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:

demonstrate extensive knowledge of rules and regulations applicable to the motorsport category

undertake pre-event inspections and authorisation in a systematic manner

apply rules and regulations correctly to facilitate safe and effective conduct of a motorsport event

communicate effectively with other personnel involved in the event

participate effectively in protests and hearings, make decisions and impose penalties

complete a written final report to the controlling body.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

access to suitable motorsport events

all documentation, including rules and regulations, safety procedures and event procedures

all equipment, including communications and personal safety equipment.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to use communications, information and business technology to access and produce event information and results and maintain contact with event personnel

communication skills to the level required to gather, interpret and relay information with other stewards, officials and event personnel, to conduct hearings and manage conflict, and to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to read, interpret and apply information related to event operations, rules and regulations, and to complete detailed written reports

problem-solving skills to the level required to modify event proceedings to ensure safety, adjudicate protests and disputes, apply relevant rules and regulations and assign penalties

team skills to the level required to lead and work effectively with others

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

organisational structure of the motorsport event, including authority and communication lines

extensive knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the motorsport event

professional and ethical responsibilities of stewards

potential risks associated with motorsport

application of risk management principles

protest, inquiry and appeal processes and procedures

principles of administrative law and natural justice when applied to motorsport investigations, protests, inquiries and appeals

conflict management techniques

reporting requirements and procedures

procedures for operation and maintenance of required equipment and technology

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental regulations, relevant to motorsport events

organisational policies and procedures, including ethical requirements, emergency response, reporting and recording procedures, and work organisation and planning processes, related to motorsport events

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.

Motorsport

Motorsport may include:

automobile (car, truck and cart), motorcycle and powerboat events

competitions and practice sessions

circuit, track, speedway, rally, road and off-road events

club, state/territory, national and international events

Rules and regulations

Motorsport rules and regulations may include:

National Competition Rules (NCR)

National Rally Code (NRC)

event supplementary regulations

technical regulations

association and club rules, regulations and codes

Officials Code of Conduct

international sporting code

Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)

Federation Internationale Motocycliste (FIM)

Professional and ethical standards

Professional and ethical standards for officials may include:

dress, personal presentation, preparedness and personal conduct

respect for the rights and responsibilities of others

commitment and responsibility to safety

confidentiality, impartiality and no conflict of interest

contribution to the overall effectiveness of the team

self-improvement through feedback, performance appraisal and training

Pre-event inspection

Items to be checked before authorising an event to proceed may include:

applicable rules and regulations, including supplementary regulations

event program

instructions for participants

appointment of essential officials

number of officials and volunteers

adequacy and condition of facilities and equipment

safety arrangements, including emergency response

communication systems

eligibility of vehicles and participants

event documentation and information

suitability of signs and advertisements

Information and documents

Information and documents may include:

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations

event policies and procedures relating to work areas, authorities and lines of communication

task instructions, including briefings, worksheets, checklists and plans

industry codes of practice

instructions issued by authorised internal or external persons

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

diagrams or sketches

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

duty of care

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

noise

dust

habitat, flora and fauna protection

clean-up management

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination policies and procedures

codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures