At the completion of this training, participants will have identified the positives of being an accredited motor sport official.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Identify the purpose of CAMS and the NOP Structure

• Identify the ethical responsibilities of a motor sport official

• Identify CAMS Integrity policies and procedures

• Identify Gender and Cultural Awareness

• Identify basic conflict resolution principles

• Prepare for officiating at a motor sport event

• Identify the many disciplines within Motor Sport Officiating

For those officials who seek to officiate and perform the role of Clerk of Course/Event Director, assume a team-leader role (except Chief Scrutineer) or Chief Steward Role at Club/Multi-Club events (excluding race, rally and off road events).

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Identify relevant documentation before, during and after the event

• Apply competitor and officiating requirements in Club and Multi-Club non-discipline specific (not race, rally or road) events

• Identify various roles of the Club Chief at motor sport events

• Demonstrate judicial procedures at motor sport events

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to Club Chief role 

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity policies and procedures

• Identify Gender and Cultural Awareness

Targeted at officials who generally work alongside the competition surface:

Flag, Grid, Pit lane, Communication, Vehicle recovery, General track, Spectator marshals, Boundary riders, Equipment supply , Course car crews, Sector marshals, Judges/starters , Competitor relations, Safety officer.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Identify the personal resources required to perform various circuit event roles

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to the various roles of the circuit official in a team environment

• Identify roles and structure at a circuit event

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of flag use, radio etiquette techniques and hand signal techniques for circuit events and demonstrated ability to apply them

• Identify and apply circuit event specific NCRs and regulations

• Identify  the duties of Circuit Officials

• Illustrate protocols for communicating within a circuit environment

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity policies and procedures

• Identify Gender and Cultural Awareness

The roles of Event Administration include: Organisation of the Event, Distribution of relevant paperwork, Schedule of the Event, Arranging officials, Monitoring & fine tuning the event

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Produce relevant documentation before, during and after the event

• Apply Regulations and NCRs

• Demonstrate an understanding of competitor and officiating roles and requirements

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to the various roles of a motor sport event in a team environment

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity in Motor Sport principles

• Identify CAMS Gender and Cultural Awareness principles

The main roles of the Event Command Official are as follows.

Manage the safety of those involved in the event, including:-

General public, Spectators, Officials, Competitors, Service and pit crew, Ensure the integrity of the course, including the security of the course, road closures and ensuring there is no accidental intrusion.

Control the event, including emergencies, Maintain the event time table and program and modify as necessary , Apply CAMS Rules and Event Supp Regulations, Co-ordinate officials at the event, Manage Incidents , Ensure Emergency Plan is implemented when and if needed, Liaise with Civil Authorities, Ensure relevant permissions are obtained, Promote the event , General Public, Prospective Competitors, Officials

In addition to these general roles, are roles which are specific to each discipline.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to the various roles within the event command team environment

• Identify the roles and structure of motor sport events

• Identify protocols for communicating within an event command environment

• Describe the judicial process potentially flowing from a motor sports event

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity policies and procedures

• Identify Gender and Cultural Awareness

Fire and rescue marshals attend to fires within competition vehicles and on the track and are responsible for the extrication of competitors from their vehicles if required.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Identify the personal resources required to perform the role of a fire and rescue official

• Identify the roles and structure at Motor Sport events

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to the fire and rescue official in a team environment

• Demonstrate conflict resolution techniques

• Demonstrate an understanding of fire and rescue controls and how to extinguish fires and employ rescue techniques in a motor sport environment

• Demonstrate understanding of the control of fire and rescue vehicles in response to an incident

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st  requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity in Motor Sport principles

• Identify CAMS Gender and Cultural Awareness principles

The Rally and Off Road Official training covers:

Roles of the Senior Officials of the event, Roles of the Road Official, Preparing for the Event, Arriving at the Event, Safety and personal conduct, Checklist of Personal Items, Stage/Control Setup, Securing a Stage in preparation for competition, Control Official/Spectator Marshal, Spectator Marshal, Safety, Communication & Judicial System, After the Event

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to the various roles within a Rally/Off-Road team environment

• Identify Event Safety management principles at Rally/Off-Road events

• Resolve environmental impacts at a Rally/Off-Road event

• Demonstrate protocols for communicating within a Rally/Off-Road environment

• Apply Regulations and NCR’s

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity policies and procedures

• Identify Gender and Cultural Awareness

Scrutineers are responsible for checking the compliance of vehicles and the eligibility and safety requirements of CAMS National Competition Rules.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of Scrutineering in a motor sport environment

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the relevant Technical Regulations and NCR’s

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to scrutineering within a motor sport environment

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity in Motor Sport principles

• Identify CAMS Gender and Cultural Awareness principles

Stewards adjudicate upon any dispute or protest arising during a meeting and are also responsible for ensuring the competition is conducted safely.

