AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 55

AURT4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations  

Automotive Industry RS&R 

and best practice in the marine repair and service industry  

 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include safety management 

systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods 
code and safe operating procedures 

• 

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative 

obligations, environmental legislation, Australian 
standards, relevant OH&S, 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 workplaces 

involved in the repair and service of marine vessels 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling 

bins and drums, parts washers, bunded/graded wash 
bays, air extraction equipment, slipways or hardstand 
areas with pollution control measures and diversion 
valves, an oil water separator, a containment area for 
hazardous substances and a waste water management 
system 

Material 

•  Material safety data sheets, manufacturer/component 

supplier specifications, environmental records and 
costings of equipment 

And may 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  

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations  

  

and best practice in the marine repair and service 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 

  

• 

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

• 

Plan and manage environmental protection procedures in 
the business 

• 

Identify material used in the repair and service process 
and assess and manage their environmental impact 

• 

Effective recycling processes are in place 

• 

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 and product 
quality 

• 

Report significant environmental damage or spills 

• 

Plan and manage operator maintenance on tools and 
equipment to ensure environmental efficiency 

• 

Plan and manage operator maintenance on spray booth 
and spray equipment is conducted where applicable, 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 the environment 

AURT4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations  

Automotive Industry RS&R 

and best practice in the marine repair and service industry  

 

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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 repair and service of marine vessels  

• 

Philosophy of sustainability through prevent, reduce, 
reuse and recycle 

• 

Procedures for rectifying machinery faults and material 
defects 

• 

Action to be undertaken 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 

• 

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 a marine repair and service business. 

 (Level 3)

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT4501A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations  

  

and best practice in the marine repair and service industry  

 

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 EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

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 3)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation of 
equipment and material, recycling and waste management 
system 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 

 

Promote 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 and 
calculate wastage rates of various methods.  

(Level 3)

Solve problems 

 

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

(Level 3)

Use technology 

 

 

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

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

• 

Access to a marine repair and service workshop with 
access to marine vessels or components requiring repair, 
maintenance, testing or installing of components and/or 
systems, parts washers, recycling bins, bunded/graded 
wash bays, oil water separator liquid, sludge and solid 
wastes. 

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

 

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and best practice in the marine repair and service industry  

 

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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 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

AURT4502A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations  

 

and best practice in the mechanical repair industry  

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AURT4502A 

Plan and manage compliance with 
environmental regulations and best practice 
in the mechanical repair industry 

Unit descriptor 

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

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Plan and manage 

compliance with 
relevant environment 
regulations  

1.1 

Reasons for ethical environmental practice in an 
automotive 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 or 
directly indicating where they flow 

2.3 

Appropriate trade waste permits are in place 

2.4 

Impervious paved, undercover and bunded or drained 
area(s) are provided and used for all surface cleaning and 
preparation 

2.5 

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

2.6 

Clearly identifiable storage or recycling containers are 
provided for all liquid wastes 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

2.  Manage potential 

hazards to stormwater 
systems to avoid 
contamination 
(continued) 

 

 

2.7 

Oil water separator and pits are cleaned and maintained 
regularly as per manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

2.8 

Approved parts washer is supplied and maintained in a 
manner that ensures no contamination occurs 

2.9 

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

2.10  Workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional 

stormwater pollution 

3.  Manage potential 

hazards to air quality to 
avoid contamination 

3.1 

Hazards to air borne particles are identified, minimised 
and contained 

3.2 

Hazards to gases and fumes are identified, minimised and 
contained 

3.3 

Systems are in place and implemented to ensure vehicle 
exhausts and emissions are minimised are not permitted 
to collect in the workplace 

3.4 

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 records are accurately and legibly 

maintained and stored securely in a form accessible for 
reporting procedures 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

AURT4502A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations  

 

and best practice in the mechanical repair industry  

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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 

•  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 

Unit scope 

•  Work involves the planning or management of normal 

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

•  This unit is applicable to mechanical stream qualifications 

at both the certificate IV and Diploma 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 health 
regulations, 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 mechanical 

workplace or business