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Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure
Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF3089A
TLIF3089A
State Code
S8298
S8298
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement fatigue management policies and procedure for rail infrastructure. It includes monitoring the implementation of fatigue management and recognising breaches of fatigue management policies, procedures and regulations. It also includes assessing staff competence in fatigue management, providing feedback to staff on shortcomings in their fatigue management skills and knowledge, and reporting to management on the implementation of fatigue management policy. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the requirements of the applicable commonwealth and state or territory legislation and relevant regulations covering the management of fatigue in the workplace.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor the implementation of fatigue management
- 1.1 Work activities of employees, subcontractors and suppliers, if applicable, in the supply of products and services are monitored in accordance with the organisation’s fatigue risk-management implementation plan
- 1.2 Reviews are undertaken of scheduled versus actual hours of work and where a compliance breach is identified, appropriate action is taken to analyse the reasons concerned and rectify the situation
- 1.3 Deficiencies in the competence of individual employees to apply the organisation’s fatigue management strategies to their work activities are identified, and appropriate learning opportunities are provided
2 Recognise breaches of fatigue management policies, procedures and regulations
- 2.1 Signs and symptoms of fatigue in employees are identified in accordance with operational procedures
- 2.2 Breaches of fatigue management policies, procedures and regulations in the work activities of employees, subcontractors and suppliers, if applicable, are identified and reported according to standard procedures
- 2.3 Errors and incidents traceable to non-compliance with fatigue management procedures and regulations are investigated and reported in accordance with operational procedures
- 2.4 Appropriate action is taken in conjunction with employees, subcontractors and suppliers, if applicable, to ensure ongoing and future compliance with the organisation’s fatigue management policy and procedures
3 Provide feedback to employees on shortcomings in fatigue management skills and knowledge
- 3.1 Employees are provided with feedback on identified shortcomings in their implementation of fatigue management strategies and appropriate support and counselling are provided on how they might address these shortcomings
- 3.2 Where appropriate, information is provided to employees to assist them in implementing the organisation’s fatigue management strategies in their area of work activity
4 Report on the implementation of fatigue management policy
- 4.1 Periodic audits of the implementation of fatigue management policies and procedures in the work areas of responsibility are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.2 Reports on the implementation of the organisation’s fatigue risk-management system are prepared and submitted to designated personnel in accordance with organisational procedures
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, in particular when conducting rail safety work by day or night
Components of a fatigue risk-management system may include:
risk management policy documents
risk management procedures
risk management competence assessment processes
risk management training and learning opportunities
hazard control system
Need for fatigue management in a range of industry situations includes:
operations conducted at all times
extreme weather conditions
operating load shifting equipment
operating plant and equipment
operating rail vehicles
performing rail safety work
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 type of work (e.g. working in isolation, repetitive tasks)
excessive travel to and/or from worksite
organisational factors, such as:
work environment
trip and work scheduling
Worker/operator-related factors that may contribute to fatigue include:
on-call work
lifestyle factors, such as:
sleep patterns
alcohol and drug use
quantity and timing of food and drink
opportunities for relaxation with family and friends
working multiple jobs
personal or biological factors, such as:
state of mental and physical health
inadequate sleep
sleep disorders
emotional stress
family responsibilities
relationship difficulties
inadequate competence to complete work tasks
circadian rhythms
Responsibilities of organisation for fatigue risk management may include:
ensuring work schedules provide adequate opportunity for rest and recovery between shifts
managing fatigued employees
Information and documents may include:
federal and state or territory regulations and guidelines concerning fatigue management in workplace situations
risk management system documents
fatigue management system documents
workplace instructions and procedures on fatigue management
safety incident reports
relevant OH&S regulations and procedures
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
workplace documents (e.g. pre-work briefs, toolbox briefs)
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
relevant regulations and codes of:
the Commonwealth Government
state and territory roads and traffic authorities concerning fatigue management
relevant state and territory road rules
acts and regulations, including the Rail Safety Act
relevant state and territory permit regulations and requirements
relevant state and territory OH&S legislation
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, in particular when conducting rail safety work by day or night
Components of a fatigue risk-management system may include:
risk management policy documents
risk management procedures
risk management competence assessment processes
risk management training and learning opportunities
hazard control system
Need for fatigue management in a range of industry situations includes:
operations conducted at all times
extreme weather conditions
operating load shifting equipment
operating plant and equipment
operating rail vehicles
performing rail safety work
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 type of work (e.g. working in isolation, repetitive tasks)
excessive travel to and/or from worksite
organisational factors, such as:
work environment
trip and work scheduling
Worker/operator-related factors that may contribute to fatigue include:
on-call work
lifestyle factors, such as:
sleep patterns
alcohol and drug use
quantity and timing of food and drink
opportunities for relaxation with family and friends
working multiple jobs
personal or biological factors, such as:
state of mental and physical health
inadequate sleep
sleep disorders
emotional stress
family responsibilities
relationship difficulties
inadequate competence to complete work tasks
circadian rhythms
Responsibilities of organisation for fatigue risk management may include:
ensuring work schedules provide adequate opportunity for rest and recovery between shifts
managing fatigued employees
Information and documents may include:
federal and state or territory regulations and guidelines concerning fatigue management in workplace situations
risk management system documents
fatigue management system documents
workplace instructions and procedures on fatigue management
safety incident reports
relevant OH&S regulations and procedures
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
workplace documents (e.g. pre-work briefs, toolbox briefs)
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
relevant regulations and codes of:
the Commonwealth Government
state and territory roads and traffic authorities concerning fatigue management
relevant state and territory road rules
acts and regulations, including the Rail Safety Act
relevant state and territory permit regulations and requirements
relevant state and territory OH&S legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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/or 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 equipment, and
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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/or 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 equipment, and
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ27 | TLIF3089 | Implement fatigue management policies and procedures for rail infrastructure | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S793 | TLI42311 | Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
| S790 | TLI32511 | Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
| S789 | TLI32111 | Certificate III in Rail Structures | Qualification |
| S787 | TLI31811 | Certificate III in Rail Track Surfacing | Qualification |
| S792 | TLI32711 | Certificate III in Track Protection | Qualification |