The Learning Objectives of this module are:

• Identify the personal resources required to perform the role of a steward

• Demonstrate judicial procedures at motor sport events

• Apply communication techniques appropriate to stewarding

• Identify critical incident procedures and manage it in accordance with the stewards functions

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st  requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity in Motor Sport principles

• Identify CAMS Gender and Cultural Awareness principles

The Time keeper registers competitors times and produces results using timing equipment.

The Learning Objectives of this module are:

• Operate timing equipment in a motorsport environment

• Present accurate and credible timing and scoring results

• Identify and apply Regulations and NCR’s

• Disseminate results in a timely manner 

• Apply CAMS Safety 1st requirements

• Identify CAMS Integrity policies and procedures

• Identify Gender and Cultural Awareness

Bronze Officials who seek to progress and assume team leader roles in officiating complete this training. The Silver Module is a generic training module, applicable to all disciplines and focuses on leadership and management.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Perform management techniques appropriate or relevant to leading a team of officials engaged in the conduct of motor sport events up to a National level.

• Utilise communication and interpersonal techniques appropriate to dealing with a range of motor sport stakeholders.

• Apply effective Critical Incident Management Techniques.

• Identify legal issues impacting on motor sport up to and including National level events.

There are currently no training modules for Gold graded licences. Instead, progression to Gold level is achieved through a combination of event assessment, supporting references and peer recommendation.

The assessment criteria for Gold upgrades are:

• Perform management techniques appropriate or relevant to leading a team of officials engaged in the conduct of a motorsport event at a national and international level

• Identify legal issues impacting on motor sport up to an including International level events.

• Utilise communication and interpersonal techniques appropriate to dealing with a range of motor sport stakeholders.

A specialist is defined as those officials who possess specialist qualification/skills for a particular motor sport role.

COURSE PRESENTER

Course Presenters must hold a Club Chief, Bronze, Silver or Gold officials licence in the relevant category.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Facilitate learning by using a range of learning methods

• Plan and review training to take into account participant needs and use a range of learning aids outline the presenter/facilitator’s role in competency-based training.

EVENT ASSESSOR

Event Assessors are officials who conduct observed assessments on CAMS officials.

An official must hold a minimum bronze licence to obtain an Event Assessor licence. Event Assessors must hold an officials licence that is at least equal to the level for which they are assessing.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Plan and organise an assessment  process

• Assess the competence of a candidate

CAMS SAFETY 1ST REPRESENTATIVE

This module is designed to up-skill CAMS Officials in the area of Occupational Health and Safety with an emphasis on the links with the Vet Sector Certificate II unit ‘Apply Safe Work Practices’ in the Certificate II Motor Sport.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Apply safety procedures

• Apply emergency procedures

CAMS ACCREDITED TESTING OFFICER (CATO)

This course is designed to provide training to become a CAMS Accredited Testing Official detailing the actions required to select a competitor or official for alcohol testing, through to the reporting and referral to the Stewards of the Meeting following a positive alcohol confirmation reading.

The Learning Objectives for this module are:

• Create an awareness of the principles of the CAMS Anti-Doping Policy

• How to follow the CAMS alcohol breath testing procedure

• How to operate a Lion SD 400 Alcolmeter (breathalyser)

• How to take a random sample from a subject

• How to fill out the relevant paperwork

The participants of the CATO Training Module must hold a CAMS Accredited General Officials licence to ensure a basic understanding of the structures and operational roles within motor sport.

You are required to bring with you, a relevant Event Assessment form to the event(s) you are being assessed at.

Bronze Administration Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Circuit Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Event Command Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Fire and Rescue Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Off Road Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Rally Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Scrutineer Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Steward Event Assessment Form		Open
Bronze Timekeeping Event Assessment Form		Open
Club Chief Event Assessment Form		Open
Silver Official Event Assessment Form		Open
Gold Official Event Assessment Form		Open

All Event Assessments must be booked via the CAMS State Office, unless prior approval by CAMS has been obtained. There are Assessment Booking forms available HERE.

Your local CAMS State Office may assist you with locating an assessor and appropriate event(s).

