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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to clean vehicle interior
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Cleaning information is sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning materials are identified, calculated and prepared according to vehicle manufacturer recommendations
   • 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 is planned to identify methods for cleaning vehicle interior, minimise waste, and use time effectively
2. Undertake cleaning activities
   • Interior trim and seats are cleaned according to workplace instructions, customer requirements, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Cleaning and finishing materials and tools are used according to trim and seat fabric type and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Manual or machine assisted cleaning methods are used according to workplace procedures
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 vehicle interior
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Cleaning information is sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning materials are identified, calculated and prepared according to vehicle manufacturer recommendations
   • 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 is planned to identify methods for cleaning vehicle interior, minimise waste, and use time effectively
5. Undertake cleaning activities
   • Interior trim and seats are cleaned according to workplace instructions, customer requirements, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Cleaning and finishing materials and tools are used according to trim and seat fabric type and without causing damage to vehicle or components
   • Manual or machine assisted cleaning methods are used according to workplace procedures
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 must include:	manufacturer specifications safety data sheets (SDS) workplace procedures.
Materials must include:	cloths cleaning products finishing agents.
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 and finishing agents using tools and equipment handling and storing cleaning products environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials and cleaning agents.

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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 finish the following interiors of three different vehicles, including:

seats

carpets

mats

dash

arm rests

consoles

door trim.

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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 vehicle interior trim, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning products and finishing agents

using tools and equipment

handling and storing cleaning products

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

types of vehicle interior trim and components specified in the performance evidence

cleaning and finishing products and equipment application methods and techniques

procedures for protecting vehicle interiors while cleaning

procedures for final inspection of cleaned interior.

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