AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 13

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURM3403A Collect and log motorsport data 

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 AUR99 Version 4.00 Review by 30 June 2004 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

AURM3404A Comply 

with 

motorsport team and event 

safety requirements 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to comply with motorsport 
team and event safety requirements. This involves safety in the 
service area/pit bay, pit lane and pit wall. It includes the use and 
handling of fuels and hazardous chemicals, personnel 
movement during the event, competition vehicle control and 
risk management. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Interpret safety rules 

and regulations 

1.1 

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 
regulations relating to safety requirements are identified 

1.2 

Team safety requirements and procedures are identified 

1.3 

Personal responsibilities for safety at a motorsport event 
are identified 

1.4 

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

2.  Conduct a risk 

assessment of potential 
safety hazards in the 
team operating area  

2.1 

Potential risks to self and other team personnel are 
identified 

2.2 

Risks are categorised according to severity and impact on 
team operations 

2.3 

Identified risks not addressed by team procedures, 
controlling body rules, category rules or supplementary 
regulations are reported to appropriate personnel 

3.  Apply safe working 

practices 

3.1 

Competition vehicle control safety techniques are used 
appropriately 

3.2 

Awareness of competition vehicles, other personnel and 
tools and equipment is applied during all personal 
movement in the team operating area 

3.3 

All communication is acknowledged and confirmed 

3.4 

Team and legislated safety procedures are applied during 
handling of all dangerous goods and hazardous 
substances in the team operating and storage areas 

3.5 

Unforseen safety hazards are reported to appropriate 
personnel in a timely manner 

 

AURM3404A Comply with motorsport team and event safety requirements 

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 

•  Work involves complying with motorsport team and event 

safety requirements and safety in the team operating area. 
It includes the use and handling of fuels and hazardous 
chemicals, personnel movement during the event, 
competition vehicle control, servicing and emergency 
repairs on competition vehicles, working with and around 
other team members in a demanding environment and risk 
management 

•  Conducting a risk assessment of potential safety hazards in 

the team operating area includes but is not limited to 
movement of personnel in the team operating area, 
positioning of personnel prior to and during competition 
vehicle stops, use of dangerous goods or hazardous 
substances and emergency repair procedures and team 
member responsibilities 

•  The team working area includes but is not limited to the pit 

lane, pit wall, pit bay, service area, pontoon/jetty, 
workshop and storage area and competition vehicle 
transporter 

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 conducting risk 
analyses and applying OH&S procedures  

•  Competency must be demonstrated at and during a 

competition event 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment are to include appropriate fire 
extinguishers, first-aid kits and may include but are not 
limited to: 

• 

fire blanket 

• 

jack lock outs 

• 

vehicle stop signalling equipment 

• 

communication equipment 

• 

vehicle support equipment (e.g. stands) 

Personal protective 
equipment 

• 

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

Information and 
procedures 

•  Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 

regulations relating to safety and safety equipment 

•  Team procedures relating to safety requirements 

•  Task instructions including work sheets, check lists, plans 

and drawings  

•  Team procedures relating to reporting and communication 

•  Team/enterprise procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

application procedures relating to safety 

•  Australian Design Rules (where applicable) 

•  OH&S requirements 

•  Safety body publications 

•  Team procedures relating to emergency service contacts 

and term personnel emergency contacts 

•  Team emergency and event procedures for accidents 

and/or injury 

 

AURM3404A Comply with motorsport team and event safety requirements 

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 

•  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 

•  Correctly interpret safety rules and regulations, conduct 

risk assessment of team operating area and apply safe 
working practices on two (2) occasions. One (1) of these 
must be at and during an event. Each of the following must 
be covered: 

•  the use, handling and storage of fuels and hazardous 

chemicals 

•  personnel movement during the event, and positioning 

•  competition vehicle control 

•  servicing and emergency repairs on competition 

vehicles 

•  working with and around other team members 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Relevant state and commonwealth OH&S requirements 

•  Controlling body requirements, category rules and 

supplementary regulations  

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and safe 

operating procedures 

•  Team safety policies and procedures including emergency 

procedures relating to accident and injury 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Identification and classification of dangerous goods and 

hazardous substances relevant to motorsport Dangerous 
goods and hazardous substances handling and storage 
requirements 

•  Safety and personal protective equipment and correct 

applications (includes but is not limited to closed in shoes, 
long trousers, fire suit, gloves helmet, eye and ear 
protection, etc.) 

•  Competition vehicle movement procedures 

•  Preventative measures such as maintenance of a clean and 

tidy work area, resource storage, and clean and functioning 
tools and equipment 

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 
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 
regulations, OH&S requirements and team procedures related to 
safety. 

 (Level 1)

Communicate Ideas and 
Information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable identified risks to 
be managed. 

(Level 2)

Plan and Organise 
Activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including work tasks and flow to 
avoid any potentially hazardous practices to self and others. 

(Level 1)

Work with Others and in 
a Team 

 

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and 
using cooperative approaches to optimise safety and workflow.  

(Level 1)

AURM3404A Comply with motorsport team and event safety requirements 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements relating to team operating area layout and 
equipment positioning. 

(Level 1)

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
potentially hazardous situations and work procedures to avoid 
accidents, injury and damage to competition vehicle, tools and 
equipment. 

(Level 1)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to safe handling, including 
safety tools and equipment. 

(Level 1)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource Implications 

•  Access to controlling body rules, category rules, 

supplementary regulations, safety and hazardous substances 
legislation and team procedures as identified in the Range 
Statement 

•  Access to situations that provide a motorsport event 

environment for the development and assessment of relevant 
skills 

Method of Assessment 

•  Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 

performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant 
contexts (i.e. workshop and event – or simulated event 
environments) 

•  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 must occur in a workplace and at and during an 

event, or in a workshop and event simulated environments 
with relevant process equipment, material, work instructions 
and deadlines