Prepare competition vehicles at motor sport events

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:10 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AURMTA004

State Code
AXC02

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
14/04/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

13/07/2016

Field of Education

030503 - Vehicle Mechanics

Original Release Date

13/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to perform competition vehicle preparations at a motor sport event. It involves preparing for the task, interpreting category and event team specifications, finalising technical preparations, conducting pre-race checks and post-race maintenance, and preparing a vehicle for scrutineering.It applies to those working in the motor sport industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work

1.1 Job requirements are determined from event information and checked against ‘on the day’ operating conditions, and required clarification of specifications is sought
1.2 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.4 Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements

2. Finalise technical preparation

2.1 Vehicle settings are configured for each race
2.2 Problems with work area or operation of equipment are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required
2.3 Modifications or adaptation of equipment are proposed as required according to team procedures
2.4 Vehicle settings are documented according to team procedures

3. Conduct pre-race checks

3.1 Checks are carried out according to team checklists and without causing damage to components
3.2 Problems with components or systems are reported as required to appropriate persons according to team procedures

4. Prepare vehicle for scrutineering

4.1 Vehicle systems and safety components are inspected according to regulatory body requirements, category rules and supplementary regulations
4.2 Problems with vehicle compliance are identified and rectified according to team procedures as required
4.3 Problems with vehicle compliance that cannot be rectified are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required

5. Conduct between-race maintenance

5.1 Condition of components and systems are inspected according to team checklist, and repaired or replaced as required according to safety requirements and team procedures
5.2 Vehicle is cleaned and refuelled according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements
5.3 Vehicle manual and electronic data is collected and logged according to team procedures
5.4 Driver or rider technical debrief is conducted according to team procedures

6. Complete work processes

6.1 Work area and vehicle are cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected, tagged and stored
6.2 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
6.3 Team and event documentation is completed according to team procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF277	AURMTA3004	Perform competition vehicle preparation procedures at an event	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCL35	AURMTA104	Prepare competition vehicles at motor sport events	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAC7	AUR30916	Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology	Qualification