Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
WHS requirements
WHS requirements include:
state/territory and federal legislation,
material safety management systems
controlling body requirements
manufacturer specifications and local safe operating procedures
Legislative requirements
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and team insurance requirements
Tyre settings
Tyre settings include, but are not limited to:
construction and compound
size (including stagger)
pressures
loadings
temperatures
Steering and suspension settings
Steering and suspension settings include, but are not limited to:
wheel rate and linkage/leverage ratios
spring rate and spring pre-load
vehicle weight, sprung and unsprung weight
anti-roll bar rate (where fitted)
steering angles including toe-in/out, camber and caster
roll centres
ride height
centre of gravity
Aerodynamic settings
Aerodynamic settings include, but are not limited to:
wing angles, height and location
body panels and fittings
ground effects/ride height
frontal areas
lift reduction/drag reduction
downforce generation
downforce/drag compromise
Known factors for determining suspension requirements
Known factors for determining suspension requirements include, but are not limited to:
regulatory constraints
budgetary constraints
load and speed characteristics
terrain and climate conditions
driver/rider preferences
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment must include component supplier specified tooling and may include, but is not limited to:
jacking equipment
measuring devices
tyre pressure and temperature gauges
hand tooling
calculators, computers and data acquisition systems
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and team policies and practices
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
team procedures relating to applying aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles
task instructions, including worksheets, checklists, plans, drawings and designs
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 test equipment and material
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)
motorsport/performance enhancement industry publications related to aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles

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 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 determine and supervise the configuration of optimum aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings on a minimum of two (2) occasions. Each of the following must be covered:
tyre settings
steering and suspension settings
aerodynamic device settings
select and correctly conduct test procedures
document test results and compare to anticipated performance improvements
manage time efficiently
work effectively with others
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines.
Assessment of this competence may include project-related tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process.
Direct evidence will include endorsement of final outcome/product by team management or authorisation for use by a competent authority.
Access to competition vehicles and associated assembly tooling in real or simulated situations involving the application of repair/modification techniques and the related computing, operational and inventory support systems.
Access to real or simulated work areas, material, equipment and information on work specifications, team requirements, organisational procedures, safety procedures and regulations, and quality standards.
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 competency.
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