| 1 | understand the correct personal and vehicle protective equipment to be used within the automotive environment | 1.1 | explain the importance of wearing the types of PPE required for a range automotive repair activities |
| 1.2 | identify vehicle protective equipment for a range of repair activities |
| 1.3 | describe vehicle and personal safety considerations when working at the roadside |
| 2 | understand effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment | 2.1 | describe why the automotive environment should be properly cleaned and maintained. |
| 2.2 | describe requirements and systems which may be put in place to ensure a clean automotive environment. |
| 2.3 | describe how to minimise waste when using utilities and consumables |
| 2.4 | state the procedures and precautions necessary when cleaning and maintaining an automotive environment. |
| 2.5 | Describe the selection and use of cleaning equipment when dealing with general cleaning, spillages and leaks in the automotive environment. |
| 2.6 | describe procedures for correct disposal of waste materials from an automotive environment |
| 2.7 | describe procedures for starting and ending the working day which ensure effective housekeeping practices are followed |
| 3 | understand key health and safety requirements relevant to the automotive environment | 3.1 | list the main legislation relating to automotive environment health and safety. |
| 3.2 | describe the general legal duties of employers and employees required by current health and safety legislation |
| 3.3 | describe key, current health and safety requirements relating to the automotive environment. |
| 3.4 | describe why workplace policies and procedures relating to health and safety are important |
| 4 | understand about hazards and potential risks relevant to the automotive environment | 4.1 | identify key hazards and risks in an automotive environment |
| 4.2 | describe policies and procedures for reporting hazards, risks, health and safety matters in the automotive environment. |
| 4.3 | state precautions and procedures which need to be taken when working with vehicles, associated materials, tools and equipment. |
| 4.4 | identify fire extinguishers in common use and which types of fire they should be used on |
| 4.5 | identify key warning signs and their characteristics that are found in the vehicle repair environment. |
| 4.6 | state the meaning of common product warning labels used in an automotive environment. |
| 5 | understand personal responsibilities | 5.1 | explain the importance of personal conduct in maintaining the health and safety of the individual and others |
| 5.2 | explain the importance of personal presentation in maintaining health safety and welfare |