Contribute to housekeeping in motor vehicle environments

URN: IMICA01
Business Sectors (Suites): Accident Repair - Mechanical, Electrical and Trim,Accident Repair - SMART - Cosmetic,Accident Repair - SMART - PDR,Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Installation,Automotive Glazing,Maintenance and Repair - Light Vehicle,Maintenance and Repair - Caravans and Motorhomes,Maintenance and Repair - Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicles,Maintenance and Repair - Heavy Vehicle Trailer,Maintenance and Repair - Lift Truck,Maintenance and Repair - Motorcycle,Motor Vehicle Valeting,Roadside Assistance,Vehicle Damage Assessment Operations,Vehicle Fitting,Vehicle Parts Operations,Vehicle Recovery,Vehicle Sales v3,Statutory Periodic Technical Inspection,Coachbuilding,Vehicle Recycling,Maintenance and Repair - Cycle,Vehicle Paint Refinishing,Vehicle Body Repair,Core Automotive
Developed by: IMI
Approved on: 2025

Overview

This standard is about the routine maintenance of the workplace, carrying out basic, non-specialist checks of relevant workplace equipment, cleaning the work area and using resources as directed.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1 select and use suitable personal protective equipment throughout all housekeeping and equipment maintenance activities
P2 select and use cleaning equipment which is of the right type and suitable for the task
P3 use resources as directed and for their intended purpose only following workplace procedures
P4 follow workplace policies, schedules and manufacturers' instructions when cleaning and maintaining equipment
P5 ensure your equipment maintenance activities keep your equipment fit for purpose
P6 clean the work area(s), for which you are responsible, at the specified time and frequency
P7 store your equipment in a safe manner which permits ease of access and identification for use
P8 carry out housekeeping activities safely and in a way which minimises inconvenience to customers and staff
P9 ensure your housekeeping activities keep your work area clean and free from debris and waste materials
P10 dispose of used cleaning agents, materials and debris to comply with relevant legal, environmental and workplace requirements
P11 clearly and promptly report any faulty or damaged equipment to the relevant person(s)
P12 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s)


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

K1 the scope of your job responsibilities for the use and maintenance of equipment and your work area
K2 workplace policies, schedules and legislation for housekeeping activities and equipment maintenance
K3 the manufacturer's requirements for the cleaning and general, non-specialist maintenance of the equipment for which you are responsible
K4 the regulations and information sources applicable to workshop cleaning and maintenance activities for which you are responsible
K5 the importance of reporting faults quickly to the relevant person
K6 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)
K7 how to select and use equipment appropriate to the task
K8 how to store equipment safely and accessibly
K9 how to report faulty or damaged equipment
K10 how to work safely when cleaning and maintaining equipment
K11 how to select and use work area cleaning equipment, materials and agents
K12 how to clean and maintain the equipment and work areas for which you are responsible
K13 how to dispose of unused cleaning agents, materials and debris to comply with relevant legal, environmental and workplace requirements
K14 the properties and hazards associated with the use of cleaning agents and materials
K15 the importance of wearing personal protective equipment
K16 the importance of using resources as directed and for their intended purpose only


Scope/range

  1. Equipment maintenance covers:
    1.1. routine checks on equipment
    1.2. cleaning equipment
    1.3. visual inspection of electrical equipment
  2. Housekeeping activities cover:
    2.1. day to day work area cleaning
    2.2. clearing away
    2.3. dealing with spillages
    2.4. disposal of waste, used materials and debris, taking into account relevant environmental factors
  3. Motor vehicle could include:
    3.1. light vehicles
    3.2. heavy goods or public service vehicles
    3.3. motorcycles
    3.4. lift trucks
    3.5. heavy vehicle trailers
    3.6. caravans and motorhomes

Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2031

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

IMI

Original URN

IMIARBG1

Relevant Occupations

Accident Repair Technicians, Auto and Mobile Installation Technicians, Auto-electrical Technician (Automotive), Automotive Aftermarket Electrical Enhancement Technician (Automotive), Automotive Paint Supervisor, Automotive Paint Technician, Body Repair and Alignment Technician (Automotive), Body Repair Technician (Automotive), Caravan and Motorhome Diagnostic Technician (Automotive), Caravan and Motorhome Service Technician (Automotive), Caravans and Motorhomes Diagnostic Technician (Automotive), Caravans and Motorhomes Service Technician (Automotive), Cosmetic Refinishing Technician (Automotive), Cosmetic Senior Refinishing Technician (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Diagnostic Technician (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Fleet/Service Manager (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Master Technician (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Service Technician (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Trailer Diagnostic Technician (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Trailer Fleet/Service Manager (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Trailer Master Technician (Automotive), Heavy Vehicle Trailer Service Technician (Automotive), Lift Truck Service Technician (Automotive), Lift Truck Trailer Diagnostic Technician (Automotive), Lift Truck Trailer Master Technician (Automotive), Lift Truck Workshop Controller , Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician (Automotive), Light Vehicle Master Technician (Automotive), Light Vehicle Service Technician (Automotive), Maintenance and Repair Technicians, Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Assistant Technician (Automotive), Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician (Automotive), Motorcycle Diagnostic Technician, Motorcycle Fleet/Service Manager (Automotive), Motorcycle Master Technician (Automotive), Motorcycle Service Technician, PDR Senior Technician (Automotive), PDR Technician (Automotive), Rental and Leasing Customer Service Advisor (Automotive), Rental and Leasing Maintenance Advisors (Automotive), Rental and Leasing Technical Service Advisor (Automotive), Roadside Assistance Manager, Roadside Assistance Operator, Roadside Assistance Operators, Roadside Assistance Senior Operator, Roadside Assistance Senior Technician, Roadside Assistance Technician, Sales Controller (Automotive), Sales Executive (Automotive), Specialist Tyre Fitting Operations (Automotive), Tyre Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters , Tyre Fitting Operations (Automotive), Vehicle Damage Assessment Operators, Vehicle Damage Assessor (Automotive), Vehicle Parts Operative, Vehicle Parts Operators, Vehicle Parts Supervisor, Bus and Coach Mechanic, Bus and Coach Electrician, Bus and Coach Mechelec, Bus and Coach Body Repairer, Motorcycle Preparation Technician, Vehicle Parts Assistant, Vehicle Parts Advisor

SOC Code

5231

Keywords

Contribute; housekeeping; motor; vehicle; environments