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:

demonstrate the ability to accurately identify causes of fatigue and implement strategies to minimise fatigue in the aviation workplace

apply legislative restrictions on work duties to assist in the management of fatigue

accurately communicate with work colleagues, supervisors or managers to implement strategies to manage fatigue

apply fatigue management practices to maintain vigilance and alertness in the aviation workplace

determine and correctly manage factors external to the aviation workplace that could have implications on personal fatigue

utilise fatigue management practices to detect and assist in the management of fatigue in work colleagues

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

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

Assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral assessments.

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

Assessment for

Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener

and Checked Baggage Screener Roles

Assessment must:

be undertaken by a registered training organisation

Assessment of knowledge must:

be conducted through written/oral assessments

Practical assessment must:

be undertaken by a registered training organisation

occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant codes, regulations and workplace procedures related to fatigue management

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations as they relate to fatigue

Sources of information on fatigue and fatigue management

Security and safety implications of fatigue in the aviation workplace

Effects of fatigue on workplace performance

Personal signs of fatigue and possible solutions to minimise fatigue

Lifestyle choices external to the aviation workplace that affect fatigue

Fatigue management strategies

Signs of fatigue in others in the aviation workplace

Communication techniques and strategies used to assist work colleagues in the identification and management of fatigue

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when applying fatigue management strategies

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, regulations and signs related to fatigue management and apply them to aviation workplace activities

Recognise actions or workplace situations that promote fatigue

Identify and accurately predict the affect of rosters and scheduled meal breaks on fatigue

Recognise the symptoms of fatigue and take appropriate action in accordance with fatigue management regulations and workplace procedures

Identify and determine the effect factors outside the aviation workplace will have on fatigue and put strategies in place to manage these factors

Apply precautions and required actions to minimise and control the effects of fatigue when carrying out own work functions

Use personal checklists to determine the extent and management of fatigue

Use fatigue identification and management techniques to assist work colleagues in the identification and management of fatigue

Modify activities and take appropriate initiatives to manage fatigue in the workplace depending on differing work contexts, risk situations and environments

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 in the aviation industry requiring safety critical operational judgements to be made, in particular when operating vehicles or equipment

Important work situations for fatigue management in the aviation workplace include:

operations conducted at all times, but particularly at night

driving a vehicle at an airport

conducting refuelling operations

operating an aircraft

performing maintenance on an aircraft

performing duties as a member of the operating or cabin crew on board an aircraft

air traffic control

airport security operations

ground support operations

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 and boring, monotonous or under-challenging tasks)

organisational factors such as: work environment (including temperature, ventilation, continual rhythmic vibration from equipment), 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 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

taking action to minimise risk when symptoms of fatigue are recognised

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

Commonwealth and state/territory regulations and guidelines concerning fatigue management in various transport and workplace situations

workplace instructions and procedures on fatigue management

relevant WHS/OHS regulations and procedures

work schedules and shift rosters

emergency procedures

log books or record books (where required)

records and reports of fatigue-related errors and safety incidents

relevant standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant regulations and codes of the Commonwealth Government and the state/territory regulatory authorities concerning fatigue management

Civil Aviation Regulations and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations as applicable to fatigue management

relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation