Carry out flat and polish activities on automotive vehicles

This standard is about the ability to undertake flatting and polishing activities on automotive vehicles.

P2.1 product data

P2.2 work instructions

P3 identify the suitability of the final finish prior to undertaking any flatting and polishing work

P4 select, prepare, check and adjust all the tools and equipment required, following manufacturer’s instructions, prior to use

P5 prepare all the flatting and polishing equipment and materials required following health and safety requirements and using:

P5.1 materials which conform to the specification required

P5.2 the product manufacturer's approved method and equipment

P6 apply all flatting and polishing materials using approved tools and equipment and following:

P6.1 the product manufacturer's instructions

P6.2 the correct methods and techniques

P6.3 health and safety requirements

P7 use products and materials in a cost-effective manner

P8 ensure the finished product:

P8.1 meets the requirements of any relevant warranty or guarantee

P8.2 meets the customer needs

P8.3 is free from contaminants and defects

P9 dispose of waste materials to conform with legal, environmental and workplace requirements

P10 leave tools, equipment and work environment in a clean and serviceable condition, as appropriate

P11 complete all flatting and polishing activities within the agreed timescale and to an agreed quality control process

P12 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s) 

K5.1 the referral of problems

K5.2 reporting delays to the completion of work

K5.3 personal protection

K6 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress

K7 the relationship between time, cost and productivity

K8 how to select, prepare, check,  adjust and use all the tools and equipment required for vehicle flatting and polishing operations

K9 how to prepare flatting and polishing materials for use

K10 the properties of flatting and polishing materials and the factors affecting their use

K11 how to recognise and report damage to surfaces and ancillary fittings

K12 how to prepare panels and parts adjacent to the area being flatted and polished

K13 how to dispose of waste materials in compliance with any environmental requirements/legislation and workplace procedures

K14 how to work safely avoiding damage to vehicles, personal injury and injury to colleagues

K15 the consequences of failing to follow all relevant manufacturer’s instructions

K16 the implications of not following an agreed quality control process