AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 5

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURC2501A Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Environmental legislation, regulations and advice 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including job cards/sheets 

•  Site environmental policy 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication of environmental issues 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

operational procedures 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to 
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and 
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products 

and materials, including use of personal protective 
equipment 

•  Apply environmental regulations and best practice 

•  Identify material used in the business and assess their 

environmental impact 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and 

products 

•  maintain required production output, product and 

service quality 

•  Conduct operator maintenance on tools and equipment to 

ensure environmental efficiency 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

•  Use of a spill kit 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its 

implications to work being undertaken 

•  Characteristics and potential environmental impact of 

products used in the business 

•  Philosophy of prevent, reuse, reduce, recycle 

•  Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material 

defects 

•  Internal reporting procedures for significant environmental 

damage occurring in the workplace 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although 
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

How will the candidate 
apply the following key 
competency in this unit? 

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

 

Collect, organise and understand information related to 
environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, 
guidelines and workplace practices in a workplace or business. 

 

(Level 2) 

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable all work is 
undertaken in accordance with environmental best practice, 
coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and 
customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems. 

 

(Level 1) 

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation of 
equipment and material and the selection of appropriate worksite 
to avoid any environmental contamination, back tracking, 
workflow interruptions or wastage. 

 

(Level 2) 

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

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

 

(Level 2) 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and estimate material requirements. 

 

(Level 2) 

Solve problems 

 

Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid 
environmental contamination and wastage. 

 (Level 

1) 

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to environmental 
protection equipment. 

 (Level 

2) 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to an automotive business excluding, body repair, 

marine, mechanical involving the removal of components 
containing oils or other fluids 

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 may be in 

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency 

Context/s of assessment 

•  Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 

simulated facility with relevant process equipment, 
materials, work instructions and deadlines 

 

 

 

 

 

AURC1501A Identify 

environmental regulations and best 

practice in a workplace or business 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to identify environmental 
regulations and avoid potential hazards in an automotive 
workplace.  

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Identify relevant 

environment 
regulations 

1.1 

Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an 
automotive workshop are identified 

1.2 

Responsibilities of employees in an automotive workshop 
are identified 

1.3 

Penalties for individual breaches of the legislation are 
identified 

1.4 

Methods to minimise waste and sort store for recycling or 
disposal are identified 

1.5 

Methods to sort and dispose of packaging on goods 
received are identified 

2.  Identify hazards to 

stormwater 

2.1 

Actions to be taken to ensure no waste water is allowed 
to enter the stormwater system are identified 

2.2 

Storage methods for parts and components containing 
environmentally hazardous material are identified 

2.3 

Recycling and storage procedures for liquid wastes are 
identified 

2.4 

Uses of a spill kit are identified 

2.5 

Procedures to keep workplace clean and prevent 
unintentional stormwater pollution are identified 

3.  Identify hazards to air 

quality 

3.1 

Hazards of airborne particles are identified, and methods 
to minimise and contain are identified 

3.2 

Hazards of gases and fumes are identified, and methods 
to minimise and contain are identified 

4.  Identify noise hazards 

4.1   Effects of noise creating activities and methods to 

minimise these are identified 

 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of 
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit 
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

Automotive business  

•  This competency can be obtained in an institutional setting 

Unit scope 

• 

Work involves the theory and knowledge related to 
environmental issues in the automotive industry 

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements, material safety data sheets, 

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe 
operating procedures 

•  Competency is demonstrated in accordance with 

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

•  Competency requires individuals to demonstrate 

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

•  Competency may be demonstrated in any appropriate 

setting and does not require practical demonstration 

Tools and equipment 

•  No specific tools and equipment are required  

Material 

•  Material safety data sheets 

Personal protective 
equipment 

•  No specific personal protective equipment is required 

Information and 
procedures 

•  Environmental legislation, regulations and advice. 

•  Typical site environmental policy 

•  Typical manufacturer/component supplier specifications 

and operational procedures 

 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated 
to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency 
and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  Demonstrate a knowledge of environmental regulations 

and best practice as they would apply in an automotive 
workplace or business 

•  Identify material used in an automotive business and 

assess their environmental impact 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its 

implications for work being undertaken in an automotive 
business 

•  Characteristics and potential environmental impact of 

products used in the automotive industry 

•  Philosophy of prevention, reuse, reduce, recycle 

•  Procedures for use of spill kit 

•  Effects of noise pollution and methods to minimise it 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although 
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

How will the candidate 
apply the following key 
competency in this unit? 

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

 

Collect, organise and understand information related to 
environmental procedures from legislation, regulations and 
workshop practices in a workplace or business. 

 (Level 

1)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable all work is 
undertaken in accordance with environmental best practice, 
coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and 
customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems. 

 (Level 

1)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE  

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation of 
equipment and material and the selection of appropriate 
worksite to avoid any environmental contamination, back 
tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage. 

 (Level 

1) 

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

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

 (Level 

1) 

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and estimate material requirements. 

 (Level 

1) 

Solve problems 

 

Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid 
environmental contamination and wastage. 

 (Level 

1) 

Use technology 

 

Use workplace technology related to environmental protection 
equipment. 

 (Level 

1) 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE  

Resource implications 

•  Access to environmental legislation, regulations and best 

practice models 

Method of assessment 

•  Assessment should be by questioning on underpinning 

knowledge 

•  Assessment could be conducted over time and may be in 

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency 

Context/s of assessment 

•  Assessment may occur on the job or in an institutional 

setting