AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 101

AURV2501A Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Identify and avoid 

hazards to air quality 
(continued) 

3.4  Hazards of airborne particles are identified, minimised 

and contained 

3.5  Hazards of gases and fumes are identified, minimised and 

contained 

4.  Identify 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: 

Unit scope 

•  Work involves the normal activities of a body repair shop 

including removal and repair of metal and plastic panels and 
body components, preparation of panels for painting 

 

This unit is primarily aimed at those undertaking the 
qualification AUR22899 Vehicle Paint/Panel Preparer 

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, 
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 repair of vehicle bodies, through the removal and 
replacement of body panels and the preparation of panels for 
painting 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling bins 

and drums, bunded or drained wash bays and preparation 
areas, spray booths and vacuum/air extraction equipment 
waste water management system 

 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Material 

•  Material safety data sheets 

Personal protective 
equipment 

 

•  Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices. Face masks are available for rubbing back and 
painting 

Information and 
procedures 

•  Environmental legislation, regulations, Australian Standards 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including job sheets/cards 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication of environmental issues 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

operational procedures 

•  Site environmental policy 

 

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 

•  Apply environmental regulations and best practice 

•  Identify material used in the vehicle body repair 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 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and 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 body repair process 

•  Philosophy of prevent, reduce, reuse, 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 body repair 
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 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)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

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 and checking 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 a body repair workshop with damaged vehicles, 

metal and plastic panels and fillers, spray booth, various 
spray guns, paint mixing equipment, recycling bins, 
vacuum cleaners/brooms, liquid, sludge and solid wastes 

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 
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 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV2803A Carry out minor sewing repairs and alterations 

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AURV2803A 

Carry out minor sewing repairs and 
alterations 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to carry out sewing operations 
and machine maintenance, which require supervision and 
minimum skills. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements 
including quality and quantities of material 

1.2 

Job specifications are read and interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements including personal protection needs, 
are observed throughout the work 

1.4 

Material for repairs and alterations are selected and 
inspected for quality 

1.5 

Correct hand and power tools are inspected for safe use. 

1.6 

Products are determined to minimise waste material 

1.7 

Procedures are identified for maximising energy 
efficiency whilst completing the job 

2.  Carry out minor hand 

and machine sewing 
procedures 

2.1 

Procedures are applied without causing damage to any 
component or system 

2.2 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

2.3 

All minor sewing procedures are carried out in 
accordance with manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

2.4 

All minor sewing procedures are completed within 
established industry/enterprise guidelines 

2.5 

All activities are carried out according to industry 
regulations/guidelines, OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

3.  Carry out minor sewing 

machine maintenance 
procedures 

3.1 

Procedures are carried out without causing damage to any 
component/system 

3.2 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

3.3 

All cleaning procedures are carried out to 
manufacturer/component supplier and enterprise 
guidelines 

AURV2803A Carry out minor sewing repairs and alterations 

 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Carry out minor sewing 

machine maintenance 
procedures (continued) 

3.4 

All lubricating procedures are carried out to 
manufacturer/component supplier and enterprise 
guidelines  

3.5 

All activities are carried out according to industry 
regulations/guidelines. OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

4. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

4.1 

Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

4.2 

Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 
procedures. 

4.3 

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 
serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

4.4 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 
in accordance with workplace procedures 

4.5 

Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site 
procedures 

4.6 

Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace 
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: 

Minor sewing repairs and 
alterations 

•  Small repairs and alterations to vehicle trim 

Unit scope 

• 

Work involves component remove and replacement repair 
of trims and trim alterations 

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include building codes, safety 

management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous 
goods code, 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 in methods of minor 
trim repairs and alterations 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Unit context (continued) 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in trim shops, dealerships, panel shops, detailers and 
accessory suppliers and installers 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment are to include hand and power tools 
and sewing machines and may include, but not be limited 
to special tools for dismantling/assembly, sewing machine, 
scissors, needles, knives, straight edge, tape, square, and 
marking chalk 

Material 

• 

Material are to include trim cloth and sewing material 

Personal protective 
equipment 

• 

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

Information and 
procedures 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including job sheets, material safety 

data sheets and instructional material 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication 

•  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 

•  Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant 

information 

•  Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products 

and material, including use of personal protective 
equipment 

•  Read and interpret job sheets, instructional material, trim 

datasheets to prepare for work 

• 

Identify material used in the work process 

AURV2803A Carry out minor sewing repairs and alterations 

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  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  

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain sewing equipment 

and procedures to complete the following: 

•  minor sewing repairs 

•  alterations and minor machine maintenance. 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  Relevant technical information 

•  Equipment operation and safety requirements 

•  Relevant manufacturer/component supplier and 

company policies 

•  Personal safety requirements 

•  Material matching procedures 

•  Machine sewing procedures 

•  Sewing methods appropriate to various material types 

•  Planning minor sewing repairs and alterations processes 

and techniques 

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels to manufactures, enterprise and customer 
requirements 

•  Procedures for reporting faults and material defects