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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and follow workplace safety procedures
   • Workplace procedures relating to personal safety are identified and followed
   • Unsafe situations and hazards are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Machinery and equipment breakdowns are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Fire hazards are identified and reported, and precautions taken according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace procedures and safety requirements for handling and storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances are identified and followed
   • Workplace manual handling procedures are identified and followed
   • Participation in any WHS consultative arrangements established by workplace is undertaken
2. Identify and follow workplace emergency procedures
   • Workplace emergency procedures regarding illness and accidents are identified and followed
   • Safety warning alarms and workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed
   • Firefighting appliances and equipment are located and identified for emergency use and application
   • Qualified persons are identified for contacting in the event of an incident, accident or sickness of self, co-workers, staff, customers and others
   • Accident and incident documentation requirements are followed according to workplace procedures
3. Identify and follow workplace safety procedures
   • Workplace procedures relating to personal safety are identified and followed
   • Unsafe situations and hazards are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Machinery and equipment breakdowns are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Fire hazards are identified and reported, and precautions taken according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace procedures and safety requirements for handling and storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances are identified and followed
   • Workplace manual handling procedures are identified and followed
   • Participation in any WHS consultative arrangements established by workplace is undertaken
4. Identify and follow workplace emergency procedures
   • Workplace emergency procedures regarding illness and accidents are identified and followed
   • Safety warning alarms and workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed
   • Firefighting appliances and equipment are located and identified for emergency use and application
   • Qualified persons are identified for contacting in the event of an incident, accident or sickness of self, co-workers, staff, customers and others
   • Accident and incident documentation requirements are followed according to workplace procedures

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.

Workplace procedures mustinclude procedures for:	selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) identifying hazards running motor vehicles in the workplace emergency, fire and accident.
Qualified persons must include:	those holding a current recognised qualification in any of the following: first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation fire warden and workplace evacuation occupational or work health and safety representative.

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Performance Evidence

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:

move two heavy items in an automotive workplace

use two different dangerous goods in an automotive workplace

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

raise a safety concern at either a work health and safety (WHS) or occupational health and safety (OHS) consultative meeting

carry out a hazard inspection in an automotive workplace

complete an incident report.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

basic aspects of relevant state or territory WHS or OHS legislation, including:

employer responsibilities for workplace practices

employee responsibilities to participate in WHS practices

employee responsibility to ensure own work practices protect the safety of self, other workers and other people in the workplace

purpose and structure of WHS or OHS workplace committees, including roles of workplace personnel

personal safety in an automotive workplace, including:

hearing protection

skin protection

protective clothing

protective footwear

eye protection

manual handling, including:

storing items

planning the lift

using correct lifting techniques and equipment

workplace practices, including:

housekeeping

observing personal hygiene

identifying slip hazards and trip hazards

meaning of WHS or OHS symbols and signs

machine and equipment safety, including:

using compressed air

using machine guards

electrical tools, including:

checking before use

faulty equipment tagging and isolation procedures

dangers of using electrical tools around water

vehicle lifting equipment, including:

using jacks and stands

using hoists

safe working load (SWL) of jacks and hoists

vehicle safety, including:

engine moving parts

engine and exhaust hot components

electrical hazards associated with:

high voltage ignition systems

wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems

batteries

fuel, including petrol, diesel and natural and petroleum gas

high voltage in battery electrical and hybrid vehicles

hazardous materials, including handling and storing:

oils

brake fluid

brake dust

chemicals

cleaning products

safety data sheets (SDS)

emergency procedures, including:

personnel responsibilities

evacuation procedures and assembly points.

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