AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 105

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV3501A Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

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, policies, guidelines, 
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 repair, 
replacement or painting of body panels which may be 
metal or plastic 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment are to include spill kits, recycling 

bins and drums, spray gun washers, bunded or drained 
wash bays, spray booths, vacuum/air extraction equipment 
and a waste water management system 

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 and ear muffs for protection against noise 
generated from machinery 

Information and 
procedures 

•  Environmental legislation, regulations, relevant Australian 

standards and advice 

•  Site environmental policy 

•  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 

 

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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 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 spray booth and spray 

equipment to ensure environmental efficiency 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Use of spill kit 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

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 prevention, reduce, reuse, recycle   

•  Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material 

defects 

•  Action to be taken in case of significant environmental 

threat in the workshop 

•  Reporting procedures for significant environmental 

damage occurring in the workshop 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV3501A Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry 

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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 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 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 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)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to environmental 
protection equipment. 

(Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to a body repair workshop with damaged 

vehicles, metal and plastic panel repair equipment and 
fillers, spray booth, various spray guns, paint mixing 
equipment, recycling bins, dust extraction equipment, 
vacuum cleaners/brooms and liquid, sludge and solid 
wastes 

•  Access to a least two of the paint types listed; water 

based, acrylic, two pack, or thinners/reducers 

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 

 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV3802A Carry out sewing operations 

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AURV3802A 

Carry out sewing operations 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to carry out sewing operations 
including hand and machine operation. 

Prerequisite 

AURV2803A  Carry out minor sewing repairs and alterations 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements 
including quality and quantity 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 sewing are selected and inspected for quality 

1.5 

Correct hand and 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 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 sewing procedures are carried out in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications 

2.4 

All 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 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 

3.4 

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

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Carry out sewing 

machine maintenance 
procedures (continued) 

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: 

Carry out sewing 
operations 

•  Sewing of material and maintenance of machines 

Unit scope 

• 

Work involves hand sewing, machine sewing, matching of 
material, measuring, cutting, over locking. Methods should 
be applied under normal operating conditions 

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 sewing, material 
matching, measuring, cutting and maintaining machinery 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in trim shops 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURV3802A Carry out sewing operations 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment are to include hand and power tools 
and sewing machines and may include, but not be limited 
to: scissors, needles, knives, straight edge, tape and square 
making chalks 

Material 

• 

Material are to include trim cloth, canvas, plastic sheeting, 
leather 

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 

•  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 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain sewing equipment 

and procedures to complete the following 

•  Conduct operator maintenance sewing machines 

•  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 

•  Machine maintenance procedures 

•  Planning sewing operations and machine maintenance 

processes and techniques 

•  Characteristics of material and uses of products 

produced for use in motor vehicles recreational 
vehicles, marine, aircraft, heavy vehicle, plant and 
agricultural equipment 

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels to manufactures, enterprise and customer 
requirements 

•  Procedures for reporting faults and material defects