Application
The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirements, preparation for work, cleaning and finishing of vehicle interior trim, seats and floor coverings, and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work | 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine work requirements, including method, material and equipment. 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted. 1.3. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs are observed throughout the work. 1.4. Material for work is selected. 1.5. Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation. 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material. 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the work. |
2. Clean vehicle interior trim and seats | 2.1. Tooling and equipment are selected and used according to workplace methods and customer requirements. 2.2. Cleaning agents are selected according to trim and seat fabric type, workplace methods and product/fabric manufacturer/component supplier recommendations. 2.3. Cleaning agents are used and stored according to manufacturer/component supplier recommendations and regulatory requirements. 2.4. Interior trim and seats are cleaned according to workplace/ customer and product/fabric manufacturer/component supplier prescribed methods and procedures. 2.5. Cleaning is completed without causing damage to component or system. 2.6. Interior trim and seats are cleaned according to industry standards/regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies. |
3. Finish vehicle interior trim and seats | 3.1. Tooling and equipment are selected and used according to workplace methods and customer requirements. 3.2. Finishing agents are selected according to trim and seat fabric type, workplace methods and product/fabric manufacturer/component supplier recommendations. 3.3. Finishing agents are used and stored according to manufacturer/component supplier recommendations and regulatory requirement. 3.4. Interior trim and seats are finished according to workplace/ customer and product/fabric manufacturer/component supplier prescribed methods and procedures. 3.5. Interior trim and seats are finished according to industry standards/regulations/guidelines, WHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies. |
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment | 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored. 4.2. Waste material is removed following workplace and environmental procedure. 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements. 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures. 4.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures. |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Required skills include: collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for cleaning and finishing vehicle interior trim and seats identifying safety precautions identifying recommended applications and procedures communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with worksite supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems reading and interpreting product labels/directions listening and following verbal instructions plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work measuring and mixing cleaning and finishing material/fluids establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and wastage use workplace technology related to the cleaning and finishing of vehicle interior trim and seats, including the use of measuring equipment and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results |
Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes: material safety data sheets cleaning agents and their recommended applications finishing agents and their recommended applications types of trim/components, including seats carpets, mats, dash, arm rests, consoles, door trim cleaning and finishing procedures for vehicle interior trim and seats enterprise quality procedures work organisation and planning processes |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of: observing safety procedures and requirements communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner selecting and using material and equipment cleaning and finishing a range of vehicle interior trim and seats. |
Context of, and specific resources for assessment | Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite. Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian standards. The following resources should be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace materials relevant to the cleaning and finishing of vehicle interior trim and seats equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the cleaning and finishing of vehicle interior trim and seats activities covering mandatory task requirements specifications and work instructions. |
Method of assessment | Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR12 Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package. Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge. Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies. Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process. Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances. It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements. Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Trim and seats | Trim and seats are to include: leather, wood, wool, vinyl, plastic, poly-carbonates and fabric trim and seats carpet, rubber/composite material floor covers vehicle interior and boot/luggage/storage compartments |
Methods | Methods are to include: manual or machine assisted cleaning and finishing |
WHS requirements | WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include: protective clothing and equipment use of tooling and equipment workplace environment and safety handling of material use of firefighting equipment enterprise first aid hazard control and hazardous material and substances |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices |
Safe operating procedures | Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to: operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors |
Emergency procedures | Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to: emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment extinguishing fires enterprise first aid requirements worksite evacuation |
Environmental requirements | Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to: waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management |
Quality requirements | Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to: regulations, including Australian standard internal company quality policies and standards enterprise operations and procedures |
Statutory/regulatory authorities | Statutory/regulatory authorities may include: federal, state/territory and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice |
Tooling and equipment | Tooling and equipment may include: cleaning equipment, cloths and brushes |
Materials | Materials may include: cleaning agents, finishing agents and cleaning materials |
Communications | Communications are to include, but are not limited to: verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers |
Information/documents | Sources of information/documents may include: verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches safe work procedures related to the cleaning and finishing of vehicle interior trim and seats regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules engineer's design specifications and instructions organisation work specifications and requirements instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons Australian standards |
Sectors
Unit sector | Vehicle body |
Competency Field
Technical - Trimming and Upholstery |
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.