Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply safety and risk management procedures in a motor sport environment, including officiating, supporting and volunteer roles. It requires some judgement and decision making skills.
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. Identify safety and risk management procedures of motor sport workplace | 1.1 Motor sport event safe work practices are identified 1.2 Appropriate personnel for reporting queries and concerns about safety in the workplace are identified 1.3 Workplace procedures and documentation for identifying, controlling and reporting hazards are identified |
2. Follow safety and risk management procedures during motor sport work | 2.1 Activities are conducted using safe operating practices according to workplace safety requirements 2.2 Existing and potential hazards in the workplace are identified and reported to appropriate personnel 2.3 Workplace procedures and instructions for controlling hazards are implemented within limits of own authority 2.4 Incidents are reported according to workplace procedures |
3. Respond to emergency situations in a motor sport workplace | 3.1 Emergency procedures and responsibilities of self and co-workers in the event of an emergency are identified 3.2 Emergency situations are identified and appropriate personnel promptly notified 3.3 Emergency procedures, including evacuation procedures, are followed within limits of own authority 3.4 Emergency incidents and responses are reported accurately as required and according to workplace procedures and requirements |
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:
work safely throughout one entire motor sport event, in which the work must involve:
carrying out a hazard inspection at the event
identifying, controlling and reporting a hazard identified at the event
identifying fire safety equipment at the event and its correct application
identifying emergency evacuation procedures and responsibilities of self and co-workers at the event.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
basic aspects of relevant state or territory safety legislation, including:
employer responsibilities for safety of motor sport personnel
employee responsibilities for participating in work health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures
employee responsibility to ensure the safety of self and others in the motor sport workplace
common motor sport workplace hazards, risks and emergency situations
basic principles and procedures for identifying and controlling hazards and assessing risk
procedures for reporting hazards
WHS symbols and signs
common types and uses of personal protective equipment (PPE)
common types and application of fire extinguishers
emergency response procedures.
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 followed safety and risk management procedures in a motor sport workplace, e.g. risk assessment 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:
motor sport event or workplace
fire safety equipment required for the motor sport environment
workplace information on WHS policies and procedures
PPE specific to the event.
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 |
Reading skills to: | interpret workplace and safety procedures that support safe work practices. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately complete incident and accident reports, and workplace hazard and risk assessment forms. |
Oral communication skills to: | give clear, sequenced information to appropriate personnel when reporting hazards, incidents and workplace emergencies request backup support or further instructions when personal limitations in an incident or emergency are reached. |
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.
Within limits of own authority | identifying personal limitations advising team members of emergency seeking backup support requesting further instructions. |
Sectors
Health and Safety
Competency Field
Motor Sport