Unit of competency Outline
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Manage motorsport operations
Manage motorsport operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AURMMA5003
AURMMA5003
State Code
WF269
WF269
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2013
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/08/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to manage motorsport operations. It includes motorsport team leadership, decision making, ensuring team compliance with motorsport regulatory requirements, and managing logistics and resourcing.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. Lead team members in undertaking tasks
- 1.1. Models of leadership are researched and appropriate models 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. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements and 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
- 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 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. Team members are briefed
- 3.4. Liaison with regulatory body officials is undertaken
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) after consultation with 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 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 persons in accordance with team requirements
- 6.2. Opportunities for preventative or corrective changes are identified using outcomes of monitoring activity and feedback from team members
- 6.3. Preventative or corrective action is recommended and implemented
- 6.4. Changes are communicated to appropriate persons in a logical and easily understood manner
- 6.5. Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to team efficiency
- 6.6. Records are maintained of key information pertaining to operational processes in accordance with team requirements
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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.
Operational resources
Operational resources include:
persons
equipment and machinery
material and consumables
infrastructure
WHS requirements
WHS requirements include:
state/territory and federal legislation
material safety management systems
controlling body requirements
manufacturer specifications and local safe operating procedures
Legislative requirements
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and team insurance requirements
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
a computer and project management database and logistics management software
Procurement planning
Procurement planning includes:
normal quantity supply (minimum and maximum holding) and matching storage facilities and materials handling equipment
Procurement
Procurement includes:
dissemination of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and other supplier safety information to appropriate persons
identification of relevant engineering controls or personal protection equipment and additional resources required for safe workplace handling and storage
these are documented and managed according to team procedures and legislative requirements
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
team procedures relating to applying specific operational areas
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, material safety data sheets and application procedures for equipment and material
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)
team budgets and inventories
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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.
Operational resources
Operational resources include:
persons
equipment and machinery
material and consumables
infrastructure
WHS requirements
WHS requirements include:
state/territory and federal legislation
material safety management systems
controlling body requirements
manufacturer specifications and local safe operating procedures
Legislative requirements
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and team insurance requirements
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
a computer and project management database and logistics management software
Procurement planning
Procurement planning includes:
normal quantity supply (minimum and maximum holding) and matching storage facilities and materials handling equipment
Procurement
Procurement includes:
dissemination of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and other supplier safety information to appropriate persons
identification of relevant engineering controls or personal protection equipment and additional resources required for safe workplace handling and storage
these are documented and managed according to team procedures and legislative requirements
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
team procedures relating to applying specific operational areas
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, material safety data sheets and application procedures for equipment and material
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)
team budgets and inventories
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:
interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations
apply safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment and materials handling equipment
implement and supervise 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
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 procedure
supporting documents to the procedure
implement a process for an operational area as identified in the unit scope covering:
information dissemination
monitoring of operations
complete a review and update of a process for an operational area as identified in the unit scope, covering:
system and sub-area/sub-system description
evaluation of the effectiveness of the process in achieving desired outcomes
legal, regulatory or intellectual property law requirements
documentation of modifications to improve the process
complete work within team budgetary, quality and timeliness standards
work effectively with others
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines.
Access to team budgets and inventories as identified in the Range Statement and team procedures.
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 competence may include project related tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process.
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 competency.
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
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:
interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations
apply safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment and materials handling equipment
implement and supervise 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
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 procedure
supporting documents to the procedure
implement a process for an operational area as identified in the unit scope covering:
information dissemination
monitoring of operations
complete a review and update of a process for an operational area as identified in the unit scope, covering:
system and sub-area/sub-system description
evaluation of the effectiveness of the process in achieving desired outcomes
legal, regulatory or intellectual property law requirements
documentation of modifications to improve the process
complete work within team budgetary, quality and timeliness standards
work effectively with others
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines.
Access to team budgets and inventories as identified in the Range Statement and team procedures.
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 competence may include project related tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process.
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 competency.
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2909 | AURM542338A | Manage motorsport operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXC12 | AURMMA003 | Manage motor sport operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J416 | AUR40312 | Certificate IV in Motorsport Technology | Qualification |
| J424 | AUR50312 | Diploma of Motorsport Technology | Qualification |