Elements and Performance Criteria

Unit scope
Work includes researching competition vehicle assembly requirements, developing preparation specifications and checklists, developing preparation schedules and supervising competition vehicle preparation and post-preparation checks

Unit context
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 analytical and organisational ability, judgement and problem-solving skills in the management of competition vehicle preparation
Competitive advantage may include technical advantage, psychological advantage and promotional advantage

Preparation checklists
Preparation checklists may include, but is not limited to:
assembly checklists
worksheets
pre-race/event checklists
pit lane checklists
post-race/event checklists

Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include, but is not limited to:
hand tooling
measuring devices
computers

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 relating to the preparation of competition vehicles
Task instructions including worksheets, checklists, plans, drawings and designs
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 test equipment and material
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)
Motorsport/performance enhancement industry publications and electronic sources of information related to the preparation of competition vehicles

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 manage the preparation of a competition vehicle on at least two (2) occasions. The following must be covered:

develop task specifications, preparation checklists and schedule
supervise competition vehicle preparation and post-preparation checks
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Underpinning knowledge
Team requirements/job specifications, supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications including the examination of information for competitive advantage
Resources availability, including competencies of individuals in the team/group
Specification, checklist and schedule preparation
Work area and component layout
Inspection methods
Assembly and preparation processes applicable to competition vehicles
Problem-solving techniques
Supervision of OH&S requirements
Record keeping techniques

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
Research, collect, organise and understand information related to competition vehicle assembly and preparation processes including the technical, regulatory, environmental and safety requirements
(Level 3)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of requirements, coordination of work with technical supervisors and other team members, reporting of work outcomes and resolution of problems
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including the development of specifications, checklists and schedules and the coordination of appropriate persons, equipment, systems and material to avoid back-tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 3)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise communication, workflow and productivity
(Level 3)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during the management of the preparation of a competition vehicle
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Create and apply systematic problem-solving techniques to anticipate problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
(Level 3)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to the management of assembly and preparation including tooling, measuring devices, equipment, calculators and computers
(Level 2)

Resource implications
Access to competition vehicles and assembly tooling in real or simulated situations involving the application of assembly techniques and the related computing, operational and inventory support systems
Access to real or simulated work areas, material, equipment and information on work specifications, team 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