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Car Detailing Workers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Car Detailing Workers clean, polish and wax vehicles.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Technical knowledge and skills in vehicle maintenance

Car Detailing Workers must understand the cleanser/caring products applicable for different materials to carry out cleaning and other cosmetic maintenance work for vehicle body and interior finishing.

Detail oriented skills

Car Detailing Workers should follow the recommended procedures to handle chemicals for washing purposes and operate general cleaning/vehicle detailing equipment.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • On-the-job training or completion of the relevant training courses such as Vehicle Body Wrapping

Experience

  • 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $8,000-$20,000

Monthly Salary $10,000-$25,000

Monthly Salary $15,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-over $45,000

Related Education & Training

Skill Enhancement Courses

Work Environment

  • Car Detailing Workers normally work in workshops or car parks. They need to follow precautions and wear protective equipment.

Tools

  • Car Polishing and Detailing Kit

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