AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 33

 

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 determining opportunities and requirements 

in relation to marketing the team and attracting and 
managing promotional partnerships 

•  Promotion partners include existing or potential partners 

that are an external individual or organisation, which 
provides financial or in-kind support to a motorsport team. 
Promotion partners may also be termed ‘sponsors’ or 
‘business partners’ 

•  Teams may have more than one promotion partner. There 

may be one major or exclusive promotion partner and/or a 
number of smaller promotional partners 

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, and insurance requirements  

•  Tasks requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in researching 
opportunities and devising strategies   

•  Competency may be demonstrated in a motorsport team 

workplace, a simulated environment, or workplaces of 
enterprises supporting and working closely with 
motorsport teams 

Resources 

• 

Resources may include a computer and wordprocessing, 
presentation and spreadsheet software 

Information and 
procedures 

•  Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 

regulations  

•  Team policies and procedures on client relations 

•  Contracted promotion partner requirements 

•  Task instructions including work sheets, check lists and 

plans 

AURM5426A Manage motorsport team promotional partnerships and marketing 

RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures (continued) 

•  Team procedures relating to reporting and communication 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

application procedures for presentation material 

•  Team policies and procedures relating to confidentiality 

and protection of intellectual property 

 

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 

• 

achieve required outcomes within team time and 
quality standards 

•  Prepare and present a minimum of two (2) promotion 

proposals. Each proposal is to include, as a minimum: 

• 

a profile of the team and relevant members 

• 

relevant team achievements 

• 

proposed partnership arrangements 

• 

marketing strategy 

• 

benefits to promotion partner 

•  Conduct all work to relevant quality and timeliness 

standards 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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 

•  Legislation and codes of practice relating to ethical 

advertising 

•  Intellectual property and copyright principles and practices 

•  Communication principles 

•  Marketing plan development 

•  Presentation techniques 

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 market 
information and promotion partner/s. 

 (Level 3)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable effective 
presentation of proposals and strategies. 

(Level 3)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including proposal and strategy 
presentation. 

(Level 2)

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)

AURM5426A Manage motorsport team promotional partnerships and marketing 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly determine 
financial requirements and benefits. 

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Use knowledge of group dynamics, scenario planning and the 
motorsport industry to appropriately match team and potential 
promotion partner requirements. 

(Level 2)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to planning and 
presentation including computer software. 

(Level 2)

 

 

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 

 

 

 

AURM5427A 

Manage team pit lane/service area 
operations 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to plan, coordinate and 
oversee the operations of a motorsport team technical service 
crew during an event. It includes pit lane/service area 
operations, emergency repairs and coordination of competition 
vehicle on-track support, personnel and team communication. 

Prerequisites 

AURM3409A Perform pit lane/service area operations 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

 

1.  Develop pit lane/ 

service area 
management plan 

1.1 

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

1.2 

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 
regulations requirements are checked and implemented 

1.3 

Required tools and equipment are identified and 
checklists developed 

1.4 

Competition vehicle on-track support strategies are 
devised and documented 

1.5 

Team member responsibilities are determined and 
communicated 

1.6 

Task timings are determined, documented and 
communicated 

1.7 

Communication strategy is developed and team members 
briefed 

1.8 

Team work area and equipment security procedures are 
developed and team members briefed 

1.9 

Contingency plan is developed and documented 

2.  Inspect pit lane/service 

area operation 
readiness 

2.1  Pit lane/service area layout is devised and implemented 

2.2  Equipment and tool checks for operation, positioning, 

and compliance with team specifications, controlling 
body rules, category rules, supplementary regulations and 
OH&S requirements are supervised 

2.3  Correct positioning of competition vehicle stop and 

service markings are checked 

AURM5427A Manage team pit lane/service area operations  

 

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©Australian National Training Authority 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

 

3.  Supervise technical 

service crew 

3.1 

Team members are briefed on their responsibilities, task 
timings, category rule and supplementary regulations 
requirements, OH&S and environmental legislative 
requirements and security procedures prior to the event 

3.2 

Responsibilities and tasks are reviewed with team 
members at the event site 

3.3 

Communications equipment is allocated and 
communication strategy is reviewed with relevant team 
members 

3.4 

Pit lane/service area operations are supervised and work 
is controlled 

3.5 

Safe working environment and practices are monitored 
and corrected 

3.6 

Emergency repairs on competition vehicle are supervised 
and decision on re-entering event given 

3.7 

Checks with all team members are made regularly during 
the event 

4.  Coordinate competition 

vehicle on-track 
support 

 

4.1 

Technical advice is provided to driver/rider during 
competition and additional information is sought should 
clarification be required 

4.2 

Competition related information and strategy is 
communicated to the driver/rider and relevant team 
members during competition 

4.3 

Records of race and team performance are maintained 

4.4 

Liaison with event officials is conducted when 
appropriate 

5. Supervise 

post-event 

operations 

5.1 

Team members are supervised to ensure post-event 
impoundment procedures are followed as per controlling 
body rules, category rules and/or supplementary 
regulations 

5.2 

Supervise the dismantling of pit lane/service area 

5.3 

Clean up of work area is supervised 

5.4 

Disposal of waste material is supervised to ensure 
compliance with local requirements, environmental and 
OH&S regulations 

5.5 

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 planning, coordinating and overseeing the 

operations of a technical service crew during an event. It 
includes pit lane/service area operations, emergency 
repairs and coordination of competition vehicle on-track 
support, personnel and team communication 

•  Pit lane/service area is defined as the area where the team 

technical support crew works on the competition vehicle 
during an event and includes the pit bay 

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include safety management systems, 

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe 
operating procedures 

•  Work is carried out in accordance with environmental 

legislation, relevant health regulations and team 
procedures 

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in the development 
of the pit lane/service area management plan and 
contingency strategies, supervision of team members and 
inspection of the pit lane/service area 

•  Competency must be demonstrated at and during a 

motorsport event 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to 
pneumatic wrenches, boom and hoses, gas cylinders, jacks, 
jacking safety locks, smash repair equipment, spare 
components, cleaning equipment, fuel churns and 
refuelling equipment, fuel spill equipment, brake piston 
retraction tool, lifting devices and/or stands and boat 
launch equipment (winches, trailers, lifting slings and 
decanting equipment) 

Personal protective 
equipment 

 

• 

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 
under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices, including heat-proof gloves, enclosed shoes and 
long trousers 

AURM5427A Manage team pit lane/service area operations  

 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

228 

AUR99 Version 4.00 Review by 30 June 2004 

©Australian National Training Authority 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Team procedures relating to pit lane/service area operation, 

team member roles, confidentiality and security 

•  Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 

regulations relating to pit lane/service area operations 

•  Environmental, hazardous chemical and dangerous goods 

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

 

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 

•  Develop and implement a pit lane/service area 

management plan, which covers: 

•  minimisation of risk of injury to self and others 

•  minimisation of the risk of damage to competition 

vehicle, tools and equipment and wastage of material 

•  minimisation of the service and emergency repair 

times 

•  addresses potential problems 

•  Supervise team members effectively 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in context and 

environment