Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to ensure that officials, support staff and volunteers at a motor sport event are applying the relevant rules and regulations accurately and consistently. It involves monitoring their interpretation and application of rules and regulations, and applying conflict resolution strategies to prevent or address minor disputes arising as a result of decisions made during motor sport events, including in practice sessions.
It applies to those working in the motor sport industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Provide information on rules and regulations | 1.1 Relevant rules and regulations, including workplace-specific policies and procedures, are accurately and clearly explained to personnel 1.2 Current and updated rules and regulations are regularly made readily accessible to staff in a timely manner according to workplace procedures 1.3 Information about application and interpretation of rules and regulations is regularly provided and clearly explained to work group 1.4 Opportunities for staff members to discuss and clarify rules and regulations are provided |
2. Monitor application of rules and regulations | 2.1 Ongoing compliance with rules and regulations, and ethical behaviour in the their application, are monitored 2.2 Prompt and appropriate action is taken to address non-compliance or misinterpretation of rules and regulations 2.3 Effectiveness of rules and regulations in maintaining event integrity and ensuring fair outcomes for participants is monitored 2.4 Timely feedback is provided to appropriate personnel on non-compliance according to workplace procedures |
3. Adjudicate on disputed decisions | 3.1 Nature of protest or dispute is clarified and applicable rules and regulations are identified 3.2 Evidence is heard and evaluated according to applicable rules and regulations 3.3 Decision is made according to applicable rules and regulations 3.4 Participant reactions to decisions are managed using effective communication skills and according to rules and regulations 3.5 Incidents or non-compliant activities are reported to senior officials or stewards according to applicable rules and regulations, and are documented as required. |
4. Identify training needs | 4.1 Advice on training needs of individuals and work group is provided based on monitoring of team performance 4.2 Coaching and mentoring assistance to team members are provided and arrangements for fulfilling training needs facilitated in consultation with appropriate management and according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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:
monitor the application of rules and regulations by motor sport officials, support staff or volunteers at two different events and:
determine consistency and accuracy of decisions
adjudicate disputed decisions on one occasion.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to monitoring motor sport officials’ and volunteers’ application of rules and regulations, including selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection
motor sport events, including:
organisational structures of events, including authority and communication lines
category rules and supplementary regulations
processes and procedures relating to appeals and inquiries of officiating decisions
procedures for reporting and documenting incidents, complaints and complaints
types of ethical and unethical conduct in officiating
types, causes and resolution techniques of conflict that typically occurs at motor sport events
organisational policies and procedures relating to motor sport events, including:
safety requirements
officiating or volunteering at a motor sport event.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to having monitored compliance with motor sport rules and regulations at a motor sport event, e.g. event sign-on sheet.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
two different motor sport events
motor sport event officiating documentation, including rules and regulations, safety procedures and event procedures.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | apply compliance decisions to different situations and motor sport events locate motor sport event rules and regulations for currency. |
Reading skills to: | interpret category rules and supplementary regulations. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out documentation when reporting. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify, interpret and relay information with other stewards, officials and event personnel discuss rules and regulations, procedures and non-compliance with team members, motor sport drivers and the public. |
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.
Discussion must include one or more of the following: | application and interpretation of rules and regulations ramifications of poor decisions conflict of interest. |
Sectors
Regulatory or Legal
Competency Field
Motor Sport