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Unit Group

8115 Vehicle Detailers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

8115 Vehicle Detailers

Wash and clean exteriors and interiors of vehicles, and touch up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for private and commercial usage, sale and rent.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
Occupation

811531 Vehicle Detailer

Washes and cleans exteriors and interiors of vehicles, and touches up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for private or commercial usage, sale or rent.

Alternative title

  • Car Detailer

Specialisations

  • Boat Detailer
  • Pre-delivery Detailer
  • Truck Detailer

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Inspects vehicles to identify areas that require cleaning and detailing
  • Consults with customers regarding detailing services and provides quotes
  • Washes and cleans the exteriors of vehicles using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment
  • Vacuums, cleans and removes stains and odours from the interiors of vehicles, including seats, carpets and upholstery
  • Cleans and polishes windows, mirrors, other glass surfaces, chrome and other metal surfaces of vehicles
  • Touches up paint work on vehicles to restore their appearance
  • Performs final inspections to ensure vehicles are clean and presentable for private or commercial usage, sale or rent