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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop pit lane/service area management plan
  2. Inspect pit lane/service area operation readiness
  3. Supervise technical/service crew
  4. Coordinate competition vehicle on-track support
  5. Supervise post-event operations

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include

collect organise and understand information related to category rules and supplementary regulations pit laneservice area operational tasks legislative and team requirements to develop contingency strategies and a pit laneservice area management plan

communicate ideas and information to enable team compliance with the pit laneservice area management plan and procedures

plan and organise activities including pit laneservice area operations to avoid workflow interruptions competition vehicle damage injury 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 gauge task timing material requirements vehicle stop markings and equipment and tooling positioning

use scenario planning critical path analysis and logistics planning techniques to accommodate workflow positioning storage and works sequencing requirements

use workplace technology related to planning and logistics including computer hardware and software

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

controlling body rules category rules and supplementary regulations

controlling safe working practices in a pit laneservice area

pit laneservice area operational tasks

communication principles

group dynamics principles

effective supervision techniques

scenario and logistics planning

critical path analysis

operational plan development

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 use of personal protective equipment and materials handling equipment

implement and supervise 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 a pit laneservice area management plan covering

minimisation of risk of injury to self or others

minimisation of the risk of damage to competition vehicle tooling and equipment and wastage of material

minimisation of service and emergency repair times

addressing of potential problems

supervise team members effectively

modify activities to cater for variations in context and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur at and during a motorsport event

Access to category rules and supplementary regulations and legislation as identified in the Range Statement team procedures and past performance data

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


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.

Pit lane/service area

Pit lane/service area is defined as the area where the team technical support crew works on the competition vehicle during an event and includes the pit bay

OHS requirements

OHS requirements include:

state/territory and federal legislation

material safety management systems

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code

local safe operating procedures

Legislative requirements

Work is carried out in accordance with environmental legislation, health regulations and team procedures

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include, but is not limited to:

pneumatic wrenches

boom and hoses

gas cylinders

jacks and jacking safety locks

smash repair equipment

spare components

cleaning equipment

fuel churns and refuelling equipment

fuel spill equipment

brake piston retraction tool

lifting devices and/or stands

boat launch equipment (e.g. winches, trailers, lifting slings and decanting equipment)

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices, including:

heat-proof gloves

enclosed shoes

long trousers

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

team procedures relating to pit lane/service area operation, team member roles, confidentiality and security

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations relating to pit lane/service area operations

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