Elements and Performance Criteria

Work involves the selection and preparation of tyres and wheels used in motorsport applications to optimise handling performance including mounting wheels, conducting pre-race preparation and post-race maintenance and stock control and storage procedures
For the purpose of this unit of competence, 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
Inspection for serviceability includes checking wheel condition (damage or fatigue), valve body/pressure relief valves, ensuring inner surface of wheel is free from contaminants (e.g. oil/grease, water, dirt/gravel) and checking tyre condition for signs of damage, excessive wear, flat spots, etc.
Competitive advantage may include technical advantage, psychological advantage or promotional advantage

OH&S requirements include State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation, material safety management systems, controlling body requirements, manufacturer specifications and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and team insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in the set up and operation of equipment
Competence may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the development and maintenance of competition vehicles or in a workplace simulated facility

Tooling and equipment may include, but are not limited to, pit lane/service area specified tooling, lifting devices, air tooling, torque wrenches, tyre hardness test instruments, air pressure gauges, tyre buffers and cleaners, tyre heaters, pyrometers and hand tooling

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

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
Team procedures relating to selecting and preparing tyres and wheels for motorsport applications
Task instructions, including worksheets, checklists and plans
Team procedures relating to reporting and communication
Team procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for tyres and wheels
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

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 or others
prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment
achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards

Correctly select and prepare tyres and wheels for a competition vehicle on a minimum of two (2) different vehicles in situations involving:

a variety of weather conditions, track conditions and driver/rider requirements
Compliance with tyre and wheel manufacturer/component supplier recommendations for use
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, manufacturer/component supplier specifications (e.g. wheel size, application and pressures both cold and hot) and team requirements/job specifications
Wheel and tyre types, manufacturer/component supplier markings, function, application and limitations, including specifications, handling characteristics and manufacturer/component supplier recommendation for use
Tyre and wheel serviceability inspection techniques
Reading tyres for handling and wear indications
Driver/rider debriefing
Tyre temperature testing
Tyre measurement, including stagger calculations
Tyre buffing, cleaning and warming
Tyre and wheel storage methods
Markings (by scrutineers/category officials or team markings)
Record keeping techniques
Procedures for reporting equipment faults and component defects
OH&S policies and procedures

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned 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 details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
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 selecting and preparing tyres and wheels for motorsport applications, team requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications and safety procedures.
(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of requirements, coordination of work with supervisors and other workers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems.
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the coordination of equipment, systems and material to avoid 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 selection and preparation of tyres and wheels for motorsport applications.
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate assembly problems, in order to work efficiently and effectively.
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to torquing and fastening including tooling, equipment, calculators and measuring devices.
(Level 2)

Resource implications
Access to competition vehicles and associated assembly tooling in real or simulated situations involving the application of selection and preparation techniques and the related computing, operational and inventory support systems
Access to real or simulated concepts, work areas, material, equipment and information on work specifications, customer requirements, organisational procedures, safety procedures and regulations and quality standards

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace 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 competence

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines