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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Make pre-event preparations
   • Job requirements are determined from event organisation documentation, including category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements are identified and prepared and checked for serviceability
   • Conditions on the day are prepared for
   • Pre-event briefing session is attended, and own role and responsibilities confirmed
2. Prepare allocated post
   • Location of allocated post is confirmed and other team members are identified
   • Location is assessed for risks and emergency escape route is planned according to category rules, supplementary regulations and safety requirements
   • Type of communication to be used is confirmed
   • Flag set is checked to ensure it is complete and flags are laid out ready for use, or signal lights are checked for correct operation
   • Signal boards and related equipment are checked and prepared for operation
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Communication system is checked for operation according to manufacturer procedures, category rules and supplementary regulations
3. Use flags and signals during event
   • Communication is maintained with chief marshal and other official personnel as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Event conditions are monitored and flags and signals responded to and used as required according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Incidents and observations from event are recorded for inclusion in written report according to category rules and supplementary regulations
4. Complete work processes
   • Communication equipment is checked, maintained and returned according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Marshalling post is cleaned and secured
   • Written report is prepared for chief marshal according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Post-meeting debriefing session is attended
5. Make pre-event preparations
   • Job requirements are determined from event organisation documentation, including category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements are identified and prepared and checked for serviceability
   • Conditions on the day are prepared for
   • Pre-event briefing session is attended, and own role and responsibilities confirmed
6. Prepare allocated post
   • Location of allocated post is confirmed and other team members are identified
   • Location is assessed for risks and emergency escape route is planned according to category rules, supplementary regulations and safety requirements
   • Type of communication to be used is confirmed
   • Flag set is checked to ensure it is complete and flags are laid out ready for use, or signal lights are checked for correct operation
   • Signal boards and related equipment are checked and prepared for operation
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Communication system is checked for operation according to manufacturer procedures, category rules and supplementary regulations
7. Use flags and signals during event
   • Communication is maintained with chief marshal and other official personnel as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Event conditions are monitored and flags and signals responded to and used as required according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Incidents and observations from event are recorded for inclusion in written report according to category rules and supplementary regulations
8. Complete work processes
   • Communication equipment is checked, maintained and returned according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Marshalling post is cleaned and secured
   • Written report is prepared for chief marshal according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Post-meeting debriefing session is attended

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Conditions must include:	weather personal comfort.
Safety requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including: selecting and using PPE identifying hazards and managing risk.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

communicate with others using communication equipment at two different motor sport events, in which the work must involve two of the following:

using flags

using hand signals

using signal boards

using signal lights.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to acting as a marshal at a motor sport event, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying hazards and managing risk

motor sport events detailed in performance evidence, including:

organisational structures of events, including authority and communication lines

category rules and supplementary regulations of events

responsibilities and tasks of a flag marshal

protocols for communicating with other officials

motor sport event communication, including:

personal preparation, resources and equipment required for officiating

communication techniques, including:

motor sport hand signalling

types and meaning of motor sport flags and light signals

motor sport flag rules and flagging techniques

radio protocols

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relating to motor sport officiating, including safety and environmental legislation and regulations

organisational policies and procedures relating to acting as a motor sport flag marshal, including:

ethical requirements

emergency response procedures

reporting and recording procedures

planning processes for event.

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