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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to undertake pre-repair cleaning
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle, area of vehicle body or components to be worked on are identified
   • Cleaning procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Cleaning tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Clean vehicle body and components
   • Area of vehicle body to be worked on is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Vehicle components are cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Used cleaning agents and waste materials are disposed of according to workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to undertake pre-repair cleaning
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle, area of vehicle body or components to be worked on are identified
   • Cleaning procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Cleaning tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
5. Clean vehicle body and components
   • Area of vehicle body to be worked on is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Vehicle components are cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Used cleaning agents and waste materials are disposed of according to workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) using cleaning tools and equipment safely handling cleaning agents controlling hazards, including hazardous materials and toxic substances environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of cleaning agents and contaminants.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

clean three of the following heavy vehicle systems or components:

vehicle body

engine

transmission

final drive

steering and suspension system

wheels and hubs

chassis

electrical component

fuel system component

use chemical cleaning when cleaning one of the above systems or components.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) relating to heavy vehicle pre-repair cleaning, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using cleaning tools and equipment

safely handling cleaning agents

controlling hazards, including hazardous materials and toxic substances

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of cleaning agents and contaminants

cleaning procedures, techniques and materials appropriate for mechanical and chemical components, and relevant to the task instructions

protective treatment and storage procedures for cleaned heavy vehicle components.

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