Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AURAEA3003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURAEA3003 - Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply and monitor environmental regulations and sustainability best practice whilst undertaking mechanical service or repair of light or heavy vehicles, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or their components in the automotive mechanical industry.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work involves the theory, knowledge and application of skills related to environmental regulations and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply and monitor environment regulations
  • Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive workplace are identified
  • Environmental responsibilities and penalties for individual breaches of legislation and regulations are identified
  • Documents and procedures relevant to environmental safety and hazards are applied
  • Safety equipment and other material necessary to support environmentally sound practices are identified and sourced
       
Element: Monitor and avoid contamination to water systems and land
  • Wastewater and contaminants are identified and prevented from entering water systems or contaminating land
  • Surface cleaning, engine degreasing and preparation is undertaken in an impervious paved area and does not contaminate water systems or land
  • Parts and components containing hazardous materials are drained and stored in a sealed container
  • Liquid wastes are put into storage or recycling containers and placed in an undercover bunded area
  • Parts washing is undertaken in an approved parts washer that does not cause contamination of water systems or land
  • Spill kit is located and used to prevent water or land contamination
  • Drip trays are used under vehicles to minimise spills
  • Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional water or land contamination
  • Hands are cleaned over drains connected to an oil/water separator or drums for collection of liquid waste
       
Element: Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality
  • Vehicle exhausts and emissions are minimised and prevented from collection in the workplace
  • Welding is conducted in a well ventilated area
  • Hazardous airborne particles are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
  • Hazardous gases and fumes are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
       
Element: Monitor and avoid noise hazards
  • Hazardous noise activities are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained
  • Hazardous noise activities are carried out within approved operating hours and regulations
       
Element: Monitor and apply sustainability best practice
  • Sustainability best practice is monitored and applied to minimise waste and potential damage to the environment according to workplace policies and procedures
  • Methods to reduce resource consumption (water, electricity, fossil fuels, chemicals) are monitored and applied
  • Environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations are monitored and recorded
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

problem-solving 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

self-management 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 safety-related 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 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:

legislative obligations

environmental legislation

health regulations

hazardous materials handling procedures

organisation insurance requirements

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

Documents and procedures may include:

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

Contaminants 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 best practice may include:

recycling waste

energy conservation practices

natural resources (water, etc.) conservation practices

reusing

environmental (green) purchasing practices

noise minimisation.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 workplace are identified 
Environmental responsibilities and penalties for individual breaches of legislation and regulations are identified 
Documents and procedures relevant to environmental safety and hazards are applied 
Safety equipment and other material necessary to support environmentally sound practices are identified and sourced 
Wastewater and contaminants are identified and prevented from entering water systems or contaminating land 
Surface cleaning, engine degreasing and preparation is undertaken in an impervious paved area and does not contaminate water systems or land 
Parts and components containing hazardous materials are drained and stored in a sealed container 
Liquid wastes are put into storage or recycling containers and placed in an undercover bunded area 
Parts washing is undertaken in an approved parts washer that does not cause contamination of water systems or land 
Spill kit is located and used to prevent water or land contamination 
Drip trays are used under vehicles to minimise spills 
Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional water or land contamination 
Hands are cleaned over drains connected to an oil/water separator or drums for collection of liquid waste 
Vehicle exhausts and emissions are minimised and prevented from collection in the workplace 
Welding is conducted in a well ventilated area 
Hazardous airborne particles are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained 
Hazardous gases and fumes are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained 
Hazardous noise activities are monitored, prevented, reduced and contained 
Hazardous noise activities are carried out within approved operating hours and regulations 
Sustainability best practice is monitored and applied to minimise waste and potential damage to the environment according to workplace policies and procedures 
Methods to reduce resource consumption (water, electricity, fossil fuels, chemicals) are monitored and applied 
Environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations are monitored and recorded 

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