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Demonstrate knowledge of communication systems used in
competition race vehicles and teams
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
This theory-based unit standard is for people who work in a motorsport
environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of communication systems used in competition race vehicles, and
the use of communication systems between competition race vehicles and
motorsport teams.
Subfield
Motor Industry
Domain
Automotive Electrical and Electronics
Status
Registered
Status date
25 June 2007
Date version published
25 June 2007
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0014
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited
to – Radiocommunications Act 1989, Radiocommunications Regulations 2001,
MotorSport New Zealand regulations, New Zealand MotorSport Manual No 33.
2
The MotorSport New Zealand regulations (motorsport regulations) and the New
Zealand MotorSport Manual (motorsport manual) are available from the MotorSport
New Zealand website http://www.motorsport.org.nz/. The Motorsport Manual is
subject to frequent amendment, and any amendments will take precedence for
assessment purposes, pending the review of this unit standard.
3
Definitions
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Communication systems in the context of this unit standard refers to technology that
permits one and/or two way communications between two or more individuals
engaged in the management of the vehicle during a motorsport event.
Communication systems include but are not limited to – ultra high frequency (UHF) 2
way radios, helmet communication system, team intercommunication headsets,
digital in-vehicle video system, combined video and data logging system, digital noise
cancelling system, racing intercom, Ethernet data acquisition system, hand signals,
global positioning system (GPS).
Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and
procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality
specifications, and legislative requirements.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of communication systems used in competition race vehicles.
Performance criteria
1.1
Types and applications of communication systems are described in accordance
with company requirements.
1.2
Contingencies available in the event of system failure or interference problems
are identified in accordance with company requirements.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of communication systems between competition race
vehicles and motorsport teams.
Performance criteria
2.1
Uses of the systems are described in accordance with company requirements.
2.2
Users of the systems and the applicable event(s) are described in accordance
with company requirements.
2.3
Operation of the systems is described in accordance with company
requirements and motorsport regulations.
Range
2.4
team communications, outgoing communications and recording,
pre-race preparation, emergency protocols.
Restrictions on systems use are described in accordance with company
requirements and motorsport regulations.
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Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation jlane@mito.org.nz if you wish
to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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