AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 46

AURT3501A Implement and monitor environmental regulations 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

and best practice in the marine repair industry 

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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 

• 

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, 
products and material, including use of personal 
protective equipment 

• 

Implement environmental regulations and best practice 

• 

Identify material used in the repair, maintenance and 
installation process 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 and product 

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 the environment 

• 

Use of a spill kit 

Underpinning knowledge 

• 

Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its 
implications to work being undertaken 

• 

Characteristics and potential environmental impact of 
products used in the repair, maintenance and installation 
of marine craft engines, components and electrical 
systems 

• 

Philosophy of reduces, reuse, and recycle 

• 

Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material 
defects 

• 

Action to be taken in case of significant environmental 
threat in the workplace 

• 

Reporting procedures for significant environmental 
damage occurring in the workplace 

• 

Awareness of the environmental effects of Tributylin, 
arsenic, mercury, copper, lead, hydrocarbons, oil/oily 
water and DDT on marine environments 

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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 are 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 practices in a 
marine maintenance, repair and installation workshop. 

 (Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable all work  
undertaken is 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 2)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

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

(Level 3)

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)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

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

(Level 2)

 

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and best practice in the marine repair industry 

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Underpinning skills (continued) 

Solve problems 

 

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

(Level 2)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to environmental 
protection measures.  

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to a marine maintenance, repair and installation 

workplace with access to marine crafts requiring repair, 
maintenance, testing or installing of components and/or 
systems, parts washers, recycling bins and pressure 
washing equipment with waste water recycling ability 

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, 
material, work instructions and deadlines 

 

 

 

 

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AURT3502A 

Implement and monitor environmental 
regulations and best practice in the 
automotive mechanical industry  

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to undertake the service or 
repair of light or heavy vehicles, motorcycles, outdoor power 
equipment or their components in a manner that ensures the 
protection of the environment. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Implement relevant 

environment regulations  

1.1 

Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an 
automotive mechanical workplace or business are 
identified 

1.2 

Environmental responsibilities of employees in an 
automotive mechanical workplace or business are 
identified 

1.3 

Penalties for individual breaches of the legislation are 
identified 

1.4 

Waste is minimised, waste material including sludge, 
solids and other wastes are sorted and stored in 
appropriate bins for recycling or disposal 

1.5 

Packaging on goods received is sorted and reused or 
disposed of to recycling 

2.  Monitor and avoid 

hazards to stormwater  

2.1 

No wastewater or contaminants are allowed to enter the 
stormwater system 

2.2 

All surface cleaning, engine degreasing and preparation 
is undertaken in an impervious paved area and does not 
contaminate stormwater 

2.3 

All parts and components containing environmentally 
hazardous material are stored undercover in a sealed and 
bunded or drained treatment area. 

2.4 

All liquid wastes are drained into appropriate storage or 
recycling containers 

2.5 

Parts washing is undertaken in an approved parts washer 
that does not cause contamination of stormwater or 
ground 

2.6 

Spill kit is located and used as needed to prevent 
stormwater contamination 

2.7 

Drip trays are used under vehicles when any chance of 
spillage or leakage is present 

 

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Automotive Industry RS&R 

 

practice in the automotive mechanical industry 

 

 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

2. Monitor and avoid 

hazards to stormwater 
(continued) 

2.8 

Spills are cleaned up immediately and workplace is kept 
clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution 

2.9 

Hands are cleaned over drains connected to an oil/water 
separator or drums for collecting liquid waste 

3.  Monitor and avoid 

hazards to air quality  

3.1 

Vehicle exhausts and emissions are minimised and not 
permitted to collect in the workplace or business 

3.2 

Hazards of airborne particles are monitored, minimised 
and contained 

3.3 

Hazards of gases are monitored, minimised and contained 

3.4 

Welding is conducting in a well ventilated area 

4.  Monitor and avoid noise 

hazards  

4.1   Noise generating activities are minimised and carried out 

within approved operating hours 

 

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 mechanical 
workplace or business 

•  Mechanical workplace or business undertaking either 

general or specialist mechanical repairs to; light or heavy 
vehicles or their mechanical components, or motorcycles 
or outdoor power equipment. Specialised mechanical 
repairs can include transmissions, steering and suspension, 
brakes, engine reconditioning, diesel fuelled plant, 
exhausts and radiators 

•  This Unit is applicable to mechanical repairs, which 

involve the removal of components containing oils or other 
fluids. Other mechanical stream qualifications should use 
AURC2501A 

 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Unit scope 

•  Work involves the normal activities of a mechanical or 

mechanical specialist workplace or business including 
service, removal, repair or fitting of mechanical 
components for light vehicles, heavy vehicles, motorcycles 
and outdoor power equipment 

•  This unit is applicable to many mechanical stream 

qualifications at both the certificate II and III level 

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include 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 OH&S 
regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation 
insurance requirements 

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in undertaking 
environmentally sound work practices 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in the service, repair, overhaul, replacement or fitting of 
vehicle parts and components 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment are to include recycling bins and 

drums, bunded or drained wash bays and preparation areas, 
parts washers, spill kits, quick break degreasing 
compounds, cleaning equipment, oil drip trays, waste 
management systems and waste water systems 

Material 

•  Material safety data sheets 

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, including job sheets 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication of environmental issues 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

operational procedures 

•  Site environmental policy 

 

 AURT3502A Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

 

practice in the automotive mechanical industry 

 

 

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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 

•  Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, 

products and material, including use of personal 
protective equipment 

•  Implement environmental regulations and best practice 

•  Identify material used in an automotive workplace or 

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 and product 

quality 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

•  Use of a spill kit 

•  Conduct operator maintenance on tools and equipment to 

ensure environmental efficiency 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Relevant aspects of environmental legislation and its 

implications to work being undertaken 

•  Characteristics and potential environmental impact of 

products used in automotive mechanical workplace or 
business 

•  Philosophy of prevention, reduce, reuse, recycle   

•  Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material 

defects 

•  Action to be undertaken in case of significant 

environmental threat in the workplace or business 

•  Reporting procedures for significant environmental 

damage occurring in the workplace 

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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 are 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 
workplace or business practices in an automotive mechanical 
workplace or business. 

 (Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable all work 
undertaken is 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 2)

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 3)

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)

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 2)