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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to clean and polish vehicle paint surfaces
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Cleaning information is accessed and interpreted
   • Cleaning and polishing materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify cleaning and polishing methods, minimise waste, and avoid damage to vehicle
2. Carry out cleaning and polishing activities
   • Cleaning and polishing tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Products are used according to vehicle paint finish type, workplace methods and paint manufacturer specifications
   • Exterior paint finish is cleaned and polished according to workplace and manufacturer procedures
   • Cleaning and polishing are completed without causing damage to vehicle components or systems
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 polish vehicle paint surfaces
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Cleaning information is accessed and interpreted
   • Cleaning and polishing materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify cleaning and polishing methods, minimise waste, and avoid damage to vehicle
5. Carry out cleaning and polishing activities
   • Cleaning and polishing tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Products are used according to vehicle paint finish type, workplace methods and paint manufacturer specifications
   • Exterior paint finish is cleaned and polished according to workplace and manufacturer procedures
   • Cleaning and polishing are completed without causing damage to vehicle components or systems
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 information mustinclude:	paint safety data sheets (SDS) manufacturer procedures workplace procedures.
Materials must include:	cleaning and polishing agents polishing tools and equipment.
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 and polishing materials handling and storing cleaning and polishing materials using tools and equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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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 and polish the paint surfaces of three different vehicles, in which the work must involve the use of a polishing buff.

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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 cleaning and polishing vehicle paint surfaces, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning and polishing materials

handling and storing cleaning and polishing materials

using tools and equipment

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

types and use of cleaning and polishing buff and materials and their recommended applications

procedures for final inspection of cleaned and polished vehicle.

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