Unit of competency Outline

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Clean vehicles

Clean vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTA005
State Code
WI959
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2015
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
26/06/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to clean a vehicle. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; clean the vehicle interior, exterior and engine bay; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to clean vehicle
  • 1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.2 Vehicle to be worked on is identified and manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for vehicle cleaning are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment required for vehicle cleaning are identified according to manufacturer specifications
2. Clean vehicle interior and fittings
  • 2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Vehicle is prepared prior to cleaning interior and fittings according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Interior surfaces are cleaned and vacuumed using correct cleaning materials and equipment, without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
3. Clean vehicle exterior and fittings
  • 3.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.2 Vehicle is prepared prior to cleaning exterior and fittings according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Vehicle exterior and fittings are cleaned using correct techniques and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
4. Clean engine bay
  • 4.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Vehicle is prepared prior to cleaning engine bay according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 4.3 Electronic components and electrical connections are protected from water ingress
  • 4.4 Engine bay is cleaned without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
5. Complete work processes
  • 5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace standards and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
  • 5.4 Problems with cleaning equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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