This process helps ensure that all the administrative elements are met and that the official(s) who conducts your assessment has the required qualifications to do so. This all means your licence upgrade can be processed faster.

Each assessment should be planned prior to getting to the event. You should be contacted by your event assessor(s) before the event to discuss the assessment and what to expect.

The preferred method of assessment is Team Assessing. This is where more than one person forms the Event Assessment team. It encourages a more transparent and robust assessment process by engaging a third person. Team assessing also allows CAMS to utilise the assessment expertise of an official with an Event Assessor endorsement, teamed with the subject matter expertise of another official with the appropriate level licence and event experience. This means you may be allocated two officials to conduct your event assessment.

Your Event Assessor(s) will evaluate your competence in the role that is directly relevant to the grade you wish to attain and discipline you work in. This will be based on the competencies listed on the Event Assessment form. Your assessment may be conducted over a number of motor sport events. At the completion of the assessment, make sure that the Event Assessment Form is signed by both yourself and the assessor(s).

You will then need to submit your completed Event Assessment Form and supporting documentation to the CAMS National Office for processing (CAMS Member Services, PO Box 147, Caulfield East, Victoria, 3145).

You may like to keep a copy of the form for your own records. You can also fill in a record of the Event Assessment in your CAMS Officials’ Licence Passbook (inside back cover).

If you would like further information on Event Assessments, please contact CAMS on 1300 883 959 or [email protected]

Click here to book online.

An Event Assessment is a required part of the officials licence upgrade process, along with training via the theory training module. If you have any queries on the following information, you can contact your State Office on 1300 883 959 to discuss further.

Click here to download the Event Assessment information guide

The Australian Officials Commission’s Fabulous Officials initiative has been designed to recognise our hard working volunteer officials.

Nominations are open for anyone who you believe deserves some recognition for their dedication to the sport or their club. All nominees will receive a personalised letter and certificate, signed by the Chairperson of the relevant State Officiating Panel.

Thanks to your nominations, the AOC/SOP has sent out over 100 personalised letters and certificates of recognition, thanking our dedicated officials for their contribution. We have received some wonderful feedback from the recipients of the program and find that the value of peer recognition cannot be underestimated.

If you know of someone who deserves to be recognised, send us some details on their achievements and we’ll make it happen. Thanks to those who have already nominated someone, and keep up the good work!

Click here to download a Fabulous Officials Nomination Form

You can submit the nomination form to your State Officiating Panel Chair, your State Office or email to [email protected]

CAMS and the Australian Officials Commission (AOC) has provided this information as a guide to assisting CAMS volunteer Officials develop their fitness, health and well-being, so as to enjoy as fully as possible, their experiences as motor sport officials.

Click here to download the Health and Fitness information guide

Have you been asked questions about an incident?

It’s an unfortunate reality of our sport that it is dangerous and that incidents occur. Where an incident occurs, participants and officials are sometimes contacted for information by public authorities (police, safety investigators, etc.) and third parties (media, lawyers, insurers, etc.) 

Information in relation to significant incidents can be sensitive to those involved and their families. It can unfortunately also be used as a basis for taking action against those involved in the sport. 

CAMS’ priority is that information is treated sensitively, our members are protected and that CAMS is well placed to deal with any legal or insurance issues which may arise. As a general rule, information should be treated confidentially and should only be disclosed where required by public authorities, as part of the process of responding to the incident or as otherwise required by law.

Where you are requested to make a comment about an incident by a third party, you should first contact the clerk of course, person in charge of the incident or CAMS and check if this is OK.

You should err on the side of caution as it is often difficult to know how the information you are giving out will be used immediately following an incident. It is usually appropriate for you to ask for time to do this.

Particularly where an incident is serious, it is important to ensure that a co-ordinated response is given and that the person making a comment understands the entire picture.  This may also mean that there is someone else better able to comment.

A comprehensive resource covering the National Officiating Program licence structure and pathway, maintenance requirements, training and other relevant information.

This document can be downloaded and saved to a smartphone (e.g. iPhone, Android device) or tablet to be referred to when offline at events. Please ensure that you refer to the CAMS website for the current version.

Click here to download the CAMS Officials Licencing and Accreditation Guide

In keeping with accepted practice by most sporting authorities in the world the CAMS Board has determined that decisions with respect to licence suspensions or disqualifications should be published. This is both a matter of good governance and transparency. Most importantly, it ensures that the various stakeholders in the sport, particularly event organisers, are aware of licence suspensions and disqualifications.  

