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Title / Comply with motorsport regulations and motorsport event safety requirements
Level / 3 / Credits / 3
Purpose / This unit standard is for people who work in a motorsport environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: interpret motorsport regulations; comply with the motorsport event safety plan; and work in accordance with motorsport regulations.
Classification / Motor Industry > Automotive Administration
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited to – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Resource Management Act 1991, MotorSport New Zealand regulations, New Zealand MotorSport Manual No 33.
2The MotorSport New Zealand regulations (motorsport regulations) and the New Zealand MotorSport Manual (motorsport manual) are available from the MotorSport New Zealand website The Motorsport Manual is subject to frequent amendment, and any amendments will take precedence for assessment purposes, pending the review of this unit standard.
3Definition
Certificate of Description (COD) refers to the certificate required by vehicles involved in Historic or Classic Racing (Schedule K or Schedule T&C) used to identify the vehicle in accordance with the New Zealand MotorSport Manual, Appendix 6.
4For this unit standard, it is essential that the practical assessment evidence is obtained in a motorsport team environment.
5The NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation Inc acknowledges the assistance provided by the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) in permitting their competency unit to be used as the basis for this unit standard. This unit standard is based on the unit of competency AURM3404A Comply with motorsport team and event safety requirements.
6Recommended entry information: Unit 16113, Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Interpret motorsport regulations.
Performance criteria
1.1Controlling body structure and responsibilities for New Zealand motorsport are determined in accordance with the motorsport manual.
1.2The role of the Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA) in motorsport administration is identified.
1.3The championship scope of motorsport in New Zealand is determined in accordance with motorsport regulations.
Rangerace, rally, club sport.
1.4Regulations governing championship events are itemised in accordance with motorsport regulations.
1.5The importance of amendments and technical regulations to the safety of competition race vehicles is explained in accordance with motorsport regulations.
1.6The duties of the scrutinizers and technical officers in enforcing compliance and promoting safety at an event are determined in accordance with the motorsport manual, National Sporting Code section.
1.7Information relating to driver and vehicle safety requirements is obtained and interpreted in accordance with the motorsport manual.
Rangesafety critical items, safety non-critical items.
Outcome 2
Comply with the motorsport event safety plan.
Performance criteria
2.1The person responsible for an annual safety plan relating to a permanent motorsport event is identified in accordance with the motorsport manual.
2.2Team safety requirements and procedures are identified in accordance with the annual safety plan.
2.3Personal responsibilities for safety at a motorsport event are identified and comply with the annual safety plan.
2.4Risks and/or hazards in the team operating area, not addressed by team procedures, that affect the overall safety plan are reported to the supervisor.
2.5Personal workspace is maintained to protect spectators from potential hazards and/or at-risk areas.
Outcome 3
Work in accordance with motorsport regulations.
Performance criteria
3.1Job safety precautions are used to comply with motorsport regulations.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – use and storage of tools and equipment, movement of personnel during an event, working with and around other team members, servicing and emergency repairs on competition race vehicles, handling fuel and hazardous substances, keeping lanes clear, positioning of protective barriers and signs.
3.2All work instructions are acknowledged and confirmed with the supervisor to ensure compliance with regulations.
3.3Spectators seen entering positions of potential risk are reported to the supervisor, official, or marshal.
3.4Appropriate motorsport regulations are interpreted for the type of event.
3.5The job is completed in accordance with the appropriate motorsport regulations, and COD if applicable.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 25 June 2007 / 31 December 2020
Review / 2 / 26 April 2018 / 31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0014
This CMR can be accessed at
MITO New Zealand IncorporatedSSB Code 101542 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018