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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to clean vehicle engine and engine bay
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer recommended cleaning methods, workplace procedures and cleaning material safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning materials are selected, inspected for quality and suitability, and required quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify cleaning methods, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
2. Wash and clean engine and components
   • Cleaning materials, tools and equipment are used according to manufacturer recommended cleaning methods, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Engine, components and engine bay are washed and cleaned according to workplace procedures and customer requirements
   • Components are protected according to workplace instructions, and washing and cleaning are completed without causing damage to vehicle or engine
   • Engine, components and engine bay are dried according to workplace procedures
   • Engine and components are inspected and tested to ensure normal operation after the washing and drying process
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and engine is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to clean vehicle engine and engine bay
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Manufacturer recommended cleaning methods, workplace procedures and cleaning material safety data sheets (SDS) are sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning materials are selected, inspected for quality and suitability, and required quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify cleaning methods, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
5. Wash and clean engine and components
   • Cleaning materials, tools and equipment are used according to manufacturer recommended cleaning methods, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Engine, components and engine bay are washed and cleaned according to workplace procedures and customer requirements
   • Components are protected according to workplace instructions, and washing and cleaning are completed without causing damage to vehicle or engine
   • Engine, components and engine bay are dried according to workplace procedures
   • Engine and components are inspected and tested to ensure normal operation after the washing and drying process
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and engine is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.

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 tools and equipment using SDS for cleaning products handling and storing cleaning material environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials and cleaning chemicals.
Components must include:	electrical and electronic components air induction inlets fuel components.

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Performance Evidence

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 vehicle engine, components and engine bay on three different vehicles.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to cleaning vehicle engines and engine components, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using tools and equipment

using safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning products

handling and storing cleaning material

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials and cleaning chemicals

methods and techniques for cleaning vehicle engine, components and engine bay, including:

cleaning materials and their recommended applications

cleaning equipment type and correct use

washing and drying methods and procedures

procedures for protecting vehicle electrical, electronic, air intake and fuel components during cleaning process

procedures for final inspection of engine and engine components.

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