. Identify hazards to stormwater and wastewater drainage system
  3. Identify hazards to air quality
  4. Identify noise hazards
  5. Identify sustainability practices

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

communicate verbal and written ideas and information relating to environmental issues of an automotive workplace

initiative and enterprise to

identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge skills and understanding

participate in selfimprovement activities

literacy skills to

read and interpret workplace environmental procedures

read and interpret information in written instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

numeracy skills to measure and calculate length area and volume

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors and actions to minimise risk

identify planning checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage

problemsolving skills to

recognise a workplace problem or a potential problem

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggest possible causes

identify processes which contribute to improvements for environmental issues

selfmanagement skills to

identify appropriate safety and environmental response equipment materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

identify and follow workplace documentation such as environmental codes of practice and operating procedures

teamwork skills to collaborate and cooperate with other team members

technical skills to

collect organise and interpret technical information relating to recognising workplace situations that are potentially harmful to the environment

technology skills to use workplace environmental safetyrelated technology to assist with clean and safe work practices

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 pollution and mitigation methods

Evidence Required

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

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

identify materials used in an automotive business and assess their environmental impact

identify sustainability practices in an automotive workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

access to environmental legislation regulations and best practice models

access to an automotive workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects automotive workshop working conditions

access to workplace documents and reference images

access to personal protective and environmental protection equipment of the type intended to be used in response to an environmental incident or accident

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed


Range Statement

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.

Ethical environmental practice may include:

conformance to legislative guidelines and obligations

hazardous materials handling best practice applications

organisation insurance requirements

discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices.

Documents and procedures may include:

environmental legislation

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

hazardous substances register

workplace environmental procedures and safety instructions

dangerous goods code safe operating procedures.

Hazards may include:

toxic fumes and substances

flammable materials and fire hazards

spillages

waste and debris especially on floors, ladders, trolleys

electricity and water

toxic substances

damaged packing material or containers

broken or damaged equipment

unsafe lifting practices.

Safety equipment and other material may include:

personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

eye protection

hearing protection

gloves

other suitable protective clothing

safety footwear

spill kit

absorbent materials

drip and catchment trays

waste bags

waste segregation systems.

Prescribed wastes may include:

solid or liquid wastes

oil, fuel and grease

hydrocarbon based degreasing agents and solvents

acids

alkaline wastes

paint, lacquer, varnish

glues and adhesive compounds

household chemicals and pesticides.

Sustainability practices may include:

recycling waste

energy conservation practices

natural resources (water, etc.) conservation practices

reusing

environmental (green) purchasing practices

noise minimisation.