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Inspect vehicles and equipment at motor sport events for compliance

Inspect vehicles and equipment at motor sport events for compliance

Unit of competency
National Code
AURMLA003
State Code
AXC15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect motor sport competition vehicles and safety equipment for compliance with applicable rules and regulations. It involves preparing for the task, confirming driver eligibility for the event, confirming that clothing, competition vehicle and equipment are compliant, and completing workplace processes and documentation. The unit requires sufficient mechanical knowledge and skills to use testing and measuring equipment to check mechanical and safety specifications and to ensure they meet eligibility and safety criteria for the particular event category.It applies to those working in the motor sport industry as scrutineers at a motor sport event.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for scrutineering
  • 1.1 Rules and regulations governing vehicle and driver eligibility and safety criteria for the event are interpreted
  • 1.2 Scrutineering bay is checked to ensure availability of required tools and equipment to perform tests and measurements
  • 1.3 Scrutineering documentation is sourced and prepared
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 1.5 Concerns are reported to Chief Scrutineer or Clerk of Course according to category rules and supplementary regulations as required
  • 1.6 Pre-race briefing session is attended and own role and responsibilities are confirmed
2. Confirm driver eligibility
  • 2.1 Driver documents are examined to confirm status and eligibility for event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
  • 2.2 Driver clothing and equipment are examined for compliance with safety specifications according to category rules and supplementary regulations
3. Confirm vehicle compliance
  • 3.1 Vehicle is examined to ensure it complies with mechanical and safety specifications for event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
  • 3.2 Compliance report is prepared and non-compliance is documented in scrutineering log book as required
  • 3.3 Defective vehicles, components or parts are impounded as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
4. Monitor vehicle compliance
  • 4.1 Vehicles are observed in assembly and starting areas to identify mechanical and safety problems
  • 4.2 Work done on vehicle during pit stops is observed to ensure it complies with relevant rules and regulations
  • 4.3 Vehicle damage is examined after an incident to determine roadworthiness for re-entry into event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
  • 4.4 Vehicle damage reports are prepared and logbook updated as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
5. Communicate decisions and complete reports
  • 5.1 Chief Scrutineer or Clerk of Course is advised of any breach of compliance according to category rules and supplementary regulations
  • 5.2 Participant reactions to decisions are managed and conflict situations are dealt with according to category rules, supplementary regulations and official’s code of conduct
  • 5.3 Inspection reports are checked to ensure they are completed accurately and are then signed
  • 5.4 Scrutineer’s report is completed at the end of event
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF264 AURMLA3003 Inspect motorsport vehicles and equipment for compliance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAC7 AUR30916 Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology Qualification
BFY6 AUR30920 Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology Qualification