Modification History
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Release 1 |
Replaces AURM441438B Manage motorsport data acquisition Unit code updated to meet policy requirements Minor changes to unit title Reference to OHS legislation replaced with new WHS legislation |
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to configure a data acquisition system and to analyse and present motorsport data. It requires the ability to analyse data requirements, configure an electronic system and retrieve, analyse and present data in various forms, including charts, graphs, tables, comparisons and reports. 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 the identification of data acquisition needs of a motorsport team and configure a system so as to retrieve, analyse and present the data. Data may be related to weather, circuit, driver/rider characteristics, systems capability and vehicle design specifications. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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AURETR2012 |
Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
AURMTA3009 |
Collect and log motorsport data |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
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. Identify and confirm data acquisition requirements |
1.1. Use controlling body rules, category rules, supplementary regulations and team requirements to specify task requirements, including configuration, equipment, quality and quantities 1.2. Access and interpret benchmark specifications for a correctly functioning electronic data acquisition system 1.3. Observe workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements, equipment and system isolation requirements, and personal protection needs, throughout the work |
2. Configure electronic data acquisition systems |
2.1. Select and prepare tools and material to support the data acquisition process 2.2. Calculate and enter component rates/ratios and parameters for input sensors within system math channels 2.3. Enter sample rates most suited to particular data logging channel 2.4. Conduct system check in accordance with regulatory, manufacturer/component supplier and team requirements |
3. Retrieve data |
3.1. Use team instructions and procedures to identify data retrieval requirements for specific purposes 3.2. Follow data retrieval process in accordance with specifications and directions 3.3. Verify data retrieved, where appropriate, by using reliable alternate or optional processes 3.4. Identify variables and potential for inaccurate results |
4. Analyse data |
4.1. Compare all sources of collected data 4.2. Analyse data using mathematical processes 4.3. Analyse trends and patterns in data including non-conforming results outside of the predicted outcomes 4.4. Investigate possible reasons for trends and patterns 4.5. Identify potential performance enhancement solutions 4.6. Report problems with the required data and/or the operation of the equipment to appropriate persons |
5. Present data |
5.1. Identify end users of statistical data and their preferred format 5.2. Represent data to meet the needs of the end user 5.3. Document appropriate recommendations 5.4. Present recommendations with supporting data |
6. Clean up work area and maintain equipment |
6.1. Clean, maintain and prepare equipment ready for future use and store in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and team requirements 6.2. Remove waste material according to team procedures 6.3. Diagnose faults in acquisition systems and components 6.4. Document unserviceable equipment and faults and take appropriate action in accordance with team procedures |
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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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Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment may include:
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WHS requirements |
WHS 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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Information and procedures |
Information and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Motorsport |
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency field |
Information Technology |