ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify and manage fatigue risk in the road transport sector | 1.1 | Potential causes and symptoms of fatigue are identified and action is taken to minimise their effects in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.2 | Fatigue symptoms are recognised and necessary steps are taken in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure that effective work capability and alertness are maintained |
1.3 | Own and others’ fitness to drive is monitored and assessed in accordance with workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken as required |
1.4 | Factors that increase the risk of fatigue related incidents are managed |
1.5 | Counter measures and relevant workplace practices in combating fatigue are adopted and applied |
1.6 | Health and wellbeing choices are identified that ensure driver fitness to safely perform workplace duties |
2 | Operate within a road transport fatigue risk management system | 2.1 | HVNL legal requirements, liabilities and responsibilities for effective fatigue management within the workplace are identified, interpreted and complied with |
2.2 | Relevant regulations related to driving heavy vehicle offences, and fatigue duty of care are identified and applied in accordance with legislation |
2.3 | Heavy vehicle driver regulations and workplace procedures for fatigue risk management, wellbeing, and fitness for work are identified and applied |
2.4 | Relevant workplace induction into the road transport fatigue risk management system is completed |
2.5 | Workplace fatigue management strategies are identified and implemented to minimise driver fatigue |
2.6 | Workplace requirements and responsibilities for fatigue risk management are identified and applied |
2.7 | Relevant documentation is carried while in a heavy vehicle |
2.8 | Legal exemptions for fatigue compliance are identified and applied |
2.9 | Concerns related to strategies to address fatigue and associated workplace risks are communicated to relevant personnel |
3 | Plan and navigate a heavy vehicle trip | 3.1 | Heavy vehicle driver trips are planned, communicated and implemented and potential fatigue hazards are planned for in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 | Rest and work periods are identified to match heavy vehicle driver fitness and trip conditions |
3.3 | Legal requirements as they relate to fatigue management are complied with when changes in schedules, trip conditions and operational requirements are required |
3.4 | Deviations made to proposed trip plan prior to departure are communicated with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.5 | Deviations made to proposed trip plan while on route are communicated with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures |
4 | Comply with work and rest hours | 4.1 | Work and rest options available to heavy vehicle drivers are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures and HVNL |
4.2 | Relevant work hours including standard, solo and two-up arrangements and long/night hours are complied with in accordance with workplace procedures and HVNL |
4.3 | Suitable and minimum rest breaks are complied with in accordance with workplace procedures and fatigue management regulations |
4.4 | Information is identified and relevant actions are taken to prevent non-compliance with fatigue management procedures while working in standard hours and within an accredited fatigue risk management system |
4.5 | Rest and work periods are counted in accordance with the HVNL |
5 | Update and maintain records | 5.1 | Heavy vehicle regulatory requirements relating to work diary, records and work duties are applied |
5.2 | Requirements of work diary/records are determined as they relate to heavy vehicle driver duties |
5.3 | Trip information is gathered in a timely manner and accurately entered into work diary/record in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
5.4 | Information entered into work diary/records is accurately and legibly maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
5.5 | Work diary/records are recorded after each work and rest change in accordance with HVNL |
5.6 | Corrections are accurately and legibly entered into work diary/records in accordance with workplace procedures and regulations |
5.7 | Work diary/records are stored in an accessible location in accordance with workplace procedures |
5.8 | Penalties relating to heavy vehicle drivers for failing to record information or making false or misleading entries in work diary/records are identified |
5.9 | Records are submitted within regulated timeframes to relevant personnel |
5.10 | Requirements while operating under an exemption notice are recorded and maintained |
5.11 | Work diary/record/equipment malfunctions are recorded in accordance with regulations and workplace procedures, and are reported to relevant personnel |