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 problemsolving 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

manufacturercomponent 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 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 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 projectrelated tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process

Direct evidence will include endorsement of final outcomeproduct 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 repairmodification 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

OHS requirements

Legislative requirements

Tyre settings

Steering and suspension settings

Aerodynamic settings

Known factors for determining suspension requirements

Tooling and equipment

Personal protective equipment

Information/documents