Unit of competency details

Release 

Comment 

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 

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 

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.

Prerequisite units 

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 

This unit contains employability skills.

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.

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 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

Required skills include:

• technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to configuring data acquisition systems, retrieving and presenting collected data
• communication skills to the level required to communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of work requirements, coordination of work with team members, and reporting of work outcomes and issues
• literacy skills to the level required to collect, organise and understand information related to configuring data acquisition systems, retrieving and presenting collected data, and the analysis of data system requirements for end users
• numeracy skills to the level required to use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during the configuration of data acquisition systems and presentation of data
• problem-solving skills to the level required to use problem-solving techniques to anticipate changing information requirements and influences
• team skills to the level required to work with others to foster the team, recognise dependencies, and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
• planning skills to the level required to plan and organise activities, including the coordination of data acquisition equipment, systems and materials to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

Required knowledge 

Required knowledge includes:

• data acquisition channel requirements, including types, characteristics, uses and limitations of signal devices/sensors
• methods for determining/calculating component rates and ratios
• configuration, inspection and system checks of data acquisition systems
• operation of data acquisition systems and the inputting of variables
• data retrieval processes and techniques
• data analysis principles, techniques and methodology, including associated mathematical formulae
• types of statistical representations of motorsport data, users of the data and their preferred format of data display
• types of motorsport data sources include vehicle, weather, circuit and driver/rider
• mathematical processes to arrange data
• data comparison methods
• data presentation methods
• data acquisition system fault diagnosis
• data security and confidentiality procedures
• procedures for reporting equipment faults and data defects
• applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including WHS, personal safety and environment, relevant to managing data acquisition

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

• interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations
• apply safety requirements, including the isolation of equipment and the use of personal protective equipment
• follow task instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

• minimise the risk of injury to self or others
• prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment
• achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards

• correctly configure data acquisition, acquire, analyse and present motorsport data on a minimum of two (2) occasions. At least one (1) of these must be an appropriate event, and cover each of the following:

• vehicle data
• weather data
• circuit data
• driver/rider characteristics

• retrieve data within relevant team quality and timeliness standards
• work effectively with others
• modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.

Context of , and specific resources for assessment 

• The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
• Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
• Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
• Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
• The following resources should be made available:

• team requirements
• access to data acquisition system and associated material and equipment
• information on work specifications
• organisational procedures
• safety procedures, regulations and quality standards.

Method of assessment 

• Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
• Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
• Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
• Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
• Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
• Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

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 

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.

Tools and equipment 

Tools and equipment may include:

• data acquisition tools
• multimeters
• computers
• hand-held calculators
• mathematical tables
• graphing and charting equipment

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:

• personal protective equipment and clothing
• safety equipment
• first aid equipment
• hazard and risk control
• elimination of hazardous materials and substances
• manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
• emergency procedures
• team insurance requirements
• material safety management systems
• controlling body requirements
• manufacturer/component supplier specifications
• local safe operating procedures

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:

• award and enterprise agreements
• industrial relations
• Australian standards
• Australian Design Rules
• confidentiality and privacy
• WHS
• the environment
• equal opportunity
• anti-discrimination
• duty of care
• health regulations

Information and procedures 

Information and procedures may include:

• controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
• event scheduling and location details
• team procedures and standards related to:

• managing motorsport data acquisition
• reporting and communication
• use of tooling and equipment
• emergency service contacts and team persons emergency contacts
• team emergency and event procedures for accidents or injury

• work instructions, including worksheets, material safety data sheets (MSDS), assembly procedures, plans, drawings, designs and checklists
• manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for test equipment and material
• Australian Design Rules (where applicable)
• safety body publications
• environmental, hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents

• Sources of collected data  

• vehicle
• weather
• circuit
• driver/rider

Unit sector 

Motorsport

Competency field 

Information Technology