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AURM542849A
Prepare and implement race strategies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Work involves consulting closely with team members and planning event strategies for competitive advantage (promotional, technical or psychological advantage).

For the purpose of this unit of competency, a race is defined as each of the items in a program, such as a heat, final, test run, time trial or promotional ride, as distinct from a race meeting or event.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in incorporating team member opinions and suggestions, uncontrollable variables and other influencing factors.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop race strategies, communicate strategy plan and contingencies to team members, implement race strategies and conduct post-event reviews.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

devise 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 race strategies for a minimum of two (2) events (or simulated events). The following must be demonstrated during development:

consultation with team members

use of problem-solving techniques

consideration of driver/rider strengths and weaknesses

consideration of driver/rider characteristics

consideration of event variations

complete all work data within team quality and timeliness standards

work effectively with others

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

apply team data security and confidentiality procedures and processes at all times.

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 previous performance data, regulatory body and category rules and supplementary regulations.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

collect, organise and understand information related to previous event vehicle performance and potential performance, competitor performance, promotional partner exposure requirements and team pit lane/service area operation times

communicate ideas and information to enable event strategies and contingencies to be understood by team members

plan and organise activities including pit lane/service area and drive/ride sequencing to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or time wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate time requirements pit lane/service area stops, driver changes where needed and competition vehicle servicing

use problem-solving techniques to anticipate potential event scenarios and plan responses

use workplace technology related to data analysis

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

vehicle and component system performance

principles of psychological advantage

problem-solving techniques, including but not limited to, brainstorming; scenario planning; critical path, force field, Pareto, pros/cons and SWOT analysis, and decision trees

group dynamics and communication principles and techniques

strategy planning

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.

Race strategies

Race strategies include:

consideration of own and competitor strengths and weaknesses

driver/rider psychology

determination of suitable pace, timing of pit stops/driver/rider changes, tyre choice and fuel load

Contingency plans

Contingency plans address potential risks and uncontrollable variables. These include, but are not limited to:

weather changes

variation in circuit conditions

competition vehicle damage

driver error

possible competitor strategies

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

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

data acquisition equipment and computer software and analysis programs

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations

team procedures relating to race strategies

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 tooling and equipment

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Input is sought is sought from team members and compared with available event data, including past performance, and points documented 
Team strategies are devised for attaining competitive advantage 
Team members are briefed on security of information and intellectual property procedures 
Contingency plans are developed and documented 
Responsibilities within strategy, plan and contingencies are identified and confirmed with each team member 
Authority hierarchies and relationships are clearly explained 
Team feedback is sought, evaluated and incorporated 
Team roles and responsibilities are reinforced with team members at an event, prior to event commencement 
Strategies are implemented and clearly communicated to team members during an event 
Contingency plans are communicated and team member roles and responsibilities outlined 
Strategy outcomes are monitored and amended as necessary during an event 
Event debrief is conducted with driver/rider and team members as soon as practicable following a race 
Data is analysed and points documented 
Technician reports are considered and points documented 
Team debrief is conducted and outcome including recommendations are documented 
Event strategies are reviewed with team members 

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