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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to clean vehicle underbody
   • 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 vehicle underbody
   • Cleaning tools, equipment and underbody component protective products are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Vehicle underbody and components are washed and cleaned according to manufacturer recommended methods, and without causing damage to vehicle’s electrical or mechanical components or systems
   • Washing and cleaning are completed according to customer requirements, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Dry vehicle underbody components
   • Drying processes and equipment are selected and used according to workplace procedures and customer requirements
   • Vehicle underbody and components are dried according to workplace procedures, manufacturer recommended methods and customer requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
   • Vehicle unit and system components are inspected and tested to ensure normal operation after the washing and drying process
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle 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
5. Prepare to clean vehicle underbody
   • 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
6. Wash and clean vehicle underbody
   • Cleaning tools, equipment and underbody component protective products are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Vehicle underbody and components are washed and cleaned according to manufacturer recommended methods, and without causing damage to vehicle’s electrical or mechanical components or systems
   • Washing and cleaning are completed according to customer requirements, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
7. Dry vehicle underbody components
   • Drying processes and equipment are selected and used according to workplace procedures and customer requirements
   • Vehicle underbody and components are dried according to workplace procedures, manufacturer recommended methods and customer requirements, and without causing damage to system or components
   • Vehicle unit and system components are inspected and tested to ensure normal operation after the washing and drying process
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle 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.

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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 underbody and components 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 underbody, 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 underbody and components, including:

cleaning products and materials and their recommended applications

cleaning equipment type and correct use

washing and cleaning methods and procedures

drying methods and procedures

procedures for protecting vehicle electrical and mechanical components and systems during cleaning process

procedures for final inspection and test procedures prior to vehicle handover.

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