Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to clean vehicle interior trim, including vehicle seats and floor coverings. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using cleaning equipment, products and material, 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 vehicle interior | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Cleaning information is sourced and interpreted 1.3 Cleaning materials are identified, calculated and prepared according to vehicle manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.5 Cleaning tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are identified and inspected for serviceability 1.6 Work is planned to identify methods for cleaning vehicle interior, minimise waste, and use time effectively |
2. Undertake cleaning activities | 2.1 Interior trim and seats are cleaned according to workplace instructions, customer requirements, and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Cleaning and finishing materials and tools are used according to trim and seat fabric type and without causing damage to vehicle or components 2.3 Manual or machine assisted cleaning methods are used according to workplace procedures |
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 and finish the following interiors of three different vehicles, including:
seats
carpets
mats
dash
arm rests
consoles
door trim.
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 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.
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 interior trim 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 workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
PPE required to clean vehicle interiors
SDS for cleaning products and finishing agents
cleaning and finishing materials
three different vehicles with the interiors specified in the performance evidence requiring cleaning
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for cleaning vehicle interior trim.
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 issues or outcomes. |
Numeracy skills to: | use basic mathematical operations to calculate cleaning material quantities measure and mix cleaning fluids using ratios. |
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 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.
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. |
Sectors
Technical - Trimming and Upholstery
Competency Field
Vehicle body