Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply fatigue management strategies, including identifying and acting upon signs of fatigue and implementing appropriate strategies to minimise fatigue during work activities, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable federal and state/territory legislation and relevant regulations covering the management of fatigue in the workplace. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the relevant regulations, codes and guidelines of the federal government and state/territory authorities concerning fatigue management during work activities and in particular when operating equipment, trains, vehicles, load shifting equipment, marine vessels and aircraft. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify and act upon signs of fatigue |
1.1 Potential causes of fatigue are identified and action is taken to minimise their effects in accordance with company procedures 1.2 Personal warning signs of fatigue are recognised and necessary steps are taken in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure that effective work capability and alertness are maintained |
2 Implement strategies to minimise fatigue |
2.1 Workplace procedures are assessed to minimise fatigue 2.2 Factors which increase the risk of fatigue-related accidents and safety incidents are understood and minimised 2.3 Strategies to manage fatigue are implemented in accordance with company policy 2.4 Lifestyle choices are made which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue 2.5 Effective practices in combating fatigue are adopted and applied 2.6 Personal fatigue management strategies are communicated to other relevant people 2.7 Appropriate counter measures are planned to combat fatigue |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Workplace may include: |
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The need for fatigue management in a range of industry situations including: |
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Work-related factors that may contribute to fatigue include: |
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Worker/operator-related factors that may contribute to fatigue include: |
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Responsibilities of individual for fatigue risk management may include: |
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Depending on the organisation, operating procedures may include: |
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Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
F - Safety Management |