AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 12

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels 

•  OH&S policies and procedures 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt 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 questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

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 
competition vehicle assembly and preparation, team 
requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, 
plans and safety procedures. 

 (Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of 
the requirements, coordination of work with supervisors, and 
other team members, and the reporting of work outcomes and 
problems. 

(Level 2)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and 
layout of the work area and the coordination of equipment, 
systems and material to avoid any backtracking, workflow 
interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 2)

Work with others and in a 
team 

 

Work with others to foster the 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 complete 
measurements and calculations required during the assembly of 
a competition vehicle. 

(Level 2)

AURM3402A Assemble and prepare a competition vehicle 

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Underpinning skills (continued) 

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
assembly problems, in order to work efficiently and effectively. 

(Level 2)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to torquing and fastening 
including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to competition vehicles and associated assembly 

tools in real or appropriately simulated situations involving 
the application of assembly techniques to the related 
computing, operational and inventory support systems 

This includes real or simulated work areas, material, 
equipment and information on work specifications, 
customer requirements, organisation procedures, relevant 
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 
relevant 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 

Context/s of assessment 

•  Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 

simulated facility with relevant process equipment, 
material, work instructions and deadlines 

 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURM3403A Collect and log motorsport data 

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AURM3403A 

Collect and log motorsport data 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to collect and log motorsport 
data. It includes identifying data required, preparing manual 
data collection methods and data acquisition systems for 
operation, capturing and storing data, and preliminary data 
evaluation. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Identify situations 

where motorsport data 
is required  

1.1 

Purpose of data collection is identified 

1.2 

Sources of data are identified 

1.3 

Team instructions and procedures are used to specify data 
requirements  

1.4 

End-users of motorsport data are identified 

1.5 

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 
regulations are interpreted 

1.6 

OH&S requirements including personal protection needs 
are observed throughout the work  

2.  Prepare resources for 

data collection 

2.1 

Check lists/recording sheets are developed according to 
team specifications 

2.2 

Manual instruments are prepared for data collection  

2.3 

Electronic data acquisition system settings are checked 

2.4 

Equipment settings, calibration, system check and 
adjustments are made in accordance with task 
requirements and equipment manufacturer/component 
supplier instructions 

2.5 

Trial runs are conducted to check equipment and 
procedures for function, accuracy and efficiency 

2.6 

Necessary adjustments are made to equipment and/or 
procedures 

3.  Collect data 

3.1 

Data acquisition system start-up procedure is carried out 
in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier 
instructions 

3.2 

Data acquisition system is operated in accordance with its 
designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturer/ 
component supplier recommendations 

3.3 

Potential for inaccurate results arising from variables is 
estimated and described 

3.4 

Data is collected using manual and electronic methods 

3.5 

Data is checked for accuracy 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Collect data (continued)  3.6 

Problems with the required data and/or the operation of 
the equipment are identified and reported to appropriate 
persons 

4. 

Log data  

4.1 

Data is represented on graphs, tables, maps, averages or 
percentages, ready for preliminary evaluation 

4.2 

Data is evaluated for preliminary indication of non-
conformity and trends or patterns 

4.3 

Findings from the data are collated and reported to 
appropriate persons 

4.4 

Data is stored for later retrieval in accordance with team 
procedures 

5. Maintain 

data 

acquisition equipment 

5.1 

Equipment and support material are cleaned, maintained 
and prepared ready for further use and stored in 
accordance with manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications and team requirements 

5.2 

Systems check is conducted  

5.3 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults 
documented in accordance with team procedures 

5.4 

Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and team 
procedures 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of 
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit 
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

Unit scope 

•  This unit covers the work involved in interpreting data 

acquisition requirements, checking resources, collecting 
and logging data to monitor performance of competition 
vehicles 

•  Data required includes but is not limited to vehicle data, 

weather data, circuit data and driver/rider characteristics 

•  Data acquisition systems to be covered in this unit include 

manual and electronic systems. Electronic systems include 
logging and display capabilities (either via an integral or 
remote display, or external computer)  

•  Manual data includes observation/listening. Instruments 

include but are not limited to stop watches, video cameras, 
radar guns, instrument tell tales, temperature tape/paint etc 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Electronic data acquisition 
systems 

•  Electronic data acquisition system components include but 

are not limited to: 

• 

sensors and transducers 

• 

electronic/dash loggers 

• 

analysis software 

• 

wiring looms/electrical connectors 

• 

lap beacons 

• 

communications and telemetry components 

•  Electronic data acquisition system settings include but are 

not limited to: 

•  zero/calibration and set sensor limits 

•  alarm settings 

•  driver/rider preferential display 

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include relevant state and 

commonwealth legislation, 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), 
relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures 
and insurance requirements  

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and 
operation of equipment 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment include data acquisition system 

specific tools and may include but are not limited to, 
multimeters, hand held calculators, mathematical tables, 
graphing and charting equipment, computers and manual 
data collection equipment as specified in the Range 
Statement 

Personal protective 
equipment 

•  Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 

regulations  

•  Team requirements relating to data acquisition 

•  Team procedures relating to the use of data acquisition 

systems and equipment 

•  Task instructions including work sheets, check lists and 

plans 

•  Team procedures relating to reporting and communication 

•  Team procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

application procedures for data acquisition equipment and 
material 

•  Australian Design Rules (where applicable) 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to 
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and 
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  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 and others 

•  prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment 

•  achieve required outcomes within team time and quality 

standards 

•  Correctly collect and log data using manual and electronic 

systems on a minimum of three (3) occasions. Each of the 
following must be covered at least twice: 

•  vehicle data 

•  weather data 

•  circuit data 

•  driver/rider characteristics  

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Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Collect and log data within relevant team quality and 

timeliness standards 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

•  Follow team data security and confidentiality procedures at 

all times 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  End-users of motorsport data and their needs 

•  Manual and electronic data collection and logging methods 

and techniques including the production and use of 
recording sheets 

•  Types, characteristics, components, uses and limitations of 

data acquisition systems 

•  Techniques for inspection and basic fault finding of data 

acquisition systems 

•  Procedures for reporting equipment faults and data 

irregularities 

•  Preliminary data evaluation techniques 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier and team guidelines 

regarding acceptable tolerance levels 

•  OH&S policies and procedures 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt 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 questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

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 data 
acquisition, team requirements, manufacturer/component 
supplier specifications, plans and safety procedures. 

 (Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information appropriately to supervisors, 
relevant team members and other persons, to enable confirmation 
of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of 
work outcomes and issues. 

(Level 1)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Apply technical information in a timely manner so that it may be 
used to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or 
inefficiencies. 

(Level 1)

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies 
and using co-operative approaches to optimise workflow and 
productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to collect, log and 
conduct preliminary data analysis.  

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to 
anticipate changing information requirements or influences.  

(Level 2)

Use technology 

 

Use the technology related to data collection including electronic 
data acquisition systems, calculators and measuring devices and 
computing/computer aided systems. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to a data acquisition system, data collection 

opportunities, equipment and operating procedures as 
identified in the Range Statement  

Method of assessment 

•  Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 

performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant 
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