This course on Fatigue Management in the Heavy Vehicle Industry provides workers with a comprehensive overview of workplace fatigue, including legal responsibilities and fatigue management options outlined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

Topics covered include:

• What fatigue is, and why it needs to be managed in the workplace;
• Sleep requirements, sleep debt and the circadian rhythm;
• Short- and long-term effects of fatigue;
• Factors contributing to fatigue, both in the workplace and at home;
• Duty of Care and legal responsibilities surrounding fatigue management;
• Requirements for the three fatigue management program options (Standard Hours, Basic Fatigue Management & Advanced Fatigue Management);
• Documentation requirements, including how to use a National Driver Work Diary;
• Exceptions and exemptions;
• Development of additional fatigue management strategies to further reduce driver fatigue;
• General methods of controlling fatigue in the workplace (including rostering, environmental and other considerations);
• General methods of controlling fatigue at home (including diet & exercise, addressing health issues, and other lifestyle choices).

This course is delivered online with a paper-based assessment. No face-to-face component is required for this course.

This course is aimed mainly at heavy vehicle drivers and their employers, however it is also suitable for all workers, supervisors, managers and contractors involved in or associated with the heavy vehicle industry.

Please note: This course is aimed at general education for drivers adhering to Standard Hours. It does not cover the level of training required for Basic or Advanced Fatigue Management accreditation.

As part of this course, learners will have access to:

• An online Learners Guide which includes five modules. The Learners Guide provides all required theoretical information in a user-friendly and interactive online format. Each module also includes a range of self-test questions, which help you to check your learning as you go.
• An online theory assessment which tests the learner’s understanding of the information provided in the Learners Guide.
• A paper-based work diary assessment which can be downloaded, completed and uploaded to us for submission.

This short course module may include the following Units of Competency, which form part of a full certificate qualification:

TLIE3028 - Complete a work diary in the road transport industry
TLIF2010 - Apply fatigue management strategies

For more information, or for customisation options, please call us on 03 9492 2977.

Once learners have successfully completed all components of this course, they will receive a Statement of Attainment which shows the relevant units of competency. This will be sent via email within 30 days of completion.

Candidates may also wish to obtain a plastic wallet card as portable, convenient proof of training. These can be purchased for a small additional fee by clicking here.