Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Workplace may include:
any work environment requiring safety critical operational judgements to be made and in particular when operating equipment, vehicles, load shifting equipment, trains, marine vessels and aircraft at night
Components of a fatigue risk management system include:
risk management policy documents
risk management procedures
risk management competence assessment processes
risk management training and learning opportunities
hazard control system
The need for fatigue management in a range of industry situations including:
operations conducted at all times but particularly at night
typical weather conditions
while working and/or driving at a workplace, depot, base or warehouse
while working and/or driving at a client's workplace or work site
driving a motor vehicle on the open road
driving a motor vehicle on a private road
driving a train, locomotive or motive power unit
operating a marine vessel in coastal or international waters
operating an aircraft
operating load shifting equipment
operating safety critical industrial plant and equipment
Work-related factors that may contribute to fatigue include:
work demands such as: workload, work duration, shift pattern, time of day, frequency and duration of breaks and the type of work (e.g. .working in isolation, repetitive tasks and boring, monotonous or under-challenging tasks)
organisational factors such as: work environment (including temperature, ventilation, continual rhythmic vibration from equipment), payment system, trip and work scheduling, and the predictability of work
Worker/operator-related factors that may contribute to fatigue include:
lifestyle factors such as: sleep patterns, alcohol and drug use, quantity and timing of food and drink, and opportunities for relaxation with family and friends
working multiple jobs
personal or biological factors such as: state of mental and/or physical health, inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, emotional stress, family responsibilities, relationship difficulties, inadequate competence to complete work tasks, and circadian rhythms
Responsibilities of organisation for fatigue risk management may include:
providing support such as: complying with fatigue management regulations, developing and implementing appropriate policy and procedures, providing assessment, training and learning opportunities, and establishing and implementing error and incident reporting systems
ensuring work schedules provide adequate opportunity for rest and recovery between shifts
assessing work tasks for fatigue related risk and redesigning if necessary
managing fatigued employees
Responsibilities of individual for fatigue risk management may include:
following the organisation's fatigue management policy and procedures
using time away from work appropriately to rest and recover
checking and ensuring fitness for work
reporting symptoms of fatigue
Fatigue management competency-based training may include:
initial induction training (incorporating a basic fatigue management component)
fatigue management awareness training
in-depth training on fatigue and fatigue management techniques
remedial training where existing competence is assessed as being insufficient
refresher training on fatigue management
Depending on the organisation operating procedures may include:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
Commonwealth and state/territory regulations and guidelines concerning fatigue management in various transport and workplace situations
fatigue risk management system documents
workplace instructions and procedures on fatigue management
reports of audits of fatigue risk management system
error and safety incident reports
relevant OH&S regulations and procedures
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
relevant regulations and codes of the Commonwealth Government and the state/territory roads and traffic authorities concerning fatigue management
relevant state/territory road rules
relevant rail industry safe working codes and regulations (where applicable)
relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace