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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and confirm data acquisition requirements
  2. Configure electronic data acquisition systems
  3. Retrieve data
  4. Analyse data
  5. Present data
  6. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to configuring data acquisition systems retrieving and presenting collected data

communication skills to the level required to communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of work requirements coordination of work with team members and reporting of work outcomes and issues

literacy skills to the level required to collect organise and understand information related to configuring data acquisition systems retrieving and presenting collected data and the analysis of data system requirements for end users

numeracy skills to the level required to use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during the configuration of data acquisition systems and presentation of data

problemsolving skills to the level required to use problemsolving techniques to anticipate changing information requirements and influences

team skills to the level required to work with others to foster the team recognise dependencies and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

planning skills to the level required to plan and organise activities including the coordination of data acquisition equipment systems and materials to avoid backtracking workflow interruptions or wastage

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

data acquisition channel requirements including types characteristics uses and limitations of signal devicessensors

methods for determiningcalculating component rates and ratios

configuration inspection and system checks of data acquisition systems

operation of data acquisition systems and the inputting of variables

data retrieval processes and techniques

data analysis principles techniques and methodology including associated mathematical formulae

types of statistical representations of motorsport data users of the data and their preferred format of data display

mathematical processes to arrange data

data comparison methods

data presentation methods

data acquisition system fault diagnosis

procedures for reporting equipment faults and data defects

applicable commonwealth state or territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice including OHS personal safety and environment relevant to managing data acquisition

Evidence Required

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 isolation of equipment and 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 configure data acquisition acquire analyse and present motorsport data on a minimum of two occasions At least one of these must be an appropriate event and cover each of the following

vehicle data

weather data

circuit data

driverrider characteristics

retrieve data within relevant team quality and timeliness standards

work effectively with others

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

follow team data security and confidentiality procedures

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

team requirements

access to data acquisition system and associated material and equipment

information on work specifications

organisational procedures

safety procedures regulations and quality standards

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 projectrelated 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


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.

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment may include:

data acquisition tools

multimeters

computers

hand-held calculators

mathematical tables

graphing and charting equipment

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

team insurance requirements

material safety management systems

controlling body requirements

manufacturer/component supplier specifications

local safe operating procedures

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

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

duty of care

health regulations

Information and procedures

Information and procedures may include:

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations

event scheduling and location details

team procedures and standards related to:

managing motorsport data acquisition

reporting and communication

use of tooling and equipment

emergency service contacts and team persons emergency contacts

team emergency and event procedures for accidents or injury

work instructions, including worksheets, material safety data sheets (MSDS), assembly procedures, plans, drawings, designs and checklists

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for test equipment and material

Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

safety body publications

environmental, hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents