Required skills

communication skills to

follow oral instructions

communicate ideas and information verbal and written as they relate to environmental regulations and sustainability best practice for an automotive mechanical workplace

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

literacy skills to

understand automotive mechanical workplace environmental procedures

read and apply environmental regulations for an automotive workplace

record environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations

numeracy skills to

interpret instruments gauges and other recording equipment

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 sustainability best practice

selfmanagement skills to

identify appropriate safety and environmental response equipment materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

teamwork skills to work with others and in a team by cooperating with team members

technical skills to

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

use spill kits

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

Required knowledge

aspects of environmental regulations and its implications for work being undertaken in an automotive workplace

characteristics and potential environmental impact of products equipment and machinery used in the automotive workplace

philosophy of prevention reuse reduce recycle

procedures for use of spill kit

effects of pollution and methods to minimise it

actions to be undertaken in case of significant environmental threat in the automotive mechanical workplace

monitoring and recording procedures for environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations

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

monitor and apply environmental regulations and sustainability best practice as they apply in an automotive mechanical workplace

identify materials used in an automotive mechanical workplace and assess their potential environmental impact

monitor and record environmental damage and breaches to environmental regulations

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 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

Ethical environmental practice may include:

Documents and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Safety equipment and other material may include:

Contaminants may include:

Sustainability best practice may include: