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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Authorise the commencement of event
   • Event documentation is evaluated for clarity and compliance with controlling body requirements
   • Confirmation is made that all essential official positions are filled by suitably qualified or experienced people
   • Confirmation is made that facilities, equipment, personnel and safety arrangements meet controlling body requirements
   • Commencement of event is ordered according to category rules and supplementary regulations
2. Monitor the event
   • Event progress is monitored to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and issues that arise are settled and penalties imposed subject to the right of appeal, according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Communication is maintained with Clerk of Course throughout the event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Modifications to program or event conditions reflecting safety requirements or exceptional circumstances are authorised in consultation with Clerk of Course and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Vehicles deemed unsafe or non-compliant and participants deemed unfit are excluded from event according to category rules and supplementary regulation
   • Vehicle, fuel or other compliance test is ordered as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Event results are amended as required according to category rules and supplementary regulations
3. Adjudicate on protests or disputes
   • Persons involved in attending hearings on protests and disputes are notified according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Nature of protest or dispute is clarified and applicable rules and regulations are identified
   • Evidence is heard and evaluated according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Decision is made and required penalty imposed according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Procedures for appeal are implemented as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Accurate records of proceedings and outcomes are maintained according to category rules and supplementary regulations
4. Complete final report
   • Personal notes, event documentation and results on which report will be based are collected at conclusion of event
   • Event report is written according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Evidence for appeals is secured and stored for future reference
   • Final report is submitted to controlling body within designated timeframe and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
5. Authorise the commencement of event
   • Event documentation is evaluated for clarity and compliance with controlling body requirements
   • Confirmation is made that all essential official positions are filled by suitably qualified or experienced people
   • Confirmation is made that facilities, equipment, personnel and safety arrangements meet controlling body requirements
   • Commencement of event is ordered according to category rules and supplementary regulations
6. Monitor the event
   • Event progress is monitored to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and issues that arise are settled and penalties imposed subject to the right of appeal, according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Communication is maintained with Clerk of Course throughout the event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Modifications to program or event conditions reflecting safety requirements or exceptional circumstances are authorised in consultation with Clerk of Course and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Vehicles deemed unsafe or non-compliant and participants deemed unfit are excluded from event according to category rules and supplementary regulation
   • Vehicle, fuel or other compliance test is ordered as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Event results are amended as required according to category rules and supplementary regulations
7. Adjudicate on protests or disputes
   • Persons involved in attending hearings on protests and disputes are notified according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Nature of protest or dispute is clarified and applicable rules and regulations are identified
   • Evidence is heard and evaluated according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Decision is made and required penalty imposed according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Procedures for appeal are implemented as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Accurate records of proceedings and outcomes are maintained according to category rules and supplementary regulations
8. Complete final report
   • Personal notes, event documentation and results on which report will be based are collected at conclusion of event
   • Event report is written according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Evidence for appeals is secured and stored for future reference
   • Final report is submitted to controlling body within designated timeframe and according to category rules and supplementary regulations

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.

Event report must include:

details of conduct of event results of each competition details of any protests, decisions, penalties and appeals.

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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:

act as a steward in two different motor sport events, one of which must be a sanctioned event and must include an adjudication of a protest or dispute

produce a final report for each event.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

motor sport events in performance evidence, including:

organisational structures of events, including authority and communication lines

category rules and supplementary regulations of events

motor sport officiating at above events, including:

responsibilities and tasks of a steward

protocols for communicating with other officials

professional and ethical responsibilities of stewards

personal preparation, resources and equipment required for officiating

motor sport protest, inquiry and appeal processes and procedures

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

conflict management techniques

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relating to motor sport events, including work health and safety (WHS) and environmental regulations

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

emergency response procedures

risk management procedures

reporting and recording procedures

planning processes for event.

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