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Unit 48 worksheet: The environment and the automotive service industry

Competency unit: AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice
in an automotive workplace

Activity summary:
This worksheet will be used as evidence regarding your work within the following
competencies:

1. Identify a range of environmental factors concerning the automotive industry.

2. Identify relevant governing bodies associated with environmental management.
3. Outline procedures and processes that support environmental sustainability.
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Reference material:
Automotive Mechanics: 10e, Chapter 51 (online)

Safety precautions:
1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn.
2. Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP).
3. Follow manufacturers’ instructions.
4. Refer to relevant safety data sheet (SDS).

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Student self-assessment record

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Competency unit: AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice

in an automotive workplace

1. Explain the responsibility of the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC):

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2. What is the name of the governing body within each state and territory which assists with
administration of the environmental regulations?

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3. List the various pieces of legislation relating to environmental and sustainability best
practice that the automotive industry must comply with:

a.

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b.

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c.

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d.

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e.
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f.

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4. Name some of the automotive liquid wastes that can be collected and recycled:

a.

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b.

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c.

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d.

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e.

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f.

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5. List examples of solid automotive waste that can be recycled:

a.

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b.

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c.

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d.

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e.

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f.

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6. When waste (both solid and liquid) is required to be stored outside, what basic steps must
be taken to eliminate contamination?

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7. Outline how polluted water can enter waterways:

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8. With regard to air quality within an automotive workshop, what are the hazards that
workers should be aware of?

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9. Provide strategies to restrict excessive noise within a workshop:

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10. What is the most likely outcome for an individual who is exposed to excessive noise?

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11. Provide examples of typical workplace cleaning waste generated by an automotive

workplace:

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12. What can be installed into a wash bay to capturing waste entering the drain?

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13. Provide four procedures that could be used to reduce the possibility of workshop waste
products from entering storm water and waste water drainage systems:

a.

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b.
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c.

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d.

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14. Trade waste water is a common liquid byproduct of an automotive workshop. What are
the common causes of trade waste water?

a.

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b.

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c.

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d.

__________________________________________________________

15. Explain how you would reduce the amount of airborne particles within an automotive
workshop:

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16. Name two gasses commonly used within the automotive industry that cause harm to the
atmosphere:

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17. How can common harmful gasses be restricted from entering the workplace?

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18. Where should a spill kit be stored?

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19. Explain a suitable method for releasing air-conditioning refrigerant:

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Unit 48 Worksheet
To accompany May & Simpson Automotive Mechanics 10e
© McGraw-Hill Education Australia 2018