Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply relevant rules and regulations when acting as an official or volunteer in a motorsport event. It requires an understanding of the effects of non-compliance on the image of motorsport and on participants. It also includes the application of some basic strategies to prevent and/or deal with minor disputes regarding decisions made by the official. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who undertake officiating, support or voluntary roles in motorsport events, including practice sessions. The unit supports volunteers and officials to understand and comply with the rules of motorsport and related protocols. Work is performed under routine supervision and competency requires some judgement and decision making. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess event conditions |
1.1. Familiarise self with rules and regulations governing the event or competition 1.2. Assess the participant status and criteria for the event or competition 1.3. Ensure the environment, facilities and equipment within own area of responsibility are in accordance with requirements for the event or competition 1.4. Assess and confirm that the safety and other risk management issues are within acceptable levels prior to the commencement of the event or competition, within own area of responsibility 1.5. Report any concerns promptly to senior official |
2. Observe the conduct of an event |
2.1. Maintain vigilant and alert observation of the event or competition at all times 2.2. Undertake observation in accordance with relevant rules, regulations and guidelines for the event or competition 2.3. Respond to identified problems without delay and take appropriate safety and risk management actions |
3. Interpret and apply rules and regulations |
3.1. Follow the rules and regulations of motorsport in the performance of duties 3.2. Practice ethical behaviour in the application of rules and regulations 3.3. Discuss the consequences of perceived corruption or conflict of interest on the image of motorsport 3.4. Determine the rule or regulation which is appropriate for the given situation 3.5. Interpret the rule or regulation for the given situation to ensure consistency with competition outcomes 3.6. Make decisions based on fairness 3.7. Comply with directions and requests from stewards and senior officials |
4. Communicate decisions |
4.1. Communicate decisions in accordance with the rules, regulations and guidelines, and the level of competition 4.2. Manage the reactions of participants to decisions in accordance with the rules, regulations and guidelines 4.3. Report incidents or non-compliant activities to senior official and/or stewards |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Motorsports |
Motorsports may include:
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Rules and regulations |
Rules and regulations impacting on officials may include:
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Fairness |
Fairness relates to:
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Communication skills |
Communication skills to manage the reactions of participants to decisions may include:
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Risk |
Risk relates to
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Risk control |
Procedures for controlling risks may include:
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Information /documents |
Sources of information/documents may include:
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OHS requirements |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
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Environmental requirements |
Environmental requirements may include but are not limited to:
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Organisational policies and procedures |
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Motorsport officiating |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |