Grade reclaimed vehicle parts

This standard is about applying a quality classification to reclaimed vehicle parts based on its condition in order that it may be re-used or sold.

P1 use suitable personal protective equipment throughout all grading activities

P2.1 target parts grading criteria

P2.2 legal requirements 

P2.3 regulations relating to vehicle parts

P2.4 vehicle manufacturer information

P2.5 contractual obligations 

P2.6 customer expectations

P3 carry out all grading activities following;

P3.1 health, safety and environmental requirements

P3.2 your workplace procedures

P4 work in a way which minimises the risk of:

P4.1 damage to vehicle part

P4.2 contact with leakage

P4.3 contact with hazardous substances

P4.4 damage to your working environment

P5 use appropriate testing methods to assess the performance of target parts  to evaluate if suitable and safe for re-use or recycling

P6 apply the most appropriate product category and grading criteria based on the primary part

P7 complete all vehicle parts grading activities within the agreed timescale

P8 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s) 

P9 ensure your records are accurate, complete and passed to the relevant person(s) within the agreed timescale in the format required

K3.1 testing and grading target parts 

K3.2 creating and maintaining records *

K3.3 vehicle parts mark-up and storage

K3.4 dealing with special considerations

K3.5 the referral of problems

K3.6 reporting delays to the completion of work

K4 the hazards associated with working on or near petrol and alternative fuel vehicle systems and components 

K5 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress

K6 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) 

Parts grading

K7 how to evaluate whether *target parts are suitable for re-use or re-cycling

K8 the principles of parts grading and the circumstances where the grade might need to be amended and recorded

K9 the different target parts categories

K10 how to apply grading criteria when grading vehicle parts

K11 the difference between the grading criteria

K12 why a part may be excluded from grading

K13 the difference between bare and dressed parts

K14 how grade can affect warranty applied to parts

K15 why description of parts must be accurate and parts must be fit for purpose 

1.1. mechanical

1.2. non-appearance sensitive electrical

1.3. appearance sensitive

1.4. appearance non-sensitive

1.5. batteries and high voltage components

2. Testing methods are:

2.1. sensory

2.2. functional

2.3. measurement

3. Parts grading to include:

3.1. assessment of quality

3.2. extent of wear and tear or damage (if any)

3.3. whether to be supplied bare or dressed