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

follow 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

correctly determine and supervise the configuration of optimum aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings on a minimum of two (2) occasions. Each of the following must be covered:

tyre settings

steering and suspension settings

aerodynamic device settings

select and correctly conduct test procedures

document test results and compare to anticipated performance improvements

manage time efficiently

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.

Assessment of this competence may include project-related tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process.

Direct evidence will include endorsement of final outcome/product by team management or authorisation for use by a competent authority.

Access to competition vehicles and associated assembly tooling in real or simulated situations involving the application of repair/modification techniques and the related computing, operational and inventory support systems.

Access to real or simulated work areas, material, equipment and information on work specifications, team requirements, organisational procedures, safety procedures and regulations, and quality standards.

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

Required skills

Required skills include:

research, collect, organise and understand information related to the application of aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles, including the technical, regulatory, environmental and safety requirements

communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of requirements, coordination of work with supervisors and other workers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the coordination of equipment, systems and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during the application of aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles

create and apply systematic problem-solving techniques to anticipate problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use workplace technology related to determining requirements for the application of aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles including tooling, measuring devices, equipment, calculators and computers

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations relating to establishing settings

terminology, principles and effects of the physics involved in resistance and motion

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and team instructions relating to establishing settings

aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and their effects on competition vehicles

competition vehicle test methods and procedures, including record keeping methods

mathematical computations to determine optimum settings

team guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels

OHS policies and 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. 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.

OHS requirements

OHS 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

Tyre settings

Tyre settings include, but are not limited to:

construction and compound

size (including stagger)

pressures

loadings

temperatures

Steering and suspension settings

Steering and suspension settings include, but are not limited to:

wheel rate and linkage/leverage ratios

spring rate and spring pre-load

vehicle weight, sprung and unsprung weight

anti-roll bar rate (where fitted)

steering angles including toe-in/out, camber and caster

roll centres

ride height

centre of gravity

Aerodynamic settings

Aerodynamic settings include, but are not limited to:

wing angles, height and location

body panels and fittings

ground effects/ride height

frontal areas

lift reduction/drag reduction

downforce generation

downforce/drag compromise

Known factors for determining suspension requirements

Known factors for determining suspension requirements include, but are not limited to:

regulatory constraints

budgetary constraints

load and speed characteristics

terrain and climate conditions

driver/rider preferences

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment must include component supplier specified tooling and may include, but is not limited to:

jacking equipment

measuring devices

tyre pressure and temperature gauges

hand tooling

calculators, computers and data acquisition systems

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and team policies and practices

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations

team procedures relating to applying aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles

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 and application procedures for test equipment and material

Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

motorsport/performance enhancement industry publications related to aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles