Elements and Performance Criteria

Work involves consulting closely with team members and planning event strategies for competitive advantage (promotional, technical or psychological advantage)
For the purpose of this unit of competence, a race is defined as each of the items in a program such as a heat, final, test run, time trial, promotional ride, etc. as distinct from a race meeting or event
Race strategies include consideration of own and competitor strengths and weaknesses, driver/rider psychology, determination of suitable pace, timing of pit stops/driver/rider changes, tyre choice, fuel load, etc.
Contingency plans address potential risks and uncontrollable variables. These include, but are not limited to, weather changes, variation in circuit conditions, competition vehicle damage, driver error and possible competitor strategies

OH&S requirements include State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation, material safety management systems, controlling body requirements, manufacturer specifications and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and team insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in incorporating team member opinions and suggestions, uncontrollable variables and other influencing factors

Tooling and equipment may include data acquisition equipment and computer software and analysis programs

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
Team procedures relating to race strategies
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 tooling and equipment

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

Devise 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

Develop and implement race strategies for a minimum of two (2) events (or simulated events). The following must be demonstrated during development:

consultation with team members
use of problem-solving techniques
consideration of driver/rider strengths and weaknesses
consideration of driver/rider characteristics
consideration of event variations
Complete all work data within team quality and timeliness standards
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Apply team data security and confidentiality procedures and processes at all times

Underpinning knowledge
Vehicle and component system performance
Principles of psychological advantage
Problem-solving techniques, including but not limited to, brainstorming; scenario planning; critical path, force field, Pareto, pros/cons and SWOT analysis; decision trees
Group dynamics and communication principles and techniques
Strategy planning

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 previous event vehicle performance and potential performance, competitor performance, promotional partner exposure requirements and team pit lane/service area operation times
(Level 3)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable event strategies and contingencies to be understood by team members
(Level 3)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including pit lane/service area and drive/ride sequencing to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or time wastage
(Level 3)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 3)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate time requirements pit lane/service area stops, driver changes where needed and competition vehicle servicing
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use problem-solving techniques to anticipate potential event scenarios and plan responses
(Level 3)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to data analysis
(Level 1)

Resource implications
Access to previous performance data, regulatory body and category rules and supplementary regulations

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 process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines