Unit of competency Outline
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Manage team pit lane/service area operations
Manage team pit lane/service area operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AURM542738A
AURM542738A
State Code
W2913
W2913
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/02/2006
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
07/02/2006
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan, coordinate and oversee the operations of a motorsport team technical service crew. It includes pit lane/service area operations, emergency repairs and coordination of competition vehicle on-track support, persons and team communication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop pit lane/service area management plan
- 1.1. Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.2. Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations requirements are checked and implemented
- 1.3. Required tooling and equipment are identified and checklists developed
- 1.4. Competition vehicle on-track support strategies are devised and documented
- 1.5. Team member responsibilities are determined and communicated
- 1.6. Task timings are determined, documented and communicated
- 1.7. Communication strategy is developed and team members briefed
- 1.8. Team work area and equipment security procedures are developed and team members briefed
- 1.9. Contingency plan is developed and documented
2. Inspect pit lane/service area operation readiness
- 2.1. Pit lane/service area layout is devised and implemented
- 2.2. Equipment and tool checks for operation, positioning and compliance with team specifications, controlling body rules, category rules, supplementary regulations and OHS requirements are supervised
- 2.3. Correct positioning of competition vehicle stop and service markings are checked
3. Supervise technical/service crew
- 3.1. Team members are briefed on their responsibilities, task timings, category rule and supplementary regulations requirements, OHS and environmental legislative requirements and security procedures prior to an event
- 3.2. Responsibilities and tasks are reviewed with team members at an event site
- 3.3. Communications equipment is allocated and communication strategy is reviewed with team members
- 3.4. Pit lane/service area operations are supervised and work is controlled as required
- 3.5. Safe working environment and practices are monitored and corrected as required
- 3.6. Emergency repairs on competition vehicle are supervised and decision on re-entering event given
- 3.7. Checks with team members are made regularly during an event
4. Coordinate competition vehicle on-track support
- 4.1. Technical advice is provided to driver/rider during competition and additional information is sought should clarification be required
- 4.2. Competition related information and strategy is communicated to the driver/rider and team members during competition
- 4.3. Records of race and team performance are maintained
- 4.4. Liaison with event officials is conducted
5. Supervise post-event operations
- 5.1. Team members are supervised to ensure post-event impoundment procedures are followed as per controlling body rules, category rules or supplementary regulations
- 5.2. Dismantling of pit lane/service area is supervised
- 5.3. Clean-up of work area is supervised
- 5.4. Disposal of waste material is supervised to ensure compliance with local requirements, environmental and OHS regulations
- 5.5. Team/event documentation is completed
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.
Pit lane/service area
Pit lane/service area is defined as the area where the team technical support crew works on the competition vehicle during an event and includes the pit bay
OHS requirements
OHS requirements include:
state/territory and federal legislation
material safety management systems
hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
local safe operating procedures
Legislative requirements
Work is carried out in accordance with environmental legislation, health regulations and team procedures
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include, but is not limited to:
pneumatic wrenches
boom and hoses
gas cylinders
jacks and jacking safety locks
smash repair equipment
spare components
cleaning equipment
fuel churns and refuelling equipment
fuel spill equipment
brake piston retraction tool
lifting devices and/or stands
boat launch equipment (e.g. winches, trailers, lifting slings and decanting equipment)
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices, including:
heat-proof gloves
enclosed shoes
long trousers
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
team procedures relating to pit lane/service area operation, team member roles, confidentiality and security
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations relating to pit lane/service area operations
environmental, hazardous chemical and dangerous goods legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents
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.
Pit lane/service area
Pit lane/service area is defined as the area where the team technical support crew works on the competition vehicle during an event and includes the pit bay
OHS requirements
OHS requirements include:
state/territory and federal legislation
material safety management systems
hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
local safe operating procedures
Legislative requirements
Work is carried out in accordance with environmental legislation, health regulations and team procedures
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include, but is not limited to:
pneumatic wrenches
boom and hoses
gas cylinders
jacks and jacking safety locks
smash repair equipment
spare components
cleaning equipment
fuel churns and refuelling equipment
fuel spill equipment
brake piston retraction tool
lifting devices and/or stands
boat launch equipment (e.g. winches, trailers, lifting slings and decanting equipment)
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices, including:
heat-proof gloves
enclosed shoes
long trousers
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
team procedures relating to pit lane/service area operation, team member roles, confidentiality and security
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations relating to pit lane/service area operations
environmental, hazardous chemical and dangerous goods legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents
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 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
develop and implement a pit lane/service area management plan, covering:
minimisation of risk of injury to self or others
minimisation of the risk of damage to competition vehicle, tooling and equipment and wastage of material
minimisation of service and emergency repair times
addressing of potential problems
supervise team members effectively
modify activities to cater for variations in context and environment.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur at and during a motorsport event.
Access to category rules and supplementary regulations and legislation as identified in the Range Statement, team procedures and past performance data.
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 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
develop and implement a pit lane/service area management plan, covering:
minimisation of risk of injury to self or others
minimisation of the risk of damage to competition vehicle, tooling and equipment and wastage of material
minimisation of service and emergency repair times
addressing of potential problems
supervise team members effectively
modify activities to cater for variations in context and environment.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur at and during a motorsport event.
Access to category rules and supplementary regulations and legislation as identified in the Range Statement, team procedures and past performance data.
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF271 | AURMMA5005 | Manage team pit lane and service area operations | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W226 | AUR40405 | Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement | Qualification |
| W229 | AUR50305 | Diploma of Motorsport | Qualification |
| W225 | AUR40305 | Certificate IV in Motorsport | Qualification |