Elements and Performance Criteria

Work involved includes determining a career path, meeting motorsport team expectations and employment requirements, managing daily work activities and contributing to the effective working of the team
Motorsport teams include national and international teams in any category. Categories in motorsport include, but are not limited, to car/truck, motorcycle, go-kart, boat, off-road and drag racing sectors (e.g. V8 Supercar, Formula 1, Formula Ford, Superbike, Sprintcars, Jet-sprint boat and Off-shore power boat categories)

OH&S, safety management systems, controlling body requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Competence may be demonstrated in a motorsport team environment, simulated workplace environment or workplaces involved in motorsport or motorsport team support

Team expectations include standards of:
dress, personal presentation, preparedness and personal conduct (including respect for the rights and responsibilities of others)
quality and timeliness of work and the role of excellence and innovation
knowledge of tooling and equipment and specific work area functions
commitment, responsibility and preparedness for work, including working flexible hours to meet deadlines
confidentiality and ethical work practices
contribution to the overall effectiveness of the team

Australian and international motorsport regulatory bodies include bodies such as Federation Internationale De l'Automobile (FIA), Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS), Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA), Australian Rally Commission (ARCom), Motorcycling Australia

Tooling and equipment may include pneumatic impact wrench (rattle gun), boom, gas bottle, fire extinguisher types, car stands, spanner types, wheel nut types and hub components, suspension components, damper components, lifting devices (including jacks), front and rear bars/spoilers and anti-roll bars

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
Team policies and procedures relating to use of work areas, authorities and lines of communication
Task instructions including worksheets, checklists and plans
Team procedures relating to reporting and communication
Team procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for material, tooling and equipment
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations
Correctly apply and use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

Follow task instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

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

Produce a career plan covering:

personal goals and expectations
opportunities
timeframe and personal development needs

Correctly perform a range of daily work activities for a minimum duration of one (1) day on at least three (3) occasions in motorsport environments covering:

routine maintenance
pre-event preparation
a competition event
post-event maintenance and repairs
Work with and around other team members
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Underpinning knowledge
Motorsport categories
Roles of Australian and international motorsport regulatory bodies
Structure of the motorsport sector, roles within teams and their relationship with one another
Authority and communication lines within teams
Motorsport work ethic and team expectations, including personal attitudes needed
Motorsport terminology used to assist work performance
Performance vehicle components and tooling and equipment used by motorsport teams
Workshop layout and organisation
Principles and methods of gaining and maintaining health and fitness (including nutritional requirements)
Goal setting methods and techniques
Communication principles and techniques
Conflict resolution principles and techniques

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to the motorsport sector including team roles and responsibilities, OH&S, motorsport categories and potential career paths
(Level 1)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable articulation of personal goals and career choices and information to team members in the workplace
(Level 1)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including equipment and resources to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 1)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team using cooperative approaches to optimise work practices and contribute to a productive team environment
(Level 1)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to interpret work instructions and complete tasks
(Level 1)

Solve problems
Use problem-solving techniques to develop solutions to unpredicted situations, clarify work instructions where necessary and resolve conflict
(Level 1)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to measurement including tooling, equipment, calculators and measuring devices
(Level 1)

Resource implications
Access to motorsport team policies and procedures related to job descriptions, authority and communication lines as identified in the Range Statement
Tooling and equipment as identified in the Range Statement and a work environment

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with competition vehicle components, tooling and equipment
Assessment of this competence may include project related tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process