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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for scrutineering
   • Rules and regulations governing vehicle and driver eligibility and safety criteria for the event are interpreted
   • Scrutineering bay is checked to ensure availability of required tools and equipment to perform tests and measurements
   • Scrutineering documentation is sourced and prepared
   • Hazards associated with work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Concerns are reported to Chief Scrutineer or Clerk of Course according to category rules and supplementary regulations as required
   • Pre-race briefing session is attended and own role and responsibilities are confirmed
2. Confirm driver eligibility
   • Driver documents are examined to confirm status and eligibility for event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Driver clothing and equipment are examined for compliance with safety specifications according to category rules and supplementary regulations
3. Confirm vehicle compliance
   • Vehicle is examined to ensure it complies with mechanical and safety specifications for event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Compliance report is prepared and non-compliance is documented in scrutineering log book as required
   • Defective vehicles, components or parts are impounded as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
4. Monitor vehicle compliance
   • Vehicles are observed in assembly and starting areas to identify mechanical and safety problems
   • Work done on vehicle during pit stops is observed to ensure it complies with relevant rules and regulations
   • Vehicle damage is examined after an incident to determine roadworthiness for re-entry into event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Vehicle damage reports are prepared and logbook updated as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
5. Communicate decisions and complete reports
   • Chief Scrutineer or Clerk of Course is advised of any breach of compliance according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Participant reactions to decisions are managed and conflict situations are dealt with according to category rules, supplementary regulations and official’s code of conduct
   • Inspection reports are checked to ensure they are completed accurately and are then signed
   • Scrutineer’s report is completed at the end of event
6. Prepare for scrutineering
   • Rules and regulations governing vehicle and driver eligibility and safety criteria for the event are interpreted
   • Scrutineering bay is checked to ensure availability of required tools and equipment to perform tests and measurements
   • Scrutineering documentation is sourced and prepared
   • Hazards associated with work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Concerns are reported to Chief Scrutineer or Clerk of Course according to category rules and supplementary regulations as required
   • Pre-race briefing session is attended and own role and responsibilities are confirmed
7. Confirm driver eligibility
   • Driver documents are examined to confirm status and eligibility for event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Driver clothing and equipment are examined for compliance with safety specifications according to category rules and supplementary regulations
8. Confirm vehicle compliance
   • Vehicle is examined to ensure it complies with mechanical and safety specifications for event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Compliance report is prepared and non-compliance is documented in scrutineering log book as required
   • Defective vehicles, components or parts are impounded as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
9. Monitor vehicle compliance
   • Vehicles are observed in assembly and starting areas to identify mechanical and safety problems
   • Work done on vehicle during pit stops is observed to ensure it complies with relevant rules and regulations
   • Vehicle damage is examined after an incident to determine roadworthiness for re-entry into event according to category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Vehicle damage reports are prepared and logbook updated as required and according to category rules and supplementary regulations
10. Communicate decisions and complete reports
    • Chief Scrutineer or Clerk of Course is advised of any breach of compliance according to category rules and supplementary regulations
    • Participant reactions to decisions are managed and conflict situations are dealt with according to category rules, supplementary regulations and official’s code of conduct
    • Inspection reports are checked to ensure they are completed accurately and are then signed
    • Scrutineer’s report is completed at the end of event

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.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) lifting and supporting vehicles using safety devices, including fire protection, safety cage, roll bars and safety harness identifying hazards and managing risks associated with controlling public access to scrutineering area.

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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:

inspect two different motor sport vehicles and their equipment at two different events and determine vehicle and driver compliance with eligibility and safety criteria for the particular event category in which they are entered.

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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 scrutineer at a motor sport event, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

lifting and supporting vehicles

using safety devices, including fire protection, safety cage, roll bars and safety harness

identifying hazards and managing risks associated with controlling public access to scrutineering area

motor sport events in performance evidence, including:

code of conduct

organisational structures of events, including authority and communication lines

category rules and supplementary regulations of events

types, characteristics and operating principles of vehicle mechanical systems, including brakes, exhaust, steering and driveline

key characteristics of motor sport scrutineering, including:

responsibilities and tasks of a scrutineer

protocols for communicating with other officials

scrutineering procedures for motor sport vehicles

personal preparation, resources and equipment required for scrutineering

procedures for examining vehicles and equipment for mechanical and safety compliance, including:

safe operation of testing and measuring instruments and equipment

types of scrutineering reports and methods of completing the reports, including procedures for reporting non-compliance and incidents

organisational policies and procedures relating to motor sport scrutineering suitable to the event type, location and organising body, including:

ethical requirements

emergency response procedures

reporting and recording procedures

planning processes for events.

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