Accordingly, from 1 August 2014, CAMS will publish on our website the following:

a. First and last name of affected individual.
b. Penalty imposed.
c. Duration of penalty.

The licences of the following individuals have been suspended or disqualified:

Jason O'Mara: Suspension (until 21 June, 2019) & Fine (suspended until 31 December, 2019)
David Elliot: Suspension (until 23 February, 2019)
Oscar Ciernohorsky: Suspension (Indefinite)
Ben Collett: Suspension & Fine (Indefinite)
Adrian Menzel: Suspension (Indefinite)
Jason Reading: Suspension (Indefinite)
Paul Phillips: Suspension (Indefinite)

This handbook explains the role of pit lane and grid officials. The handbook was authored by experienced official John Caracoglia, who has kindly agreed to allow CAMS to publish as general information for interested officials. The handbook has been read and approved by the Australian Officials Commission.

Click here to read the Pit Lane and Grid Handbook

The following document has been developed to assist officials operating Radar Speed Detection units at motor sport events.

Click here to read the Radar Speed Detection Instructional Sheet

The Rally Event Checkers Manual has been developed as a comprehensive resource that focuses on Safety and ensures National consistency when performing the role of Event Checker. The manual contains the requirements which must be applied to the role of the Checker for all Rallies, Trials events and Rallysprints under the authority of a CAMS Organising Permit.

The Rally Spectator Safety and Control Procedures sets out minimum conditions which must be adhered to by organisers of all Rallies, Trials events and Rallysprints under the authority of a CAMS Organising Permit.

These documents can be downloaded and saved to a smartphone (e.g. iPhone, Android device) or tablet to be referred to when offline at events. Please ensure that you refer to the CAMS website for the current version.

Click here to download the Rally Event Checkers Manual

Click here to download the CAMS Public Safety and Control Procedures

Bronze Event Administration Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Circuit Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Event Command Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Fire and Rescue Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Off-Road Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Rally Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Scrutineer Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Steward Officials Licence		Open
Bronze Timekeeper Officials Licence		Open
Club Chief Officials Licence		Open
Silver Officials Licence		Open
Specialist Licence - Course Presenter		Open
Specialist Licence - Event Assessor		Open
Specialist Licence - CATO		Open

Briefing Officials each day of an event provides a channel for delivering clear messages, expectations, safety awareness and encouraging open communication. Successful briefings ensure that there is less misunderstanding within the team, develops greater awareness and involvement at all levels and develops a shared sense of mission, vision, collective aims and the reasons why we’re here.

The briefing notes can be downloaded and saved to a smartphone (e.g. iPhone, Android device) or tablet to be referred to when offline at events. Please ensure that you refer to the CAMS website for the current version.

Click here to download the Circuit Officials Safety Briefing and Site Induction Notes

CAMS and the Australian Officials Commission have put together the CAMS Social Media Policy, and accompanying Guidelines for the Use of Social Media. The Guidelines have been developed to assist officials and event organisers to ensure social media is used in a responsible and positive way. The Guidelines are useful to send out to officials prior to the meeting or to post up in a visible location during the event.

Click here to download the Guidelines for the Use of Social Media

Click here to download the CAMS Social Media Policy

Click here to download.

The Victorian State Government has made amendments to the Working with Children Check Act 2005 that will come into effect on 1 August, 2017. 

These changes will now require ALL Victorian Officials to obtain a Working with Children Check as part of their licence. These amendments are being made following a Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. 

Information regarding the changes can be found.

For those officials who already hold a valid check, details will need to be emailed to [email protected]

The email should include:
- Your full name;
- CAMS licence number;
- Working with Children Check number/reference;
- Working with Children Check expiry date; 
- a scanned copy/photograph of the card.

For those that don’t currently have a check, one can be obtained free of charge from the following link.

To begin the application, hit the blue ‘start application’ box at the bottom of the page. Once the online application is complete, you will need to visit an Australia Post outlet to verify your identity free of charge. Once you receive approval, please email the same details as above to [email protected]

These checks are compulsory for Victorian Officials and need to be applied for by August 1. Any official who is yet to provide their details by this date will be ineligible to participate in CAMS permitted events until they do so. 

Presently Victoria is the only state expanding their definition of 'direct contact' and removing references to 'Supervision', however CAMS anticipate that these amendments will be adopted by other State Governments over the next 12 months. CAMS recommends officials in other States be pro-active and obtain a check. 

Please direct all queries to [email protected]