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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from team instructions, category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Servicing procedures and information are sourced
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements
   • Problems with work area or operation of equipment are reported to appropriate personnel as required
2. Prepare competition vehicle
   • Vehicle is positioned and secured ready for servicing according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Temporary bungs and covers are removed and engine pre-start checks are conducted according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Pre-service inspection and preparation are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and recommendations for service, repairs or adjustments are reported
3. Service competition vehicle
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Vehicle is started and systems, pressures and temperatures are checked for abnormal noise and leaks, according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Vehicle sub-assembly and systems operation are checked according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Vehicle components are shielded as required and according to team procedures
   • Potential or existing problems are documented and reported to appropriate personnel as required and according to team procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is cleaned and presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable material is disposed of and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and surplus components and consumables are packed and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from team instructions, category rules and supplementary regulations
   • Servicing procedures and information are sourced
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements
   • Problems with work area or operation of equipment are reported to appropriate personnel as required
6. Prepare competition vehicle
   • Vehicle is positioned and secured ready for servicing according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Temporary bungs and covers are removed and engine pre-start checks are conducted according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Pre-service inspection and preparation are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and recommendations for service, repairs or adjustments are reported
7. Service competition vehicle
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Vehicle is started and systems, pressures and temperatures are checked for abnormal noise and leaks, according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Vehicle sub-assembly and systems operation are checked according to team procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Vehicle components are shielded as required and according to team procedures
   • Potential or existing problems are documented and reported to appropriate personnel as required and according to team procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is cleaned and presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable material is disposed of and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and surplus components and consumables are packed and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.

Service must include:	pre- and post-service adjustments, including procedures for checking: electronic control units data acquisition system components communication equipment circuit breakers, and relay and isolation switches fuel tank and cell pumps and reservoirs fire bottles and controller.
Safety and environmental 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) identifying acceptable tolerance levels for noise, heat and fumes environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released during vehicle preparation.

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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:

prepare and service two different light competition vehicles, each under 300 kg of unladen weight.

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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 preparing and servicing light competition vehicles, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying acceptable tolerance levels for noise, heat and fumes

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released during vehicle preparation

team instructions, category rules and supplementary regulations relating to motor sport events

competition vehicle servicing and preparation procedures, including:

work area and component layout procedures

cleaning methods and precautions

types of securing devices and securing methods

types of shielding devices and shielding methods

record keeping procedures

procedures for reporting equipment faults and component defects

engine pre-start checks

procedures for checking vehicle system pressures and temperatures

common types of abnormal noises and leaks

procedures for checking and storing tools and equipment

procedures for cleaning vehicles.

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