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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to clean and detail vehicle
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Cleaning methods and detailing materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Safety data sheets (SDS) are located and interpreted
   • Quantities of cleaning materials are calculated and prepared from workplace instructions
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Cleaning tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and inspected for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and manage time efficiently
2. Clean and detail vehicle for delivery
   • Vehicle and components are selected and checked
   • Vehicle and components are cleaned and detailed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or components
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to clean and detail vehicle
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Cleaning methods and detailing materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Safety data sheets (SDS) are located and interpreted
   • Quantities of cleaning materials are calculated and prepared from workplace instructions
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Cleaning tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and inspected for serviceability
   • Work area is prepared and work is planned to minimise waste and manage time efficiently
5. Clean and detail vehicle for delivery
   • Vehicle and components are selected and checked
   • Vehicle and components are cleaned and detailed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or components
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, 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.

Cleaning methods must include:	hand cleaning machine assisted cleaning.
Cleaning materials must include:	paint polishes and protection agents glass cleaning products upholstery and leather cleaning products carpet cleaning products.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using SDS for cleaning products using tools and equipment handling and storing cleaning products environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials and cleaning chemicals.

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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:

prepare three different vehicles for customer use, cleaning each vehicle’s:

exterior

interior, including:

seats

carpets

door trims

dash and steering wheel.

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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 preparing vehicles for customer use, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning products

using tools and equipment

handling and storing cleaning products

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials and cleaning chemicals

type and use of cleaning materials, including:

vehicle washing liquid

polishes and glazes

window cleaners

type and operation of cleaning equipment, including:

high pressure washer

vacuum cleaner

procedures and requirements for protecting vehicle and components when preparing vehicles for use, including electrical wiring and electrical connections

procedures for final inspection of vehicle to ensure it is ready for customer use.

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