Elements and Performance Criteria

Work involves management of a small motorsport team at club/non-paid level. It includes basic persons, financial, logistics and strategy management of a minimum of three (3) persons in an informal, but competitive environment
Team members will perform a variety of roles, meeting to practise and compete during their leisure hours. While relatively minor in scope, this unit develops the basic skills needed for motorsport team management at a professional level

OH&S requirements include State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation, material safety management systems, controlling body requirements, manufacturer/component supplier 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
Tasks requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in the development of team roles and responsibilities, financial and logistics management
Competence may be demonstrated in a motorsport team workplace, a simulated environment, or workplaces of enterprises supporting and working closely with motorsport teams

Team schedules include competition events and practice, promotional and test days
Promotional activities and follow-up includes liaison with media, promotional partners/sponsors and dissemination of team performance

Tooling and equipment include financial recording systems (e.g. computer software, financial transactions book.) and may include, but are not limited to, project management software, databases, electronic diaries, etc.

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

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
Team procedures relating to team operations
Task instructions including worksheets, checklists and plans
Team procedures relating to reporting and communication
Team procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Environmental, hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents
Financial institution requirements

Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret and apply 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

Develop and implement team operational requirements for a minimum of two (2) events. Operational areas to include, as a minimum:

team member roles and responsibilities
team financial management
event participation
competition strategy
post-event activities
Operational requirements must include at a minimum, roles, responsibilities, accountability and processes/procedures
Conduct work to quality and timeliness standards
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Underpinning knowledge
Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
OH&S requirements, including State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation, material safety management systems and local safe operating procedures
Communication principles
Group dynamics principles
Basic bookkeeping systems
Scenario and logistics planning
Time management strategies

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 category rules and supplementary regulations, team requirements, bookkeeping requirements and financial reporting to ensure compliance with rules and regulations
(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable effective team operation
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including team practice and attendance at events (including test sessions)
(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 2)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly determine requirements and keep financial records
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use knowledge of group dynamics, scenario planning, logistics and financial planning to keep team operating
(Level 3)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to planning and logistics including computer software
(Level 2)

Resource implications
Access to controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations and legislation as identified in the Range Statement

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
Assessment of this competence may include project related tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process