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Communicate using flags and signals in a motorsport event
Communicate using flags and signals in a motorsport event
Unit of competency
National Code
AURMDA3006
AURMDA3006
State Code
WF257
WF257
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate with competitors, officials and other motorsport personnel, using flags and other signalling methods. It requires the ability to observe race and track conditions and correctly apply signalling conventions to communicate warnings, alerts and other information.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Make pre-event preparations
- 1.1. Read and interpret event documentation, including rules and regulations
- 1.2. Identify and prepare personal requirements and equipment and check for safe and operational condition
- 1.3. Prepare for conditions on the day, including weather, nutrition and personal comfort
- 1.4. Attend pre-race briefing session and confirm own role and responsibilities
2. Prepare post
- 2.1. Confirm location of allocated post and identity of other team members
- 2.2. If flags are to be used, ensure flag set is complete and lay out flags ready for use
- 2.3. If signal lights are to be used, check for correct operation
- 2.4. Check and prepare signal boards and related equipment
- 2.5. Assess location for risks and plan an emergency escape route
- 2.6. Check that communication system is operational
3. Use flags and signals during the event
- 3.1. Maintain communication with chief marshal and other official personnel and report, as required
- 3.2. Remain vigilant throughout the event to identify need for flags or signals
- 3.3. Use flags or signals, when necessary, in accordance with relevant motorsport rules and regulations
- 3.4. Carry out all activities according to event rules and regulations, Officials Code of Practice, and safety and emergency procedures.
4. Finalise duties
- 4.1. Check, maintain and return all flags and communication equipment
- 4.2. Clean and secure marshalling post
- 4.3. Prepare a written report for the chief marshal
- 4.4. Attend post-meeting debriefing session
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Motorsport
Motorsport may include:
automobile (car, truck and cart), motorcycle and powerboat events
competitions and practice sessions
circuit, track, speedway, rally, road and off-road events
club, state/territory, national and international events
Flags
Flag rules and techniques include:
regulation sizes and colours
single or double flags
waved or stationary
duration of flagging
facing direction and positioning of flag marshal
Other signals
Other signal methods may include:
lights
hand signals
signal boards
Rules and regulations
Motorsport rules and regulations may include:
National Competition Rules (NCR)
National Rally Code (NRC)
event supplementary regulations
Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
Federation Internationale Motocycliste (FIM)
association and club rules, regulations and codes
Professional and ethical standards
Professional and ethical standards for officials may include:
dress, personal presentation, preparedness and personal conduct
respect for the rights and responsibilities of others
commitment and responsibility to safety
confidentiality, impartiality and no conflict of interest
contribution to the overall effectiveness of the team
self-improvement through feedback, performance appraisal and training
Pre-event preparation
Pre-event preparations may include:
corporate dress requirements
personal protective equipment
event documentation and information
personal needs, such as nutrition, medication and protection from the elements
travel and accommodation arrangements
Information and documents
Information and documents may include:
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
event policies and procedures relating to work areas, authorities and lines of communication
task instructions, including briefings, worksheets, checklists and plans
industry codes of practice
instructions issued by authorised internal or external persons
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams or sketches
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
confidentiality and privacy
WHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
duty of care
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
emergency procedures
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
noise
dust
habitat, flora and fauna protection
clean-up management
Organisational policies and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination policies and procedures
codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Motorsport
Motorsport may include:
automobile (car, truck and cart), motorcycle and powerboat events
competitions and practice sessions
circuit, track, speedway, rally, road and off-road events
club, state/territory, national and international events
Flags
Flag rules and techniques include:
regulation sizes and colours
single or double flags
waved or stationary
duration of flagging
facing direction and positioning of flag marshal
Other signals
Other signal methods may include:
lights
hand signals
signal boards
Rules and regulations
Motorsport rules and regulations may include:
National Competition Rules (NCR)
National Rally Code (NRC)
event supplementary regulations
Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
Federation Internationale Motocycliste (FIM)
association and club rules, regulations and codes
Professional and ethical standards
Professional and ethical standards for officials may include:
dress, personal presentation, preparedness and personal conduct
respect for the rights and responsibilities of others
commitment and responsibility to safety
confidentiality, impartiality and no conflict of interest
contribution to the overall effectiveness of the team
self-improvement through feedback, performance appraisal and training
Pre-event preparation
Pre-event preparations may include:
corporate dress requirements
personal protective equipment
event documentation and information
personal needs, such as nutrition, medication and protection from the elements
travel and accommodation arrangements
Information and documents
Information and documents may include:
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
event policies and procedures relating to work areas, authorities and lines of communication
task instructions, including briefings, worksheets, checklists and plans
industry codes of practice
instructions issued by authorised internal or external persons
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams or sketches
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
confidentiality and privacy
WHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
duty of care
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
emergency procedures
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
noise
dust
habitat, flora and fauna protection
clean-up management
Organisational policies and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination policies and procedures
codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
complete preparatory activities in a systematic manner
observe safety procedures and requirements
assess risks and plan an emergency escape route
communicate effectively with others using communication equipment and hand signals
use flags or signalling techniques appropriate to the circumstances and in accordance with rules and regulations
prepare written reports.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The following resources should be made available:
access to suitable motorsport events
all documentation, including rules and regulations, safety procedures and event procedures
all equipment, including flags, communication and personal safety equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
complete preparatory activities in a systematic manner
observe safety procedures and requirements
assess risks and plan an emergency escape route
communicate effectively with others using communication equipment and hand signals
use flags or signalling techniques appropriate to the circumstances and in accordance with rules and regulations
prepare written reports.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The following resources should be made available:
access to suitable motorsport events
all documentation, including rules and regulations, safety procedures and event procedures
all equipment, including flags, communication and personal safety equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7626 | AURMO3003A | Communicate using flags and signals | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXC21 | AURMDA006 | Communicate using flags and signals at motor sport events | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J397 | AUR30912 | Certificate III in Motorsport Technology | Qualification |