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Demonstrate knowledge of competition tyres and their applications for
motorsport events
Level
3
Credits
4
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 types of competition tyres; and tyre applications, handling, and
the effect of motorsport regulations on tyre selection.
Subfield
Motor Industry
Domain
Tyres
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 – Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, 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.
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Definition
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 types of competition tyres.
Performance criteria
1.1
Competition tyre design criteria are identified in accordance with tyre
manufacturer specifications.
Range
1.2
Characteristics of competition tyres are identified in accordance with tyre
manufacturer specifications.
Range
1.3
includes but is not limited to – construction (to withstand downforces, lateral loadings, longitudinal loadings), rubber compound,
shape, anti-aquaplaning characteristics, radial force variation.
Tread types are identified in accordance with competition race vehicle
applications.
Range
1.4
includes but is not limited to – weather, temperature, track surface
texture, event rulings, type (slick, intermediate, wet), grip
performance (rubber compound, tyre structure), durability, safety
ratings.
race, rally, clubsport, off-road, grooved, pattern.
Competition tyre markings are interpreted in accordance with tyre manufacturer
specifications.
Range
tread width, overall tyre diameter, bead diameter, compound and
construction code.
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Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of tyre applications, handling, and the effect of motorsport
regulations on tyre selection.
Performance criteria
2.1
The importance of monitoring inflation pressure during an event is identified in
accordance with tyre manufacturer specifications.
Range
2.2
Tyre warming procedures are described in accordance with tyre manufacturer
specifications.
Range
2.3
electric tyre warmers, scrubbed in on circuit.
Information gathered during tyre testing for an event is described in accordance
with company requirements.
Range
2.4
tyre performance, steering performance, achieving best vehicle
balance (aerodynamic, horsepower, brakes, road or track surface).
includes but is not limited to – circuit laps, lap time, air
temperature, air pressure, road surface temperature, tyre
temperature.
Tyre regulations governing championship events are itemised in accordance
with motorsport regulations.
Range
race, rally, clubsport.
2.5
The effect of a competition race vehicle’s aerodynamic downforce on tyre
performance is described in accordance with tyre manufacturer specifications.
2.6
Tyre handling procedures and safety precautions are identified in accordance
with company requirements and motorsport regulations.
Range
2.7
includes but is not limited to – jacking, changing, inflating, storing,
inspecting, handling when hot, personal protection, measuring with
bead tape.
The use of nitrogen-rich air mixture in competition tyres is described in
accordance with tyre manufacturer specifications.
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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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