Work involves the theory, knowledge and application of skills related to environmental regulations and sustainability best practice in a general automotive workplace.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify and apply environment regulations

1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an automotive workplace are identified

1.2. Environmental responsibilities and penalties for individual breaches of legislation and regulations are identified

1.3. Documents and procedures relevant to environmental safety and hazards are applied

1.4. Safety equipment and other material necessary to support environmentally sound practices are identified and sourced

2. Identify and avoid contamination to water systems and land

2.1. Wastewater and contaminants are identified and prevented from entering water systems or contaminating land

2.2. Parts and components containing hazardous materials are drained and stored in a sealed container

2.3. Liquid wastes are put into storage or recycling containers and placed in an undercover bunded area

2.4. Spill kit is located and used to prevent water or land contamination

2.5. Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional water or land contamination

3. Identify and avoid hazards to air quality

3.1. Hazardous airborne particles are identified, prevented, reduced and contained

3.2. Hazardous gases and fumes are identified, prevented, reduced and contained

4. Identify and avoid noise hazards

4.1. Hazardous noise activities are identified, prevented, reduced and contained

4.2. Hazardous noise activities are carried out within approved operating hours and regulations

5. Identify and apply sustainability best practice

5.1. Sustainability best practice is identified and applied to minimise waste and potential damage to the environment according to workplace policies and procedures

5.2. Methods to reduce resource consumption (water, electricity, fossil fuels, chemicals) are identified and applied

5.3. Environmental damage and breaches of environmental regulations are reported

Required skills

communication skills to:

follow oral instructions

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

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

literacy skills to:

understand workplace environmental procedures

read and apply environmental regulations for an automotive workplace

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

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 collaborate and cooperate with other team members

technical skills to:

collect, organise and interpret technical information related to recognising 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

effects of pollution and methods to minimise it

environmental regulations and their 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

reporting 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:

apply environmental regulations and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

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

use a spill kit

report environmental damage and breaches of 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.

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.

Field of Competency

Common

Unit Sector

Environment

This unit contains employability skills.