Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

New unit of competency.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for work

1.1 Job requirements are determined from event information  and checked against ‘on the day’ operating conditions, and required clarification of specifications is sought

1.2 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.4 Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements

2. Finalise technical preparation

2.1 Vehicle settings are configured  for each race

2.2 Problems with work area or operation of equipment are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required

2.3 Modifications or adaptation of equipment are proposed as required according to team procedures

2.4 Vehicle settings are documented according to team procedures

3. Conduct pre-race checks

3.1 Checks are carried out according to team checklists and without causing damage to components

3.2 Problems with components or systems are reported as required to appropriate persons according to team procedures

4. Prepare vehicle for scrutineering

4.1 Vehicle systems and safety components are inspected according to regulatory body requirements, category rules and supplementary regulations

4.2 Problems with vehicle compliance are identified and rectified according to team procedures as required

4.3 Problems with vehicle compliance that cannot be rectified are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required

5. Conduct between-race maintenance

5.1 Condition of components and systems are inspected according to team checklist, and repaired or replaced as required according to safety requirements and team procedures

5.2 Vehicle is cleaned and refuelled according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements 

5.3 Vehicle manual and electronic data is collected and logged according to team procedures

5.4 Driver or rider technical debrief is conducted according to team procedures

6. Complete work processes

6.1 Work area and vehicle are cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected, tagged and stored

6.2 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

6.3 Team and event documentation is completed according to team procedures

Skills 

Description 

Learning skills to:

• apply team procedures to different situations and motor sport events.

Reading skills to:

• interpret team instructions, team checklists, regulatory body requirements, category rules and supplementary regulations.

Writing skills to:

• legibly and accurately document vehicle settings and fill out team and event documentation.

Numeracy skills to:

• measure components and use basic addition, subtraction, division and multiplication, to calculate tolerances and clearances
• use basic mathematical operations to calculate volume and area.

Digital skills to:

• navigate computer software and access and log manual and electronic data.

Planning and organising skills to:

• ensure that own tasks are carried out within team operation timeframes.

Self-management skills to:

• work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Problem solving skills to:

• propose modifications or adaptation of equipment to overcome preparation issues
• propose possible solutions to compliance issues.

Teamwork skills to:

• work as part of a team to ensure vehicle is prepared and maintained throughout the event and time wastage is minimised.

Event information  must include:

• team instructions
• category rules and supplementary regulations, including allowable design, quality, material, equipment and quantities.

Configuration of settings  must include:

• team specifications
• baseline configurations
• category rules and supplementary regulations.

Safety and environmental requirements  must include:

• work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

• selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• using motor sport event safety equipment, including firefighting equipment
• identifying acceptable tolerance levels for noise, heat and fumes

• environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids and contaminants released during vehicle preparation.

Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

New unit of competency.