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:

follow organisational procedures relating to identifying, assessing and reporting risks and hazards within limits of own authority

follow organisational emergency procedures, including notification of relevant persons, request for backup assistance and accurate reporting of response

contribute to workplace safety arrangements to ensure a current knowledge and understanding of safety issues, practices and compliance requirements

accurately record and report safety risks and hazards using standard proformas or documentation.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

access to legislative and organisational information on OHS policies and procedures

access to suitable motorsport events

NCR and event supplementary regulations

applicable personal protection and safety equipment and resources.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to operate information and communications technology to access information

communication skills to the level required to communicate and discuss occupational health and safety (OHS) concerns and information, and to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to read and interpret safety information, signs, symbols and notices, and to accurately record and report details of hazards, risks and incidents

research skills to the level required to source information on motorsport industry issues within a defined range

problem-solving skills to the level required to identify common risks and hazards in a motorsport environment and to analyse options in an emergency situation

team skills to the level required to ensure completion of tasks in a safe and timely manner

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

responsibilities of employers and employees under relevant OHS legislation

organisational procedures for emergency and first aid response

commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols

common types and uses of personal protective equipment

communication procedures, including reporting lines, within the motorsport environment

range of potential workplace hazards, risks and emergency situations

basic principles of risk management

procedures for reporting risks and hazards and documentation which needs to be completed

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS and environmental regulations, relevant to officiating or volunteering in a motorsport event

organisational policies and procedures, including safety requirements, hazard identification, risk assessment and emergency response procedures, related to officiating or volunteering in a motorsport event

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.

Motorsports

Motorsports may include:

automobile (car, truck and cart), motorcycle and powerboat events

competitions and practice sessions

circuit, track, speedway, rally, road and off-road events

club, state/territory, national and international events

OHS policies and procedures

OHS policies and procedures may relate to:

application of first aid

emergency and evacuation response

equipment maintenance and use

hazard and risk identification and reporting

OHS consultation and participative arrangements

reporting accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses

risk assessment and control measures

safe operating procedures and instructions for use of equipment and technology

use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

use, storage and disposal of hazardous substances or dangerous items

Hazard

Hazard relates to:

a thing, including an intrinsic property of a thing, or situation with the potential to cause injury or harm

Hazard identification

Hazards may be identified through:

continuous monitoring of work environment

debrief and review of incidents

regular formal and informal discussions with colleagues

regular inspections of equipment and work area

review of workplace health and safety records

Risk

Risk relates to

the likelihood of a hazard causing injury or harm

Risk control

Procedures for controlling risks may include:

application of the hierarchy of control

basic risk assessment

communicating OHS information to others

complying with safe operating procedures for equipment

correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for personal protective equipment

evacuation

maintaining vigilance, awareness and observation in the work environment

reporting of identified risks or hazards

requests for backup support or instructions

safe lifting and manual handling

security of documents, cash, equipment and persons

use of fire safety equipment

Emergency situations

Emergency situations may include:

accidents

collapse or partial collapse of buildings or structures

damage to people or property

explosion

fire

natural disasters

spill or release of toxic chemicals or biological substances

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

hardcopy and electronic media

verbal, written and graphical information

safe work procedures related to motorsport officiating and volunteering

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to motorsport officiating and volunteering

Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Federation Internationale Motocycliste (FIM) policies and procedures

National Competition Rules (NCR) and event supplementary regulations

motorsport organisation manuals, code of conduct, policies and procedures

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations

event policies and procedures relating to work areas, authorities and lines of communication

task instructions, including briefings, worksheets, checklists and plans

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include but are not limited to:

waste management

noise

habitat, flora and fauna protection

clean-up management

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination policies and procedures

industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

communication, reporting and recording procedures