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

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

Unit of competency
National Code
AURV371481A
State Code
W5244
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/04/2010
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/04/2010
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the competence to undertake repair of vehicle bodies in a manner that ensures protection of the environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement environment regulations
  • 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a body repair workshop are identified.
  • 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in a body repair workshop are identified.
  • 1.3. Penalties for individual breaches of legislation are identified.
  • 1.4. Waste is minimised, waste materials, including sludge and solids and other wastes are sorted and stored in 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 waste water or contaminants are allowed to enter stormwater system.
  • 2.2. Surface cleaning and preparation is undertaken in a impervious paved area and does not contaminate stormwater system.
  • 2.3. Parts and components containing environmentally hazardous material are stored undercover in a sealed and bunded or drained treatment area.
  • 2.4. Liquid wastes are drained into storage or recycling containers.
  • 2.5. Paint, thinners/reduces are reused, recycled or stored in a bunded or drained area for collection by an approved disposal agent.
  • 2.6. Spill kit is located and used as needed to prevent stormwater contamination.
  • 2.7. Spills are cleaned up immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution.
3. Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality
  • 3.1. Spray painting is conducted in an approved spray booth.
  • 3.2. Paint is mixed in a well-ventilated room.
  • 3.3. Abrasive sanding is undertaken in an enclosed booth or chamber.
  • 3.4. Hazards of airborne particles are monitored, minimised and contained.
  • 3.5. Welding is conducting in a well-ventilated area.
  • 3.6. All CFCs, HCFCs and blends from air conditioning systems are recovered for recycling or approved disposal during servicing or decommissioning.
  • 3.7. Spray booth is maintained to ensure it is operating with manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
  • 3.8. Clean up of guns and spraying equipment is conducted in an environmentally safe manner.
4. Monitor and avoid noise hazards
  • 4.1. Noise generating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours.
Panel removal, repair and replacement procedures
Component removal procedures
Panel surface cleaning and paint application

Work involves normal activities of a body repair shop, including removal and repair of metal and plastic panels and body components, welding, preparation of panels for painting and painting with a range of vehicle paints

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, 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
Competence may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the repair of vehicle bodies, through repair, replacement or painting of body panels which may be metal or plastic

Tooling 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

Materials data safety sheets

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

Environmental legislation, regulations, Australian Standards and advice
Worksite environmental policy
Workplace procedures relating to use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication of environmental issues
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures

Critical aspects of evidence
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Implement environmental regulations and best practice
Identify materials used in the body repair process and assess their environmental impact

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain 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
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

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned 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 details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
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 work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with worksite supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including preparation of equipment and materials and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, 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 complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to environmental protection equipment
(Level 2)

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace 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 competence

Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a body repair workshop with damaged vehicles, metal and plastic panel repair equipment and fillers, spray booths, 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