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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for workplace activities
   • Task instructions are interpreted and activities are identified
   • Workplace activity information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Undertake workplace activities
   • Workplace activities are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, systems or vehicles
   • Assistance is sought from appropriate persons when difficulties arise
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 and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare for workplace activities
   • Task instructions are interpreted and activities are identified
   • Workplace activity information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
5. Undertake workplace activities
   • Workplace activities are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, systems or vehicles
   • Assistance is sought from appropriate persons when difficulties arise
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 and stored
   • 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.

Workplace activities must include:	component removal and refitting component cleaning workplace housekeeping vehicle washing and cleaning.
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) safely handling chemicals 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 standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

carry out the following automotive workplace activities:

remove and refit one component of a vehicle or machinery

clean one component of a vehicle or machinery

clean an area of the workplace as directed by supervisor

wash the exterior and clean the interior of one vehicle or machinery.

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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) requirements relating to carrying out automotive workplace activities, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

safely handling chemicals

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

procedures for vehicle and component cleaning , including:

identifying and using cleaning equipment, including:

high pressure washing

manual washing

vacuuming

types and application of cleaning agents

preventing damage to systems and components during cleaning activities

procedures for removing and refitting components.

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