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. Prepare for work

1.1 Job requirements are determined from event information

1.2 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.4 Equipment and tooling are positioned to ensure clear movement paths

1.5 Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements

2. Follow pit lane and service area safety procedures

2.1 Jacks and other lifting devices, including lifting lock-outs, are fitted prior to underbody servicing

2.2 Fire hazard and prevention procedures are followed according to team procedures or event category rules and supplementary regulations

2.3 Pit lane and service area signals are used according to team procedures, and event category rules and supplementary regulations

2.4 Access to pit lane or service area and walkways by non-team members is monitored according to team procedures

3. Carry out pit stop repairs and adjustments on competition vehicle

3.1 Pit stop is initiated and competition vehicle components are checked according to team pit stop or service area schedule

3.2 Minor adjustments, emergency repairs, and component replacements are performed according to team instructions and safety and environmental requirements

3.3 Work practices and pit stop or service area procedures are modified to manage contingency issues

3.4 Problems are reported to team members according to workplace procedures

4. Conduct post-stop clean-up

4.1 Tools and equipment are prepared and positioned ready for next vehicle stop

4.2 Surplus components and consumables are tagged and stored

4.3 Spillages are cleaned and waste is disposed of according to environmental requirements

4.4 Team and event documentation is completed according to team procedures

Skills

Description

Learning skills to:

apply team procedures to different situations and motor sport events.

Reading skills to:

interpret team instructions, specifications, event category rules and supplementary regulations.

Writing skills to:

legibly and accurately fill out team and event documentation, and tag surplus components and consumables.

Oral communication skills to:

communicate ideas and information when responding to issues during pit stops and competition vehicle servicing, and report problems for post-stop or post-event analysis.

Numeracy skills to:

use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate fuel quantity requirements.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan and organise activities, including pit stop service procedures, to avoid backtracking or workflow interruptions.

Self-management skills to:

work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Problem solving skills to:

identify faults or required adjustments and apply analysis and judgement when interpreting instructions for adjustment and emergency repair within strict timeframes.

Teamwork skills to:

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow within strict timeframes.

Event information must include:

team instructions

event category rules and supplementary regulations, including allowable configuration, quality, equipment and quantities.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying acceptable tolerance levels for noise, heat and fumes

following pit lane and service area safety procedures

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids and contaminants released during pit lane and service area operations.