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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 17

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURM3408A Perform competition vehicle preparation procedures at an event

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning knowledge

• Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary

regulations and team requirements/job specifications

• Work area layout at an event

• Preparation processes applicable to competition vehicles at

an event

• Scrutineering requirements and appropriate inspection

techniques

• Gear ratio calculations

• Pre-race checks and between race maintenance conduct

• Record keeping techniques

• Equipment faults and component defects reporting

procedures

• 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 preparation, team requirements, category
rules and supplementary regulations, component suppliers’
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)

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Underpinning skills (continued)

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 preparation
of a competition vehicle.

(Level 2)

Solve problems

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

(Level 2)

Use technology

Use the workplace technology related to preparation of a
competition vehicle including tools, equipment, measuring
devices and computers.

(Level 2)

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Resource implications

• Access to competition vehicles and associated tools in real

or appropriately simulated situations involving the
application of preparation techniques and the related
computing, operational and inventory support systems

This includes real or simulated work areas, material,
equipment and information on work specifications, team
requirements, organisation procedures, relevant safety
procedures and regulations and quality standards

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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 (as detailed in the Critical Aspects of
Evidence) with relevant process equipment, material, work
instructions and deadlines

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURM3409A Perform pit lane/service area operations

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AURM3409A

Perform pit lane/service area operations

Unit descriptor

This unit covers the competency to perform pit lane/service
area operations within event time constraints. This includes
preparation for vehicle stops, servicing during stops,
performing adjustments and emergency repairs and post stop
clean up.

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

OH&S requirements including complying with
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary
regulations, equipment and system isolation requirements
and personal protection needs are observed throughout
the work

1.3

Path of movement (obstacles, hazards and safety
conditions) is considered in positioning of equipment and
tools and appropriate measures taken to eliminate hazards

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. Follow pit lane/service

area safety procedures

2.1

Jacks and other lifting devices (including lifting
lock-outs) are fitted prior to underbody servicing

2.2

Fire hazard and prevention procedures are followed
according to team procedures and/or event category rules
and supplementary regulations

2.3

Pit lane/service area signals are used as per team
procedures and event category rules and supplementary
regulations

2.4

Event category and supplementary regulations relating to
pit lane/service area operations are followed

2.5

Non-team personnel access to pit area and walkways is
monitored as per team procedures

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

3. Conduct pit-stop/

competition vehicle
service

3.1

Competition vehicle components are checked as per team
pit-stop/service area schedule

3.2

Minor adjustments are performed in accordance with
instructions

3.3

Emergency repairs are conducted in accordance with
instructions

3.4

Components are replaced

3.5

Work practices and pit stop/service area procedures are
modified to manage contingency issues

3.6

Problems are reported to appropriate team members

4. Conduct post-stop

clean-up

4.1 Tools and equipment are prepared and positioned ready

for the next vehicle stop

4.2 Surplus components/consumables are tagged and

shelved/stored

4.3 Spillage is cleaned and clean-up material correctly

disposed of

4.4 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 may be present for this
particular unit:

Unit scope

• Work involves all work carried out on competition

vehicles during pit lane, pit bay or service area stops. Pit
lane includes the pit area for circuit racing, service areas
for rally events, and service berths for boat racing events

• Work includes servicing of the vehicle as allowed in event

category and supplementary regulations, emergency
repairs or supporting driver change-over

• Stops include scheduled stops as per event

category/supplementary regulations and unscheduled stops
for emergency repairs or refuelling

• Pit-stops/competition vehicle servicing tasks may include

but are not limited to replacing tyres/wheels, refuelling,
cleaning windscreen/visor/fairing screen, minor
adjustments (wing angles, weight jackers etc) and
removing pit stop notification tag

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RANGE STATEMENT

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 application of
instructions and reporting of problems to appropriate team
members

• Competency must be demonstrated in an event

environment during an event

Tools and equipment

•

Tools and equipment may include gas bottles and boom,
toolbox components (e.g. spanners, wrenches,
screwdrivers etc), race tape, impact (rattle) gun, refuelling
churns/rigs, lubricants and coolants, tyre pressure gauges
and pyrometers, go-jacks, safety jacking stands, lifting
stands, tyre warmers and restarting equipment

Material

•

Material may include automotive fuel, coolants, lubricants
and cleaning agents as specified by event category,
supplementary regulations or team procedures

Personal protective
equipment

•

Personal protective equipment may include closed shoes,
long trousers, fire retardant gloves, crash helmets and other
equipment as specified by relevant legislation, team
procedures, event category rules and supplementary
regulations

Information and
procedures

• Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary

regulations

• Team/enterprise procedures relating to pit lane/service area

operations

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

drawings and designs

• Team/enterprise procedures relating to reporting and

communication

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

equipment

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RANGE STATEMENT

Information and
procedures (continued)

• Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and

application procedures for testing 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

• 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 pit lane/service area operations at least

three (3) times. At least two (2) of these must be at and
during a competition event in situations where there are
variations in:

• weather conditions

• adjustments and emergency repairs

• sequence of pit stop/competition vehicle service (e.g. no

tyre change, fuel and screen clean only or rear tyres and
debris clean only etc)

• Work with and around other team members

• Work effectively with others

• Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace

context and environment

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