Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals. It involves preparing for the task, and identifying basic workplace emergency and safety practices and procedures.
It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify and apply basic safety practices and procedures in the workplace | 1.1 Own work responsibilities and workplace procedures that achieve a safe work environment are identified and followed 1.2 Hazards associated with the workplace, including fire and safety hazards, are identified and communicated to team members and supervisor 1.3 Safety requirements, including personal safety needs, are identified and confirmed with supervisor as consistent with job requirements |
2. Identify and apply basic emergency procedures in the workplace | 2.1 Workplace site emergency procedures are identified 2.2 Location of workplace safety alarms are identified 2.3 Fire safety and firefighting equipment and appliances are identified 2.4 Appropriate persons to be contacted in the event of accident or sickness of staff and customers are identified 2.5 Workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed |
Evidence of Performance
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:
source and interpret the procedure for safely moving one heavy item, and move the item
source and interpret the procedure for safely handling one dangerous substance in an automotive workplace, and use the substance
source and interpret the procedure for safely using a piece of electrical equipment in an automotive workplace, and use the equipment
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
reasons for ensuring safe work practices in an automotive workplace
common automotive workplace hazards, including:
electricity and water
toxic substances
flammable materials and fire hazards
spillages, waste and debris
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and requirements, equipment, and material relating to automotive workplace and personal safety, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
moving heavy items
handling dangerous substances, including:
cleaning materials
paints
fuels and oils
chemicals
using and storing electrical equipment, including:
pre-use checks
operating procedures
location and content of workplace safety procedures
location and application of fire safety and firefighting appliances and equipment in the workplace
workplace emergency and evacuation procedures.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to having applied knowledge of automotive safety fundamentals in an automotive workplace, e.g. task instructions.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
an automotive workplace or simulated workplace
tools, equipment and materials used for the automotive service and repair activities specified in the performance evidence
workplace procedures relating to safe work practices.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate appropriate information. |
Reading skills to: | interpret key information in written instructions relating to recognising and reporting situations. |
Oral communication skills to: | participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information. |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret simple numerical information in workplace procedures, equipment and materials. |
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 must | selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) safe work practices handling and storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances emergency, fire and accident. |
Emergency procedures must | incident or accident reporting evacuation involving staff and customers environmental incidents, including incidents or accidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances. |
Appropriate persons must include: | those holding a current recognised qualification in either: first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation fire warden and workplace evacuation officer occupational or work health and safety representative. |
Sectors
Health and Safety
Competency Field
Common