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Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals

Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals

Unit of competency
National Code
AURASA1001
State Code
WF031
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/07/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
10/07/2013
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify basic safety and emergency procedures that are used to maintain a safe automotive workplace.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify basic workplace safety practices and procedures
  • 1.1. Reasons for safe work practice in an automotive workshop are identified and determined
  • 1.2. Responsibilities of staff in an automotive workshop are identified
  • 1.3. Worksite policies and procedures to achieve a safe working environment are identified
  • 1.4. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal safety needs, are identified and applied
  • 1.5. Potential unsafe workplace situations are recognised
  • 1.6. Fire and safety hazards and precautions are identified
  • 1.7. Dangerous goods and substances, including storage and safe handling, are identified
2. Identify emergency procedures
  • 2.1. Location of worksite emergency procedures is identified and referred to
  • 2.2. Safety alarms are identified
  • 2.3. Fire fighting equipment and appliances are identified
  • 2.4. Qualified persons to be contacted in the event of accident or sickness of customers or staff are identified
  • 2.5. Worksite evacuation procedures are identified and applied
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures may include:
job procedures and work instructions
safe working practices
enterprise operating procedures
hazard policies and procedures
emergency, fire and accident procedures
personal safety procedures
procedure for the use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
WHS requirements may include:
personal protective clothing and equipment
worksite documentation for WHS
industry or workplace codes of practice
emergency / incident signage or instructions.
Hazards may include:
sharp cutting tooling and instruments
electricity and water
toxic substances
damaged packing material or containers
broken or damaged equipment
flammable materials and fire hazards
lifting practices
spillages
waste and debris especially on floors, ladders, trolleys
glue guns/burns.
Emergency procedures may include:
sickness or accident reporting procedure
fire or workshop evacuation involving staff or customers
environmental incidents
incidents / accidents involving harmful or hazardous substances.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
communicate safety matters effectively with others in an automotive workplace
identify WHS requirements in the automotive workplace such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
identify hazardous situations, and report to the relevant persons
identify safe handling and storage of dangerous and/or hazardous goods and substances
follow worksite emergency and evacuation procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
a workplace or simulated workplace containing materials, tools and equipment used for automotive service and repair activities
worksite or equivalent instructions on safe working practice
hazardous chemicals and/or dangerous goods information
fire-fighting appliances and equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE65 AURASA001 Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J369 AUR10112 Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation Qualification