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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 16

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURM3407A Coordinate operations of a motorsport team

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RANGE STATEMENT

Schedules and activities

• Team schedules include competition events, practice,

promotional and test days

• Promotional activities and follow-up includes liaison with

media, promotional partners/sponsors and dissemination of
team performance

Tools and equipment

•

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

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

• Team procedures relating to team operations

• 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

• Environmental, hazardous chemical and dangerous goods

legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal
and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents

• Relevant financial institution 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 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

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Critical aspects of
evidence (continued)

• Achieve required outcomes within team time and quality

standards

• Develop and implement appropriate 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 are to include at a minimum,

roles, responsibilities, accountability and
processes/procedures

• Conduct all work to relevant 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 relevant state and

commonwealth legislation, safety management systems
and safe operating procedures

• Communication principles

• Group dynamics principles

• Basic bookkeeping systems

• Scenario and logistics planning

• Time management strategies

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AURM3407A Coordinate operations of a motorsport team

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

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 category
rules and supplementary regulations, team requirements,
bookkeeping requirements and financial reporting to ensure
compliance with all 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 the workplace technology related to planning and logistics
including computer software.

(Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Resource implications

• Access to controlling body rules, category rules and

supplementary regulations and relevant 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 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

• Assessment of this competency may include project related

tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect
evidence of process

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURM3408A Perform competition vehicle preparation procedures at an event

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AURM3408A Perform

competition vehicle preparation

procedures at an event

Unit descriptor

This unit covers the competency to perform competition vehicle
preparation at the event location. This includes interpreting
category, event and ‘on the day’ team specifications, finalising
technical preparation, preparing a vehicle for scrutineering,
conducting pre-race checks and post-race maintenance.

Prerequisites

AURM3402A Assemble and prepare a competition vehicle

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1

Team instructions/specification and category rules and
supplementary regulations are used to determine job
requirements including configuration, quality, equipment,
and quantities

1.2

Task requirements are checked against ‘on the day’
operating conditions and clarification of specifications is
sought where required

1.3

OH&S requirements including equipment and system
isolation requirements and personal protection needs are
observed throughout the work

1.4

Tools and equipment are identified and checked for safe
and effective operation

1.5

Work area is cleaned and laid out appropriately for job
requirements

2. Finalise technical

preparation

2.1

Vehicle settings for the next race are configured in
accordance with team specifications, baseline
configurations, category rules and supplementary
regulations

2.2

Problems with the work area and/or the operation of the
equipment are identified and reported to appropriate
persons

2.3

Proposals for modifications/adaptation of equipment are
made

2.4

Settings are documented in accordance with team
procedures

3. Conduct pre-race checks 3.1

Checks are conducted in accordance with team checklists

3.2

Precautions are taken to ensure no component damage

3.3

Problems with the components or systems are identified
and reported to appropriate persons

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

4. Prepare vehicle for

scrutineering

4.1 Vehicle systems and safety components are inspected in

accordance with regulatory body requirements, category
rules and supplementary regulations

4.2 Problems with vehicle compliance are identified and

rectified

4.3 Problems with vehicle compliance that cannot be

rectified are reported to appropriate persons in
accordance with team procedure

5. Conduct between race

maintenance

5.1

Components/systems condition is inspected in
accordance with team checklist and repair/replace

5.2

Vehicle is cleaned and refuelled

5.3

Manual data/download electronic data is collected and
logged

5.4

Driver/rider technical debrief is conducted or contributed
to

6. Clean up work area and

maintain records

6.1

Tools are maintained and returned to storage

6.2

Surplus components/consumables are tagged and
shelved/stored

6.3

Surplus material is removed from work area

6.4

Spillage is cleaned from work area and vehicle

6.5

Loading of vehicle and equipment for transportation is
assisted and dismantling of temporary work location is
undertaken

6.6

Team/event documentation is completed

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 etc:

Unit scope

• Work includes interpreting team ‘on the day’

specifications at an event, finalising technical preparation,
conducting pre-event checks, preparing vehicle for
scrutineering, conducting between race maintenance,
cleaning up the work area and finalising documentation

• For the purpose of this unit of competency, 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

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Unit scope (continued)

• Components/systems to be inspected include, but are not

limited to consumable items such as tyres, brake pads etc.
and non-consumable components such as steering
linkages, driveshafts etc.

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 analytical and

organisational ability, judgement and problem solving
skills in the preparation of a competition vehicle at an
event

Vehicle settings

• Vehicle settings may include:

• aerodynamic devices

• engine/engine management

• driveline including gear ratios

• suspension

• driver/rider comfort considerations

• fuel load

• brakes

• data acquisition system

Tools and equipment

• Tools and equipment are to include, but not be limited to

measuring devices, refuelling equipment and hand tools

Personal protective
equipment

• Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and
practices

Information and
procedures

• Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary

regulations

• Team procedures and standards relating to performing

competition vehicle preparation procedures at an event

• Task instructions including work sheets, check lists, plans,

drawings and designs

AURM3408A Perform competition vehicle preparation procedures at an event

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RANGE STATEMENT

Information and
procedures (continued)

• 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 testing equipment and material

• Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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 perform competition vehicle preparation

procedures on at least two (2) occasions. At least one (1)
of these must be at and during an event. Each of the
following must be covered:

• finalise technical preparation prior to a race

• conduct pre and post race checks and maintenance

• prepare a vehicle for scrutineering

• Work effectively with others

• Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace

context and environment

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