AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 30

 

AURM5423A 

Manage motorsport operations 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to manage motorsport 
operations. It includes motorsport team leadership, decision 
making, ensuring team compliance with motorsport regulatory 
requirements and managing logistics and resourcing. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Lead team members in 

undertaking tasks 

1.1 

Models of leadership are researched and appropriate 
model(s) applied 

1.2 

Personal leadership preferences, strengths and 
weaknesses are identified and strategies developed to 
enhance leadership 

1.3 

Team goals are developed in consultation with team 
members and documented 

1.4 

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

1.5 

Tasks are delegated, monitored and feedback on 
performance of tasks given 

1.6 

Team member performance reporting and review 
mechanisms are developed and implemented 

2.  Apply decision making 

strategies 

2.1 

Information is gathered from a variety of sources and 
team members are consulted as appropriate to the 
situation 

2.2 

All information is considered in determining options 

2.3 

The most appropriate option, given the team 
circumstances and goals, is chosen 

2.4 

Decisions are communicated to relevant team members 

2.5 

Decisions are reviewed and modifications made where 
required 

3.   Supervise team 

compliance with 
regulatory body 
requirements 

3.1 

Regulatory body requirements are interpreted 

3.2 

Instructions for team members are developed and 
implemented 

3.3 

Relevant team members are briefed 

3.4 

Regulatory body officials are liaised with 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

4.   Plan resources for team 

operations 

4.1  Team resource and equipment requirements are 

researched and documented 

4.2  Resource needs are prioritised and matched to team 

budget and priorities are confirmed (or modified if 
appropriate) after consultation with relevant team 
members 

4.3  Resource and equipment suppliers are identified and 

confirmed 

4.4  Procurement plan with prioritised purchasing is devised, 

and resources are procured accordingly 

5. 

Plan logistics for team 
operations 

5.1  Operational work plans including role responsibilities, 

timeframes and milestones are developed 

5.2  Operations are checked to ensure optimum use of human 

and physical resources 

5.3  Operational plans are implemented and relevant team 

members briefed as to roles and responsibilities 

5.4  Operational plans are documented and amended in 

accordance with team procedures and expectations 

6. Evaluate 

operational 

processes 

6.1  Operational progress is closely monitored against 

required quality of work and adherence to both budget 
and time schedule and reported to appropriate personnel 
in accordance with team requirements 

6.2  Opportunities for preventative or corrective changes are 

identified using outcomes of monitoring activity or 
feedback from team members 

6.3  Preventative or corrective action is recommended and 

implemented where appropriate 

6.4  Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a 

logical and easily understood manner 

6.5  Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to team 

efficiency 

6.6  Adequate records are maintained of all key information 

pertaining to operational processes in accordance with 
team 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 managing team operations and may include 

but is not limited to workshop management, specific event 
preparation management, innovation and component 
management 

•  Operational resources include personnel, equipment and 

machinery, material and consumables, and infrastructure 

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 consultation with 
team members, decision making and planning 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in motorsport, associated with motorsport teams or in a 
simulated environment 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment may include a computer and project 
management, database and logistics management software  

Procurement 

•  Procurement planning includes normal quantity supply 

(minimum and maximum holding) and matching storage 
facilities and appropriate material handling equipment 

•  Procurement includes dissemination of material safety data 

sheets or other supplier safety information to relevant 
personnel, identification of relevant engineering controls 
or personal protection equipment and any additional 
resources required for safe workplace handling and 
storage. These are documented and managed according to 
team procedures and legislative requirements 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 

regulations  

•  Team/enterprise procedures relating to applying specific 

operational areas as identified in the unit scope 

•  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 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications, material 

safety data sheets and application procedures for 
equipment and material 

•  Australian Design Rules (where applicable) 

•  Existing team budgets and inventories where appropriate 

 

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  

•  Apply safety requirements including the use of personal 

protective equipment and material handling equipment 

•  Implement and supervise 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 

•  Complete the development of a significant operational 

procedure incorporating legislative safety requirements 
and covering: 

•  a full analysis of the topic area 

•  a step-by-step operational procedures 

•  supporting documents to the procedure 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Implement a process for an operational area as identified in 

the unit scope which covers: 

•  information dissemination and  

•  monitoring of operations 

•  Complete a review and update of a process for an 

operational area as identified in the unit scope which 
covers: 

•  system and sub-area/sub-system description 

•  evaluation of the effectiveness of the process in 

achieving desired outcomes 

•  legal, regulatory and/or intellectual property law 

requirements 

•  documentation of modifications to improve the process 

•  Complete work within relevant team budgetary, 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 

•  Leadership models 

•  Goal development (e.g. SMART - specific, measurable, 

achievable, realistic and timely)  

•  Delegation strategies 

•  Information gathering strategies (including Internet and 

library searching and networking) 

•  Analytical tools (e.g. critical path, cause and effect, 

pro/con, forcefield, pareto and strength, weakness, 
opportunity and threat (SWOT) analyses, decision trees) 

•  Decision making and models and techniques 

•  Operational plan development 

•  Logistics and procurement management techniques 

•  Process engineering techniques and systems 

•  Material handling techniques and options 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Equipment and machines to be used to achieve business 

outcome 

•  Business processes used in workplace 

•  Resource availability, including competencies of 

individuals in the team 

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 team 
resource and logistic requirements, legislative and motorsport 
regulatory requirements from a variety of sources, using a range 
of research techniques. 

 (Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable relevant input 
from team members, and understanding by team members of 
plans developed. 

(Level 3)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including consultation with team 
members to determine team resource and logistic requirements 
and development, implementation and review of operational 
plans. 

(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 information flow and 
productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly interpret 
budgets and estimate material requirements required for team 
resource and logistic requirements. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Solve problems 

 

Use information gathering, analysis and evaluative techniques to 
determine team resource and logistic requirements and develop 
appropriate strategies to address these. 

(Level 3)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to computer software 
programs for gathering and recording information including 
Internet search, spreadsheets and databases. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to relevant team budgets and inventories as 

identified in the Range Statement and team procedures 

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 

•  This unit may be undertaken under the guidance of a 

mentor in the workplace (e.g. team manager), where tasks 
are undertaken, but ultimate responsibility rests with the 
mentor 

•  Assessment of this competency may include project related 

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