1. Prepare to clean vehicle
   • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Vehicle to be worked on is identified and manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for vehicle cleaning are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment required for vehicle cleaning are identified according to manufacturer specifications
2. Clean vehicle interior and fittings
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Vehicle is prepared prior to cleaning interior and fittings according to safety and environmental requirements
   • 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
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications
   • Vehicle is prepared prior to cleaning exterior and fittings according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Vehicle exterior and fittings are cleaned using correct techniques and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
4. Clean engine bay
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Vehicle is prepared prior to cleaning engine bay according to safety and environmental requirements
   • Electronic components and electrical connections are protected from water ingress
   • Engine bay is cleaned without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace standards and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
   • 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
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
   • Problems with cleaning equipment or tools are reported according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.