Work involves the activities of an automotive business, including the planning and management of the occupations of glazing, accessory fitting, window tinting, trimming, and bicycles.

This unit is applicable to qualifications at both the Certificate IV and V level. In recreational boating, vehicle body and some technical areas involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids, specific environmental units of competency should be used.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills to improve environmental performance by reducing environmental risk and waste.

Competence may be demonstrated in any automotive business excluding, body repair, marine and mechanical involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations

1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a workplace or business are identified

1.2. Environmental responsibilities of employers and employees in an automotive workplace or business are identified

1.3. Penalties for enterprise and individual breaches of the legislation are identified

1.4. Waste products are minimised and facilities provided for waste materials to be stored in bins for recycling or disposal

1.5. Collection and recycling arrangements are implemented for liquids, sludge, solids and other waste

1.6. Suppliers with minimal excess packaging on goods received are sourced and packaging on goods received is sorted and disposed of appropriately

1.7. Waste and energy conservation strategies are identified and implemented

2. Manage potential hazards to stormwater system to avoid contamination

2.1. Systems are in place to ensure wastewater does not enter the stormwater system

2.2. All drains and flows are identified on a worksite map directly indicating where they flow

2.3. Trade waste permits are in place

2.4. Undercover and bunded or drained areas are provided and used for the storage of all materials containing environmentally hazardous substances

2.5. Spill kit is provided and used to prevent stormwater contamination

2.6. Workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution

3. Manage potential hazards to air quality to avoid contamination

3.1. Hazards of airborne particles are identified, minimised and contained

3.2. Hazards of gases and fumes are identified, minimised and contained

3.3. A well-ventilated area is provided for any welding activities

4. Minimisation of noise hazards is planned and managed

4.1. Noise creating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours

4.2. Fixed machinery is fitted with silencers or surrounded by noise containment material

5. Management systems

5.1. An environmental policy and contingency plan suitable to the needs of the business is developed and implemented

5.2. Waste to landfill is calculated and possible savings through reuse and recycling are calculated

5.3. Payback period on environmental equipment is calculated

5.4. Manage staff adherence to environmental responsibilities

5.5. Environmental documents are maintained and stored securely in a form accessible for reporting procedures

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, standards and workplace best practices in an automotive business

communicate ideas and information to ensure all work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice, support from stakeholders is actively sought for implementing suitable innovation and continuous improvement

plan and organise activities including the preparation of equipment and materials recycling and waste management systems and the selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

promote work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work and calculate wastage rates of various methods

use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage

use the workplace technology related to environmental protection and recycling equipment

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

aspects of environmental legislation and its relationship with occupational health and safety (OHS), finance and risk management

requirements for trade waste permits

spill clean-up procedures

characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the business

philosophy of sustainability through prevention, reuse, reduce and recycle

procedures for rectifying machinery faults and material defects

actions to be taken in case of environmental threat in the workplace

reporting procedures for environmental damage occurring in the workplace

cleaner production and eco-efficient strategies to avoid the production of waste

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

Plan and manage safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Plan and mange environmental protection procedures

Identify materials used in the business and assess and manage their environmental impact

Plan and manage work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

maintain a clean workplace

prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products

dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice

maintain production output, and product and service quality

Report environmental damage or spills

Plan and manage operator maintenance on equipment to ensure environmental efficiency

Manage effective planning and teamwork related to environmental best practice

Develop/implement or audit an existing business environmental policy which covers at a minimum: waste, recycling, hazards to stormwater, air quality, noise, energy minimisation and costs

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines

The following should be made available:

access to an automotive business which includes waste materials of various types, recycling bins, liquid, sludge and solid wastes

resources may include pressure washing and facilities for the use of recycled water.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and should be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence.

Assessment of this unit of competence is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process. Direct evidence may include certification of compliance of the final outcome/product or authorisation for use by a component authority.

Assessment must confirm the inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Automotive business

Any automotive business excluding body repair, marine and mechanical involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids

Work procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with:

OHS legislation, material safety data sheets (MSDS), hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, and manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment are to include:

spill kits, recycling bins and drums

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

environmental legislation, regulations and advice

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions and procedures

worksite environmental policy

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures

local council and waterways regulations

MSDS, environmental documents, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, costing of equipment and waste removal

staff environmental induction material

Unit sector

Common

This unit contains employability skills.