Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to clean a vehicle’s plastic trim and fittings. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using cleaning equipment and material, cleaning the trim and fittings, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to clean plastic trim and fittings | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Cleaning materials are selected according to vehicle and product manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Cleaning equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), is selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Work is planned to identify manual or machine methods for cleaning plastic trim and fittings, minimise waste, and use time efficiently |
2. Carry out cleaning activities | 2.1 Cleaning materials are prepared and applied according to workplace procedures, safety data sheet (SDS) information, and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Plastic trim and fittings are cleaned according to workplace instructions and customer requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or components |
3. Complete work processes | 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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 the internal and external plastic trim and fittings of three different vehicles.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to cleaning plastic trim and fittings of vehicles, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
using safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning products
using cleaning equipment
handling and storing cleaning products
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials
types of vehicle plastic trim and fittings
cleaning products required for different trims and fittings
types and use of cleaning equipment
procedures for final inspection of cleaned vehicle trim and fittings.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicle trim and fittings that they have cleaned, e.g. work orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive detailing workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
PPE required to clean plastic trim and fittings
SDS for cleaning products
cleaning materials
three different vehicles with plastic trim and fittings requiring cleaning
cleaning tools, equipment and materials appropriate for cleaning vehicle plastic trim and fittings.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate appropriate sources of information efficiently. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify instructions and procedures clearly report quality issues and job outcomes. |
Numeracy skills to: | use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate: cleaning product quantities ratios for mixing cleaning products. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes. |
Technology skills to: | use specialist cleaning tools and equipment. |
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.
Materials must include: | cloths brushes 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 cleaning equipment handling and storing cleaning products environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials. |
Sectors
Technical - Trimming and Upholstery
Competency Field
Vehicle body