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Automotive Industry RS&R

AURC4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations

and best practice in a workplace or business

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AUR99 Version 4.00 Review by 30 June 2004

AURC4501A

Plan and manage compliance with
environmental regulations and best practice
in a workplace or business

Unit Descriptor

This unit covers the competency to plan and implement an
appropriate management system that ensures the protection of
the environment in a workplace or business.

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

1. Plan and manage

compliance with
relevant environment
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 company and individual breaches of the
legislation are identified

1.4

Waste products are minimised and facilities provided for
waste material to be stored in appropriate 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. 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
systems to avoid
contamination

2.1

Systems are in place to ensure waste water does not enter
the stormwater system

2.2

All drains and flows are identified on a site map directly
indicating where they flow

2.3

Appropriate trade waste permits are in place

2.4

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

2.5

Spill kit is provided and used as needed to prevent
stormwater contamination by staff trained in its use

2.6

Workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional
stormwater pollution

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

3. Manage potential

hazards to air quality to
avoid contamination

3.1

Hazards of air borne 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 where appropriate

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 records are accurately and legibly
maintained and stored securely in a form accessible for
reporting procedures

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

• Any automotive business excluding body repair, marine

and mechanical involving the removal of components
containing oils or other fluid

Unit Scope

•

Work involves the normal 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 marine, body and some
mechanical areas involving the removal of components
containing oils or other fluids. Specific environmental
competency standards should be used in these areas

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURC4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations

and best practice in a workplace or business

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RANGE STATEMENT

Unit Context

• OH&S requirements, material safety data sheets,

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe
operating procedures

• Work is carried out in accordance with legislative

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

• Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion,

judgement and problem solving skills to improve
environmental performance by reducing environmental
risk and waste

• Competency may be demonstrated in any automotive

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

Tools and Equipment

• Tools and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling

bins and drums

• Tools and equipment may include a containment area for

hazardous substances

Material

• Material safety data sheets, environmental records,

manufacturer/component supplier specifications, costings
of equipment and waste removal

• May also include staff environmental induction material

Personal Protective
Equipment

• Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and
practices

Information and
Procedures

• Environmental legislation, regulations and advice

• Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and

equipment

• Work instructions and procedures

• Site environmental policy

• Workplace procedures relating to reporting and

communication

• Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and

operational procedures

• Local council and waterways regulations

AURC4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations

Automotive Industry RS&R

and best practice in a workplace or business

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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

• Plan and manage safe handling requirements for

equipment, products and materials, including use of
personal protective equipment

• Plan and mange environmental protection procedures in

the business

• Identify material used in process 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 and 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 required production output, product and

service quality

• Report significant environmental damage or spills plan

and manage operator maintenance on equipment to
ensure environmental efficiency

• Manage effective planning and team work 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

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURC4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations

and best practice in a workplace or business

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning Knowledge

• Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its

relationship with OH&S, financial 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, recycle

• Procedures for rectifying machinery faults and material

defects

• Actions to be taken in case of significant environmental

threat in the workplace

• Reporting procedures for significant environmental

damage occurring in the workplace

• Cleaner production and eco-efficient strategies to avoid

the production of waste

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, standards and workplace best practices in
an automotive business.

(Level

Communicate Ideas and
Information

Communicate ideas and information to enable all work
undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice.
Support from stakeholders is actively sought for implementing
suitable innovation and continuous improvement.

(Level

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning Skills (continued)

Plan and Organise
Activities

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

(Level

Work with Others and in
a Team

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

(Level

Use Mathematical Ideas
and Techniques

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete
measurements and estimate material requirements and calculate
wastage rates of various methods.

(Level

Solve Problems

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

(Level

Use Technology

Use the workplace technology related to environmental
protection and recycling equipment.

(Level

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Resource Implications

•

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

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

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURC4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations

and best practice in a workplace or business

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

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

• Assessment of this competency 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 competency

is able not only to be satisfied under the particular
circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other
circumstances

Context/s of Assessment

• Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace

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

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