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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant codes, regulations, permit and licence requirements related to fatigue management

Relevant OH&S regulations as they relate to fatigue

Organisation's fatigue risk management system as it relates to the operational areas being administered

Organisation's fatigue risk management system and the workplace policies and procedures related to fatigue management and the control of factors that can contribute to fatigue and fatigue-related accidents

Responsibilities of both the organisation and individual employees for the implementation of fatigue management regulations and policies in an organisation including suppliers and sub-contractors in the supply chain of the organisation's services and products

Procedures for the auditing and review of an organisation's fatigue risk management rystem and related policy and procedures, and for reporting the outcomes of audits

The risks and hazards created by fatigue in the workplace

Causes and consequences of fatigue on both employees and an organisation

How fatigue affects workplace performance

How fatigue contributes to workplace accidents

Ways of recognising fatigue

Strategies and ways of managing fatigue

Factors which increase fatigue-related accidents

Lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue

Ways of assisting individuals to assess their own sleep patterns and to evaluate their own fitness for work. This may include information on identifying sleep disorders and obtaining appropriate treatment

Options and resources for providing training and learning opportunities for employees on fatigue management and the implementation of an organisation's fatigue risk management system, including initial induction training, in-depth training on fatigue and fatigue management techniques, remedial training where existing competence is assessed as being insufficient, and refresher training on fatigue management

Processes and resources for assessing employees' competence in fatigue management

Ways of providing feedback to employees on any identified deficiencies in their competence to implement fatigue management strategies

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when implementing the organisation's fatigue risk management system

Read and interpret documentation on an organisation's fatigue risk management system and related policy, instructions, procedures and regulations related to fatigue management and apply them to supervisory activities

Recognise breaches of fatigue management strategies and regulations and take appropriate action in accordance with organisation's fatigue risk management system

Work collaboratively with employees and other management staff others to implement the organisation's fatigue risk management system

Plan and organise training and learning opportunities for employees on fatigue management and the implementation of an organisation's fatigue risk management system

Plan and carry out audits and reviews of an organisation's fatigue risk management system

Modify activities and take appropriate initiatives to administer the implementation of an organisation's fatigue risk management system depending on differing contexts, risk situations and environments

Adapt to any changes in regulations policies and procedures as they may relate to fatigue management

Assist employees to identify their own learning needs on matters related to fatigue management

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