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:

explain the ways in which industry knowledge can be applied to maximise effective performance as an official or volunteer

communicate effectively with others to source, develop and share motorsport information

describe the organisational structure, competition categories, event rules and regulations, and roles of officials and volunteers in at least one (1) motorsport discipline

apply knowledge of motorsport protocols, rules and regulations in specific motorsport event contexts.

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 information and communication technology, including the internet

access to current sources of motorsport industry information

NCR and event supplementary regulations

industry magazines and related publications.

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. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

case studies and problem-solving to assess application of knowledge in different motorsport event contexts

questions to assess knowledge of different aspects of the motorsport industry as detailed in the Evidence Guide

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

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 effectively with other motorsport industry personnel, 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 a wide variety of information sources

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 needs and to organise thoughts and information in a systematic manner

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

structure and hierarchy of the motorsport industry

participation opportunities within the motorsport industry

general knowledge of different types of motorsports

in depth knowledge of a specific discipline, including:

competition categories and scope

event rules and regulations, including supplementary regulations

types and roles of officials and volunteers

protocols and procedures for communicating with stewards, officials and other relevant persons

key organisations and associations

legal and ethical issues that impact on officials and volunteers

ethical and unethical conduct in officiating

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

organisational policies and procedures, including safety requirements, personal presentation, communication, reporting and recording procedures, and organisation and planning processes, 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

Opportunities to update knowledge

Opportunities to update knowledge include:

industry seminars

training courses

industry association membership

participation in industry association activities

informal networking with colleagues

reading industry journals

internet research

Legal issues

Legal issues may include:

public liability

duty of care

licensing

risk management

OHS

Professional and ethical standards

Professional and ethical standards for officials may include:

dress, personal presentation, preparedness and personal conduct

respect for the rights and responsibilities of others

commitment and responsibility to safety

confidentiality, impartiality and no conflict of interest

contribution to the overall effectiveness of the team

self-improvement through feedback, performance appraisal and training

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

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